Warren Mail: How It Takes Side in Nominated Platform War
The article argues Northern papers reject the Philadelphia Platform pro slavery plank while noting Southern endorsements. It claims rural Pennsylvania repudiates it, and urges the American party to align with anti Nebraska, anti slavery sentiment to gain statewide support. It warns the platform harms party chances in districts and local offices.
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Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
State Council
Democratic Party
Nebraska
Compromise proposal on Erie railroad dispute 1855
Citizens of Erie urge acceptance of a compromise with the Erie and North East Railroad Company outlining track extensions to the harbor, depot relocation, and possible gauge changes. The piece notes Governor’s role, potential counter proposals, and urges firm action while stressing shared responsibility for outcomes. It also highlights Warren manufacturing prospects and a local plan to attract capital for mills, sash and door works, and allied industries.
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Jos. M. Sterrett
Wilson King
E. Babbitt
G. J. Ball
Erie
Harbor
Harrisburg
Erie and North East Road
Lake Shore
Pittsburg and
Jamestown
Mercer County
County Officers to Be Elected This Fall
The county will elect Assemblyman Sheriff Prothonotary Commissioner and Auditor. Sheriff Foreman’s term ends. R. P. King resigns Prothonotaryship triggering a three year vacancy election under 1839 act. Qualified electors will elect a successor at the next general election.
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Foreman
R. P. King
Tax Laws Printings Delayed In Harrisburg Papers Show
Harrisburg papers announce last session tax laws are printed and ready for distribution months earlier than usual. The writer hopes for Idaho to receive their portion soon and fears Warren County may wait until the election.
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Harrisburg
Warren County
Warren County Crops Look Good Despite Corn Delays
The Warren County crops show promise with wheat grass potatoes oats and similar crops thriving. Corn lags due to cold wet weather but may improve with July and August warmth. Also Rev John Suailer of the Presbyterian Church plans a short departure to Michigan City Indiana and no successor is named. BZ Watson Rogers announce new goods supply and bargains in the market.
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Warren County
John Suailer
Presbyterian Church
Michigan City
Indiana
Watson & Rogers
Col. Watson
Know Somethings Platform at Cleveland Convention
A fragmentary summary of a Know Nothing convention in Cleveland portrays a platform denouncing slave power and pledging to oppose expansion of slavery. It argues the issue divides free and slave states and cites the Nebraska and Kansas conflicts as rallying points for preserving freedom and national unity.
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Philadelphia
Know Somethings
Cleveland
Free States
Nebraska
Kansas
Republic
Friends of Free
River rise aids lumber raft traffic and St John Baptist event
Heavy rains last week caused the Allegheny to rise to a high mark, boosting raft traffic for local lumbermen who relayed rafts downstream. A Masonic gathering at the Carver House drew many ladies and gentlemen, identified as St John Baptist day though specifics were unclear.
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Carver House
St. John Baptist
Reverend Moore Leaves Warren Church After Two Years
The M E Church in Warren closes Rev H H Moore’s two year ministration next Sunday. His successor will be decided after conference. LS Graham’s Magazine July is praised as a capital number with subscriptions offered.
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H. H. Moore
M. E
Warren
Graham
Post Master Appointed at Haden in McKean County
John H. Brasington has been appointed Post Master at Haden McKean County replacing Robert Tuttle who moved away. The page also summarizes brief items on Women of Different Nations, the Game of War telegraph depiction from Paris, a Halifax sewer accident rescue, and whiskers commentary from the Lancs Literary Gazette.
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John H. Brasington
Haden
M’kean Co
Robert Tuttle
Snooks Debates The Best Sewing Machine
A cheeky line questions Snooks on what defines the best sewing machine. The remark centers on a machine around 17 years old paired with a short sleeve dress and gaiter boots.
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Snooks
American Visitor Describes Nicholas Tomb in St Petersburg
A Boston Transcript reader recalls crowds around Nicholas's tomb in Saint Petersburg. The scene features new cloth, untarnished ermine, a breast relic, and a royal portrait with diamonds. An elderly general honors the memory by kneeling, kissing the relic and Alexander's tomb.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Boston Transcript
Alexander
Washington freien to Kansas inquiry on speculations with halfbreeds
Washieton reports the President has demanded accounts from Governor Ree der and Kansas officials over alleged speculations with half-breeds in violation of Congress acts. Ree der to respond after reaching Kansas. Rev. Dr. Parker, diplomat for China, plans arrival in about a month. Mr. Soule arrived from Richmond and stays at Willard's.
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Washieton
Reeder
Kansas
Congress
Dr. Parker
China
Soule
Richmond
Willard’s
Boston
Cunard
Asia
Lock
New York
Halifax
Lord Raglan
Sebastopol
London Times
Sea of Azof
St. Petersburg
Russia
Leter
Berlin
Prussia
Election Returns Show Large Prohibition Rejection Statewide
Curcago June 21 official results indicate a 14 066 majority against the prohibition law. Total ballots cast reach 167 186 the largest in state history though final figures may vary slightly by official recount.
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Curcago
Know Nothing extra session to receive delegates report
Boston on June 18 reports an extra session of the State Council of the Know Nothings on the 28th inst to hear the National Council delegates report and drop the secret oath. A grand mass convention may be called in a central location to decide on actions amid the political crisis. Bunker Hill anniversary to be observed with unusual pomp.
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Boston
State Council of the Know- Nothing
National Council
Philadelphia
Bunker Hill
Notorious Henrietta Robinson Convicted in Rensellaer Court
Henrietta Robinson convicted in Rensellaer County Court for murder of Timothy Lanigan. Judge Harris sentences her to be hanged on August 3. She claims political conspiracy and tells the judge to pray for his own soul. Spectators react as sentence is passed. Pocahontas records fastest mile in 2 17 1 2 on Long Island course.
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Troy
Henrietta Robinson
Rensellaer Co
Timothy Lanigan
Harris
Long Island
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Conewango
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Crimea
Tuileries
Lancaster Literary Gazette
New Orleans Bee
Cincinnati Gazette
U. S
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Samuel Bell
Webster
Hayne
Luther B. Bell
McLean Asylum For the
Somersville
Massachusetts
N. P. Banks
Newsraver
Senate of
Connecticut
Commonwealth
Madrid
Church of St. Francis
P. Johnson
Clemons
Brokenstraw
C. V. Kinnear, Esq
James Shortt
Catharine F. Rogers
Abigail Morrison
James Morrison
Lilly Salina
Aaron M
A. L. Rogers
Crystal Palace
N. Y
P. S
Ipsey Bess
A Josephine
Hercules Hardy
Tyburn Lee
Handsome Jack
Paul Jones
Matilda Montgomery
G. G. Foster
Saratoga
Senator Brooks
tJohn
Hazertine & Co
L. C. Tuthil
Watchman Star Papers
Henry Ward Beecher
Dodd
Harry Gingo
Sam Slicks
Ida May
Mary Langdon
Mrs. South
Srrananan & Ranpaur
Srrananan & Ranpart
Taylor & Messner
Taylor & Waters
H. J. Taylor
Messrs. Scofield & Brown
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