Warren County Republican delegates sought for August convention
The Warren County Republican electors are asked to appoint two delegates per township to a county convention on August 17, 1658, at 2 PM at Jourson's Hart Warren. Township Vigilance Committees named to ensure proper delegate selection across multiple boroughs and townships. By order of county committee members Wetmore McPherson Kinnear Fisher Morrison.
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Warren County
Avaus
Jourson’s Hart
Warren
Warren Boro
S. P. Johnson
T. S. Messner
Youngsville
Boro
J. Foreman
Alden Marsh
Columbus
D. W. Elderkin
W. B. Sutliff Brokenstraw
Samuel Hull
G. W. Brown
S. S. Raymond
V. Martin
Corydon
J. J. Shearman
John Crooks
Cherry Grove
O. W. Mather
A. Plumb
Conewange
Daniel Gross
W. J. Sill
Deerfield
Griffin Brown
W. Connelly
Elk—Charles Taylor
David Dinsmoor
Eldred
German Kelly
Mr. Long
Farmington
Lewis Jones
W. Brown
Glade
Henry Cobham
Tanner Hackney
Kinzua
J. R. Dodge
Robi. Campbell
Limestone
Sheffield
E. Barns
R. Dunham
Freehold
James L. Lott
Quartus Wright
South West
F. W. Mitchell
H. Carpenter
L. D. Wetmore
J. F. McPherson
H. P. Kinnear
J.B. Fisher
R. S. Morrison
Political conventions and local church notice in Jefferson County
The American Republican Convention of Jefferson county met July 6 with W. W. Wise nominated for Congress by acclamation and A. P. Heinehhold M. H. Shannon and D. C. Gillespie named as Congressional conferees. Democratic delegates nominated Jas L. Gillis for Congress K L Blood for Senator and Major Brady Assemblyman. The item argues the nominations were ratifications by Washington and criticizes Bigler and Buchanan aligned moves. Also notes a Republican county convention call and primary meeting tips. Also reports the death of Hon. Samuel S. Whallon and Governor to fill Canal Board vacancy. Includes remarks on Rev John Peate African travel and career from brick mason to minister.
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Jefferson County
W. W. Wise
Congress
A. P. Heinehhold
M. H. Shannon
D. C. Gillespie
Jas. L. Gillis
K. L. Blood
Brady
Jefferson Star
Washington
Gillis
Blood
Lecompton
Buchanan, Bigler, and Company
Bigler and Co
Bigler
Buchanan
Kansas
Bigler & Co
Samuel
Whallon
Canal Commissioners
New York
Erie
Canal Board
Fifth Annual Report of the Pennsylvania Bible Society
The fifth annual report shows nearly one hundred communications from auxiliaries in the state and details receipts from May 1857 to May 1868 totaling 56 883 20 with various sources and a remaining balance of 406 81. Disbursements reached 26 495 389. Illinois Politics notes Douglas reception in Chicago and Lincoln's reply signaling a three side race. Jamestown House opens with 400 diners and praise for its layout. Utah army reports Gen Johnson within 50 miles of Salt Lake City amid peace talks. Smethport celebrates with a cheese press toast to the press. McKean County Bank quo warranto case rejected due to insufficient evidence.
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Pennsylvania Bislx Society
Pennsylvania Bible Society
Philadelphia and Female Society
Utah
Johnson
Salt Lake City
Brigham Young
Hay Caps Save Hay From Rain and Loss
Farmers praise hay caps as a cost effective protection for hay stored in cock. The American Agriculturist notes they prevent juice loss during curing, resist showers, and can pay for themselves over seasons. Caps cost twenty to forty cents each and come in sizes for ordinary and larger cocks.
Congressman Foley ousted. Holman nominated as anti Lecompton Democrat
The Hon. James B. Foley of Indiana is replaced after controversy over his letters to constituents. Mr. Holman is nominated to succeed him as an Anti Lecompton Democrat amid Republican criticism of Foley. Verily Republics is ungrateful.
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James B. Foley
Indiana
Holman
Weather notes and river activity amid heavy rain
The report records abundant rainfall aiding crops and a high river with a few rafts in motion. It notes the weather has cooled from extreme heat though remains warm, near eighty degrees.
Isaac L Wood Executed for Sister-in-law Murder in Dansville
Isaac L Wood was hanged in Dansville New York for murdering his sister-in-law Rhoda L Wood. He maintained innocence until the end and said he died hoping for blessed immortality.
