The English Dodge and Lecompton in the Senate and State
The piece critiques Mr English's ordinance as a trap to push Lecompton, argues it tests no popular sovereignty, notes the Kansas issue and House votes, and reports Pennsylvania Legislature adjournment with critiques of fiscal and liquor bills and Gov Packer's vetoes.
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Lecompton
English
Douglas
Harris
Montgomery
Philadelphia Orth American
Washington Republic
Kansas
Congress
Union
Sale Bill Signed by Governor for Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Telegraph dispatch confirms the Sale Bill for the Sunbury and Erie Railroad was signed by the Governor on April 22. Celebrations followed with bell ringing and river noises while residents heard the news late into the night and again Saturday despite a snow storm. Mr Curtis spoke from the Carver House balcony as the public rejoiced and plan a larger celebration when members return.
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Curtis
Carver House
House Rebukes Scheme to Oust Judge Wilmot
The House rejected the Senate plan to legislate Judge Wilmot out of office in a 61 to 32 vote with over 30 Democrats joining Republicans. Democrats Nill Armstrong and Goepp denounced it as a political trick and an attack on the judiciary, while some Democrats rose above party for justice. The Presbyterians adjourned seating to next Monday at 2 PM. L R Geer plans a new Ferry across the Allegheny between the Sash Factory and Sew Mill.
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Pennsylvania
Senate
Wilmot
Kansas
Commonwealth
Sunbury and Erie
Philadelphia
Packer
House
Messrs. Nill
Armstrong
Goepp
L. R. Geer
Allegheny
Praise of Warren County’s Thomas Struthers by Harrisburg correspondent
A Philadelphia paper’s Harrisburg correspondent lauds Thomas Struthers as an honest, industrious, and highly respected representative from Warren County. He urges Republicans to nominate Struthers to oppose Judge William A. Potter, praising his integrity and urging constituents to reelect him.
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Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Struthers
Warren County
Thomas Struthers
Warren
William A. Potter
Legislature abolishing canal commissioner office disputed
The Ledger reports the Legislature ended the canal commissioner post and removed its candidate. It claims the Senate majority refused this move to avoid defeat, arguing the Democrats save the state about $12,000. The piece accuses Democrats of long public despoiling.
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the Ledger
Senate
Atlantic Monthly May issue praised for talent and Napoleon sketch
The May number of The Atlantic Monthly is praised for strong writing and notable pieces. An essay on Intellectual Talent is attributed to E. P. Whipple, with George R. Russell authoring a Hundred Days on Napoleon's return from Elba. Holmes continues the Autocrat of the Breakfast Table.
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the Atlantic Menthly
E. P. Whipple
Geo. R. Russell
Elba
Holmes
the Atlantic
Yankee Nation boats arrive from Jamestown with $20,000 cargo
Nathan Brown of Jamestown has arrived this week with four new Yankee Nation boats, loaded with traps for Southern traders. The freight's value is about $20,000.
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AZ Nathan Brown
Jamestown
James Patterson Appointed Postmaster at Sugar Grove
Jamestown Democrat reports James Patterson named postmaster for Sugar Grove. The notice lists Patterson as the appointed official with no further details on party stance or personal background.
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Jamestown Democrat
James Patterson
Sugar Grove
Lecompton
Anti-Lecompton
May issue of Arthurs Home Magazine praised for excellence
Arthur's Home Magazine for May is celebrated as retaining high quality and broad appeal, noted as one of the best publications in America.
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Arthur's Home
May
America
Sociable Meeting Set at R Brown Residence
The next Sociable gathering is planned at the home of R Brown on Friday evening of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sociable
R. Brown
Neilsburg Academy Spring Term Opens May 3 1858
Notice that the Spring term of Numssure Academy will commence May 3 1858 under Prof. R Sproull of Allegheny city a Jefferson College graduate.
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Numssure Academy
Neilsburg Academy
R. Sproull
Allegheny City
Jefferson College
Steamboat Echo Delivers Load Then Returns Early
The Steamboat Echo arrived Saturday night with a cargo for this place and left before dawn Sunday, eluding late risers.
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Steamboat Echo
Page to Build Large Blacksmith Shop in Water and Market
S J Page plans a substantial blacksmith shop at Water and Market streets, continuing the established business at the new site. The move signals expansion and long term operation in the same corner location.
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S. J. Page
Market Streets
Keelboats From Pittsburg Arrive With Cargo
St Two Keelboats the North River and the North Bend come up the river from Pittsburg last Thursday evening carrying flour sugar iron and furniture.
