President Fillmore to Visit Dunkirk Rumor Picks Up Pace
Buffalo reports May 10 1851 telegraph notes President Millard Fillmore and Cabinet may visit Dunkirk and Buffalo ahead of a New York trip. The Buffalo City Council accepts Captain Squires Empire steamer invitation for a voyage to Dunkirk and back during the celebration as crowds gather.
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Fillmore
Hhe
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Buffalo Express
Couvert
Wasureron
Hox
Jas. Wanswomrth
New York
Millard Fillmore
Capt. Squires
Empire
Ald. Tiffany
Pennsylvania Democrats Prepare Bigler Nomination for Governor
The Eric Gazette suggests William Bigler of Clearfield is slated for the gubernatorial nomination by the Democratic State Convention. It argues Bigler commands strong delegate support and praises his intellect and stump speaking. The piece also criticizes rivals like Campbell and Thompson and urges the Whig Convention to field first-rate judges.
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Eric Gazette
William Bigler
Clearfield
Bigler
Johnston
Pennsylvania
Bill
Democratic Party
Clover
Beatty
Supreme Bench
James Thompson
Campbell
Philadelphia
Thompson
New Postrace Stamps From Philadelphia Under New Law
The Philadelphia Sun notes new stamps for the updated postage law produced in Philadelphia. A twelve cent stamp mirrors the ten cent design with Washington in a medallion style, while the one cent stamp features Franklin’s head. The one cent is handy for prepaid newspapers and small changes. It is estimated that forty to fifty million stamps will be needed this year to meet public demand.
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Philadelphia Sun
Washington
Franklin
Joseph Johnson Elected Governor of Virginia
Honorable Joseph Johnson won the Virginia gubernatorial race securing the governorship. The election outcome names Johnson as the new chief executive of the state, with results reflecting the political shift in the capital.
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Joseph Johnson
Virginia
Senators seek start date of frank ing privilege
Washington Republic notes that several senators and congressmen elect question when their frank ing privilege begins. The Attorney General says the privilege starts with the term for which they are elected and accepted, during their service, regardless of seating or oath.
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Washington Republic
Congress
Attorney General
Mines Under the Sea at Rotallack Copper Mine
Travel writers describe descending to Rotallack copper mine where workers labor four hundred yards offshore beneath a sea level one hundred twenty feet below. Candles burn on copper garb as a miner explains sound from surf above while sea water seeps through rock and a wooden plug seals the chamber against flooding.
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Botallack
England
Rotallack
Heaven
Jury Lists for June Term Cast for County Court
The county court announces the Grand and Traverse juries for the June Term. Names listed include C. J. Taylor as Foreman of the Grand Jury and numerous jurors from Warren Pine Grove Freehold Deerfield Sugar Grove and other towns. The Traverse list features Sylvester Averill Samuel Allen Geo Alfen Charles Baker and many others across multiple towns.
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Grand and Traverse
Court of Quarter Sessions
C. J. Taylor
Foreman
Warren
James Ackley
Pine Grove
Clark K. Bean
Sheffield
Horatio Beals
Freehold
John Conklin
Deerfield
Cyrus W. Delong
William Durant
John Evers
Spring Creek
Win. Fox
Kara Gregory
Conewango
David Gregg
Brokenstraw
Hardin Mazestine
O. A. Lockwood
Pittsfield
Nathan E. Lacy
Laurens A. Langdon
Sugar Grove
Almiron Melntyre
Benjamin McKay
James Magill
Leavitt Pond
Caleb G. Smith
John Gilson
Cyrus L. Gustin
Wellington Green
Kenzua
James Holladay
John P. Howser
Limestone
Mark Jones
Warren Leonard
Kinzua
Benjamin Mead
James McKinney
Jeremiah Mains
Eldred
Nash Abbott
Sheffeld
David Newgent
Brokenstow
M. N. Powell
Kenzon
Zelotes Parmelee
Waren
S. J. Severance
Mewl
Chauncey Smith
Youngsville
J. L. Spencer
H. I. Towle
Orange White
Russel Waterhouse
Local Weather Returns Heat as Spring Plays In
The day is hot with signs of spring, after recent reviving showers. Vegetation gains speed while the river lowers but remains navigable for keel boats. Frosts earlier may have damaged peaches. other fruit likely safe.
Stolen Steam Boat Hollum Vale Sunk Near Mayville
Jamestown Journal notes the steamboat Hollum Vale built last season for Chautauque Lake was stolen from its moorings at Mayville on Tuesday night the 6th inst towed sunk and scuttled in about 20 feet of water. Owners Whiteside and Bemns face heavy losses and possible delays to planned service. Also reported a three year old drowned after falling into a tannery vat near Lovell’s former tannery location.
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Jamestown Journal
Chautauque Lake
Mayville
Whiteside & Bemns
Massachusetts challenger bets on trotting colt and track feats
A Mr. Johnson from interior Massachusetts offers 1000 to prove a colt can trot a mile in harness within 2 29 1 000, trot 5 miles in 13 minutes, and 20 miles in 59 minutes, plus beat Mac or any trotting horse free heats, best three of five. The New York Spirit notes these wagers alongside a report that the state Legislature passed 43 acts in the last session, many local.
