Political turmoil over Reeder and Democratic ties in Kansas
The Ledger denounces Administration incompetence and blames county Democrats for supporting the national party while opposing Gov. Reeder. It accuses Mr. Curtis of seeking personal power, predicts a November reckoning, and warns that deceit will harm the party statewide and nationally.
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Reeder
Kansas
Missouri
Democratic Party
Washington
Curtis
Congress
Democracy of Warren County in Philadelphia ticket battle
The piece argues Warren County Democrats falter under pressure, dodging issues and backing last year’s allies. It notes Philadelphia fall campaign tickets, renominations of Foust Smith Simpson, and Gov Pollock receiving LL D from New Jersey College trustees. It ends with the New Orleans Picayune nominating George Law for President.
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Warren County
Philadelphia
Foust
Smith and Simpson
Senate
Cameron
The Jefferson Platform a “dreadful nice thing” in politics
The piece mocks the Jefferson Platform and the Democratic party in Warren Bo rough and Conewango area politics. It notes a bridge of partisanship through the platform and a rented, seasonal use by Democrats who will soon depart. It likens politicial factions to bolters and falling-off, praising the platform’s “fine thing” esteem.
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Warren Borough
Foamin
Allegheny
Conewango
Democratic Party
Warren Borough Delegation Dominates Democratic County Convention
The writer observes Warren Borough sent delegates and candidates to the Democratic County Convention, noting their presence was omitted in published proceedings and criticizing how the event treated Warren. He questions delegates’ pride and the convention’s handling of nominations and loyalties.
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Committee On Resolutions
Warren Borough
Warren
Nominated Without Being a Candidate in Ledger Tale
The Ledger claims Mr. Parmlee is immensely popular and forced into office, while Mr. King remains praised but unable to win sheriff. The piece mocks graft and political manipulation in Pine Grove and Warren Borough, noting Democratic stance on suffrage for natives and naturalized citizens and a rejected resolution on Negro suffrage.
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Geo. . Parmlree
King
Parmlee
Mr. Parmlee
Warren Borough
Democratic Party
America
Surprise Candidate Not A Candidate In Ledger Notice
The Ledger notes a Democratic nominee was not a candidate and was surprised by the result, predicting others will issue the same after election and suggesting they may charter a knot hole for a week or eighty.
Temperature Rises After Democratic Convention
It has been piping hot here since the Democratic Convention with the mercury climbing to 97 degrees. Locals joke about the heat while enjoying ice cream at Hull and Law's Saloon.
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The
Mercury
Hull
Law
Resignation at Erie City Bank prompts new cashier
Aw John P. Sherwin, Esq., formerly cashier of the Erie City Bank, has resigned. He is succeeded by Mr. James Lawton of Green Bay.
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John P. Sherwin
Erie City Bank
James Lawton
Green Bay
Youngsville Lodge Holds Grand Ball in July
Youngsville Lodge plans a grand ball on July 26 at the lodge hall. The event aims for members of the Order and the daughters of Rebecca to appear in full regalia, signaling a refined social gathering of the group.
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Youngsville Lodge
Order
Rebecca
Grand Jurors for Sept Term 1855 List
For Sept Term 1855 first Monday the grand jury includes Foreman John Ditmars and members O F Berry Nathan Branch James Cook Jr John Chase J B Carver Stephen S Darling Abner Gordon S J Goodrich George Nash Hand M H Lott Joseph W Phillis E M Pierce John Rogers Abraham V Porter Henry L Row John T Shepard R E Scott John Salmon A F Verbeck Thomas Wilcox Jr Clark Washington.
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John Ditmars
Foreman
O. F. Berry
Nathan Branch
James Cook Jr
John Chase
J. B. Carver
Stephen S. Darling
Abner Gordon
S. J. Goodrich
George Rere Nash Hand
M. H. Lott
Joseph W. Phillis
E. M. Pierce
John Rogers
Abraham V. Porter
Henry L. Row
John T. Shepard
R. E. Scott
John Salmon
A. F. Verbeck
Thomas Wilcox Jr
Clark Washington
Peoples Convention Voices in Warren County Wariness
A letter from a Democrat in Warren County argues for a Peoples Convention to select capable leaders for county and state roles. It critiques C. B. Curtis and Joseph Y. James for political maneuvering and favors replacing entrenched figures with honest, capable reformers backed by Jeffersonian ideals.
