The Union Convention Ticket Nominated by Balti more Delegates
The Union savers Convention at Baltimore nominated Hon. John Bell of Tennessee for President and Hon. Edward Everett of Massachusetts for Vice President. The ticket is dignified yet viewed as out of touch with modern issues, praising character but criticizing its lack of concrete stance and practicality.
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Union Savers
Baltimore
John Bell
Tennessee
Edward Everett
Massachusetts
Bell
Nashville
Congress
Harrison
U.S. Senate
Atherton
Nebraska
Lecompton
Mr. Everett
Dorchester
Harvard College
London
U. S. Senate
Mount Vernon
Constitutional Union Party
English papers sell in huge numbers after Heenan and Sayrs mill
The article notes English interest in the fight remains high with extraordinary paper sales. The Times 34900 extra copies, Miraing Post 18000, Bell's Life 114000, Sporting Telegraph 190000, Sporting Life 312000, Frank Leslie's 94000, The Field 8000, Era 6000, Weekly Times 64000, Reynolds 120000, Star 60000, according to reliable authority.
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Heenan
The
Sporting Telegraph
Sporting Life
Frank Leslie’s
the Field
Era
Weekly Times
Reynold’s
Star
Postmaster Fowler in New York accused of theft
Isaac V. Fowler, Postmaster of New York City, is charged with more than $155,000 in defalcations. Washington authorities took charge, Fowler fled, and sureties George Law and G Conover are listed for $75,000. Fowler supported Douglas, angering the President, who seeks removal.
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Isaac V. Fowler
New York City
Washington
Fowler
Pierce
Buchanan
Charleston
Douglas
George Law
G. Conover
The Chicago Convention Opens With Enthusiasm and Uncertainty
The paper reports first day coverage of the Republican Presidential Convention in Chicago. Seward leads among contenders with strong backing. Bates and Chase also draw support. News notes settlements for Sugar Grove taxes, county superintendents in Venango Jefferson and Erie with salaries listed, and a Tenth instant New Mexico bill declaring null territorial acts. Slavery is New Mexico. The House passed the Bingham bill by a tight vote after debate.
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Chicago
David Wilmot
Pennsylvania
George Ashman
Massachusetts
Seward
Bates
Chase
Fremont
Cameron
Lincoln
Wade
Wade. Mr. Seward
Weed
Blair
Greeley
Oregon
New Mexico
Bingham
Ohio
Judiciary Committee
House
Messrs
Morris
Millward
Hickman
May 8 Inauguration and political notes from Putraverruia
Mayor Henry inaugurated with force and applause, pledging impartial administration to protect constitutional rights in Philadelphia. Republican conventions noted in six states with delegates to Chicago. A New York will probate reveals a $1.8 million estate disinheriting a daughter. 1856 nominations: Buchanan at Cincinnati, Fremont at Philadelphia.
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Henry
Philadelphia
Buchanan
Cincinnati
Fremont
Sumner Prepares Senate Speech on Great Questions
Charles Sumner has prepared a speech addressing the great questions of the day and will soon deliver it in the Senate.
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Charles Sumner
Senate
Connecticut Legislature Elects Foster to U S Senate
Hon. L. S. Foster was chosen by the Connecticut Legislature to represent the state in the United States Senate on the tenth instant.
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L. S. Foster
United States Senate
Connecticut
Death of Hon Samuel Beardsley in Utica
Obituary notes the death of Hon Samuel Beardsley a long prominent Utica lawyer former congressman and former judge of the state Supreme Court who passed away on the 9th.
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Samuel Beardsley
Congress
Supreme Court
Utica
Warren County debate over Academy lands and education tides
Letters from Warren and neighboring town discuss the sale of Academy lands and the role of Trustees in accounting to county auditors. Pledges for an independent, self sustaining Warren Academy clash with criticisms of Mr Johnson and defense of education, while a second set mocks his temper and methods. A final query contrasts tavern licenses with drug store poisons and notes a court witness recounting repeated quarrels.