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New York
Arrest of a Desperate Gang of Outlaws in Jackson County
A lengthy report details the arrest of a large criminal network in Jackson County Michigan. U S Marshal William N. Goodnow coordinated a multiple arrest of 33 conspirators across Leona Centre and Jackson as officers seized depots, torpedo devices, and counterfeiting tools. The operation involved three Justices of the Peace, five physicians, a judge, and four constables. Several prisoners face charges related to stopping the mails and counterfeiting.
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Petrol Daily Tribune
Jackson County
Michigan
the Tribune
Central Railroad Company
Niles
Leona
Centre
Jackson
Joe Dows
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
O. D. Williams
New York
Detroit
Buffalo
Wm. N. Goodnow
Hhouse
U. S
Williams
Mr. Goodnow
U.S
District Court
Mullen Child Benjamin T. Dies in Deerfield
In Deerfield on May 5, Benjamin T. Mullen son of Thomas and Adeline Mullen aged 1 year and 18 months passes away. Funeral details are to be announced by the family.
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Deerfield
May
Benjamin T
Thomas
Adeline Mullen
Veteran Welsh Captain Dies At Puttapserpma Age 86
Captain Morris Stanly aged 86 native of Wales who came to this country with the late J. J. Astor and served on American warships during the revolution died this afternoon at Puttapserpma.
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Morris Stanly
Wales
J. J. Astor
Jury awards 900 damages to US soldier in Jalapa case
Washington May 9 A Circuit Court jury awarded 900 damages against Col Hughes for an assault on a U S soldier while he was Governor of Jalapa Advices from the South say Cuban invasion plans were foiled by government actions Seven companies of the 7th Regiment U S Infantry arrived in Jalapa from Jefferson Barracks bound for the Texas frontier An Irishman defends his courage saying his cowardice ran away with him
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Courrier du T Mayre
Africa
Gaysa
Imperial Society of Vienna
Oulli
Senegambia
Jaques Campagnony
M. de Choiseul
Jacques Compagnon
Senegal
Senevambia
Simboni
St. Louis
Kemmenis
M. Gaysa
Jaques Compagnon
Court of Quarter Sessions
Warren
J. P. Nesmith
Glade
Shipman’s Eddy
Mathew Shipman
William Shipman
Charles Whitcomb
A. McWilliam
Alexander Morton
Zoar Carter
Z. H. Eddy
Philipp Leonhart
J. W Snyder
Jacob Sweeting
James Clark
D. G Olney
Milwaukie
Leahey
Latrappe
Methodist
Washington
Col. Hughes
U.S
Jalapa
N. C
7Th Regiment
U. S. Infantry
Jefferson Barracks
Texas Frontier
Real Estate in Freghold Township Warren County Pa
Freghold township Warren county Pa part of fact No. 388 described as bounded on the north by land of Hugh Wilson on the west by the town line on the south by part of the same tract and on the east by the line of the tract containing 12 acres and 2 perches
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Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Borough of
Warren
Benjamin Darlin
Pittsfield Township
Nouth
J. R. Goddard
O. F. Berry
Tandy
Elias Bondimott
Benjamin Darla
John Day
Wm. Meredith
A. & E. Huidekoper
Deerfield Township
John Mead
S. E. Gasner
Thomas C. Rockhill, Jr
Columbus Town
Ship
Skidmore
N. A. Lowry
Francis Clark
George Garfield
Thomas C. Rockhill
Wm. Mead 2d
Fay
Freghold Township
Hugh Wilson
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Warren, Pa
President Fillmore
Sate Rights Association of
South Carolina
Ge G. J. Ball
Erie County
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Massachusetts
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E.q
London
Savannah
Providence
Georgia
Sunbury
Northumberland
Home Matters
Grand Jury
Myron Waters
Watron and Davis
Prowner
van Duren
Coon
Cincinnati
Sap Scuvn
Sixth Street
Governon Suunk
Doylestown
Sargrave
Marble Yard
Ridge Road
Shunk
Heigth
Elizabeth
Harrison County
Indianna
John Hannegan
Patric Sloan
Ee Ork & Henry
Ist
Caubes
Dows
H. Lloyd
Struthers & Falconer
Owens Et al
Tanner
Johnson & Booth
Use
Richardsort
E. P. W. G. Sill
Falconer
Reed
Struthers
Irvine
Weatherby Et al
Woodin & Bailey Parshall
Willson
Prothontarys
L. Axtell
T. Crumoxs
Hazettine & Co
Ribbon
Rome
Miman
Hazerman & Co
Azeltine & Co
Kossuth
Jacob Schultz
Hanover
Montgomery County
Barnum
Perseverine Loven
Washingtonn
Ax Oxy House
George Young
Grand Rapids
Lee
Albany
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Reading Railroad Company
City of
South Fourth Street
Stockhoipers
J. K. Kane
Jnc. G. Watmough
W. M. Watts
Robert Morris
William B. Reed
J. J. Vanderkemp
William Buehler
Corydon Township
David Dalrymple
Sterling Green
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