Editorial Correspondence from Harrispure March 10 1855
Editorial letters discuss ongoing legislative sessions with focus on the no license bill drawn by Judge Watts and amended by Mr. McCalmont, the Sunday Liquor act, and the Prohibitory bill. They note political maneuvering around Quiggle and Cameron, list key lawmakers, praise Erie interests and speakers, and report on a local lecture and the death of Warren County sheriff Anperson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrispure
Watts
Carlisle
McCalmont
Foust
Philadelphia
Quiggle
Cameron
Hoge
Messrs
Lott
Clapp
Meeting of Minds at Cameron Ends on Positive Note
A letter from E. C. expresses firm resolve after an elder’s departure. He rejects abuse and praises the new leader’s conduct. He seeks continued cooperation, hoping to travel forward together on the same path with goodwill.
Stage line change hands to Chautauque Stage Company
Announcement says the Jamestown to Warren stage line is now owned by the Chautauque Stage Company. The piece praises former operator Mr Pemberton for improved service and urges continued reliable coaches this season. Also notes a Hotel keepers protection bill and an upcoming lecture by L A Rogers at the Court House Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Chautauque Stage Company
Warren
Pemberton
A Walk in Mid-Air by Prof James McFarland in Bowery
In New York the daredevil James McFarland walked a 15 foot pole balanced rope from Branch hotel to the German Theatre on the Bowery. A vast crowd gathered for Washingtons birthday spectacle, some fearing a fall, but he completed the crossing to cheers. A follow up report describes a rabid dog outbreak in Columbus and Sugar Grove, with several animals bitten and one man seriously injured, prompting authorities to kill affected dogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFarland
New York
N. Y
Washington
Bowery
McFarland
Columbus
Sugar Grove
Ledger
Mr. Rogers
George Martin
Christopher Martin
Thorne
Lottsville
The Last Lecture at Court House by A W Stevens
Large audience attended a Monday evening lecture by A W Stevens Enq on skill and wit. The critique notes stapled to the speech. praise for some points and disappointment at others for failing to engage a discriminating audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
A. W. Stevens
Lucy Stone
Bloomer
Coe
Stephens
Webster
Mr. Stephens
Property for sale in Borough by Kelso and rehearsal meeting
An advertisement notes Kelso wishes to dispose of his house and lot in the Borough and hopes for a cash buyer as such a desirable property is hard to find at the asked price. The next Reh ersal meeting will be at the residence of J Good rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuares
Warren County
Philip Leonhart
Glale Tp
Mr. L
Kelso
J. Goodrich
Mingenekeaw
Francois Godfroy
Mingenekaw
Frank
Harmer St. Clair
Fitz James
Roderick Dhu
Det
Free Press
Hamtramex
Moore to Preach at Methodist Church Next Sabbath
Rev H H Moore will preach at the Methodist Church next Sabbath at 11 o'clock from Job 32 17 L said I will answer also my part I also will show mine opinion
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Moore
Methodist Church
Question for Astronomers and Public Health Update
The item ponders whether the star count is odd or even as a curious question for astronomers. It reports typhus fever rising in New York with 27 deaths last week out of 532 cases and notes Auburn Prison confinement reaching 747 inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Auburn
Seduction and custody tale ends in reunion of mother and child
A Lynn factory worker sought help from the Mayor to reclaim her illegitimate daughter taken by a lover who later married elsewhere. After months apart the lover agreed to surrender the child, and the mother, aided by Col. Ming and Mayor Wood, reunited with her daughter in Boston. The event concludes with grateful thanks to the officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Mass
Cincinnati
Lowell
Boston
Massachusetts
Bell
Col. Ming
New Haven
Courtland Street
Mayor Wood
Old Bay
The Returned Slave Arrives in Boston After Journey North
Anthony Burns, after a decade under slavery, recounts his escape to Boston and the brutal arrest, trial, and return to Virginia. He describes being seized, jailed, ironed, and sold despite appeals for help, and notes abolitionists who aided him. The narrative also covers a separate wreck rescue by a Canadian woman in a snowbound gale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Burns
Boston
New York
South
the Tribune
Burns
Virginia
United States
Dana
Ejlis
Philips
Revenue Cutter
Law and Order Men
Norfolk
Richmond
David McDaniel
North Carolina
Grimes
Noble heroine rescues crew from raging surf at sea
A woman of humble station braved the undertow to save a ship’s crew as they battled cold and exhaustion near shore. One by one the rescued sailors were hauled ashore by her brave effort, described as noble and selfless. The report casts her act as a true heroine. Buffalo Com. Adv., Feb. 28. Ay Indian Duxt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Com
Wuar won't the Loyz or Wniskey Do
A doctor aids a starving child by procuring milk with a shilling given to a hungry family. The father squanders the money on whiskey, depriving the sick girl of nourishment. The child and family receive help, while the father faces shame for the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyz
Amer. Freeman
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Thompson
Cummings
Frailey
Speaker Strong
Canal Board
Erie
Erie and North East Railroad
Whallon
Courtright
Walker
Scott, Lowry
Skinner
Senate
Ball and Thompson
Ball
Stockdale
Campbell
Thomas Clemons
Mr. Goodrich
Warren Co
Stevens
Knickerbocker
E. C
Johnson
Northampton
Harrisburg
Warren Lyceum
L. A. Rogers
Warren Mail
Tilioute
Franklin
Tidioute
The
New York Express
Hacket
Long Point
Margaret Becker
Vineista
Judge Neal
Alexandria
Charles Sumner
Ida May
Charles H. Brainard
Sumner
Mary Mildred Botts
Fall River
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