Weaver and John SIII Named for County Treasurer
Announcements name J. W. Weaver of Warren and John SIII of Pleasant Township as candidates for County Treasurer in the next election subject to nomination. Both names appear in public notices seeking the office and detailing their candidacy for the forthcoming election.
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Court House
Warren
Eptron
Lemuel Hoar
Youngsville
Marshall Jones
Pine Grove Township
J. W. Weaver
Borror
John Siii
Pleasant Township
Scott Club meeting called by Warren Whigs
The Whigs of Warren are requested to meet at the Wetmore and Woodin office next Friday evening to organize a Scott Club.
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Scott Club
Warren
Wetmore & Woodin
Acknowledging Gen Scott as Honest Politician Wariness
The piece defends Gen Scott against charges of political maneuvering. It credits him with changing views on naturalization laws while remaining honest and devoted to the people. It contrasts Scott with Pierce and other politicians, praising his integrity and predicting broad support. The author envisions Scott as a president serving national interests over self and party.
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Gen. Scott
Gen
Pierce
Scott
Gen. Washington
Gen. Pierce
van Burens
Polks
Harrison
Taylor
Military Skill and Civil Power in Gen Scott's Career
The piece defends Gen Scott as a capable civilian administrator alongside his military prowess. It contrasts Democratic attacks labeling him “only a military man” with praise for his crisis leadership under Jackson and Cass, noting his roles during Charleston fortifications, the Northeast on the brink of war, and border disputes with Canada, asserting his civil discretion and diplomatic talent. It also reports local political notes on elected delegates, the House adjournment, and upcoming party conventions.
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Scott
South Carolina
Union
Jackson
Gen. Scott
Gen. Jackson
Cass
Charleston
England
Caroline
States
Canadas
Himmself
Gen
Gen. Houston
Gen. Cass
Gen. Pierce
Texas
N.Y
Lane
Oregon
Jefferson
America
Cuba
Illinois
Pierce
New York
Pennsylvania
Great Britain
Democracy
Lazar
Rome
Senex
Hard Case in Politics Over Local Treasurer Race
A long standing Democrat, John Ed gar, resident for 23 years, claims £500 invested in town growth and tax records as proof of service. He sought the Treasurer’s office this year after being passed over previously. He laments lack of party support and vows to push on in his own way.
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John Edgar
Queenstown Heights Defeat at October 1815
The Erie Observer cites history claiming General Scott suffered a brutal and discreditable defeat at Queenstown Heights on October 13 1815. It notes that Scott was defeated by a smaller force and captured, with more prisoners taken than enemy soldiers in the engagement.
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Scott
Queenstown Heights
Erie
Scott far from opposing naturalization claims in letter
A historical letter shows General Scott opposed claims that he denounced Irish and German foreigners. He explains early doubts about naturalization reforms but states later experience changed his views, praising naturalized citizens and urging unity against party attacks. The piece critiques Whig tactics and lauds Democratic rhetoric without sensationalism.
The Democratic Ratification Review in Washington
The article critiques speakers at the Baltimore Convention and a ratification meeting in Washington. It questions Gen Cass and others for praise of the Baltimore platform, notes lack of detail on Democratic aims, lists calls for unity, and urges contest conduct strictly by stated principles.
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Frinip Cowan
Baltimore
Cass
Buchanan
Houston
Democratic Party
Pierce
King
John Doe
Richard Roe
Common schools nurture native talent in all ranks
An excerpt from Mr. Danas address at the Youngsville teachers meeting extols common schools for equality of education. It argues education frees genius from obscurity, follows diverse youths from farm to factory to art, and cites four sons as examples of varied paths fostered by public schooling.
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Dana
Youngsville
Ife
Ion
Debate on Allegheny River improvement and survey funding
In the House under the five minute rule, amendments to fund a $20,000 survey for Allegheny River improvements were offered by Mr. Howe and debated by Mr. Gippivos and Mr. Curtis. The measure aims to assess navigability from Pittsburgh to Olean Point, with broader national trade implications and alignment with prior surveys, anchoring on the river as a key continental link.
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Ohio
Pittsburgh
Rochester
New York
Olean Point
Olean
Allegheny
Monongahela
Congress
Pennsylvania
United States
Atlantic
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Gippivos
Hows
Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Genesee Valley Canal
Hudson
St. Lawrence
Mississippi
Jackson
Maysville Road
Polk
Committee On Commerce
National Steele
Franklin
Warren
Valley of
Philadelphia
Whig politics and harvest news in early journal items
A collage of notes reports on Whig platform support and Pierce Calhoun tradeoffs, praise for Scott and Graham, and a large Ohio agricultural fair slated for mid September. Also mentions wheat harvest in northern Ohio, vineyards near Cincinnati, and a jab at a Bell household visitor.
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Forest City
Cleveland
Prentice
The
Louisville Journal
Leroy (Genesee Co.) Gazette
Scott
Graham
Loco Foco
King
Ohio Female College Hill
Cincinnati
Moses Morrison
Phipsburgh
N. H
Indianapolis
Ind
Pierce
John C. Calhoun
Pennsylvania
Bell
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William A. Graham
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Berks CO
Josep Buffington
Armstrong CO
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Northampton
Janes Pottock
Northumberland
Lamvert A. Porviaser
Butler Co
William F. Hughes
James Traquair
John W. Stokes
John P. Verree
Spencer McIlvain
James W. Fuller
James Penrose
John Shaeffer
Jacob Marshall
Charles P. Wall
Davis Alton
M. C. Mercur
New Middleswarth
James H. Campbell
James D. Paxton
James K. Davidson
John M'Culloch
Ralph Drake
John Linton
Archibald Robertson
Thomas J. Bigham
Lewis L. Lord
Christian Myers
Dormon Phelps
Ledger
Tfe
John H. Hull
R. Brown
L. T. Parmlee
Boon Mead
House of Representatives
Senate
N. Y
Syracuse
Gov. Hunt
C. B. Curtis
J.B. Brown
Sugar Grove
Mr. Courson
Tidioute
Warren, PA
Nativism
William E. Robinson
Mexico
Wasamatosa
Dean Sie
Democratic
Mr. Dana
Heaven
Photus
Allegheny River
Berkshire
Locotoco
G. W. Crawford
Gen. Taylor
Galphin
Winchester
New Haven Courier
New Haven Register
Alb. Allas
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