Philadelphia Press Attacks Pennsylvan ia Railroad Travel Route
Philadelphia papers denounce a claim that the railroad detains travelers on the Pittsburgh route to favor tavern owners. They urge travel via Erie and the Lakes, predicting New York and Cincinnati will gain a full railway link. The writers say Philadelphians waste effort on Pittsburgh when Sunbury and Erie completion offers a shorter path and better competition.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburgh
Erie
Lakes
New York
Cincinnati
New York Court of Appeals Declares Canal Law Unconstitutional
The five Barnburner Judges deliver the court's opinion striking down the Canal Law. Three dissenting judges did not concur. Analysts question whether Locofoco policy will retaliate against Empire State interests.
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Court of Appeals
New York
Empire State
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Passes Philadelphia Council
At a Philadelphia Common Council meeting a resolution to subscribe one million to the Sunbury and Erie Railroad passed by a strong majority. The Select Council defeated it, but supporters say the measure will pass and the railroad's construction is a fixed fact.
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Common Council of Philadelphia
Allegheny Valley Railroad Progress and City Support
The city of Pittsburgh subscribes 400 000 for the Allegheny Valley Railroad project and counties along the route are expected to contribute proportionally. Present indications show the road may be built in the near future.
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Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Water Witch Steamer Begins Season With Refits
The Jamestown Journal reports the Water Witch made its first trip of the season on the 10th. After overhauls during winter and spring, the engine was rebuilt, and the vessel repainted and refitted. The Mayville run now takes about two and a half hours.
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Jamestown Journal
Water Witch
Mayville
The Electoral Vote Reapportionment Under New Senate Bill
The bill passed by the U S Senate would reapportion electoral votes by the 1852 census. States such as Maine, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, and California are listed with revised totals. Illinois and Missouri gain two votes each, while several states lose one or two. Overall 295 votes form the House total with 62 Senators.
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U. S. Senate
Congress
Maine
Ohio
N. Hampshire
Indiana
Vermont
Minois
Massachusetts
Town
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Michigan
New York
Kentucky
New Jersey
Missouri
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Delaware
Louisiana
Maryland
Tennessee
Virginia
Mississippi
North Carolina
Arkansas
South Carolina
Texas
Georgia
California
Florida
Illinois
New Hampshire
House
Gen. Taylor
Cass
Potson Safety Recipe Claims Instant Stomach Emesis
A historical note asserts that a large teaspoonful of mustard stirred in water taken quickly can act as an immediate emetic to clear the stomach. the claim suggests it could save hundreds by this single remedy.
Democracy Eyes W R King for President in New York Ticket
A strong effort by the Democracy is reported to unite behind W. R. King of Alabama for President and D. S. Dickison of New York for Vice President. The move signals a unified ticket to challenge rivals in upcoming political contests.
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W. R. King
Alabama
D. S. Dickison
New York
Bank Incorporation Passed in Session Reaches Governor
James reports a bill creating a local bank of discount and deposit has passed the session end and awaits the Governor's signature. The charter provides no issuing power now, but authority to issue may come later if desired and political leaders approve.
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James
Presbyterian Church Trustees Meet for Pews Rental
The church trustees announce a meeting next Saturday afternoon at the house of worship to lease pews for the coming year. Members are urged to attend or indicate their choice then. Mr James, a member of Assembly, has returned from Harrisburg in good health as official honors and extra pay allow. Mr Curtis is on a short visit to Washington post adjournment.
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Trustees
The
Presbyterian Church
House of Worship
James
Harrisburg
Curtis
Washington
Court Week Brings Delinquent Subscribers To Square Up
The Elk County Advocate notes court week on June 7 with Judge Galbraith expected to attend. It urges subscribers who have paid nothing in three years to settle, threatens winding up the paper, and promotes cash payments for paper, ink, and rent. The issue also praises Miss Susan Daggett, the new teacher in Ridgeway, and lauds her prior reputation.
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Esq. Alden
The
Elk Co.Advocate
Ridgeway
Susan Daggett
Name in Elk County Inn Seeks Tavern License
Sarah Oyster of Elk County Advocate petitions the court for a tavern license in Elk County. The writer jokes the judge will grant it, calling the land a land of milk and honey and promising to stay at Sarah's Inn when visiting.
