Bridges raise to enable Ohio navigation in Warren era
The Warren Mail reports Pittsburghers celebrate Chancellor Walworth's ruling that the Wheeling bridge obstructs free navigation of the Ohio river and must be raised 28 feet. It notes other Allegheny obstructions, calls for slack water navigation, and foreshadows possible railroad expansion along the Allegheny valley.
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Allegheny River
Freeport Aqueduct
Franklin Bridge
Olean
Fraklin Bridge
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Roads and railways spur western Pennsylvania growth
Public interest surges over a proposed transportation project uniting the northwestern region with New York and the Western States. The plan would raise land values, unlock coal and iron ore riches, attract capital, create employment, and shift trade away from other states. An 1851 Philadelphia Board of Trade report is cited as urging broad, westward expansion beyond Philadelphia’s reach. The piece closes with a Washington diary account describing Levee customs and notable figures like General Scott, Commodore Stewart, and Daniel Webster’s colleague, Mr. Clay.
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New York
New York and Erie Railroad
Philadelphia Board of Trade
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Juniata
Erie
West Branch
Sennemahoney
Allegheny
Erie Railroad
Warren Mail
Washington
Senate Chamber
House
White House
J. Q. Adams
U.S
Gen. Scott
Commodore Stewart
Navy
Bulwer
John Bull
Hulseman
Austria
Mr. Clay
Ambitious River Route Claim Raises Rivalry Over Valley
The passage asserts a bold plan to begin at Suequehbanna, advance through Sunbury and Catawisan, and push toward the river’s ultimate reach. It notes Philadelphia’s fortifications extending north from Harrisburg and northwest from Schuylkill headwaters, arguing the city could claim control beyond rivals.
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Suequehbanna
Sunbury
Catawisan
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Schuylkill
Jenny Lind in Washington Notes on Her Concerts
A reader critiques Jenny Lind and her performances in Washington. The letter praises her high musical talent and voice but disputes the hype. It notes praise from the press and charity work as factors in public admiration while mocking the concert atmosphere and language of the shows.
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Jenny Lind
Washington
Jenny
Tribute of Respect for President Zachary Taylor
The Senate of Pennsylvania on the 23d unanimously adopted resolutions honoring Zachary Taylor. They praise his honesty, public service, and military achievements, express sorrow at his death, and request the Governor to send a copy of the resolution to his widow conveying the General Assembly's sympathy.
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United States
Senate of Pennsylvania
Lawrence
Divine Providence
Zachary Taylor
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Proclamation by President Millard Fillmore on February 18 1851
Wasmaton February 18 proclamation calling on citizens to uphold federal law after a violent Boston assault on U S Marshal and Deputy during a failed fugitive slave recapture. Authorities ordered arrests of aiding abettors and enforcement of law with DA and officials directed to act.
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United States
U. S
Millard Fillmore
Danien Wesster
Wasimixetos
Barker
Miss
New Mexico
Indiana
Michigan
Boston
Webster
Ple
Fillmore
Massachusetts
Clay
White House
Prize Concerts Prohibited in Boston and Telegraph Network Growth
News notes report Boston bans prize concerts, Jenny Lind's second New Orleans recital raised over 20000. Telegraph expansion reaches about 22000 miles nationwide with Halifax to New Orleans as the longest line. Virginia Whig John M Botts likely candidate for Richmond district Congress. Iowa legislature passes law removing future free negros from the state.
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United States
Halifax
New Orleans
John M. Botts
Richmond
Whig County Committee to Hold Meeting at Court House
The Whig County Committee announces a meeting at the Court House next Monday evening to appoint delegates to the Whig State and Judicial Convention in Lancaster on June 24. A governor, canal commissioner and Supreme Judges candidate will be nominated. All Whigs from townships are urged to attend as deputies.
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Whig County Committee
Court House
Lancaster
Irvine hosts new G A Division of Temperance
A G A Division of the Sons of Temperance is to be instituted at Irvine this Wednesday afternoon. The reform effort continues as inebriates are being helped and the tears of widows and orphans dry up. God speed it.
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Sons of Temperance
Irvine
Iron Foundry Planned at Water Power Site by Kingsbury
Mr. W. F. Kingsbury of Erie announces construction of an iron foundry this coming season. He has bought the water power from Messrs. Carvers and Arnett and will locate on the former sawmill grounds, with plans to add a machine shop.
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W. F. Kingsbury
Erie
Messrs. Carvers and Arnett
Court Week Prompts Subscriptions for Charity
Next week is Court week and many subscribers plan to help the needy. The appeal urges generous contributions to relieve those in want.
Petitions Urge State Road Through Northern Counties
Mr Scofield presented petitions from citizens of Venango Crawford Erie Warren and McKean counties asking the state to lay out and construct a great state road through the northern counties. He moved they be referred to a three member committee Scofield Reid and Benedict were appointed. He also presented a petition from W T Falconer of this county for power to make certain deeds through a committee of Robert Falconer.
