Republican County Convention Reports and Fremont Club Claim
The Republican County Convention met last Thursday with John J. Taylor as chair and D. M. Martin and Dr. Shugart as secretaries. Delegates were chosen to support Curtis in the 24th District and Johnson for Assistant Judge. Union, Erie County was set as a prospective convention site. Also announced was the Fremont Club preliminary organizing meeting with Orr chairing and plans for a Constitution and By-Laws draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Taylor
Conenango
D. M. Martin
Pine Grove
Dr. Shugart
Deerfield
T. C. Spencer
Lucius Rogers
C. B. Curtis
Warren, Elk
M’kean
Clearfield
Forest
Jefferson
Venango
Clarion
H. P. Kinnear
James Foreman
Olney, Jr
Lewis Baker
S. P. Johnson, Esq
Erie, Crawford
Warren
Erie
Crawford
Union
Erie County
John F. McPherson
Chapin Hall
John B. Brown
G. W. Scofield
Mercer
Thomas Struthers, Esqq
E. Cowan
Sterling Green
Kinzua
Griffin Brown
James L. Lott
Freehold
Wm B. Acocks
Pittsfield
Daniel Lott
S. Olney, Jr
Mead
Doctor Fitch
Daniel Wheeler
Farmington
Philadelphia
Johnson's Exchange
Injuries From Barn Incidents At Hackneys Stable
Two local men were hurt at Hackneys barn. Michael McKinney, 99, was kicked or jammed by a horse while mounting and rendered nearly helpless until Dr Stranahan treated him. William Hackney was kicked in the side by his own horse and seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McKinney
Town
Hackney
Dr. Stranahan
Wm. Hackney
Fremont Club to Be Permanently Organized Tonight
Fremont Club will be permanently organized this Friday evening at Joineon's Hall. Following the regular business a speech from Hon. C. B. Curtis is expected as the membership ratifies nominations made by the County Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Joineon’s Hall
C. B. Curtis
Retribution A tale of Passion by Mrs E D E N Southworth
Announcement of the popular author’s new novel Retribution A tale of Passion. Published by T B Peterson Philadelphia with cloth bound copies mailed free for $1 25 and two volumes in paper cover for $1. Remittance to the publisher. Critics hail it as a superior moral delineation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. E. N. Southworth
T. B. Peterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
United States
Fragmentary Ledger Message Mentions Jessie And Eyehond
A dated ledger fragment speaks of giving Jessie on the fourth of November and notes gratitude to a neighbor. It references Jessie's eyehond and mentions avoiding the wrath of old Bullion in a terse exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie
Ledger
Doctors Differ on Slavery in Democratic Doctrines
A political pamphlet argues the Ledger shifted from pro Slavery orthodoxy to opposing slavery’s extension. It cites the N Y Daybook as the true Democratic organ and urges readers to compare the two positions, noting slavery as the central issue between parties and warning of a danger if the public remains ignorant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledger
Venango
Cincinnati
South
Buchanan
N. Y
New York
Democratic Party
Jackson
van Buren
Polk
Buehanga
Dager
Nebraska
Opp Mew For Course in Republican Tone From Stacy Letter
Rev Nathaniel Stacy former ly of Columbus in this county writes on day politics. He declares Fremont and Freedom fever but rejects Buchanan and Slavery calling for national freedom and an end to Anarchy civil war and disunion. Prerrysville Madison Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathaniel Stacy
Columbus
Fremont
Freedom
Buchanan
Prerrysville
Madison Co
N. Y
Naarwaniel Sracy
Unterrified Democrats Rally Behind Bolters Leave
A political column notes that some Democrats claim strength improved after bolters left. The writer suggests this belief reflects a party mood with courage bolstered by recent defections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolters
Warsex Academy Opens Full Term After Notice Error
The institution began a full term last Wednesday but due to an publication mistake, classes will run from Monday next. Officials anticipate full attendance and notable improvements from the extended term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsex Academy
Correction on Radical Abolition Convention date at Sugar Grove
The notice clarifies the Radical Abolition Convention will be held July 26 on Saturday at Sugar Grove. It corrects prior misprints regarding the event date and day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugar Grove
Track debate over party stance on slavery in territories
The Ledger attacks Democratic unity on slavery arguing to withdraw the issue from Congress to territorial residents. It contrasts Buchanan's 1848 Sanford letter claiming Congress can regulate slavery in territories with the party line preferring territorial decision by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Buchanan
Kansas
Pierce
Congress
Fremont Jeffersonian Union Club Organizes in Columbus
A dispatch from Columbus dated July 18 1856 reports three friends of Freedom organizing the Fremont Jeffersonian Union Club at Willoughby's Hall on July 15. M Woodworth serves as president Hollis King as vice president L W Mason as secretary and Wm Row as corresponding secretary. The group plans a strong majority for the Republican ticket in upcoming state and general elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Friaxp Cowan
Friends of Freedom
I’remont
Dayton
Willoughby’s Hall
Fremont Jeffersonian Union Club
M. Woodworth
Hollis King
L. W. Mason
Wm. Row
Jones Smith
Barclay Speech Blocked At Buchanan Gathering
The Jefferson Star reports that in Warren County Mr Barclay was barred from speaking to protect the Buchanan party. It claims pro slave power outrages in Kansas and votes and presses were concealed while G W Smith of Pa is said chained in Kansas. A reader notes elevation tables for regional rail and irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barclay