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Mr. Epitor
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Miles
Warren Mail
Mr. Eorrox
S. P. Johnson
Mr. J
D&c
Wright
Warren Borough
Warren
Johnson
Warren County
R. Mizes
N. B
The Crops and Local Industry in Early Spring News
The region reports winter grains and spring crops in good condition with favorable planting, fruit promising abundant yields though peaches nipped by recent cold nights. Two oil companies drill along Warren’s riverbank and island sites, while meat shortages hotly affect traders as hay prices rise and beef remains scarce. A murder case near Tidioute ends with Bone Run residents identifying the body of Mr. Pearce. Johnson held in jail after a fatal fight tied to an old grudge and alcohol. The piece closes with a poetic spring scene celebrating the season’s renewal and nature’s music.
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Tidioute Dam
Pearce
Bone
Morrison
Bone Run
Allegheny
Johnson
Cattaraugus
Conviction in Belvidere murder trial shocks readers
Reports from across the era note a Belvidere New Jersey murder trial verdict convicting the Reverend Mr Harden for killing his wife. The piece also records sensational items from Nassau Nassau Harbor a shark with a severed hand and a goat head found inside, vast maple syrup production Vermont and rail and shipping updates including Erie and Pittsburg railroad expansion to Greenville and lumber and horse market activity in Cincinnati.
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Vermont
Conneautville
Erie and Pittsburg
Greenville
Adams
Berkshire Co
Mass
Henry Hunter
Johnstown
Great Eastern
Prince of Wales
Canada
Ashtabula (O.) Sentinel
Congress
Hyatt
Dubuque
H. L. Stout
Sandwich Islands
Japan
Sons of Temperance
Ebensburg
Philadelphia
Mary E. Cloayes
Boston and Worchester Railroad Co
North Carolina
Stratford
Baltimore
Waterloo
John Cain
Richard Singleton
Mary
Cincinnati
Winston
Chicago
Williamsport
Elmira, Dunkirk
Erie and Southern Michigan Railroad
Pittsburg
Fort Wayne
Harrisburg
Japanese Embassy to be received at Hampton Roads
Washington May 11 The steamer Philadelphia will leave the navy yard about two o clock to meet the Roanoke with the Japanese Embassy. The embassy will likely reach the Roads tomorrow morning and be brought into the city tomorrow night without demonstration. Willard's hosts are nearly prepared with private entrance dining room and separate kitchen for the party. A new balcony and bathing facilities overlook the area with a fountain. The itinerary and hospitalities remain undisclosed. The death of S. G. Goodrich Peter Parley is noted with praise for his children's travel and history writings. Tariff Bill pass in House with 104 to 64, slight changes, flaxseed duty debated. In Williamsport heavy flood on West Branch with eighty million feet of lumber afloat. log collection workers to be paid by the Boom Company.
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Washington
Philadelphia
F. Dupont
Navy Yard
Hampton Roads
Roanoke
Willard’s
Pennsylvania Avenue
F. Street
Wiclliamsport
West Branch
Harrisburg
Address to seceders urges return to National Democratic Convention
In Washington on May 7 1860 an urging address circulated among Congress members calling seceders from the Charleston Convention to return for the adjourned June meeting. The move aims to forestall state conventions and fill vacancies created by delegate withdrawals.
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Washington
Charleston
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Centre County
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Thomas Strothers
People’s Nominating Convention
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Cochran
Enanga Spectator
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Scofield
Universalist
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Raypaus
Mean
Warren Pa
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Hostetter
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Joseph ©. Thomas
Conowango Township
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Hequembourg
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Corydon
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Lyman & Merute
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Pittsfield
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Irvine, Warren Co
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Court of Common Pleas
J. B. Brown
Sail Street
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Hickory
Burgess and Town Council
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H. Atpes
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Brieyw & McAllister
Geo. F. Webb
David McAllister
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George J. Offerler
Barbery Opreight
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George T
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Abijah Morrison
E. E. Eddy
R. A. Barber
John Russell
Pine Grove
Jonathan Mott
Grade
Saac H. Hiller
Pr.thonotarys
Warren Boro
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