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Scofield
Venango
Crawford Erie
Warren
McKean
Messrs. Scofield
Reid and
Benedict
W. T. Falconer
Robert Falconer
River floods inundate island premises this week
The river rises again and floods most of the Island, covering Charley’s premises for much of the week. Unclear when he plans to “tie loose” and relieve the water.
Mud and business plans at the Exchange Building
A note offers mud for lease and hints at needs for more space. A boy injured by sunlight is recovering with medicine avoided. Preparations proceed to add a large east end expansion to the Exchange Building by Davis and Curtis. The Miner department will be removed. Myron Waters will have a fresh sign for his Grocery once painted.
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Exchange
Messrs
Davis and
Curtis
Miner Department
Myron Waters
First Cut of Cigars Leads to Webster Debate
The note from G Christian Mack & Co. mentions supplying the first cut of cigars while a humorous aside questions the definition of a cigar. A tongue in cheek remark calls it a roll of tobacco with fire at one end and a big fool at the other.
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Christian Mack & Co
Webster
Warren
Buffalo
Water Street
Ly C. Mack & CO
Quarterly meeting at Methodist Church fosters conversions
A quarterly meeting began at the Methodist Church a week ago last Saturday, led by Rev. Edwards with evening sessions. A strong interest grows, yielding several hopeful conversions, while other notices mention a nameless unpublished communication and a flirtatious quip about an editor.
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Methodist Church
Edwards
Opie on Lying Ledger Read by Neighbor
Neighbor asks Theoph to share the piece Opie wrote titled Lying Ledger. They acknowledge Opie’s skill and curiosity about whether he followed the book’s guidance.
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Neighbor
Opie
Theoph
Jst
Leather tanning in ten minutes bragged by papers
The passage mocks a claimed invention that supposedly tans leather in ten minutes while noting the human hide could be tanned in five. It jokes the schoolmaster could do it in two, but the hide wouldn’t stay tanned as long as he was at work.
Judiciary cost totals per annum findings
The total annual cost of the judiciary is 877,404 12 with a breakdown including Supreme Court 15,264 67, District Courts 10,000 and Judicial Districts 52,139 45.
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Supreme Court
Ledger Opposes Pree Banking Dispute
The Ledger runs a piece opposing Pree Bank ing in a tense financial clash. Officials, analysts, and local stakeholders weigh potential impacts on customers and the regional economy amid shifting regulatory signals.
Washington Birthday Observances Shut Brokers and Offices
Telegraph to the Warren Mail reports Washington's birthday causing the brokers to miss the morning session and many public offices and banks to close or open late. Salutes fired and flags flown as soldiers and companies gather. A large illuminated Washington banner decorates City Hall with victory names around the building. Steamship Ohio arrives from Chagres with $100,000 in gold dust.
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New York
Washington
Board of Brokers
Banks &c
City Hall
Bunker Hill
Lexington
Saratoga
Ohio
Schenck
Chagres
Havana
Cheap Postage Bill Debated Amid Senate and House Salvos
Feb 18 reports show the Cheap Postage Bill under debate in the Senate with Seward's two cent rate amendment contested. House discussions on the River and Harbor bill ran long with no decision. Other items include a Missouri land grant for a St Louis railroad and various private bills advancing.
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Seward
Cooper
Jefferson Davis
House
Army
Navy
Burt
Washieron
Lenate
Lande
Missouri
St. Louis
Senate
Turney
Tennessee
Hovass
Washington
Houst
Jefferson
P. O. Department
Views on disunion and fugitive slave tensions in 1850s America
From Wasimixetrox on February 13 and Wasimixetos on February 17 to February 19 Boston reports, Gen Houston criticizes Southern conventions, Vermont actions, and states that the Constitution suffices to preserve liberty. Bullets cover fugitive slave raids in Boston, Liberty League formation, Shadrach’s escape to Canada, and reactions from Webster and Massachusetts officials.
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Wasnixetrox
Houston
Letcher
Virginia
Free States
Vermont
United States
Texas
Boston
Liberty League
Shadrach
Canada
Massachusetts
Methodist Church
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THE
Warren, Pa
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
QGP
Iowa
Pettifogger
Lancaster Literary Gazette
Elizur Wright
Commonwealth
Hartworp
Charles Chapman
American Colonization Society
Bordentown
N. J
Philadelphia Western
Harper
U. S. Mail
Common Council
Reprerox
Barthorp Bates
Albany
Schence
Jamestown Jour
Morvear
Attecany Co
Corrigan
David Romer
Mill
Alleheny Co
Belfast
C. J. Laxton & Co
T. Struthers
Alexander Hawley
A. Hawley & Co
T. Struthers Warren
L.T. Parmlree
Towle & Couse
Sar
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