Forster Forgery Case Ends in Tragedy and Exoneration
Dawkins exposes the real culprit in a forgery case and pleads for mercy. Altamont, sheriff and knight, confronts the truth, and a pistol ends in a fatal confrontation. Herbert Forster is freed, and the tale follows his dignified, quiet life abroad with Susan Dawkins and Matilda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Forster
Dawkins
Heavenly
Forster
Altamont
John Altamont
Home Secretary
Herbert
Susan Dawkins
Matilda
Aggressions of Slavery and Political Power
A detailed critique argues slavery's aggression derives from political power. It contrasts slave and free states, notes concentrated slaveholding wealth, and warns that abolitionists face ostracism. It laments pro slavery compromise, urges unity in opposition, and discusses Nebraska's unsettled status and limited legislative activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free States
Congress
Supreme Bench
Senate
House
Tabor
South
North
Cuba
Haiti
Mexico
Union
United States
Warren Mail 1854 Briefs and Local Notices
Warren Mail reports on petitions to the House including divorce from Mary A Canfield and school tax measures in Warren County. Notes Prohibitory Liquor Act voted down, Parmlee’s vote affirmative, Goopricu’s return to Harrisburg paper. Local commerce items include Jason Morrison buying Ami L. Davis stock, new firm Wilbur Davis, and Delicacies for the season. Also mentions The Patriot’s arrival and local shipping of provisions, singing school postponed three weeks due to absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Union
Mr. Parmlee
Mary A. Canfield
Academy
Warren County
Elk Township
Youngsville Bridge Company
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Parmlee
New Foot
Jason Morrison
Ami L. Davis
Wilbur & Davis
Davis
Court Proceedings and Sentences from Common Pleas Sessions
Reports from Common Pleas include verdicts for plaintiffs in several cases such as John Siggins vs. G R Webber and R Bartlet, and N Sanderson vs T Clemons with a defense verdict. Several administrators and estates face property, notes, and landlord warrant disputes with specified legal counsel. Also noted are Tavern licenses granted to James Andrews, Benj Elliott, and Francis Smith amid broader coverage of city railroads and Chicago’s rapid growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Siggins
G. R. Webber
R. Bartlet
Scofield & Brown
Johnson & Brown
W. G. Merrifield
Susan R. Mead
Orphan's Court
Plfi
Plifi
Wetmore & Spencer
N. Sanderson
T. Clemons
Curtis & Miles
Hocolmb
Admr
Francis Mickle
F. Miles
J. Pierce
Miles
Dee
Plif
Hazeltine & Church
Commonwealth
Gee
Tisdel
Solomon Martin
Jas. Huzzey
Martin
Huzzey
Scofield & Wetmore
Guy C. Irvine
I’. D. Edwards
Com
Church
Dft
Benj. Elliott
Tippling House
James Andrews
Youngsville
Deerfield
Francis Smith
Glade
Constates Elected in Warren County Townships and Boroughs 1854
Lists names of constables elected across Warren County in 1854 including W F Siggins Brokenstraw R Morrison Corydon J Farnsworth Cherry Grove G W Head Conewango J T Trantum Columbus Jared Sanford Deerfield J Main Eldred Jas Dickinson Elk Nelson Trisket Freehold Richard Brown Farmington Asa Plumb Glade J Y Brasington Kinzua A McIntyre Pittsfield Geo McIntosh Sugar Grove J A Perry South West W 8 Blanchard Sheffield H J Taylor Warren Borough James Davis Youngsville O A Smith Columbus Boro
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Warren County
W. F. Siggins
Brokenstraw
R. Morrison
Corydon
J. Farnsworth
Cherry Grove
G. W. Head
Conewango
J. T. Trantum
Columbus
Jared Sanford
Deerfield
J. Main—Eldred
Jas. Dickinson—Elk
Nelson Trisket
Freehold
Richard Brown
Farmington
Asa Plumb—Glade
J. Y. Brasington
Kinzua
A. McIntyre
Pittsfield
Geo. McIntosh
Sugar Grove
J. A. Perry
South West
Blanchard
Sheffield
H. J. Taylor
Warren Borough
James Davis
Youngsville
William Siggins Do
O. A. Smith
Columbus Boro
The Tempest in a Teapot in Ledger Row
A local paper rebukes the P M for delays and misstatements about mailing papers. The editorial accuses the official of vanity and deceit, contrasting their claims in the Ledger of March 7 and this week. The piece ends with a pointed jab at the official’s self praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M
Ledger
Brown
the Mail
Passage of the Higher Law debate in temperance era
The Warren Mail argues for the Maine law and the higher law, warning that opponents fear unconstitutional politics and urging citizens to back prohibition. The piece links intemperance to taxation, crime, and family misery, and appeals to unity under Christianity to save the country from vice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mail
Maine
Keystone
A. E. Warren
Nebraska Bill Final Passage Stirs Senate Debate
The Nebraska bill faced a tense final passage in the Senate on Friday into Saturday morning. A ardent, partisan debate featured Senators Cass, Bell, Dawson, Norris, Summer, Wade, Toucey, Fessenden, Miller, Houston, and Douglass as the chamber weighed the measure. The roll call tallied 37 in favor and 14 against across Northern and Southern Democrats, Whigs, and Free State factions, with a separate 8 to 4 tally for additional northern and southern members in later divisions.
