Reservoir scheme to steady Ohio River navigation proposed
An 1852 article discusses Charles Elliot Jr. and his plan to tame Ohio floods by building reservoirs on the Monongahela and Allegheny. It argues for year round navigation with dams, sluices, and 60 foot deep reservoirs, estimating costs and benefits to commerce and transport between Pittsburgh and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institute
Charles Elliot, Jr
Ohio River
Monongahela
Allegheny River
Ohio
Allegheny
Lake Erie
Olean Point
Pittsburgh
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Coudersport
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Long
Croton
Drought Impact on Valley Waterways and Creek Elevations
The passage notes that main lasd Broadway holds 36 pipes and three to manage the whole, with quantities increasing sixfold and water levels staying above five feet during droughts. It also mentions western valley forms where chains of double this height can be erected without significant property risk.
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Broadway
New York
Merchant's Exchange
Tribune
Ilinois Central
R. J. Walkers
New Jersey Assembly
Washinetron
Supreme Court
Gaines
Duncan
Reverdy Johnson
Daniel Webster
Inaugural Address Attacks Gov Bigler and Pennsylvanian Policy
The document criticizes Gov Bigler for opposing Pennsylvania money interests and bowing to the South. It argues the governor pleases Free Banking foes and slave catchers, blaming the head not the heart for fault. It laments Gov Johnston's succession by Bigler as a sad moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Bigler
Pennsylvania
Keystone
Gov. Johnston
State Apportionment Committees Appointed in Senate and House
A seven member Senate committee and a parallel House panel from each congressional district are named to apportion the state into districts. The rest of the session yields little notable action. Jamestown reports residents rebuilding after a large fire, highlighting local growth, schools, churches, and Nat Elly of the Allen House remaining active despite losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Mesers
Evans
Jamestown
Whig
Chautauque
Nat. Elly
Allen
Borough Election Ticket for Town Officers
The annual borough election presents the regular Democratic ticket with Burgess Burgess Stephen Carver and council members Offerlee Stevens James Mead Orr plus Clerk Isaac Alden Judge S L Axtell Inspector A H Lee School Directors Hull Carver Irvine and vacancy Assessor Parmlee Treasurer Bennett. A cross party meeting nominated an alternate ticket. Dr D V Stranahan replaces King as School Director. R Brown declines as Academy Trustee due to conflicting duties.
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Burgess
Stephen Carver
George Offerlee
S. G. Stevens
J. D. James
Boon Mead
R. S. Orr
Isaac Alden
S. L. Axtell
A. H. Lee
J. H. Hull
Joseph Carver
G. A. Irvine
George N. Parmlee
P. R. Bennett
King
D. V. Stranahan
R. Brown
Academy
Debate on Women Voting at Warren Lyceum
The Warren Lyceum hosted a well attended debate with emphasis on women’s voting rights. An upcoming lecture by S P Johnson at the Court House was announced for next Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Lyceum
S. P. Johnson, Esq
Court House
P. Johnson
H. G. Blinn
T. Edwards
FE. Cowan
L. T. Parmlee
Lawmaker James Pushes Kos Seuth Right Stripe Resolutions
The author voices support for Mr. James presenting Kos seuth resolutions in the Legislature regarding the right stripe. They express willingness to forgive political sins if he advances them as deserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Kosseuth
Bill Extends Lands Act for Two Years by Legislature
The bill extending for two years the Act of 1835 on grading lands of the Commonwealth passed both Houses of the Legislature on January 23.
Borough Officers Nominated At Warren Meeting
Citizens of Warren Borough meet at Mansion France for nominating officers. G Merrill chosen chairman and F N Rogers secretary. A five member committee is named to nominate officers excluding constable. Aaron M Rogers nominated unanimously as constable. Burgess Milo Parke and others listed for council and school directors. meeting to be published in both local papers.
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Warren
France
G. Merrill
N. Rogers
Constable
Wit. Waters
C. P. Mayo
A. Tanner
S. V. Davis
R. Brown
J. F. McPherson
D. V. Stranahan
Christian Smith
E. N. Roonns
Sec’y
Confession of Knickerbocker From Buffalo Express
The confession by Hiram Knickerbocker, given to Rev. John J. Ronin before execution, asserts the circumstances of Hanken’s death. He maintains the account as true a dying man’s statement, stating he and Hall participated in the affair. The note references starting from Lockport to deepen the clarification of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Knxic- Kenroocker
John J. Ronin
The
Christian Advocate
Hanken
Ronin
Ile
Lockport
Unclear Flight to Pittsburgh Ends in Buffalo Gunfire
An account details a failed money haul in Lockport and a later encounter in Buffalo involving two men Hall and Hankura. After attempting to sell a revolver, they confront Hankura near Huron Street Alley, where a struggle leads to a pistol discharge. The speaker claims no intent to shoot and credits Hall with encouragement during the escape.
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Lockport
Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Hendrik Hudson
Warren
Genessee Street
Hanken
Hall
Genesee St
Oak
Oak St
Huron
Huron St
Hankara
Hankura
City Watch
Harxyra
Hanser
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Allegheny & Ohio
Franklin
Niagara
Miller
Wheeling
Ministry
Borough Meeting
Buffalo Express
Confession of
Knickerbocker
Bostos
Kossuth
Garrison
Abby Folsom
JL. Foster
Tus Forrest
Boston
Concord
New Hampshire
Lewis Cass
Democracy
W. O. Butler
Law House
Daavensnow
Maine
Rosevelt
California
Godey
Warren Dime Society
Robert Miles
Russelburg
G. W. Chesbrough
Abram Kimberley
Miranda McCarty
Canada Est
Cial
Davis & CO
Roe Sale
Variety Hall
Sherife
Court of Cormon Pleas
Borough of
Conewango Township
Warren County
Pennn
Walter G. Sill
Stephen P. Berry
Jones & Hewitt
J. H. Ransom & Co
James Follett
W. Bell
Archd
Liberty and
High Streets
Robert McKinney
Chas. Williams
Samuel B. White
Richard H. Hopkins
Williams
John Brokaw
Elk Township
John S. Fruit
John L. Gibbs
Sugar Grove Village
Sugar Grove
Mark Wilson
J. L. Stuarts
Stuart
Wm. Griffith
Griffith
A. D. Jackson
Pi Township
Pewna
Benjamin Durlin
John Durlin
Isaac Goodwin
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Patrick Flood
Benj. Nesmith
Rasselas Brown
Chas. Anderson
Sheriff's
Warren Foundry
Kingsbury
Mike
N. B
Kingsbury & Rathbun
Hazeltine & CO
Hazeltine&co's
ORR, Henry,& Co
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