Warren Mail Denounces Opponent as Dodger and Bully
The Warren Mail prints a harsh editorial targeting a rival politician. It criticizes anonymous reviewers, accuses the opponent of bribery attempts, and defends a long stance for free soil and territorial slavery prohibitions. It reprints a 1848 letter from James Thompson and signatures of local Democratic voters.
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the Ledger
The
Ledger
Jamestown Democrat
Wilmot
Dodger
Evry
Thompson
Judge Thompson
Warren
James Trompson
Congress
United States
Mjos
S.J. Goodrich
G. W. Scofield
J. D. James
G. Merrill
T. Clemons
Lewis Arnett
Senator’s Oregon slavery stance emphasized by voting record
Eniz cites voting history on Oregon slavery provisions from 1846 to 1848. He details support for re enacting the Ordinance of 1787 and opposing the Missouri Compromise and Clayton compromise. He asserts Congress can prohibit slavery in territories and promises to continue opposing slavery expansion.
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United States
James Thompson
J. Goodrich
G. W. Scofield
J. D. James
G. Merrill
T. Clemons
Lewis Arnett
Eniz
Oregon
House
Senate
Debates on Slavery and Jay Letter from 1819
A lengthy discussion contrasts Jefferson and Taney with early statesmen as readers question Congress authority over slavery in new territories. The letter from John Jay to Elias Boundinot, dated November 17, 1819, argues Congress can prohibit importation and gradual abolition, citing the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
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Democratic Party
Jefferson
Jay
Marshall
Taney
Warren Ledger
Washington
John Jay
Ledger
Congress
West Chester County
Trenton
Elias Boundinot
New York Legislature Ends Session On Dred Scott Stand
The N Y Legislature adjourned after passing modified resolutions opposing the Dred Scott decision. The editor lauds New York for siding with Freedom and the Declaration of Independence and questions when Pennsylvania will join this stance. The Ledger predicts a political gulf between the races.
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N. Y
Dred Taney
Empire State
Pennsylvania
Geary nomination sparks fusion rumors in Kansas politics
April notes a new political plan as Democracy and Straight out Americans unite behind Governor Geary. A committee invites Geary, who agrees to run, while talk swells of a Democracy-Know Nothing fusion and shifting loyalties as March nears.
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Harrissure
Geary
Ledger
Buck
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Governor Pollock Names Hickok as Dept Supt of Common Schools
Gov Pollock appoints Hickok, formerly Superintendent of Common Schools, as Department Superintendent under the act separating the office from Secretary of State. The choice is praised as fitting and strong for Pennsylvania education administration.
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Pollock
Dept. Supt
Hickok
Common Schools
Pennsylvania
Secretary of State
Packer’s Party Debate on Railroad Funding and Freedom
The Erie Ledger notes the Sunbury and Erie Railroad bill failed in the House on April 24 by a 46 to 46 tie. The Erie Observer claims Packer should beat Wilmot by a large margin in the state. It adds that Packer’s party should favor Freedom over Slavery, though expectations doubt it.
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S. & E. Railroad
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
Packer
Wilmot
Erie
Arrival and Speech of Mr Stanton in Kansas
Mr Stanton secretary of Kansas under Walker and acting governor arrived in Leavenworth on April 13 and addressed listeners. He claimed Virginia birth and Tennessee residence and warned listeners to judge his views by that fact. He urged voting for Congressional Delegates and supported enforcing Territorial laws despite Free State opposition.
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Mr. Stanton
Kansas
Walker
Levenworth
Virginia
Tennessee
Congress
Free-State Cause. I Will Take Occasion To See Mr. Stanton
Dr. Stringfellow
Scroggs
Haller
Buckeye
Felix Brandon
Delaware Lands
Grasshopper Falls
Missouri
Descriptions of Border Ruffians and Lane in Kansas Territory
The text rails against Border Ruffians and refights public wrath toward them. It describes Jim Lane as a terror and notes Lane’s current activities in Kansas Territory including a recent stop in Atchison with Stringfellow. The piece portrays hostility to proslavery elements and contemplates Lane’s railroad speculation efforts.
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Kansas
Frank Pierce
Jim Lane
Pele
Lane
Atchison
Stringfellow
Cariolanus
Amfidious
Reed accepts China mission sailed on Minnesota soon
The Philadelphia North American reports Mr. Reed has positively accepted the mission to China tendered by the President and will sail on the Minnesota as soon as the ship is ready. The dispatch from St. Louis notes Henry J. Adams elected Mayor of Leavenworth by 180 votes. The new Missouri mayor backs free white labor. The Interior Department plans vigorous wagon road prosecutions and has appointed superintendents to build routes from Fort Ridgeley to Fort Kearney and beyond.