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Nebraska
Senate
Messrs
Cass
Bell
Dawson
Norris
Summer
Wade
Toucey
Fessenden
Miller
Houston
Douglass
Broadhead Pa
Mich
Dodge
Iowa
Illinois
Owin
California
Jones
N. H
Pettit
Indiana
Shields
Ilinois
Stuart
Thompson
N. J
Conn
Weller
Williams
Adams
Miss
Atchison, Mo
Bayard
Del
Brown
Butler
S. C
Clay
Alabama
Evans
8. C
Fitzpatrick
Ala
Hunter
Johnson, Ark
Mason, Va
Rusk
Texas
Sebastian
Ark
Slidell
Benjamin
Badger
N. C
Georgia
Dixon
Geyer
Jones, Tenn
Morton
Florida
Pratt
Wisconsin
Hamlin
James
Walker
Wis
Wessenden
Fish
N. Y
Foot
Seward
Smith
Ohio
Chase
Sumner
Mass
Tenn
Wooston
The late Pension Frauds in Lancaster County
A long report details alleged pension frauds centered on Lancaster County figures Judge D P Vandersmith and Gen George Ford. It cites a nine year scheme, claims totals around 70 000 dollars with two thirds to Vandersmith, and lists numerous forged claimant names while noting arrests, bail, and ongoing pursuit by federal authorities. the piece also covers related lake studies, ships notices, and unrelated dismissals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lancaster
D. P. Vandersmith
George Ford
Vandersnitu
Susan Long
Margaret Lyle
Madalena Russell
Rebecca Hurley
Leva Callaghan
Wandersmith
Andrew Long
Lancaster County
Virginia
Pension Bureau
Washington
James Buchanan
Simon Cameron
John Strohm
Schaetter
Reigart
Alderman Musser
Long
United States District
Wynkoop
Jenkins
Miller
Lancaster City
New York
Boston
Ford
Baltic
Europe
Vandersmith
Utica Herald
Stansbury
Gunnison
Antelope
Stansbury Islands
Salt Lake City
Lieut
Tempenagos
Utah Valley
Great Salt Lake
Deputy Marshal Appointed Special Agent Aids Arrests
Deputy Marshal John Jenkins, appointed a special agent by the Secretary of the Interior and Commissioner of Pensions, led an operation through his instrumentality resulting in the arrests of the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jenkins
Secretary of the Interior
Commissioner of Pensions
Philadelphia Ledger
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Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Kansas
Indian Territory
Northwestern Territory
Oregon
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Missouri
Nembahaw
la Platte
Arkansas
Blue
E. W. “Cage
Third and Walnutsts
Philadelphia
Gfe
Order of the
S. O. of Good Templars
J. Goopricu
Harrisburgh
The
Patriot
D. W. C. James
Clara Fisher
Gordon
Common Pleas
Chicago
Constates
Lake Superior
Copper Region
Cleveland Herald
Green Bay
Escanawba
Marquette
Anse
Navarron
Allen
R. I
Bright
Ind
Wright
Mallory
Clayton
Cooper
Penn
Everett
Phelps
Vermont
Pearce
Maryland
Toombs
Her Majesty’s Navy
John Mitchel
Melbourne
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