Warren Mall Report On State Officers and House Leaders
The Warren Mall notes Governor Johnston’s broad and effective approach and reports election results for Senate and House officers. Senate officers include Clerk Samuel W. Pearson and Sergeant-at-arms William S. Millenger. House officers list Clerk William Jack and Sergeant-at-arms Michael D. Kelly. Matthias, Whig, elected Senate Speaker. Cessna, Democrat, elected House Speaker on first ballot.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Samuel W. Pearson
R. P. McClay
George Raymond
Isaac H. McCausley
William S. Millenger
Wm. P. Brady
Owen Manin
George F. Rhein
Covington Ship Launch Marks First Local Build
The barque built by A. J. Alexander & Co. at Covington’s foot of Madison Street was launched yesterday under Capt. Reed. About 5000 spectators witnessed the vessel glide into the river, its 300 ton measurement noted for beauty and quality. The firm plans to continue shipbuilding locally with preparations for another barque and an 800 ton ship. Dr. W. A. Irvine and Mr. Alexander praised for enterprise, while the article urges sustained success and regional industry support. The piece also notes Buffalo Express expansion and Pittsburgh mayoral election context, with various 1851 data.
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A. J. Alexander & Co
Madison St
Reed
Covington
Alexander & Co
Woodcock
John Swasey & Co
Cincinnati
Baltimore
John Swasey
William A. Irvine
Pennsylvania
W. A. Irvine
Alexander
Acknowledgments Posted in Hat or Cosawasco Division Letter
The subscriber with his family expresses gratitude for timely presents on the evening of January 15 1851 and asks kindness for their temporal and spiritual welfare. In Warren dated January 20 1851. Resolved by Hat or Cosawasco Division that Hiram J Taylor's wife has died on January 13 in the borough with condolences offered. R S to furnish and publish copies of resolutions.
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William Everett
Warren
Cosawasco Divison
Tarren
Hiram J. Taylor
R. S
Taylor
Plank Road to Warren Promises Regional Growth and Investment
An advertisement notes steps to extend Wattsburg Plank Road to Warren, urging merchants and farmers to subscribe to stock. The piece argues plank roads are vital for dairy and lumber regions, cheaper than macadam, and capable of year round use with low maintenance. It highlights local economic benefits and broad community investment.
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Wattsburg
Warren
Erie Observer
Governor Johnston Declines Whig Nomination in June
In the Senate on the 14th Gen Packer introduced a supplement to the Judicial Apportionment act from last session proposing 20 districts for the state including Erie Warren Crawford and Venango in the 20th district. It was laid on the table and ordered to be printed.
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Senate
Packer
Erie
Warren
Crawford
Venango
Plank Road Meeting Formed to Link Erie and Warren
Citizens of Wayne Beaverdam area held a meeting on January 7 1851 to discuss building a plank road from Wayne Corners to the Wattsburg and Erie Plank Road and to petition the Legislature for stock subscriptions. Officials elected included William Gray as president and L L Spencer as secretary with Ely Duncombe and William Hatch as vice presidents.
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Watteburgh and Erie
William Gray Esq
L. L. Spencer
Girden Crook
Eli Duncombe
Pennsylvania
Erie
Warren
Columbus
Wattsburg and Plank Road
Wayne Corners
Beaverdam
Wattsburgh and
Erie Plank Road
Ely Duncombe
William Hatch
Warren County
Supreme Court rules against Hoyt in NY customs case
The United States Supreme Court yesterday decided United States v. Jesse Hoyt, late Collector of New York, affirming a government judgment over $200,000. The decision was delivered by Justice Nelson and was unanimous. Counsel for the United States was Attorney General Crittenden. for Hoyt were George Evans and R. J. Walker.
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United States
Jesse Hoyt
New York
Circuit Court
Hoyt
Justice Nelson
Gen. Crittenden
George Evans
R. J. Walker
Baham Brothers Sentenced in Manslaughter Case
Avsary January 18 court sessions sentences John Baham Jr to be hanged on March 14 between 10 and 12 at the execution site. Alfred Baham receives five years and three months in Auburn State Prison after pleading guilty to second degree manslaughter.
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Avsary
John Baham Jr
Alfred Baham
Auburn States
Train wreck at Charlotte line kills three passengers
Collumata South Carolina December 25 report an accident on the Charlotte North Carolina Railroad yesterday. A train carrying 20 passengers plunged about 30 feet. Three were killed and the remainder injured to varying degrees.
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Collumata
S. C
Charlotte, N.C
Paine's Hydro Electric Light Observations
Mr. Barron and colleagues describe Paine's device for decomposing water via an enhanced magneto electric machine. They test the apparatus, observe hydrogen production, and note a pale flame before passing through turpentine yields brighter light. They question practical scale and perpetual motion claims while reporting on helices and catalytic effects.
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Mr. Barron
Huse
Ames
Springfield
Merrick
Paine
Paines
Mr. Paine
Chine
Faraday
Fi. Q. Cotton
Union Friends Meeting Planned in Washington
Washmetron reports a February 22 gathering of Union friends in Washington with delegations from all states being organized. The National Intelligencer counters, arguing the Union remains safe in the hands of the people at home.
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Washmetron
Friends of the Union
Washington
National Intelligencer
Union
Capt. Cobb Ends Life on Mohawk at Vicksburg
Captain Cobb of the steamer Mohawk killed himself at Vicksburg yesterday amid pecuniary troubles. His death followed the reported death of his wife, with both incidents attributed to financial distress.
Virginia Legislature urged governor to reject Vermont peace terms
Virginia lawmakers unanimously instruct the governor to send back Vermonts peace resolutions and demand proof of Vermonts willingness to uphold the Union by justice to the constitution before any further dialogue. The Southern Rights Association in Richmond plans a petition to shield southern industry by taxing northern goods.
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Bautimonsa
Virginia
Vermont
Southern Rights Association of
Richmond
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