Warren
Jefferson Star
G. W. Smith
Kansas
Elevation Statement for Inland Waterways Report
Elevation figures in feet are compared with Tide Water and Lake Erie. Compiled from reports for Internal Improvements by J J Albert Edward Miller and other engineers. The document details how height measurements relate to these water bases and supports project planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
J. J. Albert
Edward Miller
Democratic Party Backing Border Ruffian Violence in Kansas
Correspondence from Lawrence Kansas dated July 8 1856 accuses the Democratic Party of endorsing and enabling violent pro slavery actions in Kansas including blockade of the Missouri River armed patrols at Waverly Lexington Wayne City Liberty Delaware and Leavenworth plus confiscation of emigrants property and arms. A Free State man was shot near Lecompton and a drunken pro slavery man shot another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Kansas
Buchanan Brooks
Nebraska
Alton Courier
Lawrence
K. T
Waverly
Lexington
Wayne City
Liberty
Delaware
Leavenworth
Illinois
Majors & Russell
Territorial
Iowa
Hudson
Topeka
Lecompton
Flag banner over Crystal Palace front proclaims Free Speech
A white canvas flag 15 by 21 feet hangs from a street pole near the Crystal Palace Block bearing the motto For the Constitution and Union Fremont and Dayton Free Speech and Free Kansas constructed by contributors under H. T. Baker of New York and S. Waters of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
Fremont
Dayton
Free Speech
Free Kansas
H. T. Baker
New York
S. Waters
Free North
Transcription Rules for Sacred Writings in Ancient Jewish Law
The text outlines strict rules for copying sacred scriptures. It prohibits corrupt letters, requires ink, proper parchment, and meticulous handling. No word may be written without a guiding line, nor by heart, nor without oral recitation by the scribe.
Kansas Affairs and Free State Declaration in Kansas Territory
Extract reports distress in Council City with raids and hunger as guerilla bands threaten life and property. The Free Kansas Legislation Convention proclaims support for a free vote on slavery and calls on the U S Government to respect Kansas majority will, pledging resistance to slave power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Kansas League
New York
Kansas
Council City
Missouri
Santi Fe
Free State
Council Crry
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Ceder Creek
Buford
Hundred and Ten Creek
Dplander
Leavenworth
Free Kansas Legislatioe
United States
Free States
South
Terrible railroad accident on Northern Pennsylvania line
A boiler explosion on an excursion train carrying St Michael church Sunday School teachers and children near Port Washington led to 50 plus deaths and hundreds injured. Among the dead is Father Sheridan. Alfred R Hop pel and Wm Vanstaver en died from injuries and arsenic poisoning respectively. 1100 passengers were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Pennsylvania Railroad
St. Michael’s Church
Port Washington
Washington
Father Sheridan
St. Michael Church
Germantown
Chesnut Hill
Pumpecrniay
Wn. Lee
Down Tai
Alfred I’. Hoppel
Wm. Vanstaveren
Down
Chocksink Station
Fort Washington
Heppie
Calamity at Sea: Northron Indiana Burns En Route to Toledo
In Detroit on July 17 the steamer Northron Indiana caught fire around 11 AM and burned to the water. About 140 to 150 passengers and crew were aboard. roughly 100 were saved by the steamer Mississippi. Fifteen to twenty remain missing, with possible rescues by the propeller Republic and a helping schooner. A Mississippi passenger committee collected two to three hundred dollars for the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Northron
Indiana
Toledo
Mississippi
Republic
Mr Buruincame Withdraws Speech Amid Clarifications
A Burnincuame statement from Washington dates July 19 1856 declares withdrawal of a prior speech. He asserts he will let the speech interpret itself and takes responsibility without changes. He notes attempts to misinterpret the memorandum by Brooks friends and intends no misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buruincame
Brooks
A. Burnincuame
Washington
Free State suffering told by Berks County voter in Kansas
Mr Zimmerman of Berks County who always voted Democratic writes from Kansas that Free State people have suffered greatly. He cites violated women, burned houses, robberies and murders by pro slavery men with impunity, noting only Border Ruffian laws are used against Free State men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ge Mr. Zimmerman
Berks County
Kansas
Reading Journal
Free State
Lewisburg Chronicle
Holloway's Pills Heralded as Best Asthma Remedy in Union
Advertised pills claim universal efficacy for asthma and coughs across the Union. The copy praises cures, cites long standing cases, and asserts rapid restoration to health after other methods fail. It also states quick relief for bilious disorders and liver complaints through the medicine's power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe” Holloway
Union
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Fremont
WM. L. Dayton
Union State Ticket
Thomas E. Cochran
York County
Darwin Phelps
Armstrong County
Bartholomew Laporte
Bradford
Republican County Convention
Parker
Walton
Cowan
Susquehanna
Supscriser
Tide
LeBeuff Summit
Allegheny River
Forks of the
Tionesta
Sheffield
Clarion Summit
Buena Vista
West Br
Ridgeway
Elk and
West Creek
Trout Run
Elk Creek Summit
Bennett Branch
Sandy Lick
Straight Creek
Bear Run
Crooked Creek
Portage Summit
Bishop’s Summit
Kinzua Summit
North Fork
Pittsburgh
Lockhaven
West Branch
Pine Creek Summit
Gen
Douglas
B. F. Hallett
Committee On Resolutions
Franklin Pierce
Kansas Affairs
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