The Judgeship Debate Across Crawford and Warren Counties
The Erie Gazette misreads our printing of a citizen’s views as endorsement for Babbitt. We support S. P. Johnson of Warren County as the best candidate for judge, noting he would be our county’s choice if he were from Erie. Derickson of Meadville is also praised as a qualified option.
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Erie Gazette
Babbitt
S. P. Johnson
Warren County
Johnson
Erie County
Jabbitt
Derickson
Meadville
Whig Attacks on Constitution Spark Canal Appointment Critique
GFA correspondent cites alleged violations by Gov Johnston and Whigs, condemning Locofoco Canal appointments Timothy Ives and William Brindle. The piece argues the Constitution prohibits legislators from such offices or pay increases created during their terms and notes a statute banning these appointments, urging opponents to defend lawfulness.
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GFA
Harrisburg American
Gov. Johnston
Locofoco Canal Commissioners
Timothy Ives
N. Y. and Portage Railroad
Ives
State Senate
William Brindle
North Branch
Whig
Vague political metaphor about tying an old vessel in harbor
A Pennsylvania Telegraph critique notes the late Congress compromise plans are a poor blend of rhetoric and prudence. The piece compares the effort to securing a vessel on the Susquehanna, praising a safe harbor and a successful reach ashore after the cable was retrieved.
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Congress
Pennsylvania Telegraph
Helmaman
Democratic Judicial Nomina tions for State Supreme Bench
Last Saturday evening telegraph announced nominees for the state Supreme bench: James Campbell Philadelphia Walter Lowrie Allegheny John B Gibson Cumberland John Black Somerset. The ticket is said to be a good one by those qualified to judge. A resolution authorized officers to frame an address to the people. The New Castle Journal notes a convention in New Castle on the 18th to discuss securing the Pittsburgh and Erie Railroad’s start and completion.
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Supreme Bench
James Campbell
Philadelphia
Walter Lowrie
Allegheny
John B. Gibson
Cumberland
John Black
Somerset
New Castle Journal
Pittsurgh and Erie
New York
Washington
Pennsylvania
Jnc. B. Gibson
Jeremiah Black
Somesset
Ellis Lewis
Lancaster
Hiram Ketchum
California
Barton
Capitol
Mills
Walters
Young
Boston
Strong
Capt. Adams
Richmond
Baltimore
A. M. Freeman
Gilead
Maine
Freeman
Barnum
Lind
Jenny
Lennox
Vicksburgh
Congress
Gen. Smith
Smith
J. M. Niles
Louisville
New Orleans
Fillmore
Common Council of
Oregon
U. S
Willametts Valley
East India Squadron
Chas. G. Hunter
Navy
Supreme Court ruling on puffer fraud echoed in auction case
Judge Gibson held that using a puffer at a public sale vitiates the transaction and defrauds the buyer by artful bidding or secret contrivance. Judgment reversed. The note mentions Hon. Walter Forward’s nomination as President Judge and various 19th century notices about Godey’s Lady’s Book, The International Magazine, and local merchants.
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Supreme Court
Gibson
Sailor of the First Water Shapes the Ship of State
In a Locofoco nomination speech, Mr. Bigler likens the union to a ship weathering storms. He recalls 75 years of political voyage, facing nullification, states rights, and slavery while urging citizens to stand by the vessel to keep it from stranding and to uphold its letter and spirit.
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Bigler
Locofoco
Susquehanna
Hartford
River News and Fire Losses Reported in Briefs
Cincinnati notes river depth five feet, Health good, Cholera scare subsides, business dull as of June 13. Uniontown reports Levans Hotel stables burned, 26 horses perished, broader losses across stables. London exhibition to showcase a linen lace scarf 9 ft 10 in long 3 ft wide weighing 53 ounces with 124 miles of thread 3 475 000 stitches.
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Cincinnati
Messenger
New York
Ohio
Uniontown
Levans
Election of Judges and terms under constitutional amendment
The piece outlines a proposed constitutional amendment on how judges are elected in the Commonwealth. It details selection by districts or statewide electors, term lengths for different courts, governor commissions and removal, first election timing, and chief justice succession. It notes compensation and residency requirements and ends with a brief NY Assembly session update.
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Supreme Court
Courts of Common Pleas
Commonwealth
United States
Biglers Speech At Loco Convention Draws Mixed Response
The Berks and Schuylkill Journal covers Col Bigler's arrival and speech at the Loco Convention. His remarks praise the union and oppose repeal of compromise laws, including the fugitive slave act, amid a mixed reception and follow up debates on slavery resolutions.
