Local notes and political chatter from Meadville to St Paul
Canal commissioner George Darsie of Allegheny features in regional politics as Samuel A. Purviance is nominated for Congress by Whigs in Allegheny and Butler counties. The piece notes a mix of federal adjournment, Canadian reciprocity rejection, and local philanthropy, plus a remark on Miss Moodie’s new autobiography and rapid land price rise near St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Purviance
Allegheny
Butler Counties
Cattaraugus
Willard
Locofoco
Congress
Chautauque
Indepence Day Celebration at Youngsville in Patriot Spirit
The 78th anniversary of American independence was celebrated in Youngsville with a dawn gun salute, a procession, a formal program at the M E Chapel, prayers, readings of the Declaration, speeches, and a picnic style repast. The event showcased notable local figures and strong national sentiment with orderly, decorous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Nebraska-Kansas
Wa. S. Roney
M. E. Chapel
C. V. Kinnear
A. Siggins
G. Bates
O. C. Bates
Samuel Hull
W. H. Shortt
E. H. Day
Assembly
Nebraska
Messrs
Hull
Horrific Susquehanna collision kills scores on July Fourth
A disaster on the Susquehanna Railroad last night left 24 people dead and 33 injured when York bound regular train collided with a Know Nothing Excursion train at Rider’s Grove. Victims included men women and children. some died from heat and fire, with victims reportedly trapped for over an hour. Mrs Robinson’s body was described as torn apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baurrmorg
York
Rider’s Grove
Robinson
Opposition to Nebraska bill stirs newspaper feud
The Pennsylvanian asserts Slavery will not be brought to Nebraska and Kansas, while the Washington Sentinel argues the Kansas territory is ripe for slave labor and that equal laws would inevitably introduce slavery, prompting questions about honesty in Northern reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nebrska
Kansas
Washington Sentinel
South
Kansas Territory
North
Health improves in Buffalo as June deaths fall
Hearra or Burzato The city Heart Physician of Buffalo reports 160 deaths in June, down from 175 the prior month. The decline is attributed to better condition of principal streets. In Ireland potatoes are expected to yield more than in fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearra Or
Burzato
Buffalo
Ireland
Holloway
Ann-street
New York
John Baker
State-street
Boston
Redding & Co
J. Baker
Warren Sees New Brick Block Erected In Case of Johnson Hall
The article describes the construction of a new brick block by 8 P Johnson at Second and Liberty streets in Warren. It details brick, stone walls, iron columns, a large hall for concerts and offices, a variety store entrance, and fireproofing features. It notes costs around 10,000 dollars and praises local enterprise. It also covers repairs to the Methodist church, a foot race between locals, and various town notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
8. P. Johnson
Second
Liberty Streets
Johnson & Brown
Second Street
Liberty Street
Johnson Hall
Hazeltine & Co
Datus E. Bush
Jamestown
J. L. Kapple
Warren Foundry
W.kingsbury
Pennsylvania
New York
Buffalo
Tue M. E. Cuvurcu
Methodist House of Worship
Halliday and Davison
Simpson
Radle
Tionesta
Messrs
Rogers & Bates
D. M. Williams
New York City
County of
Allegheny River Bank
D. M. M’leod
Boon Mead
Joseph Carver
Josiah Hall
Henry L. Church
R. S. Orr
William Brown
Arch. Tanner
Lewis Arnett
E. T. F. Valentine
R. Brown
J. B. Carver
Lewis F. Watson
Orris Hall
S. P. Johnson
G. W. Scofield
Chapin Hall
G. N. Parmlee
Frs
Henry
L. D. Wetmore
James H. Eddy
H. 8
Rouse
S. L. Axtell
A. H. Ludlow
Siege of Silistria Report Stirs War News
The Royal Mail steamship America reports the siege of Silistria raised by Turkish forces with Russian defeat. Turks led by Mussa Pacha and Omar Pacha gain sorties, repulse Russians, and advance to seize isles and batteries while Liprandi moves toward Slatina. French and British not yet visible. Danube blockade continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussa Pacha
Prince Paskiewitch
Gortschakoff
Schilders
Shumla
Omar Pacha
Prince Cortshakoff
Hopa
Sillistria
Kalarasch
Liprandi
