Pennsylvania Legislature convenes with party nominee hints
The Warren Mail reports the opening of the Pennsylvania Legislature with Republican caucus names for Speaker in the House, Democrats nominating Gritman and Zeigler, and Senate choices led by Cresswell. A full member list by district follows, noting a Democratic majority and pending outcomes.
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W. C. A Lawrence
Dauphin County
Republican Caucus
House
A. K. McClure
Fanklin County
P.C. Gritman
Luzerne
Jacob Zeigler
Senate
John Cresswell
Miller
Hutchinson
Scofield
Warren
Cresswell
State Senate
Sresators Hoxpine
Foote and the President Spark Intense Criticism in 1858 Letter
The piece condemns President Buchanan and his supporters over actions on the Lecompton bill, the Crittenden amendment, and patronage aimed at defeating Douglas, framing it as a dangerous step in advance. It ends with a note about Judge E. K. Foote of Jamestown gifting church clocks and praising their growth.
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Henrys. Foote
Jackson
Mississippi
Davis
Buchanan
Democratic Party
Free State
South
White House
Douglas
EK. T. Foote
Jamestown
New Haven
E.T. Foors
Tom Boy and the case for vigorous girlhood training
A rebuttal to the notion that girls require no physical education. The piece praises the lively Tom Boy as healthy, energetic, and naturally developing, arguing that physical strength and bold thought lead to capable women who contribute to humanity and society.
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Tom Boy
New County Movement Proposed From Crawford Warren Venango
Petitions in the eastern part of the county seek to erect a new county from parts of Crawford Warren and Venango. Townships listed include Spring Creek Eldred South West Oil Creek Troy Steuben Athens Bloomfield Sparta and parts of Plum Cherry Tree and Allegheny. Only Crawford would vote on the split if granted. A man is to bear the county’s name.
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Meadville Journal
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Congressional Proceedings and Impeachment Notes
December coverage details Senate committee appointments and Pacific Railroad debate with Mason and Bell among speakers. House Impeachment motions for Judge Watrons of Texas outlined. Watrons case and related memorials noted. Desperate suicide in Erie, John E. K. Berryman dies after laudanum overdose in a Capitol saloon.
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Washington Report on Tariff Outlook for Congress
From Washington December 31 1858 The President fears many leading Members of Congress doubt a new tariff can pass this session He says if Congress fails to modify the tariff to raise more revenue he will convene the next Congress in an Extra Session early in the Summer He has notified Mr Phelps chairman of Ways and Means Gov Stewart of Missouri has been asked to help protect life and property
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Winnings of 1858: Leading horses and owners in British racing
The English Turf lists top two to six year olds by prize totals for 1858. Mayonaise leads two-year-olds with 16480 dollars, Beadsman tops the three-year-olds with 34225, Anton among four-year-olds at 115750, Fisherman among five-year-olds at 16920, Yorksh ire Gray among six-year-olds at 5120, and principal winning gentlemen include Sir Joseph Hawley 61915, Mr Merry 58625, and others from lordly tallies.
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Hast Langton
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Leontes
Harydice
Anton
Vanity
Borderer
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Fisherman
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Mellissa
Yorkshire Gray
Monarque
Joseph Hawley
Merry
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Mr. Gratwiche
S °. Robinson
Sir Charles Monck
Earl of Derby
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Lord Clifden
Sane
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T. Parr
Ten Broeeck
Wood's Hair Restorative praised by editorial for beauty value
The Rahway Republic editorial lauds Wood's Hair Restorative as a rare effective hair product amid many worthless tonics. It cites endorsements from high society and politicians and notes availability at local druggists. Also reports on Atlantic and Great Western Railway gauge advances and planned six foot track expansion toward St. Louis with graded segments and iron rails shipped to New York.
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United States
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Cameron and others push tariff on imports in U S Senate
The North American praises Mr. Cameron for concise tariff argument and calls for continued vigorous efforts. A London letter in Boston Advertiser sparks debate over Napier recall and anti slave trade, with Henry T. Barker named as real author. The State notes Cuba acquisition by purchase remains hopeless and Buchanan’s annexation scheme is seen as exploded.
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Variety of 1858 news items and notes from Detroit to Virginia
A compilation of short items: Indian chief Okemos’ century mark and war wounds. political spats over land grants and elections. crimes including a railroad rock placing conviction. boxing challenge and prize fights. a sermon newspaper and varied 1860 politics talk. snow in Painapecrata. travel notes on Scot t and Scott e. a Detroit fire. spiritualist cure. Vesuvius eruption. Gen Scott’s plans. Canada cabinet shakeup. canaries killed by a rat. humorous bills and Thanksgiving gifts. Nelson Bell candidates. George Copway’s visit. a Macon-Columbus train wreck. American aid to Cuba rumors.
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Jones
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Sarah Jane Rose
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Committees Appointed to Meet at Presbyterian Church
The above list names Chapin Hall Boon Mead and numerous trustees and members including G. N. Parmlee and P. Faleatar Fr. who are requested to meet at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday January 8 at 2 o clock pm by order of Trustees.
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P. Falconer
L. A Rogers
John Sill
Joel Danforth
F. Henry Jackson Hodges
C. C. Wetmore
Frank Guthrie John Thomas Juenius Clark
James Holliday
Presbyterian Church
G. N. Parmlee
Sec
Lectures at John son Hall aid Union School program
A series of lectures with musical insertions and exercises will be held in Johnson's Hall for the Union School. Speakers include Rev. EW Reynolds and J Y James in January, with others in February and March. A Sociable meets at Rev C L Hequembourg's home next week. Peter Somers's daughter injured her leg. physics will be added to the Union School curriculum next week.
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Johnson’s Hall
Union School
EW. Reynolds
J.Y. James
Wim. D. Brown
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D. C. Willoughby
Beatie Pas
LL. D. Wetmore
Niyvin
Judge Galbraith
Curtis
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E. Cowans
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Ra the Ledger
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Porton Bennett
Charles Goodrich
E. W. Reynolds
Jamestown
J. Y. James
Sir Thomas Moore
Local Names Listed in Public Notice
A readable fragment lists individuals including Mrs R Brown Miss Leonora Curtis D M Williams Josephine Hall G A Irvine Eliza Hall J J Taylor and B Cowan in what appears to be a community notice or roster item.
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Leonora Curtis
D. M. Williams
Josephine Hall
G. A. Irvine
Eliza Hall
J. J. Taylor
B. Cowan
Marital Notices from Sugar Grove and Jameston House
In Sugar Grove on January 1 1859 R C Wright of Sheffield wed Louisa Whitcomb of Warren. At the Jameston House Dee a ceremony for Truman Hills of Poland to Nancy Ireland of the same town.
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Warren
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Pine Grove
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