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Sarah Oyster
Elk Co.advocate
Sarah’s Inn
Prudent frontier plans spark Wild Elk Express humor
A satirical Home Matters note mocks the new Congress and frontier travel. It imagines garrison forts through the interior of a wild Ethiopia, proposes a bounty for wolves and bears, and suggests elk and wild cat candidates should speak but not vote. Elections would occur in spring for December capital access.
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Youngsville Express
Ethiopia
Powell
Ridgeway
Warren
Kossuth Bonds and Possible Fund Rumors
The Boston Transcriber notes that Governor Kossuth had received $27,000 from Hungarian bonds by last evening, with funds in various large sums. It speculates he might carry away as much as $50,000 during his visit to the metropolis.
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Kossuth
Boston
Rebellion Hinted in Mexico and Meagher Escape Report
Dispatches from Lon don dated April 28 report Gulf coast observers in New Orleans predicting renewed rebellion in Mexico. Concurrently word arrives that Irish political convict Thomas Francis Meagher has escaped from Van Dieman's Land, confirmed by private sources.
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IneLanv
Electric Telegraph
London
Dosuin
Thomas Francis Meagher
van Dieman’s Land
Notable Marriages and Local Notices From Albermarle County
The piece notes the marriage banns of Mr. John H. Strange to Miss Elizabeth A. Strange of Albermale county Virginia. It mentions a keel boat loading for a local place last Saturday and hints at upcoming events. It also reports the death of Isnaz Day a senior figure and former county judge of Cattaraugus county at his Ellicottville residence. It closes with a quip about rheumatism and political labels from the United States Review of Syracuse NY.
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John H. Strange
Elizabeth A. Strange
Albermale County
GF Isnaz. Day
Cattaraugus County
Ellicottville
United States Review
Syracuse
New York
Imagination Turns to Alarm as Waistcoat Shrinks
A Penn man Elijah Barnes believed a rattlesnake bite had swollen him after killing a snake in his field. Illness followed until his son produced the waistcoat, proving the fear unfounded and restoring his health. A separate note from Youngsville Express describes a tavern incident ending in bail for assault. Lola Montez incident ends with a thrashing by a friend.
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Elijah Barnes
Penn
Dr Bull’s Sarsaparilla Prosperity in Louisville
The Louisville Journal details Dr Bull of Louisville striking success with his Sarsaparilla five years after starting. It notes weekly manufacturing costs of 138 dollars for bottles and a daily output of 1200 bottles. The business ships widely, with Blow & Co of St Louis selling 1000 dozen monthly, and demand increasing enough to require expansion soon.
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Louisville Journal
Bull
Louisville
St. Louie
Messrs Blow & Co
Woman on Track Delays Montreal Express in New York Run
Last Saturday the Montreal express slowed near St. John s and Rouse s Point when a woman stood center track swinging a basket in a bid to stop the train. The crew halted the engine within feet of her as she confessed she had never seen such machines before.
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Grathryine
Cuntosky
Burlington Free Press
Montreal
St. John’s
Rouse’s Point
Deaf Girl Regains Speech At the Mint
The Philadelphia National Argus recounts a startling Mint incident where several young women worked beside a deaf and mute colleague for ten years. Hearing her exclaim she can speak caused shock, swooning, and a wave of emotion as she fully recovered speech. Lance verdict pages show Philander T. Jones winning $5000 against George Wilkes over a Washington Patent Office jewel theft libel.
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The
Philadelphia National Argus
Mint
Lance
Philander T. Jones
Ann Street
George Wilkes
Police Gazette
Jones
Washington
N. Y. Herald
Death of Matthew St. Clair Clarke Former House Clerk
From the Washington Telegraph comes notice that Matthew St. Clair Clarke Esq of Washington died Thursday morning after a prolonged illness at about 69 years. Clarke served as Clerk of the United States House of Representatives during and after John Quincy Adams's presidency and was esteemed for his faithful service and civic accomplishments.
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Dearu
Matthew Sr. Cram Clark
Washington Telegraph
Matthew St. Clair Clarke
Clark
United States
House of Representatives
J. Q. Adams
Scheme to create a republic on the islands alleged
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports reasons to believe a plan is being unscrupulously carried out to revolutionize the islands and establish a separate republic there.
Poison Spring Water Sent for Analysis
A package on the steamer Logan was addressed to Prof. Silliman and Dr. Yandell. It contained water taken from a spring near Logansport Kentucky and described as a deadly poison. The water is said to cause certain death if consumed and has been sent for analysis.
