Democratic Consistency in Lands Policy and Elections
The Baltimore National Convention endorses using public land proceeds for constitutional national aims, while Bennet's famous land bill passes in the House 96 to 87, distributing millions of acres to states and territories, prompting critique of Democratic consistency. The piece notes county Whig nominations and local resolutions, with election dates listed for primaries and the presidential race.
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Democratic Party
Baltimore
House of Representatives
House
Bennet
Missouri
Alabama
Iowa
Michigan
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Mississippi
Florida
Arkansas
California
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Maryland
Winwee
Kentucky
Tennessee
District of Columbia
Clay
Gen. Jackson
The Warren County Agricultural Society Meeting Preview
The Agricultural Fair is described as the topic of the late Warren County Society meeting. Committees responsible for awards are listed as expectations. The piece praises growing interest and anticipates a better exhibition this year with broad farmer, mechanic, and youth participation. It urges wide representation of trades and occupations for a profitable event.
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Warren County Agricultural Society
London Times backs Pierce and King in free trade clash
The London Times praises Pierce and King, argues Scott and Graham would topple Free Trade favoring England, while Pierce and King would promote Free Trade and curb American manufacturing. It asserts the Times favors the party aligned with England’s interests.
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The
London Times
Pierce
King
Scott
Graham
England
America
Gen
Times
Resignation of Railroad Agent H Squier at New York Erie Road
From the Dunkirk Journal comes news that Captain H Squier has resigned as railroad agent for the New York and Erie Road. The departure ends a long tenure overseeing ticketing dispatch and station operations.
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Dunkirk Journal
H. Squier
Eai
New York & Erie Road
Henry Clay Will and Slave Emancipation Provisions
Public notice summarizes Henry Clay's 1851 handwritten will detailing estate distribution among family, with a clause freeing children of enslaved people born after 1850 at age 25, funding set aside for their outfitting. Ashland bequest to Mrs. Clay for life, then sale and division among children. executrix Mrs. Clay, executors Marshall and Harrison. Also brief items on Derartene or Kossum in New York, Thos F. Marshall's politics, and local train and convention notices.
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Henry Clays
Liberia
Ashland
Obsequies for Henry Clay Held in Jamestown
Jamestown citizens observed Henry Clay’s obsequies last week Gen Horace Allen presided at the meeting Hon A Hazeltine delivered the address in attendance with local officials and mourners Framing a solemn ceremony on the commons or courthouse steps to honor the late statesman
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Henry Clay
Jamestown
Horace Allen
A. Hazeltine
Waterford Dispatch Debuts in Erie County
The Waterford Dispatch, a new friendly, neutral paper from Waterford, Erie County, Pa, has launched with a spirited start and a promising future. The note wishes success to editor Young.
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Young
Waterford Dispatch
Waterford
Erie Co
Randolph Whig Established in Randolph New York
The Randolph Whig newly established in Randolph New York has opened with OC K Judson as editor and owner. He is recommended by acquaintances who knew him and the paper is said to promise well.
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Randolph Whig
Randolph
N. Y
OC. K. Judson
Kennedy Named Secretary of the Navy in 19th Century Pact
Secretary of Tax Navy Hon John P Kennedy of Baltimore accepted the post after the resignation of Hon William A Graham. He is expected to be confirmed. Kennedy previously served in Congress in 1838 to 1839 and from 1841 to 1845.
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John P. Kennedy
Baltimore
Wm. A. Graham
Kennedy
Congress
Thurlow Weed Returns from Europe to Aid Campaign
Thurlow Weed editor of the Albany Journal comes home from a seven months European tour on the 11th instant. His vigorous pen is poised to bolster the pending campaign with active editorial support.
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Thurlow Weed
Albany Journal
Europe
Southern Rights Nominates Quitman and Clingman in Alabama
The Southern Rights party of Barbour county Alabama has nominated Gen John A Quitman for President and Hon T N Clingman for Vice President, pending decision by the Southern Rights Convention in Montgomery. A wry proverb notes a house without a wife is like a breakfast without potatoes.
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Ayorner
Southern Rights Party
Barbour County
Alabama
John A. Quitman
T. N. Clingman
Montgomery
Democratic Platform Planks Scrutinized by Senex
Senex reviews No 4 through No 8 in the Baltimore Convention plank, arguing the lines favor state protection for home manufactures, critique on negative guarantees, and attacks on reform and national bank ideas while warning against anti slavery measures. He notes the Virginia and Southern leanings, names Kane Letter echoes, and predicts further remarks next week.
