Peaceful origins and rising, then Pennsylvania's drift
The article traces Pennsylvania’s peaceful founding and wartime role, then notes a decline over the past twenty to thirty years due to policy and debt. It critiques current leaders and campaigns, listing Whig nominees Pollock and Darsie, and Smyser for Supreme Court, with supportive convention actions in Harrisburg. The piece contrasts Democratic failure and calls for informed votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of the
Keystone
Pennsylvania
Washington
Union
Freedom
Down Hill
Commonwealth
James Pollock
William Bicker
Congress
Whig Party
Commonweath
Northumberland
George Darsie
Allegheny
Daniel M. Smyser
Montgomery
Supreme Court
House of Representatives
Col
Eddie
Messrs
Coffee
Benedict
Cassey
Literary Journal Second Number Edited by Ella Wentworth
The issue from Philadelphia presents high editorial talent and superior mechanical quality. It targets women readers with engaging content and is offered at a yearly price of one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Wentworth
Philadelphia
Gadsden Treaty Debate and Cuba Policy Stir Washington
Washington reports show the Gadsden Treaty discussed in Executive Session while President's Black Warrior policy spurs excitement and calls to suspend neutrality laws. Congress divides on Cuba expeditions as press cautions Russia and Texas weighs the Maine Liquor Law.
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Washington
Congress
Cuba
Clergy Petition Debate Shames Senate in Nebraska Fight
In a Tuesday Senate scene, Massachusetts clergymen presenting a petition against the Nebraska and Kansas bill were ridiculed. The piece condemns the conduct as impious and unconstitutional and praises the clergy for their restraint and public service.
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United States Senate
Everett
Massachusetts
Kansas
Republic
States of
The
Union
Congress
Mason
Senate
Douglas
Houston
National Senate
Locofoco Extravagance and Legislative Adjournment
The Legislature adjourned from last Tuesday the seventh to Thursday the sixteenth to attend the Locofoco State Convention and a Philadelphia celebration. Critics urge the eight day break wastes about four thousand dollars in taxpayers’ funds and accuse the Locofoco majority of bypassing economy. They note pay continues at three dollars daily and question the purpose of the adjournment and its cost.
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Congress
Senate
Heaven
Pennsylvania
State Journal
Locofoco
Philadelphia
Wny
Cunard Arabia Reaches East Boston After 30-Hour Run
The Cunard steamship Arabia arrives at East Boston wharf about 1 am from Halifax, completing a 30 hour crossing. The report also notes a March insurrection in Arragon, Russian Pacific developments, and parliamentary debates on Baltic and Turkish military matters.
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Boston
Cunard
East Boston
Halifax
Arragon
Majoyvea
Madrid
Saragossa
Shanghai
Japan
Perry
Paris Moniteur
Messrs
Ryland & Ryms
Manchester
Turkey
Porte
Shumla
House of Lords
Earl of Ellenborough
Baltic
Russia
Cronstadt
Duke of New Castle
Lord Ellenborough
Britain
Mediterranean
Earl of Hardwicke
Earl of Winchelsea
Constantinople
Earl of Aberdeen
House of Commons
Charles Hood
China
Anti Nebraska Meeting Opens in Tabernacle with Large Attendance
In New York on March 15 an anti Nebraska gathering at the Tabernacle heard Moses H. Grinnell order proceedings with A. H. Van Ness elected President and 100 Vice Presidents named. Speakers included John A. King Joseph Blunt and Curtis Noyes. A letter from Judge Bronson challenged Evening Post inferences and supported the measure. The Courier reports Cabinet plans on the Black Warrior affair and potential repeal of Neutrality laws affecting Spain. Civil suit verdict: Henry Carlton v Hudson River Railroad for personal injury awarded $5,750 to Plantiff. C. injured near locomotive with fractured left arm while traveling to cars.
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Tabernacle
Moses H. Grinnell
A. H. van Ness
John A. King
Joseph Blunt
Curtis Noyes
Judge Bronson
Evening Post
Courier
Washington
Spain
Henry Carlton
Hudson River Railroad Co
Plantiff
New York
Tarrytown
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E. W. Carr
Evans’ Building
North West
C Corner Third
Wi ‘Athursts
Daniel M. Smyler
Harper
Lancasterian
Senator Broadhead
Douglass
Harrisburg
Ienry D. Maxwell
Northampton
Bruce
Jackson
Wn. F. Johnston
Gen. Wm. Larimer
I. M. Fuller
W. H. Keim
J. R. Tyson
Anson Gray
W. S. Leech
Geo. H. Hart
David Miller
George Darise
Messrs. Cowan
Chambers
Parry
Cornyn
Pollock
Miles
Jessup Smyser
Johnston
Wm. F. Johnston
Larimer
Curtin
Somerset
Verner
Potts
State Central Committee
Gen
Wm. Larimer, Jr
Committee On Resolutions
William Bigler
Jeremiah
Black
Henry 8. Mott
U.S
Buffalo Rough Notes
Gowan
Curetta
Granite State
New Hampshire
Pierce
John Stowell & Broth
L. R. Geer
Nat. Topper
Messner
Taylor & Messner
Taylor & Topper
J. Carver
Messrs. Orr & Robinson
Carver
Exchange
Highland Patriot
Ole Bull
Potter County
Coudersport
London Examiner
London Times
Paul
Peter
Maine
Texas
Bo the Hanos
Columbus
Ohio
Judge Swan
North
South
Erie Gazette
Fillmore
Pittsburgh
New York and Erie Bank
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Minnesota
Washington National Monument
U. S. Senate
Rhode Island
Thomas W. Dorr
Cincinnatti Press
Commercial
Gazette
Atlas
Times
Sun
Bayard Taylor
Arslan Pacha
Shahin Pacha
Toufau Pacha
Suffolk Co
Mass
Havanna
Black Warrior
C. B. Hamilton
Pacific
J. T. Gittings
United States
Committee On Judiciary
Gardiner
Waddy Thompson
Corwin
Jasper
Robertson
New York Senate
Massachusetts Iouse of
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Mississippi
West
Alabama
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Peru
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Darien
Robert Corwin
Mexico
England
Santa Anna
Motley
Blackled
Waterpole
S. C
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Nebraska
Little Prince
Legations
California
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el Dorado
Whistler
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Woodcock
Greenwood Cemetery
Nova Scotia
Walker
Rousset Bouldon
Sonora
Chamberlin
Buchanan
Kane
Arabia
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