Democratic Nominations and Local Notices in Warren
The Warren Mail reports the Cincinnati Democratic Convention nominating Buchanan for President and Breckenridge for Vice President. It argues the platform favors Southern rule, criticizes the Nebraska policy, and urges free Kansas defense. Also notes mail contracts awarded to Lemuel Hoar and to Andrew Webber with Hill, plus Danforth’s departure and Crampton’s dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Cincinati
J. C. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Virginia
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Maine
California
Republican Party
Pierce & Douglas & Cass
Nebraska
South
Pierce
Douglas
Cass
Warren County
Byron
Jimmy
Pennsylvania
Breckenridge
Kansas
Congress
Waterford
Lemuel Hoar
Youngsville
Franklin
Andrew Webber
Andrew Hill
Franklin Spectator
Kansas and Missouri Border Turmoil Reported From Leavenworth
A correspondent recounts visiting Leavenworth and Lawrence, Kansas, noting Missouri-leaning factions, repeated illegal voting and intimidation by armed groups, and the firing of Gov. Shannon’s residence. He warns of ongoing unrest, killings near Potawatomie, and militia movements as free soilers gain strength.
Hazeltine Co Variety Hall new arrivals and knickknacks
Hazeltine and Co at Variety Hall advertise a new arrival of varied goods. The note invites readers to Frep to tour the shop and find items to suit any buyer. A court anecdote contrasts appeals from Common Pleas to the Supreme Court with a quip about not being present to answer for oneself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazeltine & Co
Common Pleas
Supreme Court
A. H. Gale «& CO
Kansas Debate Ends Highland Patriot Publication
The Highland Patriot in Coudersport Potter County folds as D W C James abandons the paper over finances and independence. The piece critiques popular sovereignty in Kansas, cites controversial Kansas-Nebraska Act debates, and notes a judge of public opinion on the Lawrence attack and national politics.
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D. W. C. James
Highland Patriot
Coudersport
Potter County
Patriot
Kansas
Lawrence
Buchanan
Law and Order
United States
Marshall
Letter defines Democratic blame for Kansas violence and slavery policy
The Hon. John Allison argues that Missouri Compromise repeal and Kansas outrages show the slave power’s influence in Washington and warns that constitutional rights are sacrificed for slavery. He urges citizens to use ballots to defend liberty or face danger from guns.
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Brooks
Kansas
Democratic Party
John Allison
Washington
Allison
Congress
Lawrence
Sumner
Friends of Freedom
The Kansas Inquiry Opens Again in the Times
The New York Times recalls the Kansas inquiry as a central topic of the day. The article asserts the pursuit of reliable information and urges readers to pursue facts despite obstacles or distractions. The piece emphasizes public interest in constitutional and political developments.
Slave Purchase Highlighted by Beecher at Plymouth Church
At Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, Rev. Henry Ward Beecher announced a dramatic act. He read verses from Matthew and described Sarah, a slave girl and daughter of a Southern planter, as he led her to the platform to show her plight. A fund was raised to complete her freedom, with Beecher urging contributions to cover the remaining $500.
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Christaan
Mr. Beecher
Sarah
Wv, Y. Tribune
Henry Ward Beecher
Washington
Holloway remedies praised by Maine bootmaker
Samuel Wentworth of Norway Maine suffered five years with four ulcers on his sore arms. After trying many remedies he used Holloway's Ointment and Pills for thirteen weeks, improving markedly and nearly curing the condition, as he recently showed his healed arms to Professor Holloway. The Texas debt is being audited with a projected surplus of over seventeen million after paying seven million plus interest by June 13.
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Holloway
Samuel Wentworth
Norway
Maine
Professor Holloway
Texas
Treasury Department
Miss Shaw Brings New Bonnets to Warren
Miss M C Shaw returns from New York City with fashionable bonnets and millinery. she offers to make bonnets and headdresses in the latest style and invites local ladies to call in Warren, May 22, 1856.
Fine Calf Kip and Boots and Shoes at Orr Henry Warren
An 1856 catalog note from Orr and Henry in Warren advertises fine calf Kip and thick Boots Calf Shoes Sadie's fine Buskins and Gaiters and children’s Shoes. It claims broad stock and low prices rivaling any cash store in the county.
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India
Victoria and Bishop
Hoe &Co
Rowland’s
Hoe & Co’s
Sadie
ORR & Henry
Warren
Asothe
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Warren Mail
Cincinnati
N. Y
Danforth
Crampton
Great Britain
St. Louis
Jane
Friexp Cowan
Missouri
Leavenworth
Congressional Committee
Tribune
Howard
Sherman
Oliver
Gov. Robinson
Evenor
Kansas Administration
Shannon
Free Soilors
Potawatomie Creek
Independence
A. Tanner
M. M
Cathood
Allon
Congressional Committee of Inquiry
Times
J. C. Prince
Fort Scott
West Point
Jackson County
Omaha
Whitfield
Blue Lodge
The
N. Y. Times
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Hartson
Mairs. Smith
Wm. Mead
Owens & Fisher
Scott
Dennis
McGee
Gillinan
Gribbon
Sugar Grove Schoolistrict
Willson & Horton
Miles
Johnson
Hall
Morse
Paicold
Wheeler
Graves
Lacy
Condit
York
Dunn
Withers
Struthers & Shepard
Commonwealth
Vickery
Wheelock Et al
Durlin
Ingelsby
Shepard
Gibson
Clark & Green
Mead Sch. District
Elston & Lacy
Arnett
Pettibone
Merchants Insurance Co
Ballard
Olney
Holcomb
Fisher
Struthers
Hook
Davis
Zentz
Wooden
Eldred Sch
Williams
Tanner
Hoover
Thomas Clemons
Prothonotary’s
Orphans’ Court
County of Warren
Pipe Grove
William Chase
Pine Grove
Holland and Company
Joseph Lindsay
Joseph Fitch
J. B. Overton
Briggs and Akeley
Marshall Jones
R. Warren
County Court
Said County
Edwin Abbey
Samuel Parshall
John
Arnold Arnold
John Arnold
Abner Spencer
Judah L. Spencer
Jo. F. McPurrson
Express
Hickory
High Streets
R. D. Bennett
M. B. Alexander
A. E. Salisbury
Lucius Rogers
Orr. Torms
Ralph Georgi
Warren and
Vicinity
Miss Lastzert
Georgi Brothers
Jamestown
E. M. Mann
Erie
New York
Boardman Gray & Co
Liegutr Newton & Brappery
A. H. Gare & Co
Fritta Pavut & Co
N. York Manufacturing Co
Cup & Eisner
Toardman Gray & CO
Lighte Newton & Bradburys
American Institute
Peatle
BE. M. Mann
Big Fiddle
Taylor & King, Pwankers and Exchange Brokers
F. P. James & Co
G. F. King
J. Taylor
Court of Quarter Sessions
Warrren Co
George Cady
Columbus
W. L. Weed
John Russel
Pie Grove
Jacob S. McCall
Coryden
William Hackney
John H. Hull
Elias Hubler
Tidioute
O. A. Lockwood
Pittsfield
Keating House
M. W. Hall
S. Burgess
John Henhart
Philip Zemmerlee
Shafer & Lenhart
Christian Keller
William Messner
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