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Philadelphia
Reed
China
Minnesota
St. Louis
Henry J. Adams
Leavenworth
Kansas
Missouri
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
W. E. Nobles
Fort Ridgeley
Jas B. Leach
Texas
Fort Defiance
Colorado River
Congress
United States
War Department
Pacific
Lieut
Beale
Robert J. Walker
Ohio
United States Supreme Court
County Superintendent Salary Sparks Local Debate
The Ledger attack on the County Superintendent’s pay is rebutted by A G Curtin. The note argues that school funds are separate and not affected by superintendent salaries and condemns a proposed $75 prize for scholars as regressive. The writer cites past acts and criticizes a candidate for seeking $325.
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Black
A. G. Curtin
Messrs. J. Holcomb
B. Laporte
H. R
Wm. M. Pratt
Senate
the Ledger
Bill to split Superintendent and Secretary offices passes
The bill separating the office of Superintendent of Common Schools from the Secretary of the Commonwealth has passed both Houses and awaits the Governor’s signature. The Telegraph hopes the Governor appoints Deputy Superintendent H. C. Hickok to head the new office.
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Secretary of the Commonwealth
H. C. Hickok
Harrisburg
Stanton addresses Kansans on constitutional path to statehood
Secretary Stanton in The Lecompton Union asserts the Administration recognizes the Territorial Legislature and laws, backs a Constitutional Convention, and anticipates a statehood vote after Congress admits Kansas. He calls for general amnesty and notes Gov. Walker’s expected mid May appearance.
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Quinparo
K. T
Stanton
Kansas
Lecompton Union
Congress
Union
Election for County Superintendent Next Monday
The superintendent urges careful choice as the County Superintendent election for the next three years is held next Monday. The Directora hopes wise counsels prevail and that the right person is selected.
Portrait of champion American Lrotter to hang at St Nicolas Saloon
Fiona Tempre gallery note reports D C Bell will copy a 4 by 7 foot canvas of the celebrated wag that trotted a mile in 2 minutes 244 seconds. The portrait, from Porter's Spirit of the Times, will be displayed under the Carver House.
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Fiona Tempre
Porter
D.C. Bell
St. Nicolas
Carver House
Sugar and molasses production set in Mercer County
The Mercer Free man notes Mr. R Patterson of Jackson township produced 1400 lbs of sugar and three barrels of molasses this season. Dwight Miles of Conewango township counters with nearly 1700 pounds and several more barrels, challenging the record.
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R. Patterson
Jackson Township
Mercer County
Mercer Freeman
Dwight Miles
Conewango Township
Collectors Named and Local Education News
The article lists township and borough collectors assigned by the Commissioners with tax amounts. It notes a thin Teachers Institute attendance due to bad roads, praising Professor Worthy Putnam of Chautauque County for school visits and an elocution work. It reports the Warren County intoxicant control bill defeat and critiques enforcement of road and cattle laws. The County Superintendent’s annual report is promised on the first page.
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Worthy Putnam
Chautauque County
Union School
Court House
Warren County
Senate
Warren Borough
Burgess
Causes of Death From Self-Inflicted Habits and Life Choices
The passage lists ten self harming behaviors linked to illness and early death, including inadequate clothing in damp weather, excessive hedonism, poor sleeping conditions, overeating, tobacco and alcohol use, hasty marriage, improper child feeding practices, workaholic focus on gain, unhealthy eating after stomach signals, and chronic worry. It argues these lead to greater sickness than epidemics and that temperance and proper habits prolong life.
Marriages Recorded in Sugar Grove and Youngsville
Two nuptials dated April 1857 announce Lewis C. Arnott of Youngsville wed to Euretta L. Wilkinson of Pittsfield at Carver House on April 29. James T. Miller of Farmington Pa wed Susan A. Main of Elded Pa in Sugar Grove on April 22.
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Carver House
C. J. Hequembourg
Lewis C. Arnott
Youngsville
Euretta L. Wilkinson
Pittsfield
Sugar Grove
L. E. Guignon
James T. Miller
Farmington
Susan A, Main
Eldred
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Home Matters
Old Berks
Andrew Jackson
Ile
Geo. L. Chapel
Bor. Warren
C. VY. Kinnear
Youngs
Wmn. C. Dewey
Columbus
G. F. Mead
Brokenstraw
Harley H. Babcock
Conewango
Jonathan R. Dewey
Elijah Meanes
Corydon
Josiah Farnsworth
Cherry
Jr. Mead
John Hodges
Pine Grove
Oliver F. Berry
Wittsfield
Philip Hertzel
Pleasant
Noah B. Langdon
Irvine Donaldson
Spring Creek
Wm. S. Blancher
Sheffield
Samuel] Evarts
South West
Toran
Ties Seu
Joseph Langdon
Langdon
Mr. Langdon
Thomas L. Christie
Wm. F. Christie
Water Street
Etters
Hollum Vail
Hollis King
Mary Vail
Admi
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