General Scott as civil statesman and trusted public servant
The speaker lauds General Scott as a model civil administrator beyond his military role. He cites 1815 European missions, 1832 South Carolina actions, 1838 frontier pacification, Cherokee removal, and Mexican War governance, praising his prudence, forbearance, and adherence to law. He notes repeated government reliance, Madison, Monroe, Van Buren, and Polk endorsements, plus his own personal, steady integrity and impartiality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Republic
Europe
Madison
Guba
South America
Monroe
Jackson
Southarolina
England
van Buren
Detroit
Edensburg
Himao
Polk
Gen. Scott
Warren Borough forming a Band of Music
Public meeting in Warren on the 14th resolved to form a Band of Music of eight instruments with a Teacher Gross chosen to lead. A five member committee will raise about 120 by voluntary subscriptions, purchase instruments, and manage finances, with instruments owned by citizens and band plays gratis on national festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
G. Langsdorff
J. W. Eber
Cizeus
Warren and Vicinity
Andrew Hertzel
C. Gender
Dr. G. Langsdorf
Warren Mail
Warren Ledger
Adoption of the Stars and Stripes Resolution
The Albany Register summarizes the 1777 Congress resolution declaring the flag would have thirteen red and white stripes and thirteen white stars in a blue field, symbolizing a new constellation. It notes that as states joined, stripes expanded to fifteen or twenty, and about thirty years ago Congress reduced them back to thirteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nationa Fiac
Congress
United States
Alb. Register
Difference between internal improvements and rivers and harbors
The Buffalo Courier notes a vast difference between systems of internal improvements and harbor and lighthouse work, and river obstruction removal. General Pierce valued this distinction and opposed specific Rivers and Harbors appropriations, while in Otanen his votes aligned with the system view rather than against it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier
Pierce
Otanen
Cincinnati Gazette
For Whig Pres SeNatorial Electors
Electors named for Whig presidential selection include Alexaspen E Brows of Northampton County James Potstock of Northumberland County and Samuel A Purvianer of Butler County as listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexaspen E. Brows
Northampton
James Potstock
Northumberland
Samuel A. Purvianer
Butler
Whig County Convention Sift Sheriff Nominees
Lemuel Hoar of Youngsville, Marshall Jones of Pine Grove township, and William Duncan of South West township seek Whig County Convention nomination for Sheriff. Hoar and Jones qualify as candidates subject to convention decision. Duncan also seeks nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eprron
Lemuel Hoar
Youngsville
Korron
Marshall Jones
Pine Grove Township
WM. Duncan
South West Township
Weaver and Sill Named For County Treasurer
Warren resident J. W. Weaver is announced as a candidate for County Treasurer at the next election, subject to nomination. Pleasant township resident Joan Sill is announced as a candidate for County Treasurer at the ensuing election, subject to nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Weaver
Warren
Bprron
Joan Sill
Pleasant Township
Whig Caucus to Select Delegates in Warren Borough
The Whig voters of Warren Borough will meet at I. M. P. Dunns house on Wednesday evening August 25 to choose two delegates for Warren in the Whig County Convention on September 1. By order of the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Warren
Warren Borough
I. M. P. Dunn
Whig Meeting Postponed Over Court Week Conflict
The Scott and Graham Club postponed a public meeting slated for Court week due to a clash with the Agricultural Fair. The notice, issued by the committee, signals further updates to follow. The paper also mocks Mr. Curtis about the Wheeling Bridge, praising him if he supports removal and joking about collar damage and throat harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott and Graham Club
Ledger
Curtis
Wheeling
Youngsville Whig youths form Scott and Graham Club
Proceedings report the Democratic Whig young men of Youngsville organizing a Scott and Graham Club at the American Hotel on Aug 17. M Hobart presides, officers and vigilance committee named, a warlike platform praising Gen. Winfield Scott, with resolutions adopted and sent to local papers for publication. Meeting scheduled again for Aug 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Scott and Graham Club
American Hotel
M. Iobart
Wm. W. Watkins
A. L. Alexander
Orlin C. Bates
Vanley H. Watkins
Bates
Melvin Stilson
O. C. Bates
M. Stillson
O. D. Babcock
Winfield Scott
Warren Mail
Youngsville Express
Scott
Graham
Whig
M. Hobart
Pres
New Paper Debuts in Franklin Venango County Whig Banner
The Franklin Whig Banner, a new Venango County weekly, debuts with R. Lyle White, Esq at the helm. It promises Whig loyalty, strong taste, and aims to win patronage from true Whigs. Also noted: Zachary Taylor widow Mrs. Taylor dies in East Pascagoula. Texan reports say President Fillmore orders 500 mountain rangers for frontier protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Whig Banner
Franklin, Venango Co
R. Lyle White
Venango County
Mrs. Taylor
Zachary Taylor
East Pascagoula
Bell
Fillmore
Frightful Losses on the Great Lakes Prompt Outcry