Traverse Jurors List From Early Vermont Court Session
The document lists jurors including George Allen George H Ames Wm Armi tage Lewis Arnett Wm Byington Nathaniel Averill Lacy Blodgett John W Brigham Francis Bates Emmonds Catlin Oliver Chase Jonathan Dewey Harry Dunn Jehial Dixon James Denison Goodwin Darlin Josiah Dupry Jackson Foster Madison Flagg William Falconer William Freese David Foster R J Foster L A Frank James Gunning James Gaiter Jonathan Hamilton William Hodges Rice Hamlin Samuel Irvine John King Apollos Knowls Wm Kingsbury Gilman Merrill O L Monroe Franklin Miller Levi Metzgar Foster Mitchell Merritt Northrop James Osgood Milo Osborn Edmond Pillings Laren Parker Robert Russell Emerson Tuttle Lyman Trantum Joseph Thompson Marcus White.
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George Allen
George H. Ames
Wm. Armitage
Lewis Arnett
Wm. Byington
Nathaniel Averill
Lacy Blodgett
John W. Brigham
Francis Bates
Emmonds C. Catlin
Oliver G. Chase
Jonathan R. Dewey
Harry A. Dunn
Jehial Dixon
James Denison
Goodwin Darlin
Josiah Dupry
Jackson A. Foster
Madison Flagg
William P Falconer
William Freese
David Foster
R. J. Foster
L. A. Frank
James O. Gunning
James Gaiter
Jonathan Hamilton
William Hodges
Rice Hamlin
Samuel Irvine
John King
Apollos Knowls
Wm. F. Kingsbury
Gilman Merrill
O. L Monroe
Franklin R. Miller
Levi Metzgar
Foster M. Mitchell
Merritt Northrop
James T. Osgood
Milo P. Osborn
Edmond Pillings
Laren Parker
Robert Russell
Emerson N. Tuttle
Lyman Trantum
Joseph A. Thompson
Marcus White
Arago Arrives with Crimea News and Successor Named
The steamship Arago has arrived bearing London dates the 4th. It reports the death of Long Reglan on the 2St h of Jane and that General Simpson succeeds him in command of Allied forces in the Crimea. No further noteworthy war news.
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Sanovy Hook
Arago
London
Long Reglan
Jane
Crimea
Simpson
Allied assault accounts on Malakoff and Redan towers
London journals publish detailed 18th altitude attack reports. Correspondents blame repulse and heavy French and English losses on poor management and lack of requisite military knowledge and judgment for such hazardous undertakings.
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Malakoff and
Redan Towers
Alt
London
Calamity at Brant: incendiary fire destroys Thompson home
Beurrato July 16 reports James Thompson and his three daughters aged 18 to 24 perished in a house fire set by an incendiary between 1 and 2 am. The remaining twelve residents escaped amid intense local excitement.
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Beurrato
Brant
James Thompson
Thompson
Julia
Mary
Elizabeth Carr
Tere
A New Building Material Promises Granitelike Strength
The Chicago Democratic Press reports Ambrose Foster of New York has patented a sand and lime block material cured under over 100 tons pressure. The concrete like units harden in days, grow stronger with exposure, resist frost and moisture, and form true walls with little lime mortar. Also included is a humorous Washington anecdote about a minister claiming heavenly foreign power.
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Chicago Democratic Press
Ambrose Foster
New York City
Reading illiteracy among voters in Page and Rockingham
The 1850 census shows 3 573 white residents over 30 in Page and Rockingham counties Virginia who cannot read or write. Mr Wise carried a large majority in those counties at the recent election.
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Page
Rockingham
Virginia
Wise
LFA Lady Rebuffs Crabbe Tales at Springs
A refined LFA representative at the Springs declined discussing Crabbe's Tales saying she never eats any crab's tales. The remark reflects polite avoidance of the controversial work during the social season.
