Debate over Price bribery bill shakes Pennsylvania House
The Warren Mail reports a heated House debate last Friday on Senator Price's bribery bill. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh members attacked the measure, while McCombs Stockhall and Ball urged its passage to curb corruption. The piece argues the bill aims to reform and reflects public concern, noting past abuses and urging careful amendment rather than dismissal.
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Senate
Price
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Speaker Strong
Chamberlin
Junius, Webster
Messrs. McCombs, Stockhall and Ball
Pacific
Atlantic
Butts
Harrisburg
Urged Unity in Pennsylvania Senate Race Near Harrisburg
In February voters face a contested U S Senate election with Johnson and Cooper at odds. Editorial suggests dropping both and backing Col A G Curtin for unity, praising Gov Pollock’s administration and warning against Cameron’s tactics. Will Pennsylvanians choose a single candidate to avert factional harm.
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U. S
Harrisburg
Johnson
Cooper
Col
A. G. Curtin
The
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Gov. Pollock
Cameron
Questioning Clergy in Legislature Sparks Local Debate
Letter writers in Harrisburg dispute the number of ministers in the Pennsylvania Legislature and claim ministers rarely held preaching as their main occupation. The House composition is listed: Lawyers 20, Farmers 32, Merchants 19, Clergyman 1, Editors 2, and several other trades. The piece accuses critics of bias and defends Gov Pollock against church influence claims.
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Pollock
Gov. Bigler
Gov. Pollock
Geers
House of Representatives
Pennsylvania
Rehearsal Members Called to Henry Residence
The group Rehearsal invites members to meet at Mr Henry’s home opposite the Presbyterian Church this Saturday evening.
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Henry
Presbyterian Church
Senate Strike Puts Pay and Perks Under Scrutiny
The Senate passes a bill to raise member pay while cutting others and milage. clerks and officers face cuts, with a $5 per day absence deduction. The measure, by Mr Buckalew, aims to save $6,000 per session, facing House opposition. A companion bill in the House also increases pay but not for officers. The piece notes the likely impact on tavern and boarding house earnings. Weather notes record cold snap with minus 26 degrees, followed by snow and improving conditions. Arthur's Home Magazine advert and Odd Fellows festival set for the 22nd with tickets at the door.
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Senate
Buckalew
Commonwealth
House
of Caboll
Opp Fetow
Odd Fellows
Warren &Edge
Postal Delays Spoke Of In Eastern Mail Irregularity
A letter from Tue Marrs complains about irregular eastern mail delivery, arguing a 50 mile Dunkirk to town distance should not take three days and urging authorities to take proper exertions to remedy the delay.
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Dunkirk
Harrisburg Correspondent Pressures Delay Audience
Our Harrisburg correspondent is increasingly slow with reports and his friends warn that if he does not write more promptly they may discontinue their paper.
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Harrisburg
Seward Elected U.S. Senator by New York Legislature
The Honorable William H. Seward was chosen U S Senator by the New York Legislature on the sixth of this month, securing a four vote majority on the joint ballot.
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Wm. H. Seward
U.S
State of
New York
Mr. Lotts Slavery Resolution Debate In Pennsylvania
Resolutions presented by Mr. Lotts of Warren county urge opposing admission of new states to the National Union unless slavery is prohibited and calling Congress to prevent holding humans as chattel in U S territories. They request Pennsylvania leaders forward copies to Senators and Representatives.
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Lott
Warren County
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
National Union
National Congress
United States
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Congress of the
Union
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Donation Party and Local Election Notices in Warren
Donation Party sponsored by the Ladies of the Presbyterian Congregation of Warren to fund a debt of the pastor. Borough results show H. P. Kinnear Burgess, Daniel Chipman High Constable, Charles Kinnear Assessor, George Hamlin and J. S. Davis Assistant Assessors, H. B. Waite Judge, W. J. Davis John H. Shadock School Directors. Also reports a brutal assault on John H. Walker in Evie investigated by Judge Agnew. Additional notes include editor dispute with Eriezette, Henry Wilson elected U S Senator in Massachusetts, and a candidate announcement for Justice of the Peace J D Summerton.
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Presbyterian Congregation
Warren
Watson & Rogers Store
Burgess
H. P. Kinnear
Daniel Chipman
Charles Kinnear
George Hamlin
J. S. Davis
H. B. Waite
W. J. Davis
John H. Shaddock
Lemuel Hoar
Brutan Arrack
John H. Walker, Esq
Evie
J. R. Cochran
Agnew
Hamilton County
Colerain Township
Herman Snider
Henry Funk
John A. Davis
George W. Gance
Sevgin
Cin. Com
Distillery plans reveal illicit ledger and pro slavery views
A long letter from Augusta Georgia discusses starting a distillery and seeking intelligence on adulterating liquor while secretly hiring Irish workers and opposing slavery. The writer seeks advice on markets and asks about Warren Warren County temperance and drinkers, with politics and northern relocation noted. The piece also includes curious presidential coincidences and a Crimean anecdote.
