Inaugural Address of Governor James Pollock
Fellow Cartizons, a brief declaration of principles and policy by an incoming executive. The speech frames sovereignty of the people, constitutional rights, education, banking, public debt, public works, temperance, and national unity, urging prudent finance, general legislation, and equal justice under God. It defends republican liberty, calls for support of commerce, agriculture, and industry, and pledges fidelity to state and union.
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Cartizons
American Statesman
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Board of Canal Commissioners
National Congress
Executive
Union
United States
Valley Forge
James Pollock
Inaugural Address of Gov Pollock Promised This Week
Warren Mail acknowledges Stephen Miller Co for early copy of Gov Pollock Inaugural Address and other favors. Notes exclusion of several important articles to publish the address promptly and thanks Hon J L Dawson for valuable Congressional documents.
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Stephen Miller & Co
Gov. Pollock
J. L. Dawson
Concert by the German Band at Court House Friday Evening
A large audience is expected for the German Band concert at the Court House this Friday evening. Citizens should contribute generously as the group bears heavy expenses from the past year and has helped establish a local Musical Association. Also notes state Treasurer election results: Eli Slifer 89 votes, Ephraim W. Hamlin 32, with 4 scattering. Slifer elected for one year from May.
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Court House
A&b
Eli Slifer
Ephraim W. Hamlin
Amendment to Borough Charter Prompts Election and Tenure Plan
A bill to amend the Borough charter proposes nine council members elected next, classed into three groups with staggered terms of one to three years, ensuring three new members annually while six remain. It requires six votes for any tax, order, or appropriation, and includes a vacancy filling plan. The meeting praised the bill for accountability and stricter economy in public funds.
Gov Bigler's Message Draws Critique From Editorials
The piece criticizes Gov. Bigler's recently released message for elevating himself at others' expense and attempting to prejudice public opinion against his predecessor Gov. Johnson and successor Pollock. It argues Bigler shows vanity and timidity, yet finds the document largely harmless and potentially clarifying his political retirement.
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Gov. Johnson
Mr. Pollock
Gov. Bigler
Abolish Canal Board Aims At Public Works Reform
The lower branch faces reform through new bills, notably one by Mr. Smith of Philadelphia to abolish the Canal Commissioners and regulate Public Works. Scandals cited include corruption and underpay, urging abolition and a new system. Thomas E. Franklin named Attorney General. judiciary reorganization discussed. New Jersey Legislature organized with Democratic Senate and Whig Speaker.
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Smith
Philadelphia
Board of Canal Commissioners
Harrisburg
Treasury
Canal Board
Democratic Party
Old Fogg
Sam
House
Senate
Thomas E. Franklin
Lancaster
Guv. Pollock
New Jersey
Heister Elected Speaker of the Senate After Delays
The Senate finally chooses Wm. M. Heister a Democrat from Berks as Speaker after protracted balloting. Hamlin failed to secure votes as Darsie and Price balked. Darsie would back Heister if Hamlin were dropped. The piece praises Heister and notes Hamlin’s unpopularity among certain factions.
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Wm. M. Heister
Berks
Senate
Hamlin
McKean
Buckalew
Frazer
Fayette
Hendricks
Darsie
Price
Skinner
Erie
Democrats
Heister
Mr. Hamlin
Democratic Party
Harrisburg
Editorial Correspondence from Harrisburg January 1855
Editor reports House adjournment to organize committees and celebrate January 8 in Philadelphia. He notes factional maneuvering over Senate officers, the Pollock inauguration, and fierce contest for State Treasurer and U.S. Senate seats with figures, names, and candidacies. Weather includes a light snow as E. C. closes.
Warren Borough Charter Amendment Meeting Adopts Bill
Citizens of Warren Borough met at Carver House on the 13th to amend the charter. G N Parmlee chaired the session with L Rogers as secretary. G W Scofield and J D James presented a bill drafted for citizen consideration and forwarded to Daniel Lott in Harrisburg for speedy passage.
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Borough of
Warren
Carver House
G. N. Parmlee
L. Rogers
G. W. Scofield
J. D. James
Daniel Lott
Harrisburg
Lott
G.N. Parmlee
Pres. L. Roasrs
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Pollock
Warren Mail
Harrispure
Messrs
McCalmont
Clapp
van Dyke
Geo. W. Hammersly
Lancaster County
Mr. Maguire
Henry Pettibone
John K. Zielin
Pettibone
Zielin
Nelson Weiser
John M. Fuller
John Ewing
John W. Kerr
Coverly’s
Bailey
Capt
Scott
U. S
Simon Cameron
Simon
Cooper
Washington
Johnson
Daniel M. Smyser
A. G. Curtin
Ralph Clapp
U.S
Wm. Bigler
J. Bush Bradford
Bigler
S. P. McCalmont
Venango
Lamberton
M. E. Kerr
Davinson
Miss Williams
Duartes Anderson
High Street
W. W. Howers
New York
Glade
Mary Barn
Richard Alden
Justice of the Peace
Ebster
Stranahan & Randall
ORR & Henry
Warren, Pa
P.S. Indiana
O. H. Hunter & Co
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