Warren Mail reports Pennsylvania political unity and debt payoff
The Warren Mail praises Gov. Scott's administration for paying $680,000 of the state debt and lauds cross party support in Harrisburg. It notes the American and Republican coalition backing E Joy Morris for U.S. Senator and outlines party resolutions opposing slave state expansion, foreign ecclesiastical political influence, and lax naturalization laws.
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Wei
Harrisburg
E. Joy Morris
Philadelphia
India
Pennsylvania
Capitol
Lewis
Delaware County
Winney
Crawford County
McCalront
House
Venango County
U. S
Kansas
Nebraska
James J. Lewis
Political shifts and senate election in Pennsylvania
The piece recalls 1855 state convention rhetoric on slavery and notes Warren County Democrats shifting positions toward Reeder and Nebraska. It reports A. S. Senator-elect A. Bigler with 82 votes, contrasts with J. Joy Morris, and comments on the broader political mood and a funeral sermon notice for John N. Miles at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday.
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New York
South
Congress
Warren County
Reeder
Nebraska
Yarrick
A. S. Senaror
Bigler
Senate of
United States
J. Joy Morris
Philadelphia
Morris
John C. Flenniken
M. Bigler
Pennsylvania
Pierce
Buchanan
John N. Miles
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Hequembourg
Congress in session a foggy, crowded spectacle observed
Editorial from Washington dated January 9 1856 describes the House gallery scene with cramped seats dark lighting and noisy debate. The writer notes speakers like Mr Smith of Tennessee and Mr Campbell of Ohio, the push for organization, and cold 5 degree weather with heavy snow. Fires in Fredonia and at the Mansion House are also reported with modest losses.
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Washrgaton
Congress
Forney
Smith
Tennesee
Democratic Party
Campbell
Ohio
Giddings
Greeley
Tribune
Times
Pennington
Orr
Carlisle
Robinson
Richardson
Banks
Frepvonia
Ludley
Fredonia
D. W. Douglass & Co
H. Havens
8. O. Day
J.M. van Kleek
Warren County Democracy Convention Highlights Delegates
Ricur Anour mocks the Warren County Democracy convention last week where delegates chose the State Convention candidates. The speech condemns the party’s anti Nebraska stance and accuses members of hypocrisy and double dealing.
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Warren County
Nebraska
President's Message draws mixed journal reactions on slavery
Leading journals respond to the Presidents message on slavery with varied praise and critique. Washington Union calls it masterly. Evening Post derides it as idiotic. Springfield Republican labels it ambitiously written. Albany Atlas praises it as admirable and interesting. Also notes Hunter's Feast by Mayne Reid is now published by De Witt Davenport and Hazeltine.
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Washington Union
Gen. Pierce
Evening Post
Marcy
Pennsylvanian
Buchanan
N. Y. Evening Mirror
Hartford Courant
Springfield Republican
Boston
Boston Courier
Boston Post
Albany Atlas
Mayne Reid
de Witt & Davenport
N. Y
Hazeltine & Co
Warren Pa
Citizens praise prompt fire response on Front street
In Warren the residents of Front street are thanked for their prompt and voluntary aid during a major fire on Monday. The block of buildings was saved from total destruction with property worth more than the wood portion of the structures saved through their efforts.
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Warren Mail
Warren
Front Street
Violent storm hits Atlantic coast wrecks ships
A fierce storm moved along the Atlantic coast on Saturday causing heavy damage to shipping as several vessels were driven ashore and wrecked.
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Atlantic
Indian meal poultice relieves frozen flesh in minutes
Mr. A. Bronson of Meadville Pa based on fifteen years of experience endorses Indian meal poultice covered with Hyson tea and hot water as a burn and frost remedy. The poultice is applied hot, blisters are unlikely to form if not already present, and one application generally cures.