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Berks and Schuylkill
Bigler
Col. Bieter
Streen
Col. Bigler
Philadelphia
Columbus
Seth Clover Nominated Canal Commissioner in Reading Convention
The Reading Convention chose Seth Clover of Clarion for Canal Commissioner after a bitter contest pitting Buchanan forces against Cameron. Clover, once sheriff of Clarion, is portrayed by critics as lacking canal or railroad knowledge and urged to be rejected for honesty and vigor against corruption. The piece notes alleged abuses in canal finances and offense by Ives and Brindle against the Constitution.
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Cameron
Searight
Fayette
Buchanan
Seth Clover
Clarion
Campbell
Cambria
Bratton
Cumberland
Buchannan
United States
Reading
Forney
Rankin
Ovenshine
Freemen
Pennsylvania
Clover
Canal Board
Times
the Times
Knaves
Canal
Commonwealth
Ives
Brindle
Har. Amer
LocofoCo Convention Ends Amid War of speakers and factions
The article describes the LocoFoco Convention ending in disorder with speeches by Cols. Bigler and Black. Bigler’s morning effort faltered and he apologized, while Black impressed more as a stump speaker. The square rally praised Bigler and Clover as the path to saving the Union, and George Munday drew attention elsewhere. The piece labels the anti Buchanan wing as sidelined and predicts Bigler will be beaten by Gov. Johnston.
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Court House
Cols. Bigler
Black
Col. Black
Bigler and Clover
Geo. Munday
Georges
Locofoco
Gov. Johnston
Whitney Seeks Pacific Rail Route via British Possibility
The piece notes Whitney’s long effort to build a Pacific railroad and his move to England to gain support. It cites British geography near the 49th parallel and suggests a proposed route from Lake Ontario to Puget Sound, with London interest and aristocratic backers awaiting lands grants for execution.
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Whitney
Pacific
Oregon
California
England
Great Britain
North America
Ocean
St. Louis
South Pass
Rocky Mountains
Lake Ontario
Puget’s Sound
Vancouvre
New York ‘Tribune
London
Asa Whitney
John Russel
Lord Stanley
Lord Monteagle
Rival Rail Schemes Across Continent Stir Public Interest
A discussion compares American and British proposals for transcontinental rail routes. It weighs Whitney's private scheme against a British route, noting climate, geography, and potential empire effects. The piece argues parallels could spur U.S. development, while predicting mutual benefits from friendly rivalry.
Democrats Name State Ticket For Governor And Canal Commissioner
The Democrats of this state nominate Wm. Bigler of Clearfield for Governor and Seth Clover of Clarion for Canal Commissioner. The Post predicts a 15,000 vote majority. the Journal suggests Johnston could win by 5,000. Tariff errors and revived Whig praise color debate, with Gen. Scott’s popularity cited as pivotal in 1851.
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Wm. Bigler
Clearfield
Seth Clover
Clarion
Post
Longstreth
F. Johnston
Johnston
Gen. Taylor
Winfield Scott
Journal
Scott
Bigler
Wm. F. Johnston
Gen. Scott
Pittsburgh Gazette
Steamship Prometheus Sails to Chagres Nicaragua passengers aboard
New York June 13 The Steamship Prometheus sails for Chagres and Nicaragua with passengers including Hon John B Kerr as charge to Nicaragua. Empire City also sails for Chagres with about 200 passengers. Kerr will inquire into American interests in Nicaragua and treaty options remain unsettled. The government expects British compliance with the Clayton Bulwer conventions and a later treaty with Nicaragua.
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New York
Prometheus
Chagres
Nicaragua
Jno. B. Kerr
Empire City
Kerr
Washington
Marcoletta
Clayton and Bulwer
Washington Sails Tomorrow As Gold Demand Tops 100000
Telegraph reports Steamer Washington sails tomorrow with exports over 100000 in specie mainly for continental trade. Paris edict notes money easy at prior rates while foreign exchange remains unchanged. Also details nominations for Pennsylvania Supreme Bench and various political moves, plus a series of crime, business, and public affairs items.
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Walter Forward
Pittsburgh
GP Godey
Graham
Mail
D. C. Hamblin
Youngsville
International
Hazeltine & Co
Henry William Herbert
the International
Stringer & ‘Townsend
Atlantic
Asia
John Bull
S. A. Taylor & Co
Warren
Ames & Davis
State of
Raymond
Europe
Joseph B. Varnum, Jr
Committee On
Lowry
Crawford
the Pacific Railroad
Mr. Whitney
Hudson's Ba Company
America
The
Tribune
Superior
Lake Superior
St. Paul
Mackenzie's River
Susquehanan
Puggett’s Sound
San Francisco
Columbia
Guyet’s Sound
Warren Mail
Benson and Verbacks
ETTE
Ee Variety Hall
Hazeltine & CQ
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