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Logan
Silliman
Yandell
Logansport
Kentucky
Louisville Courier
Adjournment of the Legislature closes 1812 session
The closing proceedings record the Speaker Walker resigning to allow a new election. Christian Myers wins the Senate seat, with Joseph Baily and Thos Forsyth noted in votes. A House address thanks the Speaker and adjourns sine die as May 4 1812 ends the session.
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Walker
Senate
Commonwealth
Packer
Christian Myers
Clarion County
Messrs
Joseph Baily
Baily
Thos. H. Forsyth
Myers
Thos. Carson
Berly
Frailey
John H. Walker
Messrs. Packer
Kelso and
Gillis
House of Representatives
Thelouse
Hoare
James
Exiled Member Seeks Share in Harmony Society Estate
The Pittsburgh Commercial Journal reports Judge Grier and Judge Irwin long opinions on a chancery suit by a former member of the Harmony Society of Socialists. He alleges wrongful expulsion in 1846 after 27 years of labor, seeks $60,000, and the court orders a commissioner to appraise the society estate as of 1819 and 1846, the entitlements, and fair compensation for his labor. Witnesses valued the property at several millions.
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Pittsburgh Commercial Journal
Grier
Irwin
Economy Society of Socialists
Harmony Society
Death from chloroform on Swiss sailor in Boston hospital
A Swiss sailor in a Boston hospital died during a toe operation after chloroform anesthesia. The physician reports the sponge, removal of the nail, sudden pallor and near-suffocation, immediate intervention, and a total time under anesthesia of about five minutes. Two ounces and five drachms of chloroform were used.
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Boston Journal
Annthesia
Babcock and Hoard Marry in Brokenstraw Ceremony
The groom O C Babcock and bride Catharine Hoard wed in Brokenstraw on the ninth inst by Rev J Smith. Both spouses are residents of Brokenstraw.
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Brokenstraw
J. Smith
O. C. Babcock
Catharine Hoard
Deaths in New York and Nearby Towns Reported
Obituaries note Nancy M Davis and James Leon Thomason passing on the 7th in Youngsville and Russelburg, ages 29 years 10 months 7 days and 3 years 7 months. Joseph W Hackney of Frysbush Montgomery Co aged 64 with temperance leadership, died after illness May 2. He left a widow and three sons, with a faith journey highlighted by church service and a pledge of homegoing.
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Youngsville
Nancy M
James 8
Russelburg
James Leon Thomason
William and
Rachael Thompson
Frysbush
Montgomery Co
N. Y
Joseph W. Hackney
Hacksry
Hackney
M. E. Church
Anna
Thong
Christ
Warren
Repeated Names and Initials: 1852 Record Fragment
A fragmentary list features numerous surnames and initials including Reese Orange Sharp Warner Whitcomb Wivchester Wood Wheaton Watson Wilsey White Wheeler Yaunton and M Williams with the year 1852 noted, but no full event context provided.
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P. P. Fowler
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Mary L. Abell
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Akley
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Arthur
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John Beadall
Joh Blackmore
Benson
James G. Burnsfield
Alex. Baker
John Jr. Brookmie
Gordon Bowen
Mary Chaffee
Daniel Chaffee
Amy
Cook
Wi. Carpenter
Ousiglions
Francis Cole
P. Ss. Delling
A. Dunlap
Wi m Danforth
BE. H. Dunn
John Eberhart
Josiah Fisher
J. J. Gibson
David Guild
Rufus TH. Gillman
Els Och Griffin
Gov. Hall
S. P. Hatch
Joseph Hollister
Peter Jones
Wm. Jeones
Thompson Kennedy
David Kyler
John Kidder
Miss C. Kidder
Elliot Ladow
Littlefield
Warren, May
Ining
To Wi
Sarah Lane
Henry P. Lamoigne
Francis Mead
Martha Atcap
Susannah
Stebbins
Mrs
Mary Suong
John C. Smith
Wom. Stephens
Henry R. Sumner
James Storam
Sally 2. Sutterly
Barbra Shattuck
Lucy E. Thompson
E. W. Urban
Christian Varnum
Aaron
Orphan's Court
Orphan’s Court
Warren County
Marcia Cook
Court of Common Pleas
Borough of
Pittsfield Township
Stone
James Andrews
Clark Dalrymple
John Mead
Wim. Bell
M. C. Dalrymple
C Smith
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Huidekoper
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