Banks in western districts face public discredit warns Meadville Journal
The Meadville Journal accuses several banks including Warren County Bank and Bank of Commerce Erie of being propped by brokers for quick gain. It defends the Warren County Bank saying bills are redeemed in New York and warns readers against New York note reporters and bogus bank detectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lawrence County
Warren County Bank
Bank of Commerce, Erie
Tioga Bank
Bank of Shamokin
Meadville Journal
Crawford County
Newark Daily Advertiser
Philadelphia
editorials clash over Lecompton stance and discretion
In a political quarrel, Cowan of the Warren Mail is criticized for losing discretion as he targets James of the Ledger over Lecompton policy. The piece accuses English and allies of being wrong and calls for clear alignment with anti Lecompton opponents, urging Rogers to define his position.
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Cowan
Warren Mail
James
the Ledger
McKean
Congress
Rogers
Lecompton
Hartisburg approves Usury Bill strong wind and flood hits area
Gov. Packer signs the bill regulating interest after expectations it would veto. A heavy rainstorm brings down trees and damages roofs while Pine Grove reports extreme downpour and flood tides with rafts on the run. Warren County Agricultural Society annual meeting set for June 10 at Carver House with Isaac H. Huuen as secretary.
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Tur
Hartisburg Telegraph
Gov. Packer
Laet
Pine Grove
New York Correspondence On Navy Yard Visit And Revival
A New York correspondent describes a May 21 1858 trip to the Navy Yard for a service aboard the frigate North Carolina. Marines and sailors attend a quiet revival led by Rev. Stewart, while batteries and cannons loom nearby. The writer contrasts pious fervor with warlike armaments, affirming that love will melt weapons into plowshares.
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New York
Mr. Cowan
East River
Navy Yard
North Carolina
Stewart
Conewango
Lumbermen In Turbulent Spring Floods Reported In Cincinnati Trouble
Editorial from Jamestown Democrat notes heavy rain and high water causing lumber rafts to drift and flood warnings. Rivers Miami and Licking rise five to ten feet, with debris clogging channels and Madison area lumbermen drenched and delayed. The piece highlights hardship for lumbermen this season.
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Pittsburg
Jamestown Democrat
Cincinnati
Miami
Madison House
Mr. Watson
Warren
Licking
Madison
Lundermen
Erie County Fair Invitation Extends to Four Counties
The Erie County Agricultural Society invites Crawford and Warren counties Pennsylvania Ashtabula Ohio and Chatanque New York residents to join its Annual Fair in September on equal terms with Erie county citizens.
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Erie Couty Agricultural Society
Crawford
Warren Counties
Ashtabula County
Chatanque County
N.Y
Erie County
Mysterious Murder Tale Shakes Quiet Sinclearville
In Sinclearville an unknown drab-clad man named Stone vanished after weeks of silent wandering. His mutilated body was found in the Reed Block cellar during early construction, with mechanic Mason seen digging at an odd hour near the same site. The town reels as authorities seek motive and truth.
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Jamestown Democrat
Sinclearville
Stone
Mason
June 7 political display in Venango sparks speculation
The Franklin Citizen notes June 7 as the White Democracy of Venango preparing a public show on Main Street. It questions if the event will feature a wheel barrow processional or a one-horse wagon, while commenting on delayed planting and unseasonable weather.
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Venango
Franklin
Sumner Letter to Massachusetts Voters From Seaward May 1858
Hon. Charles Sumner, returned to health only to relapse, writes from the Vanderbilt steamer in New York Harbor on May 22, 1858. He explains travel to France for recovery and reflects on his refusal to resign his Senate seat to fight slavery, urging constituents to remember his steadfast stance as public speech.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Philadelphia
Europe
France
Jess
Senate
Charles Sumner
Vanderbilt
New York Harbor
Vallandigham Seated After Campbell Ouster in House
In a volatile vote, Vallandigham replaced Campbell by a 25 vote margin in the House contest from Butler Montgomery and Preble counties Ohio. Fremont Buchanan and Fillmore tallies reflect a close presidential outcome with final figures. A dinner is proposed for Campbell amid party tension.
