Dailey leaves Ledger in Warren amid graft accusations
The Warren Ledger editor Dalley closes his one year tenure with a scathing parting kick. He cites factional strife and corruption claims against two unnamed Warren Borough politicians and calls for a committee of investigation. Also corrected Warren County valuation figures show a $50,534 overstatement impacting a $20 tax rise.
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Dalley
Warren
Dailey
Warren County
Warren Borough
Simon Cameron
Manear, Lebo
Wagonseller
Slavery Crisis Prompts Call to Defend Liberty in Albany Journal
Albany Journal reports a stark indictment of the national drift toward slavery arguing the Supreme Court and federal branches have been captured by slaveholders. The piece warns of a pending Lemon decision eroding free states and urges humane citizens in the Free States to unite to restore republican liberty and end aristocratic domination.
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Republic
Supreme Court of Law and Equity
United States of America
Jay
Rutledge
Ellsworth
Marshall
Story
United States Senate
Buchanan
Capitol
United States
American Congress
Supreme Court
Free States
New York
Dred
Albany Journal
Pitsburg
Democratic lawmakers protest Cameron election ends in scorn
In the U S Senate last week the Democratic members of our Legislature protested the election of Simon Cameron. The protest was presented by Mr. Bigler and summarily rejected, Cameron calling it a bumbug. Another Democratic scheme collapses.
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U. S. Senate
Simon Cameron
Bigler
Cameron
Godey’s April issue on hand with Arctic article
Godey’s Lady’s Book for April is on hand with fashion plates attracting ladies. It includes a fine illustrated article on Dr. Kane and his Arctic Expedition. Subscription $3 a year or $3.50 with mail in advance. Also notes Henry Magraw elected Pennsylvania State Treasurer, last year’s treasurer. The Dred Scott decision cited as end of the Free Soil party by the Observer.
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Godey
D&c
Dr. Kane
Arctic
The
Mail
Strate
Henry
Magraw
Pennsylvania
Dred Scott
Free Soil Party
Observer
Azeltine & CO
Kenry Lyle
Life
Existence
Miss Mirryat
Rangers
Regulators
Tanaka
Charles Summerfield
Rodger O’conner
Claude Duval
Black Cruiser
Carver House
John Shadduck
Harnoveverr, Erie Co
Horace Greeley Mourns Loss of Son After West Lecturing Tour
The article reports Horace Greeley mourning the death of his only son, a promising lad. Greeley arrived home two hours after the boy's death ended a Westward lecturing tour.
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Horace Greely
Mr. G
Political Stand Against Dred Scott Ruling
A faction declares the Supreme Court decision on Dred Scott null and urges defiance by the nation and government. It cites Chief Justice Marshall and Andrew Jackson as precedent for disregarding Supreme Court pronouncements and asserts the Democratic party’s opposition to the ruling.
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Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Supreme Bench
Buchanan
Locofoco
Missouri
United States
Marshall
Congress
Senate
Gen. Cass
Dow
Democratic Party
U. S. Supreme Court
Jackson
Gen. Jackson
Republican Party
Confronting the Kansas Plot and a fight for Liberty
A Richmond Enquirer letter confirms a government land officers plot in Kansas to plant pro slavery squatters on Shawnee lands before settlement opens. The writer describes scarce habitat, river freezes, and political maneuvering as Democrats and free state supporters race for claims near the Missouri border.
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Kansas
Free State
Westport
Richmond
Missouri Line
Missouri
Iowa
Legislature
Democratic Party
Geary
Maryland
Kane Expedition Relics Attract Local Attention In Philadelphia
Souvenirs from the Kane expedition including the boat sledge rifle and gear are displayed in the city to honor the explorer. The artifacts, from the Advance and Faith entries, evoke scenes of ice floes, peril and heroic leadership under Kane. The second item describes a jeweled queen or English heap dress with extensive diamonds, crosses, pearls and a total value around $659,500.
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Rir
Kane
Oehlsen
Hartstein
Ice
Philadelphia Journal
EnGianp
Horrible Train Accident Near Hamilton Kills Many
Reports from Toronto describe a Great Western Railroad derailment above Hamilton where a rear section plunged into the water killing roughly sixty to eighty passengers. Notable victims include banker Samuel Zimmerman and Falls millionaire Mr. Street. Local doctors rush to aid the wounded as Parliament adjourns.
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Toronto
Hamilton
Des Jardines Canal
Samuel Zimmerman
Tribune
Great Western Railroad
Zimmerman
Mr. Street
The
Falls
Thomas C. Macklem
Territorial Legislature adjourns amid partisan measures
Lecompta n K T reports the bogus Territorial Legislature will adjourn tomorrow after two days of finishing business and logrolling for officers. Counties’ officers appointed, vacancies filled. Joint sessions proceed tonight as partisanship colors laws on census and delegates to a constitutional convention, with critics arguing the policies hinder fair Kansas settlement.
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Kansas
Kansas Slavery Fight Echoes in Territorial Debate
The piece notes pro slavery efforts in Kansas as they push their cause while Judge Le compte remains in place. It criticizes the Legislature for amplifying harsh codes and calls Russian actions a likely looming factor in the instability.
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Maxine Kansas
Kansas
Jeffries” Lecompte
Lecompton Slavery Policy Echoes in Kansas Admission Debate
The Lecompton correspondence of the Missouri Democrat outlines a proslavery bid to admit Kansas as a State. It details a census and delegate election bill that concentrates control with county officers, excludes late arrivals from voters, and lets the Convention judge fraud, signaling a plan to sidestep a fair vote and oppose a freed state.
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Kansas
Lecompton
Free State
Power of Congress Over the Territories
A summary of editorial opinions on Judge Taney's ruling limiting Congress authority over territories, contrasting past pro Congress views with present criticisms, and warning of potential national conflict over slavery. Included are anecdotes on congressional manners, a telegraphic mercantile use note, Hollo way remedies, the Black Hawk skeleton donation, a Boston beggar boy, and a Raleigh oak tree shade claim.
Obsequies of Dr. Kane in Puriape March
Obsequies for Dr. Kane carried out with large military display and half mast flags. Procession started at noon from the Hall with civic groups and students, passing a spot in forty minutes as bells tolled. Service at Second Presbyterian Church led by Rev. Shields, then interment at Laurel Hill.
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Puriape Pura
Dr. Kane
Progamme
Eipe
High School
Fire Department
Odd Fellows
St. George's
St. Andrew’s Scot’s
Scott Legion
Pennsylvania Regiment
Mexico
State House
Second Presbyterian Church
England
France
Spain
United States
Professor Bishop
GC. W. Shields
Laurel Hill
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Philadelphia
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David Hill
Boston Vetrinary College
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Second Streets
Warren Pa
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Etters
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Sugar Grove
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D. Stearns
New Jersey
Stranahan & Randall
A. F. Jones
James Hampson
G. W. Mares
D. G. Catpwellt
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