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A. Bronson
Meadville
Senatorial Race Attacks on Gov Bigler’s Finances
Harrisburg Telegraph accuses Gov Bigler of misrepresenting state finances, noting an increase of over one and a half million in debt during his term while praising his alleged debt reduction claims. The piece urges Bigler to dissuade voters by separating himself from his former governorship.
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Bigler
U. S
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Accident on the Hudson River Railroad Trains Collide
A collision occurred near Poughkeepsie when an Express train from Albany bound for New York halted on a defective track and was struck by the Poughkeepsie bound train. Two cars were demolished with three killed and twenty two injured, including a woman from Utica and a young man and woman unknown.
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Poughkeepsie
Albany
New York
Pine lumber logs made into locofoco matches in NYC
A stack of pine lumber comprising over six hundred logs was converted by a New York City manufacturer into locofoco matches. The fact illustrates how large volumes of material are consumed in manufacturing often regarded as minor.
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New York City
Locofoco
Massachusetts Governor Proposes 21 Year Residency Voting Rule
Gov Gardner in Annual Message urges 21 years residence for foreign born citizens to vote with literacy test. Follows Connecticut example and hints New York May follow.
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Fa Gov. Gardner
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New York
Horrible Fatal Accident At Toronto Theatre
From the Toronto Colonist December 29 report an accident at the Royal Lyceum Theatre during the Enchanted Isle killed the youngest daughter of Mr. T Cook musical director and leader of the orchestra. She caught fire from a stove behind a side fence and died after hours of effort, with several performers burned while trying to help.
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Royal Lyceum Theatre
T. Cook
Enchanted Isle
Mr. Richisson
Mr. Johnson
M. Mathews
Northern Light Seized for Nicaragua Voyages by U S Marshals
U S Marshal ordered seizure of the steam ship Northern Light for Nicaragua. The vessel, carrying three to four hundred apparent Nicaraguan adventurers, was intercepted by Revenue Cutters after a brief voyage from Washington. Officers detained the ship at the dock under U S custody.
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New York
U. S
Washington
Northern Light
Nicaragua
U. S. District Attorney
Parker
United States
Revenue Cutter
Deat or A Centenarian in Detroit History
Detroit Advertiser reports the death of Mrs. Pascall at 103 in Detroit. Born before Pontiac’s conspiracy, she witnessed Fort Shelby and Detroit’s shifts from French to English to American rule. She lived through five national flags over Detroit and saw multiple fort destructions and rebuilds.
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Detroit
Pascall
Pontiac
Fort LeMoult
Fort Shelby
Wayne
Great Britain
Wisconsin Mirror In The Woods Begins Publication
The Wisconsin Mirror announces printing from a woodland office near wildlife and ice filled landscapes as a village grows around them. Neighbors plan homes soon bringing clatter of axes spades and hammers that may disrupt editorial routines. Local setting contrasts with impending development and romance of publishing in isolation.
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United States
Wisconsin
Wis. Mix
Robbery on the Empress Ends in Lynch Law Sentence
An elderly man robbed on the Mississippi steamer Empress had suspects quickly captured and tried under a Judge Lynch style. One offender received 120 lashes and the other 50, with the sentences reportedly carried out.
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Fea
Lynch
One Week Later From Europe News Wrap
The Atlantic reached New York from Liverpool with forenoon papers dated Saturday the 29th al and Sunday the 23d. Reports emphasize rumors over substantial peace progress and debate indemnity terms. Notable items include Esterhazy at St Petersburg and calls for a Congress of nations. A Boston note reports chloroform deaths, and a visitor profile covers O'Brien Skandogh at 104 with Six Nations leadership tales.