Slatina
Silistria
Bulgaria
Paskiewitch
Jassy
Danube
Hirzova
Matschin
Useaktsha
Balkans
Bucharest
Mogurelli
Sinnibea
Turtukai
Rutschuk
Glurgevo
Dundas
Hamelim
Sebastopol
Varna
Constitutionality of the Fugitive Slave Law
The Albany Evening Journal reports that Wisconsin Supreme Court justices and U S Commissioner Samuel S Carpenter deem the Fugitive Slave Law unconstitutional. Carpenter argues a commissioner cannot act as a court or be constitutionally empowered, asserting obedience to the U S Constitution above legislative acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
U. S
Samuel S. Carpenter
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
Supreme
Carpenter
Albany
Prices in Widdin War Zone March 25 Food Costs
In Widdin, amid surrounding armies, provisions fetched high prices on March 25. Wine per quart one penny sterling. bread loaf 2 tbs 8 yrs one penny. beef one penny perch. eggs a farthing each. poultry and meat varied from three pence for a chicken to two shillings eight pence for a roasting pig. A Cuba law now allows interracial marriages, stirring significant excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widdin
Turkey
Act to fix and alter general election places in Pennsylvania
The legislature enacts that a court may order a single election on the location or change of general and township election places upon the petition of one third of qualified voters. The court may partition districts, fix polling sites, and appoint officers, with provisions mirroring existing 1839 act and penalties for fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Court of Quarter Sessions
British Parliament Debates Canadian Separation Policy
In a notable foreign affairs discussion, lawmakers consider a bill expanding colonial powers as Earl of Ellenborough urges consultative talks with Canadian legislatures on full independence from Britain. Duke of Newcastle condemns separation while Lord Brougham notes precedent and Canada’s potential upper chamber reforms. The bill proceeds to a second reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europa
Earl of Ellenborough
Britain
Canada
North American
Great Britain
United States
Lord Metcalf
Home Office
Duke of Newcastle
Duke of N
Lord Brougham
Uupper
Trade Wind Sinks After Collision Near Cape Sable
The Philadelphia bound Trade Wind and the Olympus collided off Cape Sable on June 26. Both ships sank. 96 of 120 aboard were saved, including Capt. Frank Smith and his family from the Trade Wind. The Stad Antwerp rescued them. Trade Wind owned by Wm. Platt & Son. insured and coming from Mobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade Wind
Philadelphia
Liverpool
Cape Sable
Olympus
Boston
England
Frank Smith
Stad
Antwerp
Wm. Platt & Son
Mobile
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Warren Mall
James Pollock
Northumberland
George Darsie
Daniel M. Smyler
Montgomery
Gar Thomas Ritchie
Democratic
Virginia
Washington
N. Y. Tribune
E. P. Cahoon
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Vlora Lindsey
Moodie
Dewitt and Davenport
Hazeltine & Co. Warren
Crawford Democrat
H. J. Hurp
Burgess and Town Council
Meadville
Fanny Fern
Miller, Orton & Mulligan
Manny
St. Paul
Minnesota
Gn WU
Sumner
U. S. Senate
Boreland
Foot
Capt. Rynders
Tom Hyer
THE
Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Wm. Goodrich
Glade Run
Dobbs
J. Goodrich
Req
Trask
Ludlow
Galbraith
Wetmore
Judson
Joshua Burdick
Taylor & Waters
New Jersey
Monmouth County
N. J
Louisiana
New-Jersey
Burlington Co
Tribune
Astompina
New-York
New Haven
Robert Schuyler
Road
Europe
Cuba
Astley Cooper
Hartford Courant
Jane
John McMaster
Dexter Morton
Poland
N. Y
Louisa Jackson
Spring Greek
Conewango Township
R. Alden
Jacob Masonhammer
Jane E. Topper
John G. Reagar
Catharine Bracht
Sugar Grove
Warren County
Elizabeth Sellens
Fairlight
Sussex Co
John Sellens
America
Jesus
Congregational
John
Front
Hickory Streets
H. J. Taylor
Myron Waters
Derby, Orton & Mulligan
Main St
Department of School Books
Harper’s Appletons
A. S. Barnes & Co
Ivison & Phinney
Mason & Bros
R. B. Collins, Cowperthwaite
Desilver & Butler
Pratt, Woodford & Co
B. B. Massey & Co
Phillips, Sampson & Co
General Booksellers
Main Street
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