Walker Named Whig Nominee for 23d District Congress
The Erie based legal figure Jonsx H Walker is nominated by the Whigs to run for Congress in the 23d district. The editorial lauds him as a strong, upright candidate and urges vigorous campaigning to beat the Locofoco opposition and defend the Union amid sectional tensions.
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Jonsx H. Walker
Erie
Congress
Walker
Locofoco
Old Erie
Eric
Warren
Whig
Texas
Friends of the Union
Mr. Wanker
Congressional Delay on California New Mexico and Texas Bills
The piece laments House inaction on California New Mexico and Texas bills, suspects slaveholders seek delay, and asserts strong expectations of passage. It notes the nomination of C B Curtis for Congress by the local Democratic Convention and mocks the status of a current representative.
Houpen’s Dottsrn Magazine August Number Review
The August issue of Houpen’s Dottsrn Magazine is praised as one of the best in the country. It offers entertaining substantial and useful content at a cheap rate and is highly recommended by Fowler & Deitz of Nassault, N. Y.
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Houpen
Fowler & Deitz
Nassault
N. Y
Mr Forest Seeks Divorce Adultery Allegations Filed
Mr Forest files divorce suit in Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas alleging adultery with several named persons as the case progresses from winter legislative discussions to the court action.
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Forest
Court of Common Pleas
Philadelphia
Reid Poised for 3000 Vote Lead Over Manly in North Carolina
The Democratic candidate Reid is reported to hold an official majority near 3000 votes over Whig rival Manly in North Carolina gubernatorial race.
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Reid
North Carolinia
Manly
Declination of County Surveyor Nomination by J A Alexander
In Youngsville Borough on August 26, 1509 J A Alexander declines the county Surveyor nomination. He cites unsuitable residence for the office and potential Democratic opposition in the county treasury, though he expresses respect and wishes for success of the ticket. The letter recalls a prior similar rejection and notes Whig ties and friendship with Warren’s supporters.
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J. A. Alexander
Con.Dean Lin
Warren
Treasury
Youngsville Borough
Antuun's Home Gagertn Editor and publishing prospects
A fragmented notice from Philadelphia lists Arthur as editor of Antuun's Home Gagertn promising a series of original neviettes and heavy editorial work. It mentions subscription rates from one copy to fourteen copies and requests acknowledgment via address i. 8. Arthur & Co. Suave Nores notes discuss Pittsby and a Locofoco edict yard amid constitutional questions. Godey for August is received with splendid embellishments and a motto Excelsoir.
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Antuun
Gagertn
Hans
Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Arthur & Co
Philadelphia
Suave Nores
Pittsby
Locofoco
Sonn
Tom Follery
Supreme Court
Godey
Judge Church on the small Note Law
The Crawford County Grand Jury is briefed on a new act banning circulation of any bank note under five dollars from non Pennsylvania banks after a set date. The court will enforce the law and present violators, while noting penalties for corporations officers and individuals. It urges obedience and constitutional adherence, with enforcement as the measure of the law’s validity.
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Church
Crawford County
Crawford Democrat
Penna
Mve
Grand Jury
Curtis Nominated for Congress Sparks Partisan Debate
A newspaper critique analyzes a manifesto attributed to Curtis praising his character while pledging to avoid slavery conflicts in territorial governance. It argues the platform favors tariff changes and nonintervention, labels Curtis as a Free Soiler tied to Wilmot, and questions his loyalty to Whig or Democratic lines.
Curtis Nominated by Democrats in Erie District for Congress
The Erie district selects Warren’s C. B. Curtis as its Democratic nominee for Congress. The endorsement praises his fidelity to sound democratic principles and urges reform in facing issues like the United States bank tariffs and slavery. The piece urges nominations of capable reform-minded men to restore public trust.
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Pennsylvania
Erie
C. B. Curtis
Warren
Thompson
Congress
Curtis
United States Bank
Rie
Whig Congressional Convention elects Walker for Erie district
The Whig conferees met at Warren Court House on August 23 to nominate for Congress. After credentials, delegates from Clarion Jefferson Elk Warren McKean and others debated names and elected John I Walker of Erie on the second ballot. Resolutions praised Taylor Fillmore Johnston opposed tariffs and urged river harbors roads and advocacy for Whig unity.
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Court House
Warren
Henry Souturr
Thomas Struthers
Henry Souther
Wm. Kelly
Clarion
Col.t. McCullough
Joseph A. King
I. W. Longwell
Elk—ioary Souther
A. H. Head
John Patterson
Brice
N. W. Russel
G. W. Colton
BE. Babbit
Jefferson
W. W. Corbet
Janes A. Thomp
Warren County
James Foreman
Babbit
J. Darling
Luther Davis
McKean County
John I. Walker
Erie County
John H. Walker
Kelly
Gen.Taylor
Millard Fillmore
Wm. F. Johnston
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Congress
Whig Party
TT. Struthers
Tienry
Wisconsin Education Sparks Teacher Conventions
Interest in education rises in Wisconsin with teachers institutes and conventions. The State Superintendent backs a series of meetings at Janesville Milwaukee Pond du Lac and Mineral Point to promote statewide educational aims.
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Wisconsin
Janesville
Milwaukee
Pond du Lac
Mineral Point
Letter from G J Ball Denies 4000 Payment for Specie Funds
Wastiserox August 6 1850 carries M Batt letter defending Gilros J Bans and stating no personal 4000 expense nor use of funds below par. Ball asserts state debt interest paid in specie without cost or discounts and condemns false Pennsylvanian reports.
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Locofoco
Pennsylvanian
Gilros J. Bans
Gen. Brews
M. Batt
Wastiserox
Con
J. W. Fonsay
Bickel
Commonwealth
G. J. Ball
Court frees slaves who stole horses to escape in Va
In Hanispuna the habeas corpus case over slave horse thefts ends with the court ruling a slave who steals a horse to escape commits no crime. Slaves and masters are jailed after a riot at the prison door as armed whites clash with black and mixed crowds. Authorities issue warrants for owners and deploy a posse to disperse the mob. The town steadies to quiet.
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Hanispuna
Winchester
Family perishes after cholera outbreak along Ohio River
A Pennsylvania man traveling with his wife and six children from Cincinnati to Madison dies after his wife falls ill with cholera. She is buried in sand, then all but one child die at Millesburg. The father dies next, buried on a sand bar. A girl of four or five remains with the fisherman who buried her father. The account, relayed by an informant before the survivor’s origin is known, is described as one of the era’s most remarkable fatalities.
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Pennsylvania
Cincinnati
Madison
North Bend
Millesburg
Tragedy in Hancock County Farm as Daughter Shot
An Indiana farmer Thomas Kennedy, long in conflict with his wife and under court order for peace, shot his daughter in Philadelphia Hancock county. Neighbors heard a fatal din and Kennedy was arrested next morning. Authorities suspect familial violence amid Kennedy’s unstable state. General Scott heads to Washington for headquarters duty.
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Philadelphia
Hancock Co
Indiana
Thomas Kennedy
Kennedy
Greenville
Howard
Mancockee
Cin. Com
Severe coastal storm and political notes from August
Telegraph dispatches report a severe Norfolk storm with land and sea damage and several ship losses. Other items include rumors of McKe nnon’s resignation unfounded, discussion on the fugitive slave bill, congressional appropriations, and Texas and New Orleans political developments with Santa Fe occupation threats and stalled annexation debates.
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New York
Norfolk
Chesapeak
Wasaseros
McKennon
Henry Clay
Jones
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