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LFA
Beecher Plans Plain Talk to His People Book
Rev Henry Ward Beecher is preparing a new work titled plain Talk to My People addressing moral issues and social reform. The anticipated publication promises practical guidance and spirited cantankerous commentary in Beecher’s signature style.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Hanging of Mayberry by Mob in Janesville Wisconsin
Reported in Burrato July 16 describing a mob of about three hundred who overpowered the sheriff’s posse outside the Janesville Court House. The prisoner, found guilty by Judge Doolittle, was hanged despite a life sentence, causing widespread alarm across Rock River for more than a hundred miles.
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Burrato
Mayberry
Janesville
Wisconsin
Doolittle
Rock River
Don’t Do It in Mixed Company and Honor
Advice condemns using an honest woman’s name improperly and making untrue assertions. It warns readers to shun those who recklessly employ a woman’s name, labeling them the worst members of the community lacking honor and humanity.
Brooke County voters reject public school law by large margin
Voters in Brooke County Virginia defeated the proposed public school law by a decisive one hundred vote majority. The measure mirrors a law already in force in Ohio.
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Brooke County
Ohio
Unreliable Remedies for Common Ailments Parade
Satirical list coins simple cures for disorders offering cheeky guidance. It mocks gullibility by pairing everyday woes with blunt advice such as stay home for seasickness and pay debts to avoid jail while urging readers to advertise in the Mail and mind your own business.
Political Inquiry Letter From 1855 Warren Correspondence
Sraruira Waters asks Assembly candidate to state positions on four issues. Prohibition law, Missouri Compromise repeal, banking chartering, and US Senate representation. Letter dated July 13 1855 from Warren requests clear answers and an early reply.
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Sraruira Waters
Senate of the United States
L. T. ParMre
Warren
Waters Answers on Prohibitory Law and Political Stance
Starling Waters states support for a prohibitory liquor law including prohibiting old bachelors from running at large. He backs restoring the Missouri Compromise, supports banks with safeguards, and urges a Pennsylvania senator who is true to the North and aligned with Democratic instruction. He clarifies he will not dodge or bolt any legislature instruction.
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Pennsylvania
C. Starling Waters
Indiana State Convention Adopts Anti Slavery Platform
Indranapolis July 13 reports the largest Indiana state convention adjourned after 10 000 to 20 000 attendance and unified harmony. The platform was reaffirmed with a plank declaring Slavery sectional and Freedom national. Senators Wilson Morton Lane Colfax Halloway Mace Jocelyn Harlan to speak. delegates arrived by rail with a 1600 delegation from one county.
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Indranapolis
Indiana
Wilson
Massachusetts
Morton
H.S. Lane
Messrs. Colfax
Halloway
Mace
Jocelyn
Harlan
Iowa
Former Presidents Attend UK Commons Debates and Queen Audience
Ex presidents Van Buren and Fillmore watched House of Commons proceedings in London on the 5th alt. Mr Bright praised the United States on the 7th. Fillmore met Queen Victoria at an audience and drawing room with Buchanan, then dined with the Queen. A social aside notes jealousy among girls based on looks.
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van Buren
Fillmore
House of Commons
London
Bright
United States of America
Queen Victoria
Buchanan
Mr. Fillmore
Ohio Free-Soil Convention Adopts Resolutions
At Coumsus Ohio the Free-Soil Convention met and adjourned to 2 PM Judge Cowan of Claremont chosen President. Resolutions condemn slavery expansion, oppose Kansas Nebraska bill provisions, call for retrenchment in public spending, fair taxation, single legislative districts, and form a five member State Central Committee to coordinate a national Republican convention.
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Coumsus
Ohio
People’s
Cowan
Claremont
United States
Kansas
Republican Party
Removal of Reeder seen as certain by press nationwide
The Evening Post criticizes President Pierce for risking dismissal of Governor Reeder in Kansas as a sign of weakness. The piece argues firmness is needed to deter ruffian influence and prevent moral outrage from sacrificing Kansas leadership for political expediency.
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Reeder
Pierce
Evening Post
Kansas
Atchison and
Stringfellow
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