Mass Meeting Favoring Sunbury and Erie Railroad
A mass meeting of Philadelphia City and County will be held at the Chinese Museum saloon Friday January 2, 1852 at 7 PM to promote early start and completion of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad linking Philadelphia to the Lakes. Speakers include George W. Woodward Luzerne county John H. Walker Erie John W. Maynard Lycoming Henry A Muhlenberg Berlin William Merriam? Tyson and Judge William D. Kelley among others from Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Chinese Museum
Sunbury and Erie
Lakes
New York
Boston
George W. Woodward
Luzerne County
Juon H. Walker
Erie
John W. Maynard
Lycoming
Henry A. Muhlenberg
Berlin
Wm. .M. Meredith
Joh. R. Tyson
Wm. D. Kelley
That City
Pennsylvania
The Small Bill Nuisance Legislation Call
The piece urges the upcoming Legislature to repeal the Small Bills law passed two years ago. It laments the law as neglected and a nuisance, calling for its removal and criticizing the state lawmakers for enacting a foolish measure. It humorously suggests lawmakers instead whittle wooden nutmegs or leather pumpkin seeds.
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Pennsylvania
Opposition to restoring flaging in the Navy rises
A letter condemns a Navy move to reinstate flaging as barbaric. It cites Senator Broadhead and calls for opposing the measure, arguing liberty and equality deny brutal punishment. The piece likens sailors to enslaved figures and invites supporters to exchange places with a felled foe to seethe against the policy.
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Tur Reon
Trraon
Broadhead
Jack
McDuff
New York Election Certifies State Officials Winners
New York canvassers issue certificates of election to Dems including Secretary Randall Comptroller Wright Attorney General Chatfield State Engineer McAlpine State Prison Inspector Storma and Whigs Cook Treasurer and Fitzhugh Canal Commissioner with Welch said to contest Cook’s Treasurer seat.
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New York
Randall
John C. Wright
Levin. Chatfield
Wm. McAlpine
Henry Storma
James M. Cook
Henry Fitzhugh
Welch
Cook
Observing Mr. Clay’s Health and Senate Resignation
The notice laments Daniel Webster Clay’s failing health and resignation from the U S Senate. It notes his long influence over the public, his trusted leadership in good and bad times, and fears that his strength may be lost and his stature diminished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Senate
U. S
Feward Resolution Passes Congress with Narrow Margin
Mr Feward's resolution welcoming Kossuth passed both houses of Congress. In the Senate six opposed it and in the House sixteen voted against.
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Feward
Kossuth
Congress
Senate
House
Native and Deseret feature in The International December issue
The December International offers Native and Deseret among its illustrated selections and works by popular writers. It includes an admirable Bryant portrait with biographical sketch and ads for Stringer Townsend New York distribution and Hazettine Co in Warren Pennsylvania.
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Deseret
Bryant
Stringer & Townsend
N. Y
Hazettine & Co
Warren, Pa
Seward Praised For Kossuth Speech In Senate
Washington correspondent lauds New York Senator Seward for his Kossuth resolution remarks. The Ledger praises the speech as admirable in keeping with Senate conduct, philosophical and historical, reflecting credit on the Empire State.
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Gov. Seward
Washington
Philadelphia Ledger
United States
Seward
New York
Ledger
Free Soil
Senate
Aid to Liberty and to Hungary: American support for Kossuth
The article praises Kossuth and the Hungarian independence cause and reports a New York City meeting at the Astor House to organize funds for Hungary. It argues that American sympathy aligns with liberty, urges government action worthy of the republic, and notes Hungary’s potential for self-government and moral resilience.
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Astor House
Kossuth
Geo. Bancroft
Hungary
Europe
Austria
United States
Washington
The
Intergencer
Republic
England
America
Fire at Allen wooden building damages several firms
A morning blaze at the new Allen building on Main Street nearly consumed nearby rentals. Eddy & Arnold and Bliss lost little. Cunningham Loucks cabinet ware and Fletcher Citizen Printing suffered damages, with Fletcher insured for 500 and 300 in other policies. The Allens report about 500 in loss with no insurance on the property.
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Messrs
A. F. & D. Allen
Messrs. Eddy & Arnold
W. G. Bliss
R. W. Cunningham
A. H. Loucks
A. Fletcher
Citizen Printing Establishment
Citizen Office
Democracy meeting at Clarion on tariff and coal protection
A Clarion gathering of the Democracy discussed tariff questions and proposed protection for coal iron. One speaker urged no protection for other items, seen as a move to deceive local Democrats. A separate Allegheny Valley Rail Road meeting opened books and sold shares. Cleveland and Columbus Railroad declares a 4 percent dividend for six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the Allegheny Valley Railroad
Cleveland and Columbus Railroad Company
Pitte, Gaz
Donation Visit for Rev John Sgilor and Local Notices
Town items urge a donation visit for Rev John Sgilor this Tuesday afternoon and evening. Warren Dime Society holds its next meeting Thursday at Mr Turner’s Ludlow Building. Vendors offer vegetable specimens at the Exchange Saloon with Davis & Taylor handling display and sale. A academy lecture next Monday evening promises wholesome winter entertainment versus dissipation. Correspondent notes debate on California’s annexation and U S policy, with figures like Mr Isaac P Walker and Mr Rhett referenced along with census printing profits and Clay’s health.