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North River
North Bend
Pittsburg
Letter From Col Benton Requests Congress Not To Announce Death
A letter dictated by Col Thomas H Benton days before his death requests old Tennessee friends in Congress to prevent any notice of his death. He cites a prior note and Randolph remarks from debates to justify his wish, asking Senators Houston of Texas and George W. Jones of Tennessee to disclose his desire if necessary.
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Col. Benton
Houston
Texas
Geo. W. Jones
Tennesee
C. Street
Wasumerox
Tennessee
Congress
House
Randolph
David Walker
Walker
Thomas H. Benton
New Candidate Emerges in 1860 Democratic Talks
A New York letter reports a political bloc with Fernando Wood at its head and James Guthrie of Kentucky as a favored 1860 candidate. Guthrie, Pierce era former treasury secretary, is backed by southern Democrats who expect his nomination. The absence of Schell on Wood's opposition Tammany Hall call draws attention.
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Buchanan
Lecompton
New York
Fernando Wood
James Guthrie
Kentucky
the Treasury
Gen. Pierce
Wood
Tammany Hall
New Liquor Law of 1856 Key Provisions Highlighted
The act creates licensing by regional boards and courts with discretionary review. Minimum license fees scale by sales, from 15 to 400 dollars, with higher rates in Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Hotels and taverns classified by sales. retail brewers treated as eating houses. appraisers to detect adulterated liquor and prohibit sale. no public notice required and no cap on number of licensees.
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Philadelphia
Board of Appraisers
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Law extends Sheriff Interpleader Act to whole State
The April 19 1848 act long tied Philadelphia Luzerne county use now statewide. It mirrors the British statute and shifts execution disputes to court review avoiding sheriff liability and costly trespass actions. Also notes King of Prussia’s madness following abdication restorations and a royal marriage as context.
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Philadelphia
Luzerne
Senator Crabb Advocates Public Execution Abolition
Senator Crabb of Pennsylvania argued against abolition on the Senate floor claiming he liked to see men hung. He attended the execution of two Black men in Lancaster on Friday by order of the Governor.
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Crabb
Pennsylvania
Senate
Lancaster
Pay of Legislators and the Call for Higher Salaries
The M'Kean Citizen argues the legislature should raise pay from 500 to 1000 per year plus mileage. It laments unqualified members and recounts an anecdote about misreading a list at Buehler's Hotel. The piece contends better salaries would attract capable men and reduce corruption, saving money for the Commonwealth.
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House of Representatives
Small
Senate
Mr. Calhoun
Armstrong County
Jake
Buehler
Calhoun
Peeler
Commonwealth
M' Kean
Victory Again Lecompton Defeat Reported in Congress
Washmncrox reports from April 23 1858 describe Mr English presenting a committee report with Seward and Howard dissenting. The House considers postponement to May while Cabinet officers witness proceedings. Lecompton leaders face strong opposition as votes show narrow margins in postponement and reconsideration motions. Hurrah.
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Washmncrox
English
Committee of Conference
Messrs. Seward
Howard
Yeas
Lecomptonites
Messrs
Cobb
Brown
Thompson
House of Representatives
Lecompton
Quitman
Bonham
S. C
Shorter
Stallworth
Ala
Hill
Trippe
Mr. English
British assault surrounds Lucknow siege in March actions
From Lucknow reports dated March 15 describe British forces under Gen. Outram storming key positions including the Begum’s Palace and Imambara, with the 93d and 42d regiments in action. Casualties to the besiegers under 100 vs about 500 for the enemy, pursuit along the Gomtee and Kaiserbagh, and cavalry and artillery chases after dawn.
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Sudia
Bombay
Calcutta
Suez
Lucknow
Outram
Martinere
Edward Lugard
Bank House
Jung Behadour
Begum
Gomtee
Begums
Roorkhas
Kaiserbagh
Iron Bridge
Mann Singh
Jung Bahadoor
Sentence for murder of Charles W Littles in Rochester
Court opens at 10 to sentence Ira Stout to hang June 18 between noon and 4 PM for the murder of Charles W Littles. Stout offers no remark, stating too much has already been said. Judge Wells imposes the death penalty with no visible emotion from the prisoner.