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Augusta
Georgia
Warren
Pennsylvania
South
Savanah
Atlanta
Mormonism Letter From Brigham Young Wives Exposé
A Boston Times reprint carries a letter by a former Mormon wife condemning Brigham Young and Mormon leaders. She warns women to beware secret plots and plans to lecture across the United States exposing Mormonism in its “true colors.” The writer, with another former follower, intends to travel to major cities, present documents, and debate Mormon elders. They plan a Boston start within weeks.
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Boston Times
Joe Smith
Nauvoo
Smith
Col. White
Texas
Brigham Young
Salt Lake City
United States
Boston
New England
Washington Monument finances and current progress in 1854
The Washington National Monument Association reports 1854 receipts of 31 763 93 and expenditures of 31 491 31, leaving 272 92 in the treasurer’s hands. The monument stands 170 feet high with two mechanics trimming a block for insertion. Japan and Loo Choo blocks, over three tons, will be placed in the structure. Congress is asked to finish the monument, with disagreement on whether funds should be handled by government officers or by association managers.
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Washington Narional Monument
Washington National Monument Association
Japan
Loo Choo
Washington Navy Yard
Board of Managers
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Association
Washington Sentinel
Deserter from the British Army in City Prison
James McClure, claiming 18 years in the British Army with Canada service, appeared before the Police Magistrate after being brought from the City Prison. He said he fled from the regiment to seek liberty in the new country, was dismissed on parole with a warned caution, and had arrived in the city from Brighton.
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James McClure
McClure
Canada
Crimea
Land of Liberty
Brighton
Rod Onion
Henderson Man Exposes Know Nothing Secrets
Mr J M Dodd of Henderson Kentucky adjured the Know Nothings and made an expose of their secrets in a dramatic disclosure for readers.
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J. M. Dodd
Henderson, Ky
Know Nothings
Property Foreclosures in Warren County Pennsylvania
Notices detail multiple executions exposing parcels in Warren County including lots 209 and 210 on High Street Warren and other tracts in Spring Creek Up Youngsville and Freehold property. Seizures list owners Darius Titus Stephen Hosmer Johnathan Hays Ward Risley Ward Irvine and Ward Risley with suits by Lansing Wetmore Hugh Kirkland Sumner and Bushrod Woodin.
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Warren
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lansing Wetmore
Darius Titus
Court of Common Pleas
Spring Creek
Stephen Hosmer
Hugh Kirkland
Norman McKenza Kirkland
C. Smith
Youngsville
Pato
John McKinney
William Freese
John Hall
Johnathan Hays
John J. Sumner
Penn
Towit
Stephen Chapman
Erastus Hentley
Martin Perkins
Lottsville
Bear Lake
Ward Risley
Bushrod Woodin
William A. Irvine
Warren County treasurer accounts district by district
Account summaries show detailed receipts and payments for Warren County districts including Brokenstraw Cherry Grove Conewango Columbus Corydon Deerfield Hill Lildred Freehold Glade Kinzua Limestone Mead Pleasant Pine Grove Pittsfield Sugar Grove Sheffield. Dr amounts, credits for district treasurers, 2 percent commissions, and balances due or paid.
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G. N- Parmner
Warren County
Brokenstraw
Parmlee
Conewango
Columbus
Corydon
Am’t
Deerfield
Hill
Lildred
Freehold
Glade
Kinzua
To Am’t
Limestone
Mead
Pleasant
Ain’t
Pine Grove
Pittsfield
Sugar Grove
Sheffield
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Warren Mail
U. S. Senate
Arthur’s Home Magazine
T. S. Arthur & Co
Mr. Lott
Donation Party
Erieazette
Justice and Mercy
Henry Wilson
Massachusetts
Mr. Wilson
Nebraska
Judiciary Committee
Mr. Clapp
Mr. Smiths
Duto
Coudersport
Bigler
J. D. Summerton
Justice of the Peace
J. D. James
Lyceum
Iryevatar
de Minton
Frank
San Francisco
Boston Post
Boston Transcript
V. O. Picayune
Washington
John Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincey Adams
Jackson
Virginia
Tennessee
Annecdote
Henry W. Hillard
Alabama
President Young
M. E. Kerr
Wade
L. Rogers. Warren
Richard Alden
C. Srrananan & Ranparr
Thomas Bennet
Aving
Robert McMillin
Water Street
A. D. Marsh
W. W. Hodges
J. Ll. Kapple
Court House
Allegheny River
Mill Island
Seb’s Island
Robert Arthur
Perry Shearman
Thomas R. Trimble
William Boyd
Francis R. Shunk
James Trimble
N. B. Eldred
Johnson & Brown
Jesse Morrison
Mark Schneck- Ty
Aalso
Defendant
Madison Flagg
William Culbertson
Oren Hook
Lewis R. Geer
Brokenstraw Creek
M. C. Dalrymple
Sprague Wilkinson
John Kelley
James L. Acocks
John C. Ford
Hugh MucGuire
O. G. Dalrymple
Moses B. Stone
Spring Creek Township
Yager
William Deming
Sterling Way
John Mead
O. A. Lockwood
Robert Donaldson
A. G. Leonard
Wm. A. Irvine
Dr. Irvine
Sapp
Akin
E. L. Willans
William ‘Phrope
James Foreman
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Ain’t Due Parmlee
Cherry Grove
Am’t Pd
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