Reading State American party repudiates slavery plank
The State Council of the American party met in Reading on July 3 and repudiated the slavery plank in the Philadelphia Platform. A new section reenacting the Missouri Compromise was adopted, opposing any slave state from the North side of the line. Eastern delegates favored stronger language. a Cincinnati National Convention was proposed for January next and the platform adjourned with cheering.
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State Council
Reading
Philadelphia
N. Y. Trébuue
Cincinnati
P. S
Democratic State Convention in Harrisburg nominates Canal Commissioner
The Democratic State Convention met in Harrisburg on July 4 and nominated Arnold Plumer of Venango County for Canal Commissioner. It passed resolutions endorsing the Pierce administration and Kansas Nebraska bill, denounced Know Nothingism and Gov Pollock, and adjourned with 89 to 19 in favor of the majority report.
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Harrisburg
Arnold Plumer
Venango Co
Pierce
Kansas Nebraska
Pollock
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Kansas
Warren County
Missouri
Sixty Day Window for Warren to Erie Rail Contract
The Warren Mail debates whether the sixty days to put the Sanbury and Erie Road contract under way have elapsed. The piece notes confusion over the bill's passage, Harrisburg lobbying, and hopes for the Sunbury and Erie cars, urging patience while awaiting time and political outcomes.
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Warren Mail
Sanbury and
Erie
Warren
Harrisburg
Sunbury
Pollock
Erie County Fair Opens October With Expanded Regional Entries
The Erie Co Pa Agricultural Fair runs October 3 4 5 with a resolution extending prize drawing rights to Crawford and Warren PA Chautauqua NY and Ashtabula OH on the same terms as Erie. The note adds readers from those counties are invited to join the exhibition in October. The editor jokes about skipping papers during the patriotic season and resumes publishing.
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Erie Co
Crawford
Warren
Chautauque
N. Y
Ashtabula
Ohio
Tart Rye Tall Stalks Impress Pine Grove Farm
Report from Pine Grove notes rye stalks on Mr. J. H. King’s farm reaching 7 feet 10 inches, with many near 9 feet tall. The observer calls such grain a notably tall crop and a promising display of farming skill.
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J. H. King
Pine Grove
Warren Gazette July 22 1826 notes and ads
The Warren Gazette issue of July 22 1826 features a long mourning section for Thomas Jefferson and John Adams who died July 4 1826 both aged 82 and 92. It includes letters from John Adams and Thomas Jefferson declining 50th independence anniversary celebrations, plus advertisements for land sales estates solicitors and stage lines and notices for insolvent estates and postal letters.
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Warren Gazette
Morgan Bates
California
Warren
Lansing Wetmore
Thomas Jefferson
Monticello
Virginia
John Adams
Quincy
Massachusetts
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
R. C. Weightman
Washington
Jacob
Eben Smith Kelly
Kittaning
Armstrong
Indiana
Jefferson
Cambria
Venango
L. Wetmore
Register
Charles Dougherty
Robert Russel
Michael M’kinney
Ira D. Woodworth
Robert Miles
George Bates
Alexander Morrison
Moses Shirley
Jonathan Phillips
Samuel Hays
Venango County
Arch’d Tanner
P. M
Evans & Stayne
Jamestown
Obed Edson
Harry Eaton
Coover
Bonner
Hook
Coggswell
Porter
Wetmore
Irvine
Hall
Owen
Willson
C.tanner
Pittsburg
Maine
Mail
Sunbury
Crops Bring Atonement For Old Printer Debts
In tight times a rural paper pleads subscribers with hundreds of acres to pay up by sending grain. A Grist Bill tale shows cash needed for even small items as old debts remain unpaid, leaving the printer in a bind and unable to extend credit.
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Orr & Arnett
Discovery of Know Nothings Ends in Side-Hill Cave
A local notice describes Know Nothing activity in the county ending with a cave search between this place and Kinzua. Reportedly a hole leads into the cave and the last entrant pulls the hole in with him. The note also promotes Hull & Laws Saloon offering ice cream and lemonade with strawberries on warm evenings.
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Vna
Kinzua
Hull & Law’s
Democratic County Convention in Warren Borough Draws Fire
Report of a Warren County Democratic Convention held last Thursday in Jamestown Circus day. The meeting named Judge Judson as chair and elected delegates and officers, with harsh criticism of representation and alleged manipulation. Resolutions denounced Know Nothingism and endorsed the Baltimore Platform while urging honesty and better candidates beyond Warren Borough.