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Rochester
Ira Stout
Charles W. Littles
Old Shells in Sebastopol Blowing Up
Reports from Sebastopol recount deadly shell explosions during the siege. Eight deaths are noted from detonating munitions, including two British seamen and two Russians who died handling shells near the Beyrout shipyard. The account describes the shell locks and a copper tube safety housing and notes the need to keep shells oriented correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szzastorot
Beyrout
Gowen
Redan
Carpet Renovation: Cleaning Guide for Home Floors
The article recommends lifting and beating carpets, thorough floor cleaning, and nailing carpets down. For heavy soiling use ox gall mixed in clean water to create a lather, wash with a cloth, rinse, and dry with a dry cloth. Open windows to finish drying and note greens refresh. It advises covering floor with paper to prevent dust during laying. Fatal Accident to a Clergyman.
Death and life of Rev Dudley Tyng mourned in Philadelphia era
The Rev. Dudley A. Tyng of Philadelphia suffered a severe arm injury on his Brookfield farm when a threshing machine cog caught his arm. Amputation followed on the 17th, mortification set in, and he died on the 19th at age thirty five. Tyng, noted for anti slavery preaching and Episcopal devotion, leaves a widow and children. His father Dr. Stephen H. Tyng was at his bedside. tributes praised his independence, philanthropy, eloquence, and genial manners. Also noted are Jefferson’s Virginia abolitionist stance and James Mancey’s fatal railroad accident at Irving the prior Saturday.
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Dudley A. Tyng
Philadelphia
Brookfield
Episcopal Church
Stephen H. Tyng
St. George’s Church
New York
The
Philadelphia North American
Dr. Tyng
Thomas Jefferson
Lord
Extraordinary Conjoined Twins and a Ghostly Return
Henderson Kentucky reports a remarkable birth of four conjoined infants two boys and two girls joined at different junctions with shared limbs. One boy is black and the other white, both healthy. The mother, a negro woman owned by Mr. Stites, is recovering well. Also recounted is the revival tale of a former circus hand labeled Crazy Jack who awoke on a cooling board reacting to the living. He survived the defunct designation and declared the board the toughest he had endured.
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Louisville Journal
Henderson
Stites
Attve
Lebanon
Jack
Mother Earth
Cin. Com
Death in the Ball Room at Sar anack Hall
A woman, Mrs Ade line Sewell of 1224 North Sixteenth street, collapsed and died while dancing at Sar anack Hall on Wednesday night. She was 36, sister of Police Sergeant Yeager. her husband was present. An inquest found death from disease of the heart.
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Warren
Callowhill Streets
Saranack Hall
Adeline Sewel
North Sixteenth Street
Yeager
Cunard and Collins Lines face losses and delays in transatlantic ventures
The Cunard Steamships have never paid dividends with five per cent interest only, while profits are tied up in the Alps and Andes in Liverpool as unsellable assets. The Collins line is sold by the Sheriff with a total loss to stockholders. The Atlantic Telegraph Cable progresses on the Niagara and Agamenon, with finish expected around May 10 and upcoming deep sea experiments prior to the final attempt.
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Cunard Steamships
Alps
Andes
Liverpool
Editor J W Gray loses sight after cap explosion
J W Gray editor of the Cleveland Plaindealer lost sight in one eye Friday last due to a percussion cap explosion caused by his young son firing a toy gun.
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J. W. Gray
Cleveland Plaindealer
Illinois Republicans Set June Convention for State Officers
The Republican State Central Committee of Illinois calls a state convention at Springfield on June 16 to nominate candidates for State Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction for the November election. It declares that Republicans owe the duty to defeat the divided Democrats with a severe drubbing.
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Illlinois
Republican State Central Committee of
Illinois
Springfield
Wheat outlook in Indiana after favorable fields
A traveler reports wheat fields north of the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad in Indiana look favorable. He notes the two most trying months are past and predicts a very large yield this season.
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Ohio and Mississippi
Indiana
Mission of Col Kane to Utah to calm Mormon resistance
Col Kane of Philadelphia, brother of the late Dr Kane, visits Utah to persuade the Mormons to abandon their rebellious spirit and yield willingly to the requirements of the United States Government.
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B. Col. Kane
Philadelphia
Dr. Kane
Utah
United States
Abolition Question to Decide Missouri's August Election
The St. Louis Republican asserts the upcoming August election in Missouri will hinge on the issue of abolishing slavery within its borders. The paper emphasizes the centrality of slavery policy to the state’s political future.
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St. Louis
Calico Ball Gate Keeps Three Dressed-In Barege Out
In New Orleans a calico ball was held and three ladies in plain barege were refused entry. Calico served as the sole admissible ticket for attendance.
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New Orleans
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P. S
Messrs. Hunter
Green
Presbyterian Church
Prussia
Victoria
Wasalisarton
Sebastopol
Fatan
Western Argus
Slatrese
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