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Atlantic
Liverpool
Sundy
Esterhazy
St. Petersburg
Austria
Prussia
Russia
Berlin
Germany
M. Sebach
Saxony
Denmark
Danube
Lord Palmerston
Napoleon
Turkey
England
Congress of Nations
Kars
Crimea
Paris
Gross Superstition and a Witchcraft Charm Incident
A Wabash County execution of Hubbard drew over five hundred onlookers who touched the corpse and offered reasons for doing so to ward off witch craft. The crowd cut and shared the rope as a charm against disease, illustrating extreme superstition. Also note: Fanny Fern married James Parron, Horace Greeley biographer, on the 5th.
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Hubbard
Wabash County
Terre Haute
Ind
Fanny ‘Fern
James Parron
Horace Greenery
Two Weeks Later from California and Central America
The steamship Northern Light, Captain E L Tinklepaugh, arrived from San Juan via Key West with 313 passengers and California dates to Dec 20. It brings $632,004 from California and $5,701 from Nicaragua. No sickness on board. two days’ detention at San Juan del Norte due to New York officials. Nicaragua improves under Rivas. San Salvador and Honduras recognize the government. Honduras’ minister may visit Granada. Walker gains new recruits, 200 recently joined. Granada resembles an American town with a new pier and business projects. Col. Kinney remains at San Juan del Norte with many of his men.
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Northern Light
E. L. Tinklepaugh
San Juan
Key West
California
Nicaragua
San Juan del Norte
New York
United States
Rivas
San Salvador
Honduras
Granada
Walker
Col. Kinney
Battle near Whitman's Station leads to heavy Native losses
The Oregonian reports the steamer Belle brought startling news. Volunteers under Lieutenant-Colonel Kelly fought near Whitman's Station and defeated the Indians. Captain Bennett and other officers fell leading the charge. Pee-Pee Moxmox, the great head chief, was killed along with many warriors.
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Portland
Oregon
Oregonian
Belle
Volunteers
Kelly
Whitman
Bennett
Pee-Pee Moxmox
Ayer’s Cathartic Pills Proclaimed By Middletown Paper
The Middletown Daily Courier asserts belief in Ayer’s Cathartic Pills for blood purification. It cites Mrs Beach’s eight year struggle with scrofula and multiple cures, and Mr Farwell’s long liver ailment relief after few doses, returning him to work as a conductor.
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Margeritovs
Mrs Beach
Farwell
Ayer
Middletown Daily Courier
Walker urged Nicaragua venture as path to Cuba
A Washington correspondent for the New York Express says Walker argues Cuba should be acquired via Nicaragua rather than direct invasion. The piece warns such ideas could influence lawmakers and boost Walker’s standing among proponents of manifest destiny, despite disapproval of the methods.
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Washington
The
New York Express
Walker
Central America
Congress
Cuba
Nicaragua
United States
Wisconsin Legislature In Madison Plays Waiting Game
The Wisconsin Legislature convened in Madison on Monday but has not organized. Governor Barstow was declared re-elected, while rival Bashford took the oath of office the same day in the Supreme Court to pursue the case there.
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Oturcaco
Wisconsin
Madison
Barstow
Bashford
Supreme Court
Steamship Canada Arrives with Three Days Later Europe News
The Steamship Canada arrived at Halifax today with three days of late European advices. The report notes no changes in bread stuffs and deems the news unimportant.
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New York
Canada
Halifax
Europe
Democratic National Convention Set for June in Cincinnati
The Democratic Committee fixed the first Monday of June as the convention date in Cincinnati. The meeting discussed no other major business and adjourned after accepting an invitation to the Jackson Democratic Association gathering.
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Washington
Democratic Committee
Cincinnatti
Jackson Democratic Association
Philadelphia Fire Department Size and Losses Detailed
The Philadelphia fire department now has thirty-one engines, twenty-one hose and five hook and ladder companies. It possesses thirty-three engines, forty-two hose carriages, five trucks, 37,955 feet of hose, and 708 feet of ladders. In the past nine months there were 192 fires, thirty-seven false alarms, and a total loss of $123,000, a state of things creditable to the department.
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Fire Department of
Philadelphia
Fire Department
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