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Isaac L. Wood
Rhoda L. Wood
Dansville
N. Y
Mending Their Ways Oak Plank Sidewalk Laid Near Carver House
A new oak plank sidewalk has been laid below the Carver House, described as a very nice piece of work. The remark wonders why others do not follow this example and improve the area.
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Carver House
Merchants' July capital number referenced in Atlantic woes
AF Bryant and Stratton notes a capital July entry in the American Mercantile and reports no news on the Atlantic Telegraphic fleet now overdue.
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Bryant & Stratton
Gen Lane Acquitted in Lawrence Murder Case
Lawrence reports Gen. Lane was acquitted on the murder charge concerning Mr. Jenkins after a full examination. The court ruled no murder had been proven and the Territory failed to establish the primary fact. Crowd demonstrations followed. Lane sought recognizance for possible future U.S. District Court action.
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Lane
Jenkins
Lawrence
Leavenworth Ledger
Gen. Lane
United States District Court
Col
S. W. Eldridge
Ladd
Eldridge
Letter From Rarey the Horse Tamer in Liverpool 1858
A vivid first person note from J. S. Rarey recounting a day of horse taming in Liverpool. He describes a large crowd, a successful lecture, breaking horses including a vicious stallion, and cheering townspeople declaring him “the great American” while he humbly notes his roots in Groveport.
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Liverpool
Jack
Groveport
Newspaper Dogs for Notuine
A sharp editorial laments unpaid subscribers and the low pay and risk borne by newspaper publishers. It argues editors and printers suffer more losses and deceit than any other industry while society indulges fashion and vice, yet balks at small charges for press services.
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United States
Rheumatism Cure Promised by Holloway Ointment
A column extols Holloway's Ointment as a cure for rheumatism, arguing widespread affliction across climates and regions. It quotes expert testimony and urges sufferers to seek immediate relief, highlighting economic and labor impacts. It also includes a lengthy political interlude featuring Ex-Secretary Stanton opposing the Lecompton Constitution and contrasting David and Buchanan’s actions.
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St. Lawrence’s
Holloway
Remedy Among the Holloway Pills Suggestion
A fragment urges using Holloway's Pills to regulate internal organs and restore health, endorsing balsamic treatment as a justifiable remedy. The note reflects a period voice from the Sunday Times and mentions M. Y.
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Holloway
M. Y
British Relief Forces Suppress Rebellion in India
Telegraph reports from Malta indicate Sir Hugh Rose captured Culpee after two failed assaults. Rebels were driven back by Sir Colin Campbell at Shabjehanpore and Mo hundee, while Lucknow remained firmly defended. Fort Copal and New Cooad fell, and widespread disturbances hit the Bombay Presidency with a political agent slain.
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India
England
Malta
Sir Hugh Rose
Culpee
Bombay Presidency
Fort Copal
New Cooad
Descriptive Critique of Constitutional Liberty and Party Politics
The speaker denounces a shift away from solid liberties toward sham protections. He condemns the rise of artificial logic and technicalities and claims a large portion of a once strong and patriotic party is beguiled by a dangerous lie.
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United States
On the Immediate Cause of Sleep and Blood Vessel Tonicity
The article argues sleep starts with the muscular system relaxing and reducing vascular tonicity, which presses on the brain and spinal cord to induce sleep. It lists evidence including morning versus evening pulse, narcotics, head injuries, eye involvement, and effects of warmth and cold, with examples such as green tea and snoring.
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V. Y. Hecelsior
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Jamestown Journal
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Forestville Sheridan
Fredonia
Illinois
Douglas
Chicago
Licoln
Union
Jamestown
Allen House
Jamestown Democrat
Jamestown House
Ward’s
Cato
Smetthport
Smethport
Democrat
W. A. Nichols
Citizen
Nichols
McKean Co. Bank
M’kean County Bank
Galbraith
Rarey
F. P. Stanton
Stanton
Leavenworth
Gov. Walker
David
Uriah
Mr. Buchanan
Patriotic Party
London
G. B. Stock
Bourbon
Dunkirk
J. 8. Houghton
Philadelphia
Brokenstraw
Philip Mead
James Black
Sarah
Rowley
W. B. Edson
Mortimer L. Harrington
Lemira Camp
Mr. Lane
Peter Myers
Frewsburg
Emily Couch
Carrol
I. G. Chase
Abijab Jackson
Seraphine Jones
Danforth
E. H. Danforth
Strapahan and Randall's Store
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