Democratic split threatens party in Pennsylvania and nationwide
The piece depicts internal party rifts over Nebraska policy, with Pennsylvania labeled keystone and forces loyal to Washington’s push described as coercive. It calls for voters to reject administration-backed candidates, warns of betrayal, and urges turnout against those aligned with the Nebraska swindle. It ends noting a local Mansion House transfer and county fair plans with exhibitor rules and premiums.
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Douglas
Nebraska
Congress
Missouri
Grindstone
Pennsylvania
Forne
Washington
Honest Friends of Freedom
McKean County
Friends of Freedom
Democratic Party
Fifteen Minutes Around New York by G G Foster
New work by G G Foster issued by Dewitt and Davenport also author of New York by Gas Light. For sale in Warren by Hawating Co at 26 cents.
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New York
G. G. Foster
Dewitt & Davenport
New-York
Gas Light
Warren
Hawating & Co
Conte
Warren School House Plans and Public Notices
The Warren School Directors announce a new brick school building in cross shape on the lot west of the Methodist Church. It features two stories, 74 by 38 feet main block, front wing 17 by 82, rear 15 by 32, stone basement, brick exteriors, steeple with gilded vane, multiple classrooms and specialized spaces, and completion by November 1, 1855, at cost to be advised. The selection of contractors is noted as Stephen Carver for stone and brick and J L Kipple for wood, with extensive interior finishes and ventilation details. The text also covers a political convention summary praising anti slavery platforms, Iowa’s political shift, and local notices on advance payments for subscriptions and cautionary travel advisories about the Isthmus Transit Co.
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Warren
Stephen Carver
J. L. Kipple
N. Y. Tribune
Madison
Curtis
Capitol
L. W
Water Nymphs Tune Low Key in Town
A humorous note suggests river nymphs could avoid town noise by lowering their tune a notch. A lady friend adds that private sound levels are not anyone else’s business, as long as they do not shamelessly violate the borough ordinance.
Circus Advertisement Promises Free Exhibition Next Saturday
An advertisement invites readers to a free circus exhibition noted in a companion column. It mentions Mr. North as a renowned titler with a world wide reputation and his company, whose merit can be tested next Saturday in the afternoon and evening for a quarter a sight.
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North
Godey's Lady's Book for September on Hand
The September issue of Godey s Lady s Book is on hand and filled with agreeable miscellany and fine engravings as usual.
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Godey
Neighbor Hopeful on Honest Politics and Whig Candidates
A reflection belittles disloyal campaigning while urging open, candid discussion of Whig candidates. The writer mocks a neighbor’s hypocrisy and calls for truthful political talk free of party gimmicks.
Line of stages between this place and Jamestown sold to Pemberton
The line of stages between this place and Jamestown is now run by Mr. P. Pemberton alone after the interest of Messrs. Orr and Hull, of this place, was recently sold to him.
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Jamestown
P. Pemberton
Messrs
Mass and Whig Conventions Converge This Week
The Mass Convention convenes today with no results available at press time. The Whig Convention also assembles Saturday and its proceedings will be reported next week due to current delays.
Madison Wisconsin 1854 Travel Journal and Regional Notes
Traveler recounts a lake voyage from Chicago to Milwaukee then to Madison. Describes weather a gale on Lake Michigan, sea sickness, and crowded cabin. Visits Madison highlights Capitol Hotel University of Wisconsin campus and a proposed free tuition plan. Notes snake region west of town and real estate prices around the Capitol area.
Territorial Freedom Targeted by Kansas Compact Opposition
A Kansas convention advocates that territories and new states be free by constitutional principle. It commends Connecticut and Western states for uniting in the Free Soil cause, endorses Nebraska Bill support, and backs organized colonization to keep territories free from Slavery.
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Congress
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Rocky Mountains
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Free States
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Nebraska
Nehraske
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Connecticut
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Iowa
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Michigan
Kanzas
Baltic Arrives After 10 Day Atlantic Passage
The Baltic sails from Liverpool August 9 and reaches port Saturday afternoon after a ten day voyage. Reports say Liverpool cotton market and breadstuff hold steady with wheat firmer. Dispatches from Baro Sound and Aland discuss French occupation rumors and cannonading. In Bucharest, Russians withdraw with 12 000 inside and 20 000 outside lodgings, while Said Pasha advances and drives back the Russian rear guard. News from Constantinople notes a firman confirming Said Pasha as Vizier and Turkish fleet movements toward Kustendje and Sevastopol with allied forces marching inland. An English frigate defeats a pirate vessel at Samos, two crew executed.
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Kalugereny
Gorchakott
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Devno
Bulgaria
Col. Bohlen
United States
Constantinople
Danube
Constantinope
Said Pasha
Egypt
Marseilles
Hamelin
Varna
Carnobert
Brown
Anapa
Democratic Testimony and Political Rumors from Berks County
The Berks County Press notes praise for Daniel M. Smyser as a Whig candidate for Supreme Judge and reports on August Court with Daniel M. Singser presiding in absentia. It mentions Greens C. Bronson reconsidering a governor bid, Know-Nothing support, and Soft nomination talk with the Liquor lobby backing. The Soft Convention is set for September 12 as Tribune reports. A Dartmouth arrival in Eastport, Maine follows with travel specifics.
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Berks County Press
Daniel M. Smyser
Daniel M. Singser
Montgomery County
J. Pringle Jones
Greens C. Bronson
Seymour
Monster Attacks Girl Near Warren County Turnpike
A nine year old girl was assaulted by a man carrying a bundle near a church on the turnpike road close to the 20 mile stand in Warren County. He carried her to a wood, inflicted a grave assault, and fled. The suspect remains at large as alarm grips the community and searches continue.
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Luther Simpson
20 Mile Stand
Warren County
Cin
Whigs gain control in Missouri legislative returns
From St Louis on August 16 1854 reports show 69 counties counted. Whigs elect 18 of 33 Senators while Benton and Anti Bentonite factions split the rest. In the House Whigs hold 41 seats, Benton 9, Anti Benton also 9. Notes indicate party balance through the count.
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St. Louis
Independent candidate J W Weaver for County Treasurer
An announcement states J W Weaver is an independent candidate for County Treasurer in the upcoming election. The notice identifies Weaver as the named candidate seeking the office.
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J. W. Weaver
Land parcel in Brokenstraw township Warren County Pa
Describes a land tract in Brokenstraw township Warren County Pennsylvania. Bounded on the north by parcel 272 and J Cripen, east by parcels owned by J Adlum T Adlum and Libvey, south by the town line, west by tracts 271 and 272. Area stated as 350 acres more or less.
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Court of Common Tleas
Warren County
Court House
Warren
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Pine Grove
Pennsylvania
Comfort Kuiapp
Comfort Knapp
Goat of Common Pleas
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Illiam Knapp
South West Township
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O. Carpenter's
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Adam Kerr
F. W. Mitchell
Pittsfield
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Clinton Chapel
Alexander Clark
Henry M. Bills
Sterling Holcomb, Jr
O. F. Berry
Hewlett Lott
Peter Curtis
Henry Root
Brokenstraw Township
Warren Co. Pa
J. Cripen
J. Adlum
T. Adlum
Libvey
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