The article condemns frequent lake disasters, arguing public calamities on Lake Erie result from willfulness and drunkenness rather than mere accidents. It likens wrecks to intentional negligence, blaming steamboat captains and railroad conductors for endangering passengers and demanding accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Lake Erie
Calamitous Atlantic Steamboat Disaster Stirring Rivalries
The Atlantic collided with the Propeller Ogdensburg near Long Point. Panic ensued as passengers fled into the lake in nightgowns and blankets. The Ogdensburg rescued 100 to 150 aboard and headed for port, while authorities debate blame and sighting issues amid a tragedy likely to claim many lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Erie Observer
Enix
Buffalo
Detroit
Long Point
Canada
Ogdensburg
Eric
Scott on Nativism Illustrated in Warren Ledger
A Warren Mail reader recounts a neighbor showing the Warren Ledger article titled Scott on Nativism Illustrated. The piece mocks Gen. Scott as an ass using Dogberry comparisons, recalls Scott’s battles at Chippewa Niagara and Vera Cruz, and notes his Mexican trial and a counteroffer by Mexico. The letter defends Scott’s patriotism and criticizes selective Ledger quotes on naturalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borror
Locofoco
Warren Ledger
Scott
Dogberry
Soakspeare
Gen. Scott
Chippewa
Lundy’s Lane
Riley
Agara
Jessup
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Cero Gordo
Chepultapec
Contreras
Molino del Rey
England
United States
Ledger
Scott and
Graham
Freehold
Pierce Sagas Stirred in Britain on Free Trade Appeal
The European Times notes British public sympathy leans to the Democratic candidate Pierce as the nominee of the Union party pressing free trade. It argues Pierce lacks popularity due to his perceived bias toward British commerce over American farmers, while Scott is admired for patriotism and ability. A Washington Republic report from Cnovers Missouri mentions cholera raging near Jackson with dozens felled and physicians dying, causing panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Liverpool
England
General Pierce
Britain
United States
General Scott
American Republic
Washington Republic
Cnovers
Missouri
St. Louis
Jackson
Dents
Printer refuses political office, vows independence
HOME MATTERS reports a printer declines treasurer or other public posts as too humble and mercenary. The piece mocks press habits and asserts the need to maintain reputations in the fraternity while criticizing Mr Youngsville Express for insinuations about bragging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Youngsville Express
Scott and Graham Club Organized and Whigs Meet
The Scott and Graham Club was permanently organized last Thursday evening with H. Gillman as President, Christian Smith as Vice President, G D Woodin as Secretary, and E Cowan as Treasurer. A meeting will be held next Friday evening with possible speeches. Whigs of Conewango township will assemble at the school house near Judge Wetmore's to select two delegates to the Whig County Convention, and a Scott and Graham Club will be organized there as well. The Conewango Whigs are described as always wide awake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Gillman
Christian Smith
G. D. Woodin
E. Cowan
Casewanco
Conewango Township
Judge Wetmore’s
Scott and Graham
Conewango
Railroad Meeting at Court House Thursday Evening 26th
Railroad meeting announced for the Court House Thursday evening the 26th with Judges Galbraith and Miles and others from Erie and possibly Philadelphia expected to attend. Also praise for Rev Isaac E Carey of Springville New York and notes on his strong education and hopeful career in the ministry. A marble grave marker by Warren Marble Works for Reuben Edwards portrays a large hand pointing to Heaven with "Gone Home" inscribed, donated by Joseph Carver.
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Court House
Galbraith
Miles
Erie
Philadelphia
Underhill
Warren Marble Works
Reuben Edwards
M. BE
Warren
Joseph Carver
Academy Examination and Local Notices Plentiful
Public examination of Warren Academy students will be held next Friday, in forenoon and afternoon, with general invitation for citizens to attend. The Youngsville Express notes B W Dana of this place will open a select school in the Borough. Mons Gr eg oes billed as strongest man, circus comes. German boxery sold to Olney. Herrick opens tailor shop. New M E Church dedication at Sugar Grove on Aug 31 at 2 PM with Rev J H Whallon. New post offices established at Germany Elk Twp with Phillip J Trushel PM, Mond Twp with Mott PM, and South West Twp with R M Brigham PM. Bennett barn at Youngsville Rifle burned, believed ar son of children playing with matches.
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Warren Academy
The
Youngsville Express
8. W. Dana
Churcu
M. E
Sugar Grove
J. H. Whallon
Elk Township
Germany
Phillip J. Trushel
Mond Township
Mr. Mott
South West Township
R. M. Brigham
P.M
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B. Cowan
Gen
William A. Graham
Jacob Hoffman
Berks CO
Joseph Buffington
Armstrong CO
William F. Hughes
James Traquair
John W. Stokes
John P. Verree
Spencer M’ilvai
James W. Fulle
James Penrose
John Shaeffer
Jacob Marshall
Charles P. Wall
Davie Alton
M. C. Mercur
We Electors
New Middleaworth
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
Mr. Curtis
Home Matters
Isaac E. Carey
Carroll, N. Y
Springville
N. Y
Yale College
Theological Institution
Auburn
N.Y
Mons
Gregoire
Sampson
Mr. Olney
Mr. Howe
B. I. Bennett
Youngs Fifle
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