Warren County Citizens Protest Erie Railroad Route Change
A Warren county meeting on Feb 26 objected to the New York and Erie Railroad shifting from the Southern route to a new path via Little Valley. They urged preserving the old line to protect Western Pennsylvania trade and urged legislators to oppose the change. The report urged publication of proceedings to their Senator and Representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Warren
N. Y
R. Brown
G. A. Irvine
G. Merri
L. F P. Watson
J. D. Summerton
Wnherras
New York and Erie Railroad Company
Little Valley
Cattaraugus
Dunkirk
Pennsylvania
Penn
Temperance Hall Dedication Prompts Pavilion Banner Unveiling
The Conewango Division No. 412 of the Sons of Temperance held a Thursday dedication in Warren with 200 attendees. A Ladies of Warren banner, presented by Mrs. Everett and others, bore the motto Sustain your cause and we fear not, as Rev. Henderson and Rev. Blinn addressed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Flall
Marshall
Presbyterian Church
D. V. Stranahan
W. P
Mr. Henderson
Youngsville
P. R. Bennett
Warren
Sons of Temperance
Conewango
Order
Conewongo
Sons of ‘Temperance
H.G. Blinn
Compromised Resolutions on Slavery and State Boundaries
A lengthy discussion details Clay’s proposed resolutions to admit California with defined boundaries, create territorial governments for western lands, and regulate slavery in newly acquired territories and Washington DC. The document also covers fiscal disputes with canal expenditures, state finances, and calls for coordinated budget practice under State Treasurer Gideon J. Ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secold
Caliornia
Congress
California
States of the
Union
United States
Republic of Mexico
Texas
Rio del Norte
New Mexico
Spain
District of Columbia
Maryland
Home Department
Committee On Territories
Baron Koenne
Germany
Winthrop
Giddings
Root
Henry Shultz
Bank of Georgia
Luther Severance
Maine
Sandwich Islands
Taylor
Richmond
H. Clay
Philadelphia
Meeting Praises Singing and Urges United Action Against Intemperance
The gathering ended in harmony and satisfaction with praise for the singing. Attendees left convinced of the need for united vigorous action to curb intemperance, described as a scourge of our race.
State Treasurer responds to Canal Board charges 1850
The State Treasurer defends his refusal to pay claims by the Canal Commissioners Norris Brothers and others. He states Norris Brothers never presented an order for payment, so he withheld funds. He notes their engines cost Pennsylvania Railroad less, with $1500 in trade, implying large profits. The reply casts the Canal Board in a critical light and urges full public disclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canal Commissioners
Norris, Brothers
Columbia Road
Treasury
Canal Board
Gideon J. Ball
Senate
Canal
Commonwealth
Ball
House of Representatives
Penn
Itannispura
Philadelphia
Messrs
Noris
Norris
Norris Brothers
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ship owners charged in conspiracy to defraud insurers
York Southern Mutual and 15,000 in Hartford and Autna. Dr. Knapp owner and Wilson captain of ship Russia are in custody charged with conspiracy to destroy the ship to defraud insurers. They posted bail of 15,000 each. The Express cites Washington: Mr. Wetmore has furnished security and awaits auditor decision. Delinquent Navy Agents to be pursued by the solicitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Southern Mutual
Hartford
Autna
Knapp
Wilson
Russia
the Express
Washington
Wetmore
Navy
Cassius M. Clay Opposes Kentucky Constitution Adoption
Washington reports Calhoun unlikely to speak again this session. He dictates remarks to an amanuensis for Senate reading. Sir George Simpson and Malcolm Cameron stop at Astor House en route to Washington. Taylor salutes citizens and volunteers in Richmond with thanks for their service. At night President and suite attend Gov Floyd levee crowded beyond capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassius M. Clay
Kentucky
Washington
Calhoun
Senate
George Simpson
Hudson Bay Company
Eton
Malcolm Cameron
Canada
Astor House
Oregon
United States
Richmond Enquirer
Taylor
Gov Floyd
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Warren Mail
Warren, Pa
Railroad Meeting
National Intelligencer
Philadelphia Vews
Hiram Best
Charlotte
N. C
P. H. Glibbon, Esq
U.S. Mint
Ashe County
Nicaragua
Squier
Guatemala
Zapatena
Lake of Nicaragua
Smithsonian Institute
Hall of Representatives
Ilanniserra
Dear Sim
Elk Coy
Ridgeway
St. Marys
House
Judie’y Com
James L. Gillis
Elk
L. Wilmoth
Pittsburgh
Thomas Bowers
S. and Erie
County
W. A. Stoke
St Marys
Mark Patchin
Center
Gen. Clever
Jefferson
C. B. Cotter
Coudereport
Democratic Party
Buncombe
Mead and
Cherry Grove
Warren and
Brookville
South West Township
Warner Perry
Bay
Warrent County
N. Y. and Erie
M’kean
Potter
Home Matters
Wm. Everett
J. O. Rich
8. J. Page
D. M. Williams
Nancy J. Miles
Rebecca Conroe
Erett
Mr. Ball and
the Canal Board
Treasury Department
Buffalo
Utica
Roma
Rome
Stanwix
Wasuieron
Sir Henry Bulwer
Europa
Tigre Island
Chatfield
Squires
Central American
Dreytown
Atlantic
Pacific
Barclay’s
Camp St
Roff
Picayune
Bank Place
Marrie Dd
Fiy
Levi Hale
Esther Ann Jones
Pinegrove
Khinzwa
Richard Powell
William Woodbeck
Phebe Ann Marsh
Kivzua
Elk Co. Pa
James Gallagher
Prabody , Lang
R. T. L. Kelley
Ilttera
W AtTson & Davis
Sugar Grove
Willson & Hiller
Mark Wrmsox
Isaac H. Uhicier
Kitts
ORR & Henry
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