Whig State Convention Set for Lancaster June 24
The Whig State Committee met in Harrisburg and fixed June 24 for the state convention at Lancaster to nominate a Governor Canal Commissioner and Supreme Court Judges. Hon J W Howe to accept congressional favors. Thanks extended to Messrs Scofield Shayert and Reid for repeated favors.
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Whig State Committee
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Supreme Court
J. W. Howe
Mesara
Scofield Shayert
Reid
Borough Officials Elected in Tuesday Vote
The borough elected Justice of the Peace John Ditmars Constable Stephen Olney Burgers Raufus P King Town Council members Join He Wall Starling Waters Milo Park J D James B Nesmith Inspectors of Election L Church Hiram Gillman Judge of Election Jerome Carver School Directors Aubija Morrison Corinth J Taylor Professor Lewis R Geer Treasurer Hiram Gillman Clerk of Council John N Miles. The Justice fills a vacancy though none exists yet. Petitions circulate urging a General Banking Law and a Free Banking System like New York.
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Justice of the Peace
John Ditmars
Stephen Olney
Ir. Burgers
Raufus P. King
He. Wall
Starling Waters
Milo Park
J. D. James
B. Nesmith
L. Church
Hiram Gillman
Jerome Carver
Aubija Morrison
Corinth J
Failure to elect New York Senator stirs national concern
The piece denounces the New York Legislature for failing to elect a U S Senator, blaming behind the scenes manipulation by the Silver Grays and Beckman. It condemns the dereliction as an outrage against New York’s rights, warns of retribution, and questions administration responsibility while urging accountability. It also notes a Senate bill for Free Banks, the Washington Monument’s progress, and local petitions on county creation, liquor tax, Patent Office reform, and railroad deeds.
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New York
Silver Grays
M. Beckman
New York City
Memilton Fieh
The
Buffalo Express
Senate
United States
Mr. Fillmore
Beckman
Silver Gray
Scofield
Warren County
Warren
Crawford
Erie
Patent
Washington
Congress
Reading Railroad Company
Fish Banch
Pottsville
Philadelphia
Reed
Pottsville (Pa
Why Didn't He Vote in the 1847 Fugitive Slave Bill Move
A letter comments on the 52 to 37 vote in the state house to repeal sections of the Fugitive Slave Law, noting Mr. Scofield’s missing vote and calling the roll a test of duty. It derides Borron and praises reg. S. J. Goodrich for toll collector appointment, and mentions a damaged oysters theft and printing history with high auction value.
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Borron
Luca
S. J. Goodrich
The
Ledger
Canal Board
Harrisburg
Inside Gotham politics from a Warren Mail correspondent
The writer surveys U S Senators and political figures in Congress, including Janes Cooper and D Sturgeon, describing their appearance and temperaments. He compares them to historical portraits, notes Cass as an aspiring candidate, and mentions factional opposition from the Cameron clique and others.
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Warren Mail
Wasmixaros
Farexp Cowan
Congress
Gotham
United States
Sam
Whittling
Lfouston
Janes Cooper
D. Sturgeon
Macauley
Chatham
England
Stafordshire
Devonshire
London
Anover
Lewis Cass
Sam Houston
Dr. Banning
Loco Foco
Nicholson
Cameron
Cass and Cassius M. Clay Linked To Arkansas Senate Vision
The piece speculates Cass may be dropped after 1848 defeat and hints Cassius M. Clay’s cavalry leadership in Taylors army could boost Arkansas Senator S Barland. It notes Arkansas has about 25,000 white males 25 to 45 and observes party shifts among Locofocos and Whigs.
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Buchanan
Cass
Detroit
Case
S. Barland
Arkansas
Cassius M. Clay
Gen. Taylors
Buena Vista &c
Locofoco
Up. M
The Intemperate Pledge and Political Debate
Fifty four lawmakers sign a pledge to oppose any candidate who backs all compromise laws including the Fugitive Slave Act. The list includes Sen. Cooper with other southern figures and notable names from New England and New York. The item closes with notes on local theft discoveries and Florida Indian affairs, ending with Mississippi political shifts under Gov. Quitman.
