Sunbury and Erie Railroad projected costs and drive
The Sunbury and Erie Railroad project shows strong optimism with an 2864 mile link and an $8,878,565 cost from Miller’s 1840 report. A 464 mile Cattawissa and Williamsport segment is under construction leaving 240 miles to connect to the seaboard. Subscriptions and labor are urged across Warren and other counties as Philadelphia organizers plan a September mass meeting to push funding and design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury
Erie
Edward Miller
Cattawissa
Williamsport
Seaboard
Philadelphia
W. A. Irvine
E. Cowan
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Warren County
Massachusetts
United Action
Warren
Irvine Urges Local Stock Investment for Road Funding
A letter from W. A. Irvine appeals to county property owners to invest in a stock offering tied to a national highway project. He argues the investment is safe and profitable, with money readily converted upon road completion, and warns that delaying could forfeit a vital county opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Irvine
August Magazine attractions and Democratic convention notes
The August issue of The International for Hazel tine & Co. Agents highlights Rev Calvin Colton and Noah Webster with engravings, plus a glimpse at watering places. The Rochester Temperance Journal expands its dress and style. Republican and Democratic politicking stir local chatter with nominations, conventions and railroad news. August party excursions are listed for multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazeltine & Co
Calvin Colton
Noah Webster
Stringer & Townsend
New York
Star of Temperance
Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Temperance Journal
Maxims for Young Men on Virtue and Conduct
Rules urge choosing good company and diligence, speaking truthfully, keeping secrets, and living within means. Emphasizes self control, virtuous acts, restraint from alcohol, prudent finances, and delaying marriage until ready to support a wife. Encourages face‑to‑face honesty and personal responsibility for character.
Ragland Will Frees Slaves in Caroline County Virginia
The Virginia Supreme Court sustains the will of William Ragland providing for the freedom of 90 slaves. The freed individuals are to be sent to Liberia or to a Free State in the Union, as ordered by the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punavkupnna
Wm. Ragland
Caroline County
Supreme Court of Va
Liberia
Free States of the Union
Bloomers, mail changes, and local notices stir Warren
A Warren County page details a Pittsfield meeting of the Agricultural Society on August 14 plus church appointments in Jamestown and surrounding towns. It jokes about Bloomer fashion and reports mail-time changes aiding travel to Dunkirk and Buffalo, with notes on local fishing, trains, and civic notices.
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Panama
N. Y
Jamestown
Warren
Ohio
W. H. Hanten
P. B. Jamestown
John Robinson
Ashville
J. N. Henry
Randolph
J. HE. Chapin
R. S. Moran
Leon
R. L. Blackmarr
Gerry
T. D. Blinn
R. D. Himebaugh
Eilington
A. Burgess
Forestville
J. O. Rich
Silver Creek
S. B. Sullivan
Perrysburgh
J. Scofield
Fredonia
Dunkirk
J. W. Low
G. W. Chesbrough
Portland
John Peate
R. Edwards
Youngsville
Albert Norton
Wrightsville
John Scott
Tionesta
F. Muse
Run Disrarcer
E. J. L. Baxin
P. E. Erie
Moses Hill
Wattsburg
J. K. Hallock
D. Mizner
Riceville
W. R. Johnson
Columbus
W. French
C. Kingsley
Hiram Kinsley
Hill
William Hunter
J. L. Baker
William Patterson
J. IL. Whaland
N. Norton
Gregg
Buffalo
Dunkirk Journal
New York and Erie
New York
Boston Transcript
Smalls
Times
Hung at Angelica for murder in Allegany County
Matthew Carrigan was executed at Angelica on Friday the 18th for deliberately murdering a stranger months earlier. He proclaimed no recollection of the crime, joined in a prayer, and died almost without a struggle.
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AlLeGany County
Mathew Carrigan
Angelica
Bloomer costume spotted in Richmond Augusta and Griffin tour
The Bloomer costume has appeared in Richmond Virginia Augusta Georgia and Griffin Georgia as part of a regional display. It drew attention from residents and local media noting its quirky attire and public curiosity.
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Richmond Va
Augusta
Grillin, Ga
Corruption in Pennsylvania Canal System Exposed
In a Pittsburgh Gazette exchange, allegations arise that Canal Commissioners and agents issued free tickets to politicians visiting state works. T J Bigham recounts after Harrisburg trip how passes enabled toll-free travel, prompting calls for investigation and critique of locofoco mismanagement and citizen tax burden.
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The
Pittsburgh Gazette
Bigham
Pittsburgh
Johnstown
Canal Board
Portville meeting on Allegheny river steamboat line plan
A Portville meeting with Portville Olean Alleghany and Smithport attendees considered building a steamboat line up the Allegheny River to Potatoe Creek and possibly to Smithport. Committees were formed to draft articles and solicit stock, with names Hamlin Smith Harmon Mead and others. Adjourned to July 29 at 1 PM.
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Portville
Olean
Alleghany
Cattaraugus, Co
N. Y
Smithport
Allegheny Station
Erie
Allegheny River
Potatoe Creek
O. J. Hamlin
Lemuel Smith
Eleazer Harmon Esq
Ellicottville
Andrew Mead
Ransom Larabee
Hiram H. Paine
Joseph Prentice
Erastus Willard
George Bascom
John Middaugh
McKean Orbit
Cattaraugus Whig
Cattaraugus Republican
P. M. Smith Parish
Hiram H. Passe
Axprew Mrap
Lemart Sarra
Attempted shooting in Ellery leaves Ballard injured
On Monday afternoon Conard Decker shot Cyrus I. Ballard at his house in Ellery county with a gun loaded with coarse shot. Ballard fled but was struck multiple times, receiving nineteen shots to the neck chest and knee. He was taken to Sinclearville for treatment. Decker was arrested and committed for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclearville
Tragic Lake Erie Drowning Claims Two Quincy Ladies
A party from Quincy went to Lake Erie for a pleasure ride. In a light skiff the boat capsized after the bow failed, trapping Miss Mary Ann Goodrich and Miss Susan Dinsmore as Mr. Bell fought to rescue them. Both drowned. Dinsmore survived long enough to be taken to Kentucky by her father. Miss Goodrich’s body was found Sunday morning. the funeral followed Monday.
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Quincy
Lake Erie
Wnm. Bell
Mary Ann Goodrich
Susan Dinsmore
Mr. B
Miss Dinsmore
Miss Goodrich
Mr. Bell
John B. Dinsmore
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Warren, Pa
William J . Johnston
John Strohm
Lancaster County
Supreme Court
William M. Meredith
Richard Coulter
Westmoreland Co
Joshua W. Comley
Montour County
George Chambers
Franklin County
William Jessup
Susquehanna County
Whig State Central Committee
ER Middleswartel
Ware County
Court House
L. D. Wetmore
Co. Com
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
Kimber Cleaver
Schuylkill County
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
McDonald
Armstrong County
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Alabama
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
North Carolina
Tennessee
Home Matters
Eric Ob
United States
Brookville
Jefferson County
Elk Co
Cleveland
Tne Brutt
Broomunk Exraa
Main Street
Worcester Transcript
Bngs
Wesster
Boston Bee
Washington City
Potomac
Mr. Webster
Horace Mann
Mr. Lanman
Republic
Webster
Lanman
Washington Telegraph
Gen. Gibson
Col. Emory
Col. Eaton
Burnley
Colegate
Bailey
New Hampshire
Locofoco
Columbia Railroad
Canal Commissioners
Post
Reading
Locofoco Convetion
Israel Painter
Campbell
Charley Kent
T. J. Bigham
Lask
Allegheny
Locoloco
Pennsyl
Freeport
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