Pennsylvania Iron Manufacture Decline Evidenced by 1850 Output Drop
A report from the Iron Convention cites extensive idle furnaces and falling production across Pennsylvania. It details 504 iron works with 61,400 tons annual capacity, 30,103 workers, and a 49 percent drop in output since 1847, amid competition from imported British iron and reduced rail and bloomery activity.
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Ile Biate
Pennsylvania
Iron Makers” Convention
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Lancaster
York
Coal and wood fuel costs emphasize 1846 tariff effects
The figures show bituminous coal at 6 cents per bushel yielding 150,380 units and wood at 2 per cord totaling 2,980,504 cords, with a grand fuel cost of 4,879,884. The data underscore protection's necessity and the burdens of the 1846 free trade tariff on Pennsylvanians.
Millard Fillmore Praised as First American President
From the Cor of the Phil Daily News Millard Fillmore is commended as the Thirteenth President and the first American to reach that office born of humble craft. The Tariff of 1842 is credited as his landmark achievement aiding thousands and shaping self government amid global monarchies. Mancantus.
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Cor
The
Phil. Daily News
Millard Fillmore
Wasuineros
United States
Washington
Jefferson
John Adams
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Martin van Buren
Jon Tyler
Polk
Andrew Jackson
Harrison
Taylor
Fillmore
Great North American Republic
Pennsylvania
Loco Focos
Mancantus
Abolitionist Resolutions Back California Boundary Clash
Southern Ultras in caucus push radical lines on slavery and Texas boundary. They demand 36 30 north latitude as division, resist California admission without that boundary, and press continued use of the Fifteen Committee. Mr Tombs leads, about forty members adopt the resolutions with few dissenters.
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Soule
Burt
United States
California
Texas
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Tombs
Boundary dispute looms as Texas arms for New Mexico
Wasmacros reports August 3 that Texas rapidly arms for invading New Mexico. Cabinet in session to define New Mexico’s boundary and establish a government while Congress debates paying Texas 810,000,000 for the disputed territory. President Fillmore expected to back the measure. Barrimore note: Police Officer Conrad Van Danker murdered by Rob Scott and wife amid a quarrel. arrests and hearing planned.
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Wasmacros
Thomas Goward
Austin
Texas
New Mexico
Pierce
Clay
Tex
Fillmore
Barrimore
Conrad van Danker
Rob
Scott
Summond
Boundary line study urged by African Academy proposal
In the Senate on Friday last Mr. Davis of Mass presented a memorial from Edward Sverett Jared Sparks and others and from the African Academy of Arts and Sciences at Boston urging Congress to attach a small qualified science corps to the boundary commission to explore natural history geography ethnography and political history along the proposed United States Mexico line.
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Somvriic Resmancu
Senate
Mr. Davis
Mass
Edward Sverett
Jared Sparks
African Academy of Arts and Sciences
Boston
Boundary Commission
United States
Mexico
Congress
County Whig Convention Nominates County Officials
The Whig Convention at our county on the 19th endorsed candidates for multiple offices. Ransom Bancock of Brokenstraw is chosen for County Commissioner, R. M. Brrenam of Southwest for Auditor, J. A. Annuxanper of Youngsville for County Surveyor, Wa. D. Brown for Prosecuting Attorney, and the author of the notice is suggested for Treasurer with a pledge to serve if elected.
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Ransom Bancock
Brokenstraw Township
Bancock
R. M. Brrenam
Southwest Township
Southwest
J. A. Annuxanper
Fsq
Youngsville
Wa. D. Brown
Scofield and Brown
Pine Grove
Marshal Jones
Lewis Jones
Corydon
Perry Sherman
A. G. Morrison
Mead
William Burton
H. R. Rouse
C. D. Childs
Sugar Grove
John B. Brown
Eldred
S. W . Sandford
Nathaniel Payne
Deerfield
Joseph A. McGee
Freehold
Quartus Wright
Thomas G. King
Pittsfield
F. Dalrymple
Wm. B. Acocks
Sheffield
C. G. Taylor
Erastus Burns
Warren
Starling Waters
Wm. D. Crown
Brokenstraw
K. Cowan
Wa. DD
J. A. Allexanping
Samurn P. Jonsson
Lewis Fonsmas
James P. McGe
Wetmore Nominated for Senator by Warren County Delegates
County convention records show Sen atorial delegates instructed to present L. D. Wetmore of this Borough for consideration. The piece endorses Wetmore citing his Assembly run last fall and deems him the worthy, popular choice for Senator. Local supporters urge nomination.
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L. D. Wirmore
Warren County
Wetmore
Vrang Suremay
H. P. Kinnean
Thos
Srrururns
L. D. Wiraorne
Bay
Warren
L. J. Wetmore
van Ranselaer Thompson
James A. Alexander
W. F. Dalrymple
Ozro A. Smith
Whit County Whig County Convention Aug 1850 Proceedings
Delegates from Warren County met in Warren on Aug 19 1850 to organize the Whig county convention. Officers named included Henry P. Kinnear chairing and Wm D. Brown as secretary. Nominations for county officers were made and committees formed for vigilance and representation. Publication authorized in Warren Mail and Youngsville Express. Adjourned sine die.
