07 Feb 1857
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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1857
Page
1
The fragment expresses a speaker’s vow to never follow a beloved, while acknowledging the lasting presence of their trees and landscape. It envisions endless light and moonlight on the place but insists the speaker will no longer walk there beside the beloved.
Friends of Gen Henry D Foster refuse to be swayed by a Forney backed push and Buchanan patronage in the Pennsylvania Legislature. The Greensburg Democrat defies the Keystone Club and Rankin denouncements, pledging support for Democratic measures despite fear of adminstration influence.
A lengthy 1856 letter recounts French Consul Place’s discovery near Arbela in Mesopotamia of what he claims is the Tower of Babel. It describes the tower’s ruin, its brickwork and inscriptions, bitumen sources, and supporting artifacts, framing the find as biblical corroboration and a boost to Sacred Records.
Harrisper January 20 There was no election for State Treasurer yesterday as both houses adjourned without convening a convention. In the House 42 Democrats and 28 Republicans were present. adjournment passed 43 to 27 with one Republican voting yes. In the Senate 9 Democrats and 10 Republicans were present. the vote failed for lack of a quorum and no convention was held. Mr Gordon presided as Speaker pro tem. A new law is now required for the election, Magraw holding over.
The Pittsburg Post office sustained significant fire damage on Wednesday morning, with crews quickly containing the blaze. No injuries were reported, and investigators began assessing the cause and cost of the damage to the building and press facilities.
Excitement over the U S Senatorial result remains at Harrisburg amid vituperation from Keystone Club supporters and threats of violence toward Democratic members who backed General Cameron. One member even armed himself, yet calm returned as the vote was judged fair by both houses.
The text reports three Cameron supporters ousted by their landlord and praises the Union for endorsing the action. It questions the landlord’s name and notes Harrisburg winter visitors may recall the hotel-keeper who allegedly bears the cost for three men as board during a session.
The House reports the AFA bill to charter the Mercer County Bank, signaling progress toward establishing a new local financial institution.
The Cincinnati Gazette and Commercial report severe fuel scarcity for the poor with coal priced at seventy five cents a bushel. Rail transport and unsuitable cars worsen the crisis as many manufacturers suspend operations to avoid losses, leaving workers poorer and facing frost.
The piece notes 848 miles of state canal plus 485 miles funded privately, totaling 1 583 miles at about 46 million dollars. Railroads add 2164 miles costing around 58 million, yielding 3 497 miles of inland communication at roughly 104 million. It highlights links from Philadelphia to Pittsburg and to Elmira, with New York markets via New Jersey canals, praising Pennsylvania’s system. It also mentions Kentucky election fraud allegations and calls for voter registries amid legislative proposals in multiple states.
Report from Kickapoo Kansas describes a violent encounter on a trail near Port William. Wu. Pate, wielding a Bowie knife, fought a panther in a struggle that left Pate minus clothing and gear but victorious. A second item notes a fatal collapse at National Hall where Mrs Frederick died during a dance. coroner and post mortem cite heart disease.
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