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Congress
Vennsylvania
Senator Cooper
New England Furnieres One
New York
South
Henry Clay
Cooper
Senator Foote
Enid
Pennsylvania
Canaille
Eharmaiona
Virginia Medal to General Scott Described in Detail
The Richmond Enquirer reports Virginia voted a medal for Major General Winfield Scott. The 3 inch diameter piece features a lifelike bust of Scott, an oblong pedestal with eagles and flags, and a reverse column with date inscriptions and battle sites tied to Vera Cruz and Mexican campaigns. The note praises Mr. C. C. Wright for the medal’s artful craftsmanship and mentions public notices of Congress and state matters in Washington.
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Virginia
General Scott
Richmond
Winfield Scott
Commonwealth of Virginian
Mexico
Vera Cruz
Corea Gordo
Contreas
Charapusco
del Rey
Chapult
C. C. Wright
Scott
New York
Legislative Caucus at Albany Reveals Whig Split Over Senate Pick
A New York Legislature caucus tallies 12 Senators and 58 members present with 6 Senators and 24 members absent. Hamilton Fish is nominated for U.S. Senator, replacing Dickinson. Several Whigs aligned with President Fillmore oppose the nomination, including prominent figures from Buffalo and New York City.
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Anpasy
New York
Hamilton Fish
U.S
Dickinson
Fillmore Trey
Messie
Bookman
Crosius
Owen
Babcock
Williams
Senate
Messrs
Vacuum
Blackstone
Gregory
Swords
Ryan
Dewey
Clark
Harri
Chenango
Brayton
Oneida
Athon
Richmond
Fitzhugh
Monroe
Campbell
Otsego
Cattaraugus
House
Tur Derear
Hasimon Fisu
Empire
Strate
Neal
Horse Escapade At White Hart Hotel Aylesbury
At the steward's ordinary in the White Hart Hotel aylesbury a grey horse was brought upstairs and paraded around the dining room. The animal vaulted chairs and tables while guests cheered and champagne lurched. Bareback riding and a display ending with the horse blindfolded descending the stairs damaged oak fittings.
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Dantse
Sinty Prat
White Hart Hotel
Aylesbury
Lord Jocelyn
Ricardo
Royal Hunt
Caaries Symonds
Sporting Nortoriety Oxford
M. Fowler
Earl of Rochester
Charles II
Mr. Manning
Wendover
Jock
Barlowe
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Walker
Great Washington Monument
O. H. Tanter
Mentz
the Mail
Comparrison
Jefferson
Tory
Henry
Alexander Evans
Jeremiah Morton
Thos. S. Maymond
Mangum
Hi. Shepherd
Edmund Deberry
David Outlaw
J. P. Cadwell
Howell Cobb
Alex. H. Stephens
Robert ‘Toombs
Wm. C. Dawson
Allen F. Owen
Henry W. Hillard
Jeremiah Clemens
Meredith P. Gentry
Carts
He. Williams
Josiah M. Anderson
Albert G. Watkins
Edward C. Cabell
Hl. A. Bollard
Thomas J. Rusk
Florida
Taylor
Cape
Billy Bowlegs
Suwannee
Tigertail
St. Johns
Kaurman
David SS. Kaufman
Mer. Keusmnin
Wasiuixarox
California
Philadelphan
Texas
Sixark
Seward
Winthrop
Robert Heoteel
Massachusetts
Clay
Rantoul
Board of Accounts
Nelson, Venable & MelLean
Thomas
Puntapocrata
Henry Holdsworth
Leeds
Ingraham
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Ohio
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McDonough
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la Salle
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Vance
Hannisnuna
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Europe
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Utah
Frontier Guardian
W. Breed
Water Street
Page
Park
Orphan's Court
County of Warren
J. L. Acocks
Pittsfield Township
Joseph Andrews
John Pord
John Kelly
Garner's Mill
M. C. Dalrymple
Youngsville
Pittsfield
R. Hoofland
G. Merrill
C. J. Taylor & Brothers
B. Folgate
Ormer
Whompson
G. Merrilti
T Ar
Watson
Davis
William ‘Thompson
Pinegrove Township
WM. Thompson
ORR & Henry
Warren Pa
Pittsburgh City Glass
Summerton & Church
Variety Hall
Marshall
Dy Powssend
C.J
C. J. Taylor & Bro
Hazeltine & Co’s
Malico
Ll ‘Co
J. Taylor & Bro’s
A. Kidder
Conenango
Eastern Mail
Southern Mail
Waitsburg
Waterford
Smithport
Ridgeway
Canada
D. M. Williams
P. M
Orr & Henry’s
Arden Seeds of
WM. Thorne
D. M
Sugar Grove
George H. Ames
Boas
Exchange
Carvers &Aneth
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