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Lewis D. Campbell
Vallandigham
Butler
Montgomery
Preble
Ohio
Campbell
Buchanan
Fremont
Fillmore
Chase
Payne
van Trump
Douglas
Messrs. Letcher
Milson
Geo. W. Jones
Sherman
War with England discussed over British sea aggression
A report from the Committee on Foreign Relations condemns British cruisers in the Gulf of Mexico for firing on and stopping American ships. It states fifteen American vessels in Sagua la Grande and six at sea were inspected, provoking U.S. indignation. The committee rejects accepting Britain’s claims and urges sovereignty protection while awaiting a British reply.
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Mason
Committee On Foreign Relations
Gulf of Mexico
Sagua la Grande
United States
Stowell
London
Washington
Great Britain
New Whitewash Method Promises Bright Durable Ceilings
The American Agriculturist touts a spring home improvement find using Paris White mixed with Cooper glue to create a washable whitewash. One pound glue with 16 pounds Paris White covers two ceilings and several rooms, rivaling zinc white in brightness and lasting power.
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Paris
Cooper’s
Peter Cooper
New York
State Canals Sold to Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Gov Packer Judge Knox and the attorney general along with Sunbury and Erie officials met to finalize the sale of the State Canals. Securities were exchanged deeds delivered and a proclamation issued transferring all public works to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company.
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Harmiscure
Packer
Knox
Moorehead
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Gibbons
New York Declared Corrupt City by Philadelphia News
The Philadelphia News condemns New York as corrupt and decayed, arguing laws are ineffectual, officials plunder taxpayers, churches squander funds, and newspapers like the New York Herald spread vice. It laments poverty amid wealth and calls for honest municipal reform.
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New York
Mammon
Brooklyn
New York Herald
Philadelphia News
Yom Marshal on Temperance Address in Cincinnati
Hon T F Marshal spoke on Total Abstinence before a large Cincinnati audience. He praised Dr Sewell and temperance societies, urged unity, extolled abstinence benefits, and vowed lifelong pledge. He recounted a moment of pride and downfall, then described humbling self reproof and reliance on a higher power.
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T. F. Marshal
Cincinnati
Dr. Sewell
Lucifer
Philadelphia war impacts state banks and city policy
The Harrisburg Herald quotes the Lebanon Courier critiquing Philadelphia for pressing banks to pay tribute through large deposits. It argues such coercion harms country institutions and could hurt city confidence, urging a more liberal, enterprising approach from Philadelphia business leaders.
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Pramaperpnta
The
Lebanon
Philadelphia
Philadephia
Harrisburg Herald
Hurrah for the girls of 76 versus 17 debate
The Sunday Atlas proclaims support for the girls of 76 while a Jersey paper counters with hurrah for the girls of 17, reflecting a divided view on revolutionary age groups and female participation.
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the Sunday Atlas
Holloway's Pills Bring Energy to Debility Cases
Special notice claims Holloway's Pills renovate broken down invalids with flaccid muscles and weak nerves. The advertisement asserts the remedy reanimates the body and restores buoyant spirits by improving digestion and excretion, urging longevity through regular organ function.
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Holloway
Seon
Keeping hams in summer and funeral of General Smith
To keep hams fresh several methods are proposed including dry salt layers in a barrel or wrapping hams in coarse cloth with whitewash and hanging in a cool dry place. Other ideas include packing in newspaper, hay, or in a dry bag. Puntape LoHta May 28 1858 reports General Smith’s funeral with First Division Militia, Scott Legion, Marines and Duquesne Grays in procession to Laurel Hill and guards and salutes. Carrawissa Railroad engineers study timber trestle bridges.
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Puntape LoHta
Smith
Cadwallader
Scott Legion
Duquesne Grays
Pittsburgh
Geo. C. Read
Wm. W. McKean
Navy
I’. J. Cram
G. H. Thomas Dunlap
Charles Biddle
Laurel Hill
National Guard
Navy Yard
Carrawissa Railrood
Mining Register
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England
G. B. Stockton
Bourbon
Dunkirk
Hall & An l
Phenix Looking Glass
East 23d Street
Center St
Greenwich Street
Canadas
H. V. Sigler
Mekxcan County Bank
W. H. Dedrick
C. J. Taylor
Gro
F. King
Taylor & King
Bankers
Brokers and Collectors
Waterford
Bank
State of New York
Neilson, Wardwell & Co
Wright & Co
Molmes & Sons
Gilmore & Brotherton
C. B. Wright & Co
Erie
A. F. Davis & CO
Crystal Palace Cash Store
Watson & Davis
Warren Pa
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