Letter of Acceptance from the Freemen of Pennsylvania
Mr. Wilmot accepts the nomination for Governor in a letter from Towanda dated April 21, pledging support for free labor and opposing federal power that enforces slavery. He links Kansas conflicts, Missouri Restrictions repeal, and Northern free soil to Pennsylvania’s security, urging firm resistance to slavery and defense of union liberty. He argues free labor's superiority and warns against alienation of the North, calling for loyal citizenship and united action.
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Towanpa
Pennsylvania
State Capitol
Confederate Republic
Kansas
Louis Dely
France
Netherlands
Duke of
Alva
Philip II
Spain
Commonwealth
Missouri
Dien J
North
South
Europe
Policy speech defends American sovereignty and Commonwealth growth
The speaker emphasizes allegiance to the Constitution and American nationality while pledging further discussion on domestic policy. He notes the Commonwealth's vast resources and diversified industry, suggesting policy could better fit the era and business needs, and closes with thanks to the committee.
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Commonwealth
D. Wilmot
J. S. Bowen
Wm. D. Kelley
John R. Edie
G. Rush Smith
Russell Errett
Wilmot acceptance praised amid praise for revolutionary heritage
The writer lauds Mr. Wilmot for a truthful and powerful acceptance while contrasting support for his doctrines with past votes. It notes Pennsylvania Senators debated a proposal by Mr. Wilkins to raise pay by 200 and quickly defeated it, with opposition from the author.
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Senate of
Pennsylvania
Wilkins
Yeas
Look Out and Half a Newspaper: Sale of Crawford Democrat
The Crawford Democrat changes hands as J. E. McFarland sells to William Wilson after more than two decades of publication. A New York trial of Mrs. Cunningham and Eckel for Dr. Burdell’s murder begins with jury selection. 500 jurors summoned. Southern Union supporters claim triumphs in Washington with Hayes, Lecompte, Buchanan figures cited.
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Hayes
Kansas
Lecompte
U. S. Senate
Buchanan
Geary
Emigration Debates and Missouri Slavery Politics
A Union-era letter discusses Kansas politics, urging free state resistance to pro slavery fraud in elections. It notes Stanton and Walker roles and predicts Kansas shaping into a free or Democratic state, plus reflections on Midwest rail growth and St. Louis expansion. It also reports on a county convention re electing L. L. Spencer as County Superintendent with a $600 salary.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Walker
Kansas
Nebraska
Stanton
Fcar
Stringfellow
Ohio and Mississippi
Louisville
Cincinnati
Europe
America
Pittsburg
Ohio
St. Anthony's Falls
St. Paul
Missouri River
Illinois River
Peora
Chicago
Detroit
Pinery Fountains
Allegheny
Free State
Robinson
Washington
Gov. Robinson
Gov. Walker
J.J. Taylor
Conenango
James Foreman
Youngsville
L. L. Spencer
Bill to fund Sunbury and Erie rail bonds passes House
Two reports from May 1857 detail the House vote on a 3,000,000 financing bill for the Sunbury and Erie Railroad. Struthers praised for steering the measure. Senate fate doubtful, with supporters counting on Scofield Finney Souther and others. Floods and river conditions interrupt lumber transport as spring markets contend with weather.
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Struthers
Dunkirk
Peters
Allegheny
Nicholson
Clarion
House
Senate
Narnismurne
Friexp Coway
Sunbury and Evie Railroad Company
Finance Committee
Messrs. Scofield
Souther
Mr. Struthers
Harrispure
Fruexp Cowan
Sunbury
Erie
Sunbury and Erie
Commonwealth
Scofield
Finney and
Whisky That Wont Explode Stirs Local Word
Two keel boats loaded with flour iron and rectified spirits reached the place last Friday Charley notes he now has whiskey that won’t explode declaring it lucky and curious for local readers
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Charley
License Petitions Filed in Warren Area Townships
The Clerk's Office in Warren on April 25 1857 lists petitions for licenses including tavern licenses for Ricram A Barsoor Warren Borough George Cady Columbus Borough W L Weed Columbus Borough A J Foster Pittsfield township John Russell Pine Grove township and grocery licenses for David K Baker Columbus Borough J W Weaver Warren Borough Co W Rathbun Warren Borough Fating House license for F S Burgess Warren Borough Thomas Clemons Clerk.
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Ricram A. Barsoor
Warren
George Cady
Columbus
W. L. Weed
A. J. Foster
Pittsfield
John Russell
Pine Grove
David K. Baker
J. W. Weaver
W. Rathbun
Fating House
F. J. W. Weaver
S. Burgess
Thomas Clemons
Music and Singing School Opens in Warren
Misses M. B. Alexander and A. E. Salisbury announce a music and singing school opening on Wednesday May 7 in Warren. Lessons through piano with singing classes available. Contact Lucius Rogers or Mr Orrs residence for details. Piano 10 dollars per 24 lessons. private singing lessons 2 to 5 dollars per term.
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M. B. Alexander
A. E. Salisbury
Warren
Lucius Rogers
Lit
Orr
J. A. Morrisey
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Mr. Wilmot
Wilmot
James Buchanan
J. E. McFarland
Crawford Democrat
William Wilson
A. Harris
Washington Union
John F. Carter
Williamsport
Union
Cabinet
Supreme Court
Warren Mail
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Anyorner
Carriagh Shop
Athis Place
Lawrence & Goodwin
F. A. Long
Toronto
Canada West
Wattsburg
Dr. L
N. B
Loxa
Pitsfield
M. C. Shaw
New York City
Abby
Dewey
Owen
Hook
Brewer, Watson & Co
Magee
Owens & Fisher
Scotts & Abbey
Blake, Howe & Co
J. Mead 3d
Mclintyre
Orr & Henry
Wallace & Brown
J. & J. Powell
Anna Sutton Adm
X. Scott
Weaver
Goodrich & Phleghart
Same
Wm Hawthorn
J. M. Hawthorn
R. J. Brown
Patterson
Howd & White
Farris
King & Mather
Davis
Kingsbury & Brown
McMullen
Lamb
Deming
Bates
Duncan
Akin
Hall & Co
Patch A
J.D. Weed
Patch
Gillmore
Chapman Et al
McKinney
Dunn
Spencer
Geer
Fitch
Holcomb
Allen
Park
Survivor
Ward
Nesmith
Morrison B. G. Same
Morrison S. L. Same
Merritt A. Tho’s. Clemons
Proth’y. Proth’y’s
John
Dye
Broadway Tabernacle
Ald
Ct Bank
East
John S. Dye
Wall Street
New York
Venango County Imutual Insurance Company
James Bleakly
James 8. Myers
Richard Irwin
Treaswer
J. L. Hanna
Iwwawemy Armad CG
Robert Cross
James DurFixto Asbury Dawson
Ely
A. Promer
Richard Inn
J. S. Myers
James Blea
J. K. Kerr
R. P. King
Wvarren
R. Tuorin
Curisville
Farmers
MercHants
Farmers’ Department
Merchants’ Department
Farmers & Merchants
Co. Leydrick
Urs
Goodrich
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