Judges should be well chosen for Pennsylvania courts
The Warren Mail argues voters should decide all judicial selections to curb executive patronage. It stresses judges must be learned, practical, and free of bias, warns party politics will shape nominations, and urges Whigs and Democrats to field capable candidates and use the local press to influence the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Hall
Associated County
Democratic Party
New Postage Debate Aims to Favor Country Papers
The piece argues that country newspapers deserve lower postage rates than city papers, noting the long distances and similar charges. It asserts country papers benefit the public more and urges protection for rural presses against perceived postal inequities.
New Railroad Project Aims for 1460 Mile Through Route
The Buffalo Courier reports a Vienna New Jersey meeting of Morris and Essex capitalists backing a shorter New York route. A large scale map shows a continuous 1460 mile line from Lake Erie to New York with no ferries, via Erie Sunbury Susquehanna Wilkes Barre and Water Gap. The plan links Erie to Buffalo Albany and to Philadelphia Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, boosting revenue and travel distances to New York.
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Buffalo Courier
Vienna
New Jersey
Morris and Essex
N. J
Tde Banks
Delaware
Morris and Essex Road
New York
Lake
Erie
Erie and
Sunbury
Susquehanna
Lock Haven
Pittstown
Wilksbarre
New York City
Lake Erie
Mississippi
Buffalo
Albany
N. Y. and
Erie Railroad
Water Gap Road
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Tariff reform urged in national notes from 1850 letter
Fosshe Warren Mail Wasuteatos from December 6 1850 discusses the U S Congress and a national message. It argues for tariff revision to aid industry especially iron and coal in Pennsylvania and criticizes the prospect of free trade as political outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuteatos
Fairxp Cowax
Congress
Washington
Pennsylvania
Europe
Political shifts and census notes echo across Clarion
The item reflects debates on tariff and postage reform, praises Mr. Fillmore’s leadership, and critiques party factionalism. It reports Ex- Comptroller Hunt's resignation, praises his tenure, and lists regional census data and local population figures. It adds political rumors about upcoming presidency and details from Washington and Vermont–Canadian rail developments.
Donation Visits And Local Notices In The Borough
Donation visit announced at the house of Rev. John Sailor on Friday evening with general attendance urged. Dentist E. H. Danforth resumes practice, office moved to dwelling across from Dr. Sargent. Governor Hunt's message received in Fredonia and expected locally. sleighing described as superb with about 18 inches of snow. Donation party for Rev. Wm. Breren scheduled at the Court House on the 15th. Mr. C. Bellows runs a weekly Buffalo express for oysters and packs. weekly issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book noted with 70,000 circulation. Philadelphia Saturday Express described as moral and elevated. outline of newspaper law on subscriptions and delivery.
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Tate
John Sailor
E. H. Danforth
Ww. Breren
Court House
Godey
Virginia and Indiana in Apportionment and Slavery Debate
The Virginia press contrasts Eastern and Western Virginia population counts with Indiana under the new apportionment, noting Virginia loses seats while Indiana grows. It argues slavery hindered Virginia’s prosperity, cites 1840 to 1850 population gains, and suggests free states view slavery's outcomes with alarm.
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Virncinta
Indiana
Virginia
Congress
Blue Ridge
Snow depth soars in Rutland Vermont reaches six to eight feet
Snow blankets Rutland Vermont with depths reported between six and eight feet as storms push through the region. Residents cope with drifts and limited travel while crews clear major roads and utilities assess damage.
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Warren, Pa
Fosshe Warren Mail
Democratic Clarion
Collamer
Venice
Frank A. B
Fillmore
Comptrouien
Washington Hunt
Comproller
Hunt
Millard Fillmore
Albany Eve. Journal
David Wilson
Clarion Borough
Clarion Township
Limestone
Monroe
Madison
Porter
Perry
Livingston
Clarion
Lancaster
Bart
Gwinn
California
Senate
Ship Island
Jefferson Davis
Whitney
Pacific Railroad
Ritchie
Rives
Angnne
Ype Jackson
Blair
Kentucky Military Institute
Franklin Springs
R. T. P. Allen
South Carolina
Nicaragua
Vermont and Canadian Railroad
Lake Champlain
Burrato
Jamesrons
Warnes Exparss
C. Bellows
Philadelphia Saturday Express
S. McHenry
Philadelphia Pa
J. W. Howe
Pittsburg
Wisconsin
Carl Frederick Adee
Hanover
Cincinnati
Aviany
M. N. J. Raymond
R. A. Sherman
Utica
Sergt At Arms
P. M. Goddard
Cayuga
Sergt
Tuell
Stuben
Dem
Boston
England
President Fillmore
Abbott Lawrence
Adelphi
American Chamber of Commerce
Prussia
Berlin
Marshal Radetsky
Lombardy
Dresden
Germany
Hesse
Wasmneros
New Mexico
J. IL. Peters
Baker
Treasury
Coxpress
House
Pottier
Ohio
Free Soil
Lewis Joslyn
Lynn
Free Soilers
Stephen D. Carey
Geo. Haywood
Lincoln
Mass
Jackson
Gen. Quitman
Horace Harris
U. S
Mexico
Cajaca
Arista
Senor Robles
Marine
Senor Estera
Iglesias
Puebla
Atagao
Pacific
Durango
Smithfield
Kentucky
Judson
Long
Chevalier Huzman
Army
Navy
Scott
Stewart
Clay
Gen. Scott
Col. Benton
Rutland
Warren Wail
Almanag
Sheffield
R. Dunham
Solomon A. Allen
Mary Francis Libel
Tianesta Township
Venango County
Asahel Prichard
Buffalo, Jamestown & Warren
J.H. Besnam & Co
Main St
Masston House
Gowanda
Oo Ellington
Jamestown
Warren
J. Lorrey's
Raven Hovss
Suaw
Carver House
Orphan's Court
County of Wasten
J. L. Acocks
Pittsfield Township
Joseph Andrews
John Ford
John Kelly
Garner
Youngsville
Pittsfield
M. C. Dalrymple
James Andrews
Orphan’s Court
County of
Borough of
Erastus A. Holton
Kenton Township
Warren County
A. H. Ludlow
R. Warren
Hazeltine & Co’s
Fiarper
Dee
Hazeltine & CO
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