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Whig County Committee
Warren County
Court House
Warren
Henry P. Kinnear Esq
Youngsville
Wm. D. Brown
Lecy
Violet
Democratic Nominations by County Convention
Democratic County Convention positions filled include Ki G Benedict as Commissioner, R K Russel as Treasurer, Daniel Gross as Auditor, M N Powell as Surveyor. No Prosecuting Attorney. L LT Parmlee declined. Delegates urged support for Curtis for Congress, James for Senate, Scofield for Assembly. Senatorial and Representative conventions meet at Franklin on the 28th instant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ki. G. Benedict
R. K. Russel
Daniel Gross
M. N. Powell
L. ‘Lt. Parmlee, Esq
C. B. Curtis Esq
Congress
Doings in Congress and Cabinet Confirmations
The article notes Congress resuming work after removing surplus gas from sessions and approving most Omnibus wreck remnants in the Senate. California’s 34 to 18 vote, New Mexico territorial government, and Texas boundary adjustment remain for the House. McKennan of Pennsylvania and Conrad of Louisiana are unanimously confirmed as Interior and War secretaries, joining a Cabinet led by Webster, Corwin, Graham, Conrad, McKennan, Hall, Crittenden.
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Senate
California
New Mexico
Texas
House
Tus Canmar
McKennan
Penn
Interior
Conrad
Pennsylvania
Sec. of
State
Daniel Webster
Mass
Sec
Treasury
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
Mary
William C. Graham
N.C
War
Charles M. Conrad
la. See
Thos
The End of Prof Webster’s Earthly Career
A Cape of Good Hope tone notes public consensus that Webster’s sentence is just and that Massachusetts law will be upheld through execution. It repeats a rumored prior murder of a Black servant by Webster over unpaid debt, then affirms the public and official leaning against sympathy and in favor of the law.
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Ile
Prof. Webster
Parkman
Massachusetts
International News Briefs From Aug 15 Dispatches
A Britain House of Commons debate on Baron Rothschild’s seat continues with Attorney General hints of a resolution. Mexican bondholders plan a special agent to Mexico for justice. Manchester meeting discusses cotton cultivation in the West Indies. Ireland reports potato blight but favorable papers. Schleswig losses cited from battle due to ammo shortages. Danish and Schleswig leaders assess. France seeks compensation for US seizures of ships, Lafitte confirms rights. German disturbances draw large crowds in Hanover. petition to send Hanoverian troops. Ottoman refugees offered emigration aid to America with 1000 piastres. Spain strengthens Cuba garrison. Cuba Viceroy appointment noted. Spain-Nicaragua trade pact signed in Madrid.
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New York
Exeraxa
House of Commons
Baron Rothschild
London
Mexico
Manchester
West Indies
Ireland
Denmark
France
Flabigny
Dennison
Sdr
Jacob W. Sampson
Peste
Germany
Duchies
Hamburg
Schleswig
Turkey
Schumla
America
Sra & Portucan
Cuba
Washington
Spain
Republic of Nicaranga
Madrid
News from Steamers and Elections Across Cities
Telegraph report from New York details arrival of the Steamer Philadelphia with 131 passengers and 900000 in gold dust from California. Updates from Cincinnati St Louis and Louisville cover elections riots fires cholera cases and a fatal bank robbery implicated citizens.
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New York
Philadelphia
California
Europe
Europa
Louisville
Indiana
Root
Madison Bank
Professor Waesster meals exposed as frugal daily
The Boston Mail reports that Professor Joan W. Waesster spends 874 cents per day on meals at Parker's Restaurant, denying rumors of extravagant living. The prisoner remains calm and resigned, expected to face the full penalty of the law rather than take his own life.
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Joan W. Waesster
Parker's Resteaurant
Boston Mail
Appointment of Col McCall as Army Inspector General
Washington reports Col McCall named Inspector General of the Army. Gen Wallace and Gen Houston rumoured to duel over a personal letter. Propagandists vow to quit the House if the Texas boundary bill passed by the Senate is pressed. Conard and McKennan sworn into President Fillmore's cabinet yesterday.
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Washineton
Col. McCall
Army
Gen. Wallace
Gen. Houston
Texas
Wallace
Senate
Messrs
Conard and
McKennan
Fillmore
U S District Attorney seeks guidance on Conroy prisoners
The U S District Attorney at Mobile telegraphed the Secretary of State for instructions on handling the Conroy prisoners, stating no evidence of criminal acts, and asked if any evidence exists to indict them. A Rio passenger reports Paramqua bombardment by the British admiral and steamer Comorant, with four Brazilian deaths.
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New York
New Orleans
U. S
Mobile
Secretary of State
Conroy
FE. Corning
Rio Janeiro
Comorant
Paramqua
Picnic boat disaster near Lyonfield claims fourteen lives
Boston reports a tragedy at Lyonfield yesterday when a flat bottomed row boat carrying about 25 picnickers capsized about 100 yards from shore. Fourteen passengers drowned, all women and children except one man, in the era's solemn accident on a pond.
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Boston
Lyonfield
Lyon
Passage Through Senate on Texas Boundary Bill Declared Great Victory
The editorial hails the Senate passage of the Texas Boundary Bill as a decisive step toward settlement of border questions. It praises the perseverance of supporters, notes the relief of restoring national harmony, and honors those who endured the last six months of political struggle with resolve and sacrifice.
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Senate
Texas
Taberty
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