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Friexp Cowanx
Baltimore
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
England
Madison
Jackson
Congress
Democratic Party
Pierce Hachange Brigadier in Mexican War and killings
An item notes Pierce Hachange as a brigadier in the Mexican War and claims he killed Cass Douglass Buchanan and Marcy among about a dozen others. A heavy freshet in Richmond Vermont on the 9th washed away two railroad bridges damaged a house and forced a family to shelter in a tree for the night.
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Pierce
Cass
Douglass
Buchanan
Marcy
Richmond
Vermont
Home Matters Open New Volume Promises Bright Prospects
This week a new Volume of our paper commences and its prospects are brighter. A continually growing list, rising demand for job work and advertising expand the paper’s revenue, while outstanding debts should be paid promptly to cover enlargement costs and avoid embarrassment.
Formal County Candidate List for Sheriff Treasurer and Officials
A structured slate of candidates is presented for county offices. Sheriff contenders include Warner Perry Sooth West W F Siggins Youngsville Jason Andruss Elk Loton L Deming Spring Creek Hiram Horne Spring Creek John Russel Pine Grove Stephen Olney Jo Mead. County Treasurer nominees Geo N Parmlee Warren O H Hunter Warren John Edgar Warren Richard Powell Kinzua. County Commissioner hopefuls Levi Boardman Deerfield Robert Shortt Brokenstraw 8 S Raymond Columbus John J Berry Conewango E W Chase Pine Grove. Assembly candidate J Y Jamey Warren.
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Warner Perry
Sooth West
W. F. Siggins
Youngsville
Jason Andruss
Elk
Loton L. Deming
Spring Creek
Hiram Horne
John Russel
Pine Grove
Stephen Olney
Jo. Mead
Geo. N. Parmlee
Warren
O. H. Hunter
John Edgar
Richard Powell
Kinzua
Levi Boardman
Deerfield
Robert Shortt
Brokenstraw
S. Raymond
Columbus
John J. Berry
Conewango
E. W. Chase
J. Y. Jamey
Warren Mail Social Mirth and Local Notices
A lively column from Warren with reflections on childhood, country living, and the pace of time. Includes notes on local life, a request for a generous pulpit cushion, property misprints, a meat market opening, a Dime Society meeting, a Telegraph critique, and a church service announcement by Rev. William D. Ellis for Sunday at 3 PM.
California Boys Fort Kearney Entry June 14 1852
Letter from O W Shaw describes a 23 day westward trek from Independence to Fort Kearney with 365 miles covered. He recounts losing his coat and belongings to Indians near Robberies follow and notes fort details, population counts and travel progress toward Fort Laramie and Sacramento City.
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Fort Kearney
Finnsy Cowns
Independence
O. W
Warren
Mary
Worden
Fort Laramie
Sacramento City
California
O. W. Shaw
Way vows General Scott Resien Why did Morris Longstreth not resign in 1848
The piece questions resignations of public figures in 1848 including Morris Longstreth Canal Commissioner and General Taylor. It notes Longstreth kept office despite hopes of governor's election, and mocks Locofoco attacks on Mr. Pierce, comparing to Dr. Brandreth’s pills. It mentions Ohio State tour and general remarks on Mexican conflict rhetoric.
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Way
General Scott Resien
Morris Longstreth
Taylor
King of
Alabama
Senate
Scott
Locofoco
Mr. Pierce
Dr. Brandreth
Erie Annual Conference Assembly at Jamestown Village
The Jamestown Journal reports the Erie Annual Conference held in Jamestown on the 14th at 8 A M with Bishop Simpe presiding. Committees were named for Education Missions Sunday Schools Bible Cause and more, with reports from Book Concern and Charitable Fund. Sessions included superannuated and supernumerary preacher considerations and evening sermons by H Kinsley and Joseph Leslie.