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the Jong
Jamestown
Judge Judson
Columbus
Dave Martin
Pine Grove
John Jackson
Pittsfield
C. B. Curtis
J. Y. James
Warren Borough
Curtis
Martin
Mr. James
Warren County
Thomas Clemons
W. W. Hodges
Clemons
Assembly
J. D. James
L. T. Parmlee
Dennis
Tray
Harrisburg
J. H. King
Geo. N. Parmlee
Wm. F. Siggins
Col. Roney
Francis Bates
Mr. Scattering
Warren
Mr. Parmlee
Sheff
Daniel Gross
John J. Berry
Scuttering
Gross
Berry
Isaac
Alden
S. P Johnson
Albert Eldred
Mr. Curtis
Nebraska
Reeder
Baltimore
Erie Crawford voters push Finney for new Senator
A dispute over the upcoming Erie and Crawford fall Senate seat prompts Meadvillains to back D. A. Finney for nomination and election. Finney is described as able and backbone, with Warren County ready to support him if needed.
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Erie
Crawford
Evie
Meadvillains
D. A. Finney
Finney
Warren County
Sunbury Erie Barter Proposal For Sunbury and Erie Railway
Local interest reports a formal offer to rent the Sunbury and Erie Railway upon completion for fifteen years with seven percent net profit on total cost and to subscribe one thousand shares. Offer includes security for faithful performance and aims to spur early construction and stock subscriptions. A lighthearted note follows about a Methodist minister’s drawl in a letter to Jacob Gruber.
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Philadelphia News
Sunbury and
Erie Bartroop
Lock Haven
Sunbury and Erie Railway Company
Carver Offers New Goods in Noted Advertisement
J. B. Carver promotes a large selection of fresh goods in an advertisement promising quality items customers will want to purchase. The notice invites shoppers to compare the goods with the advertisement before buying.
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J. B. Carver
Attacks on Gov. Reeder Prompt Missouri Violence Talk
A correspondent reports Missouri ruffians aim to kill Gov. Reeder whether or not the Administration aids. Stringfellow confronts the governor in his office hoping to force terms or a shooting. The governor rejects promising to sanction unseen bills and opposes adjourning to Shawnee Mission. The dispute escalates as tensions rise.
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Reeder
Missouri
Shawnee Mission
Governor and Stringfellow Duel Incident Described
A confrontation cites border ruffians language used by Gov R and a claim Kansas was conquered by Missouri citizens. Stringfellow challenged the Governor. both drew pistols but were restrained by Attorney-General Isaacks and Haldeman. The Governor declined a duel.
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Gov. R
Kansas
Missouri
Stringfellow
Gen. S
Isaacks
Hal
British Assault on Sevastopol Fails in Key Mission
Dispatches describe a failed dawn attack on the Redan and Malakoff towers at Sevastopol on June 18. Reports claim heavy Allied casualties including several generals and colonels, with estimates near four thousand killed or wounded. Other items note piracy and political libel actions in Harrisburg.
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Sevastopol
Panmure
Redai
Malakoff Towers
Pelissier
Altodar
Bosquet
Chernaya
Malakoff Tower
London Standard
Sir C. Campbell
Yea
Shabforth
Redan
Lord Palmerston
Bucharest
Vienna
Perekop
Napoleon
Moniteur
Tver Black Sea
Sea of Azoff
Gorchakoff
Azoff
Mexico Republicans Scheme to Annex United States
An exchange paper claims Republicans in Mexico aim to annex the United States with the capital of the combined republics remaining in Washington for now. A San Antonio woman recently gave birth to four babies at once, all healthy, suggesting rapid growth for the city.
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Mexico
United States
Washington
San Antonio
Texas
Baltimore Earthquake Stirs City Early Morning
A strong shock roused half of Baltimore, with shattered windows in the east and a rumbling sound. The quake lasted about two seconds, felt seven miles from the city and even in the Bay area, frightening residents to flee in their night clothes as furniture vibrated.
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Ealtimark
Bay
Officers to be voted for in Chautauque next November
The Fredonia Advertiser lists state officers to be elected for two or three year terms, including Secretary of State and others, along with canal commissioner and county offices. It notes possible vacancy for a Court of Appeals judge and a Supreme Court justice due to resignations. Legislative districts and ballot categories are outlined.
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Chautauque
Court of Appeals
Ruggles
Eighth Judicial District
Supreme Court
R. P. Marvin
Cattaraugus
Assembly
Fredonia Advertiser
Baron de Kalb Memorial in Camden Noted by Picayune
A New Orleans correspondent visits Camden 8 C. and visits the Baron de Kalb tomb with inscriptions praising his role in the American revolution. The piece cites Congress allocating sixty thousand dollars to his heirs and describes the monument laid by Lafayette in 1824.
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New Orleans Picayune
Camden
8. C
Ay Baron de Kalb
Congress
Marquis de Lafayette
America
Man Drowns Near American Falls After Skiff Capsize
A man presumed Canadian, carrying vegetables, attempted landing on the American Falls above the rapids when the skiff capsized. He was swept away by the current and his identity is not yet known. The incident occurred Saturday morning.
Boston Post notes depots use stomach pumps to curb alcohol
The Boston Post reports that stomach pumps are used at all state railroad depots to remove alcohol from passengers. The measure aims to protect railroads from liability under liquor laws for transporting prohibited liquor.
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Boston Post
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