Commutation of Tonnage Act Passes House in 60 38 Vote
The Warren Mail reports the Pennsylvania Legislature approved the Commutation of Tonnage Duties, with 60 yeas and 38 nays. The bill would end tonnage taxes on main line railroads by a phased payment and local freight reductions, tying revisions to a statewide economic boost and railroad investments. It also notes the Sunbury and Erie Railroad bill advancing with a 72 to 26 vote, amended to ensure bond redemption and proper fund use while anticipating Senate passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Sunbury
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Rail Road Company
Harrisburg
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Starrisburg
Portsmouth
Mount Joy
Supreme Court of
Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealt
General Assembly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Auditor General
Portsmouth, Mount Joy and
Lancaster
Pittsburg
House
Friends of the Central Railroad
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Ere
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Is land Barrel Factory Erected by R J Y James & Co
R J Y James Sons and Co have built a Barrel Factory on Warren Island linked to their Sash Factory for oil barrel production. Machinery from E B Holmes Buffalo can dress and joint staves for 75 to 100 barrels daily. They now make about 35 per day and expect to reach 50, using about one ton of hoop iron weekly. They have around 100000 slaves in their yard and plan to supply oil men with barrels at profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J.Y. James, Sons & Co
Warren
E. B. Holmes
Buffalo
Messrs. J. & Co
Sociable to Meet Friday Evening at Patrick Falconer Erg
The Sociable will convene Friday evening at the residence of Patrick Falconer Erg. Attendees are expected to arrive in the early evening and engage in social activities.
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Patrick Falconer
Reception for President-elect draws immense crowds at Harrisburg
In Harrisburg the President elect was greeted with a vast public reception and a grand military display. Gov Curtin welcomed him at the Jones House. he spoke briefly amid loud cheers before addressing the Legislature at the Capitol. He then rested prior to a dawn departure for Washington. The crowds praised his apparent honesty and firm resolve to union. Meanwhile Democrats in council debated preserving the union, endorsing the Breckinridge platform and calling for southern demands and penal code changes.
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Harrisburg
Complementary Dinner Honors A M Guild Before Erie Move
Warren Pa February 25 1861 friends of banker A M Guild honor him with a public dinner at the Carver House before his move to Erie to run the Reed House. L A Rogers G N Parker and others organize the event praising his public spirit and extending best wishes for success in the new enterprise.
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A.M. Guild
Erie
Reed House
Warren
A. M. Gullp
A. M. Guild
L. A. Rogers
Carver House
Macneil
Guild
Tanner of Warren remembered as leading merchant and public spirit
The Warren Mail obituary honors Mr. Tanner born February 3 1786 in Connecticut who moved to Ohio and settled in Warren in 1816. He built Tanner and Falconer, promoted roads, bridges, and industry, helped found the first county newspaper, funded Presbyterian church works, and supported the poor with steadfast integrity and public service.
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Warren
Mr. Tanner
Litchfield Co
Conn
Trumbull Co
Ohio
Franklin
Robert Falconer
Tanner & Falconer
Tanner
Col
Alexander McDowell
Adams
Jackson
Allegheny River
Oil interest at stake as river bore bill eyed
The article notes that no bill to bore for oil in the Allegheny river had been introduced in the Legislature until last week. It urges readers to inform lawmakers of their views to prevent any proposal harming their interests.
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Allegheny River
Sunbury and Erie R R Bill Clears Senate Hurdle
A telegram to Erie reports that the Sunbury and Erie Railroad Bill has passed the Senate and now awaits Governor Curtin's signature to become law. The message asserts the governor will sign promptly.
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Erie
Sunbury & Erie R. R
Senate
Curtin
Vocal music rudiments course at Harmonic Society hall
Persons wishing to attend a course of instruction in the rudiments of vocal music are requested to meet at the hall of the Harmonic Society on Tuesday evening next at 7 o'clock to organize a class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Harmonic Society
Tariff bill likely to pass tomorrow amid tea tax dispute
Washington notes the new Tariff bill faces Senate insistence over an amendment taxing tea and coffee. A House Committee of Conference will seek a recede or compromise while warehousing provisions remain as under the present law. The London Times establishment pays for twelve days and nights of proofreading meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Committee of Conference
House
Lincoln in Washington and plots to assassinate
A Harrisburg to Baltimore escape tale describes a conspiracy to murder Abraham Lincoln if he entered Baltimore. Lincoln traveled by special train at nine o clock, wearing a plain cap and cloak to remain unseen, while conspirators planned car derailment or ambush. He reached Washington at six the next morning, with officials sworn to secrecy.
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Lincoln
Baltimore
Linco
Harrisburg
Blatimore
Col. Sumner
Judd
Lcoln
Lewis
Lince Col
Sumner
Washington
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Warren Mail
S. & E. Railroad
Democratic Party
G. N. Parker
Joan F. McPherson
Com. Myron Waters
H. W. Macnenm
Archibald Tanner, Esq
Zidigalous
Masonic Order
London Times
Mr. Lincoln
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