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Simpeson
Cincinnati
Messrs. N. Norton
Albina Hall
Greenville
Joseph Aneles
North East
G. B. Hawkins
H. Kinsley
G. W. Clark
D. Prosser
Joseph Uncles
J. E. Chapin
T. Stubbs
M. Hill
J. Bain
J. Peat
Aa. Burgess
D. W
Thos. Stubbs
John Crumb
J. Flower A. Keller
Post Ofice
J. B. Tate
J. D. Norton
Edwards
Book Concern
New York
Messrs. Barker
Pitts
Prescott
Wisconsin
Ghana
Cleveland
David Preston
D. M. Sterns
Tov
James Gilman
Thomas Carr
D. Richie
J. W. Davis
P. D. Horton
Ira Morris
Caleb Brown
John Prosser
R. Parker
Henry Ellicott
Stubbs
New Castle
Joseph Leslie
Salem
Executive Committee names judges for September fair at Warren
At the July meeting the committee chose judges for several divisions including Horses Francis Hook James Patterson and C G Taylor Cattin Eli Curtis Geo McIntosh and David O Smith Sheep E C Catlin David Jackson and E Buck Swine Jos Jenkins Charles Whitney and Nathaniel Kidder Poultry T W Summerton Mortimer Lott and Thos McKinney Butter Cheese Honey and Sugar Saac Hiller John Chase and John F Davis Manufactured Articles of Wood and Tron Chas Anderson L E Guignon and James Foreman All other Manufactured Articles Chauncey Messenger A Tanner fd Wm Acocks Arts and Sciences F E Perkins Carter V Kinnear and B T Hopewell Fruits and Vegetables Dr Stranahan Peter C Howard and Jason Andruss Flowers Perry Shearman T D Edwards and Chauncey Smith Plowing Match James Younie Daniel Gross and Moses Ricker On Needle Work A Committee of three ladies Mrs L Wetmore Mrs R Brown and Mrs 8 P Johnson
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Warren
Francis Hook
James Patterson
C. G. Taylor
Cattin
Eli Curtis
Geo. McIntosh
David O. Smith
E. C. Catlin
David Jackson
E. Buck
Jos. Jenkins
Charles Whitney
Nathaniel Kidder
T. W. Summerton
Mortimer Lott
Thos. McKinney
Saac Hiller
John Chase
John F. Davis
Chas, Anderson
L. E. Guignon
James Foreman
Chauncey Messenger
A. Tanner
Fd Wm. Acocks
Arts
F. Davis
W. G. Sill
Judge Merrill
A. H. Ludlow
L. T. Parmlee
Silas Lacy
Samuel Cogswell
P. Falconer
T. Struthers
Geo. A. Cobham
Durham
Sec’v
Democrats Rally Behind Scott in Georgia Convention Plan
In Atlanta on Friday July 9 1852 strong support grows for Scott and Graham despite party frictions. A Georgia State Convention is planned for Macon on July 18 to ratify nominations and form an electoral ticket while counties prepare to appoint delegates. A Canadian captain notes the Democrats backing Pierce and the opposition backing Scott.
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Atlanta
Scott
Graham
Stephens
Toombs
Macon
de Kalb
Ueard
Pierce
Winfield Scott
Oswego Daily Times
Fragmentary 1850s miscellany mixed with cholera notices
This column compiles stray items and quips: political sour notes about Gen Scott, fire losses at Harmony, a joke on a sculptor, cholera cases in Columbus, a large sheep and wool census, and a Vermont freshet damaging bridges. It blends social witticisms with brief disaster mentions and popular sentiments of the era.
Death of Governor Calhoun at Kansas City
The dispatch reports Governor Calhoun died near Kansas while on journey from Santa Fe. His body was buried in Kansas City with Masonic ceremonies. Separate notes describe the Secretary of State’s Washington departure for Massachusetts and health concerns from a Marshfield accident. Also items on Daniel Webster’s Boston reception with plans for a military parade and a Welcome Home address. Henry Clay’s body arrived at Cleveland on the Buckeye State with ceremonies and processions, and coordination among local committees.
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St. Louis
Santa Fe
Calhoun
Kansas
Washington
Massachusetts
Marshfield
National Intelligencer
Mr. Webster
Daniel Webster
Boston
Rufus Choate
Cleveland
Buckeye State
Henry Clay
Buffalo Committee
Cleveland Committee
Wood
William Dennison, Jr
Columbus
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Destructive Monteval Fire Seen From Far in Vermont
Bornmerey Vermont July 10 reports a fierce Monteval conflagration still raging. Light visible 106 miles away as fire began July 8, lasting four hours. Montreal visitor says flames unchecked, hundreds or thousands of families wandering without shelter. Sparks drift everywhere, unsure when or where the calamity ends. Express train from York to Albany on the 6th completed 2 hours 58 minutes with three first class cars.
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Bornmercy
Monteval
Montreal
York
Albany
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John P. Verree
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James W. Fuller
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John Shaeffer
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Charles P. Waller
Davis Alton
M. C. Mercur
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