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John Sgilor
The
Warren Dime Society
Turner
Ludlow Building
N. Y
United States
California
China
France
South
South Carolina
Joint Committee On Printing
Union
Donelson
Armstrong
Blair & Rives
Jackson
Philadelphia
Clay
Havana Intelligence Notes From Diaro and Gaceta
Havana reports from the Diaro and Gaceta cite relief subscriptions totaling 215779 31 for families of invasion casualties. The Diario also comments on New York and New Orleans governance, and notes English American tensions at sea amid anticipated Central American clashes despite the Clayton-Bulwer treaty.
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Havana
New Orleans
Diaro
Gaceta
Diario
New York
Express
Central America
Banquet Honors Kossuth At Tripler Hall
The Bar banquet to Kossuth at Tripler Hall drew a full audience of lawyers and ladies. Ex chief Justice Jones spoke, Kossuth delivered a nearly two hour address on law and non intervention, followed by other eminent lawyers and a lavish repast.
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New York
Kossuth
Jones
Senate Proceedings Highlight Harbors Trade and Kossuth Visit
In late news from Wasmpton and New York, Senator J. J. McCrea was sworn in from Mississippi, with debates on harbor and river improvements and a 6600 copy printing resolution. Disaster reports include a fire at Excelsior Cordage Co and Meg Flower wreck off Conneaut. Kossuth visits discussed and preparations for reception in Washington and Philadelphia.
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Wasmpton
Suxate
Hunter
Miss
J. J. M’crea
Miller
Senate
Borland
Lake Superior
Committee On
Gwin
Mallory
Florida
Board of Examiners
Army
Brandos
Montgomery
Alabama
Mr. Foote
Mr. Houston
Rhett
Foote
Mr. Poinsett
S. C
Butler
New York
State Department
Edward Curtis
Simeon Draper
Kossuth
Seward
Alwater
Webster
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Excelsior Cordage Co
Congressional notes and Kentucky politics from Wasmaton
The report covers lawmakers debating translations of the Presidents message into Spanish, sea loss compensation, and publishing limits. It notes Kentucky's likely choice of Morehead after Clays resignation, a Free Soil push for a National Convention in Pittsburgh, and discussions on Kossuth and foreign policy. It cites Jay Johnson and Jenny Lind events, plus Kentucky murder trial nearing bail and various age tallies for notable figures.
Usurpation of Louis Napoleon in Paris
Louis Napoleon seized control of the government in Paris on the 2nd, dissolved the Assembly, declared Paris under siege, arrested opponents, and proclaimed universal suffrage for an immediate presidential election for ten years. He formed a new ministry and pledged to bow to the people’s will while executive power rested with the President until the vote.
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Corres
N. Y
Kossuth
Vienna
Hulsemann
Isaac P. Walker
George Lippard
Andrew Johnson
Charles Sumner
Rhett
Secession Party
Mr. Foote
Constitutional, Union and Compromise Party
Efe
Louis Napoleon
France
Paris
Seige
Fire destroys Telegraph building and surrounding blocks
A morning blaze at one o'clock in the rear of the Telegraph building destroyed the Telegraph office and several adjacent structures. Loss estimates range from 20000 to 850000 dollars, with about 6000 dollars insured. Local disjointed notes touch on cultural phrases and a New York man who wed two wives.
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Cansanparova
Y. Dee
New York
Massachusetts
Local Names Mentioned in Historical Notice
The record lists individuals including G. D. Woodin, R. Brown, Rev. John Sailor, S. P. Johnson, Rev. H. G. Blinn, T. Edwards, E. Cowan, and L. F. Parmlee as part of the readable fragment in a historical notice.
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G. D. Woodin
R. Brown
John Sailor
S. P. Johnson
H. G. Blinn
T. Edwards
E. Cowan
L.F. Parmlee
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Sanbury & Erie Railroad
Liberty
Magyar
N.Y
Ovstens
Exchange
Davis & Taylor
Academy
Ghana
Meg Flower
Conneaut
Lake Erie
Burrao
Oneida
Fairport
Hannigpurs
Dauphin County
Wasuxcox
White House
Wasuisurox
Senatr
Secretary of State
Thrasher
Prometheus
Nicaragua
London
Niles
Sardinia
Atlantic
Pacific
Stockton
Walker
U.S
Gen. Worth
Clemens
Fout
Mason
Hovsk
Carter
Kosssuth
Tenn
Wightman
Spaniel
Fuller
Judiciary Committee
Goodman
Tucker
Alabama House
Committee On Ways and Means
Richmona
Johnson
Purnapeiema
Jenny Lind
Lyton
Jenny
Adelaide Philips
Haynan
Kentucky
Louisville Courier
Nicholasville
Ben. Ford
Carpenter
George Pizier
Ford
Frazier
Ar. Clay
Gen
Cass
Gen. Scott
Houston
Wool
Gov
Marcy
Gen. Butler
Mr. Buchanan
Joane
Filluacre le Og
Dex Giass
Telegraph
Warren Mail
Capitol
Mutler
Supreme Court
State of
Taggart
Pete
Court House
Warren Lyceum
Hoorvann
C. M. Jackson
Arch Street
Agricultural Society of
Warren County
Pittsfield
Falconer
Warren
UST
Far Gale
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