New Arctic Expedition Planned By Kane For Franklin Search
Dr E K Kane outlines a fresh Arctic search for Sir John Franklin using Greenland coast overland routes to Smiths Sound and the open sea. He proposes a 30 man party with sledges dogs boats and pemmican provisions to reach Melville Bay and winter near Smiths Sound before continuing by sea.
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E. K. Kane
Opel
Sir John Franklin
Grinnell
Secretary of the Navy
Greenland
Wellington Channel
S Am
Dr. Kane
North Pole
John Franklin
Ile
Baffin's Bay
Smith's Sound
Baron Wrangell
Beechey Island
Sir Edward Belcher
United States
Uppernavik
Esquimaux
Melville Bay
Smith’s Sound
Lieut. McClintock
Austen
Kennedy
Said-Asher
Warren Mail. Acknowledgment to Hon. QO. B. Curtis
The Warren newspaper notes an obligation owed to Honorable QO B Curtis for a book. The item records a formal thanks or acknowledgment without further details about the book or occasion.
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QO. B. Curtis
The Railroad Investment Hope Fades in Philadelphia
The article notes Philadelphia has not yet subscribed to the railroad and Council action hinges on a February election for company president. It warns the delay blocks final construction, suggests New York or others may take over, and criticizes Philadelphia for a dog in the manger stance while stockholders are asked for more cash.
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Philadelphia
Judge Galbraith
New York
Baltimore and Ohio
Cumberland
Wheeling
Monongahela River
Worcester
Liverpool
Warren Co Agricultural Society elects officers at Youngeville meeting
A large meeting of the Warren County Agricultural Society in Youngeville elected Stephen Littlefield president James Younie treasurer and Patrick Falconer secretary for the coming year. A long list of vice presidents from townships and boroughs was appointed and a committee was named to audit accounts and revise the Constitution. Reports on field crops and fruit will be published next week. The secretary urged subscriptions to the state farm journal.
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Youngeville
Samuel Trask
Brokenstraw Township
Robert Shortt
Arthur McKinney
Pittsfield
Samuel Barton
John Ford
Freehold
Daniel Lott
Robert Allen
Spring Creek
Hiram Horn
George F. Eldred
Columbus
Peter C. Howard
Lyman Tranium
Sugargrove
N. B. Langdon
F. R. Miller
Pine Grove
Eli Curtis
Daniel Wheeler
Conewango
L. Wetmore
J. J. Berry
Borough of Warren
Z. I. Eddy
Dr. Stranahan
Glade
Francis Hook
Wm. Brown
Elk
Jason Andruss
Peter Holt
Corydon
Wm. Case
Perry Shearman
Kinzua
Smith Lebree
Robert Campbell
Mead
Orrin Hook
Alson Rogers
Sheffield
C. G. Taylor
G. D. Bowers
Cherry Grove
Jos. Farnsworth
Patrick Falconer
John J. Berry
Penna. Farm Journal
Farm Journal
Bowen, Meredith, & Co
West Chester
Rannum Pingle
P. Falconer
New Year Reflections and Local Notices in 1853
The piece reflects on the passing year 1852 and the dawn of 1853 with cautious optimism. It reports Conenango Division officers elected for the coming quarter and promotes Bennetts store’s jewelry and timepiece offerings while humorously debating academic pretensions and a few light, literary asides.
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Conenango
W. P
W. G. Sill
W. A. John J. Taylor
R.S. Isaac
Alden
Messner
F. S
Thomas Bailes
T. John Kelso
C. John Thomas
A. C
J. H. Cogswell
Jacob Fahlman
H. Cogswell
Why Do Men Pray Not Swear, Child Tells The Lyceum
A four year old asks why men who are God's children do not pray more and swear less. The Lyceum show features spouting and a cat tail syllogism. A reverent deathbed scene describes a father guiding his son to write his will and note his faith as he passes home to heaven. The paper also hints at a Commissioners’ Statement about the valuation of single men for young ladies.
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Larnin
Worth
Youngsville Axpress
Lyceum
Heaven
Jesus
Washington
Cass
Mason
Cuba
Spain
Cubs
Louisiana
Wasatsaton
Mississippi
de Bow
Congress
Fort Jackson
Gulf
Bridgewater
Plymouth Memorial
Abington
Warren Minister Faces Question On Dancing Sermon
A Warren minister is drawn into debate over preaching to Christians about dancing. Critics question the stance and the preacher’s approach while parishioners seek clarity on the church’s teaching and expectations.
Changing manners and a warning about modern boys
The piece reflects on bygone etiquette where boys respected elders and wore hats to greet strangers. It contrasts past tall tales of maturity with today’s harder, louder youth, then shifts to notices: North Star Lodge officers chosen. river flooding. a steamer delivering flour and pork. a fire alarm from a chimney. an auction room quips about odd sale items. and a moral urging men to seek worthy partners, not flashy appearances.
State Finances and Niagara Falls Power Scheme
From the Auditor’s statement the state’s last year receipts totaled 7 716 552 17 with a balance 543 979 21 and combined in Treasury 8 260 531 38. Niagara Falls Water Power venture: Eastern capitalists plan a canal from above the Falls through the village to the river, with Porters donating to the enterprise. officials expect success. A Maine clergyman recalls a digression on illiteracy and learning. The Kentucky contested seat case ruled for Dixon.
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Niagara Falls
Falls
Lockport Courier
Prices at Metropolitan Hotel and temperance meetings noted
The Ingleside reports high hotel rates with several weekly sums cited and a daily bridal chamber rate. It also notes upcoming State Temperance Convention in Albany on the second Wednesday in January and a Women’s Temperance Convention the next day. Nearby states see similar temperance demonstrations.
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Metropolitan
New York
Ingleside
Albany
Ohio
Immense Loss and Oddities Across States and Nations
A Californian loss estimate claims fires over three years top 66 million, doubled roundly. Reports from New Jersey churns, London funeral prices, and a Mifflin County bear hunt accompany broader news: rail accidents, marriages in Cincinnati, a divergent list of curiosities, and political moves in Washington.
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California
State Journal
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