Cost of Public Works and License Decisions 1855
The Warren paper analyzes the state's public works cost totaling about 32.9 million with 23 years of expenditures around 10.5 million and interest of 45.2 million, showing a large balance against improvements. It notes the main line for sale at 74 million or 8 million with Central Railroad buyer, urging independent ownership and criticizing state mismanagement and theft. It also reports Erie County licenses denied as the court debates repeal of license laws, with October effect and old measures remaining in force pending Oct first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Railroad
Commonwealth
Erie County
Erie Constitution
Galbraith
McClure
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh & Erie
Erie
Trie Gazelle
Inquiries from Cincinnati on marriage prospects reference Blanche Flora
A Cincinnati reader asks about Blanche and Flora marriage plans and readiness. The letter questions their calm, capability to marry, and mothers’ temper, while noting local social scenes and legal alliances of T D Edwards and the Crystal Palace man.
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Cincinnati
Blanche
Flora
Crystal Palace
T. D. Edwards
Post Office moves to corner with new boxes and locals
The Post Office is moved to the corner opposite Carver House and refitted with handsome boxes and a homely Postmaster. Sam’s and Uncle Sam’s headquarters are noted with many new goods on display. A printer departs the tape business, while Mr Goontich advertises cheap pins and putty. Prof B Silliman Jr tests Venango County Rock Oil, claiming equal illumination to gases. Arthur’s Magazine June issue is praised as a top publication at $2 per year.
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Carver House
Sam
Goonti¢h
B. Silliman, Jr
Venango County
United States
Baltimore Sun
John Bickel
Jonestown
Lebanon County
Post Office Department
John Bickel, Jr
Jefferson
Gideon Granger
New York
J. Goodrich
Hickory and
Water Streets
Warren, Penn’a
Local venue offers free peek at Johnson's Corner room
2 Variety Hall advertises a new start and a stop at Johnson's Corner with a slick room and gratis peep. They promise a free look and include fish hooks, urging readers go and Ree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Variety Hall
Johnson’s Corner
Sunrise
Gratis
Garden Work Delays Editorials as Digging Continues
The notice explains that early garden work is underway and late diggers will have less editorial content until digging finishes. It hints at withheld communications and clarifies no prints will occur for a subject repeatedly stated as not to be published.
County Superintendent Salary Feature in School Law Supplement
The supplement to last year’s general school law proposes raising the County Superintendent salary if a county directs it. The piece argues current $300–$600 range is inadequate, hindering effective service. It urges a County Convention of School directors to press for higher pay and stronger support for Pennsylvania’s Common Schools, noting Gov Pollock and state officials’ support.
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Harrisburg
Pollock
Curtin
Supt. Hickok
Dominion
Warren County
Pennsylvania
Warren merchants adopt 8 PM closing hour proposal
We the undersigned merchants in Warren borough agree to close at 8 o clock P M from now until September 20, mutual plan to ease confinement and not affect patrons. Signers include Watson & Rogers, J B Carver, S J Goodrich, A E Hall & Co., Orr & Henry, Benson & Hook, Lewis Arnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mail
Warren
Meeting of Warren church to discuss finances
A meeting of the members and congregation of the 1st Presbyterian church of Warren is set for Thursday at 2 PM at the house of public worship to address the church and congregation finances. Attendance is urged as the weather remains warm and vegetation recovers. Other notes comment on telegraph issues and British Museum antiquities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
1St Presbyterian Church of
Warren
Governor Pollock Visits Philadelphia for City Welcome
Gov. Pollock, accompanied by his family, visits Philadelphia on the 7th instant. A five-member committee from both city councils hosts him and pledges orderly, restrained hospitality while he inspects public schools and discusses shared interests with city and state leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Pollock
Phil
Roberts
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Pollock
Central High School
Kinney Expedition Faces Legal Scrutiny and Debate
Washington reports the government circulated warnings against filibuster bonds and unlawful Cuban expeditions. Courts would invalidate contracts aiding such schemes, including supplies for Kinney and Fabens, with the United States pursuing prosecutions. The Attorney General leans toward unlawfulness, while officials debate colonization aims and Nicaraguan objections.
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Washixeton
United States
Supreme Court
Kenneth
Chambers
Howard
Kinney
Col. Kinney
Fabens
Marcoletta
V. Y. Com
Wise denounces Know Nothings in Virginia rally
A Virginia gathering hears Mr. Wise, an Accomae Pilgrim, denounce Know Nothings with harsh rhetoric. He challenges any secret member to stand, amid cheering, until an elderly man from the rear slyly urges, Sam, get up, triggering a spontaneous rise and ending his speech. Wilmington Herald notes the scene.
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Wise
Virginia
Mr. Wise
Sam
Wilmington
N. C
Atchison and Parkville Presses Threaten Northern Interests
John A. Murrill notes a Missouri man named Atchison facing possible death by hanging as Western Missouri fears grow. George S. Park of Parkville Luminary cites an alleged secret league led by Strongfellow and Atchison to suppress free soilers and destroy Benton Whig presses, hotels at Kansas, and lawfully dissenting voices. Park claims telegraph to Gov. Price and the President brought no reply while Jamestown Democrat reports further developments.
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Atchison
Missouri
George S. Park
Parkville
St. Louis
Benton
Kansas
Lawrence
Park
Price
Jamestown
The Coming Crops Promise Higher Harvests in 1855
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes unusually favorable conditions across Pennsylvania New Jersey New York the West and the South for 1855 grain output Wheat sowing is up winter wheat looks strong and yields per acre are expected to exceed the average Corn and potatoes also promise large production which may supply Europe and lower prices Speculators seek to profit from scarcity while farmers anticipate a peaceful market correction as new crops mature.
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United States
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
West
South
Union
America
Europe
Phil. Bulletin
New Orleans Morals Stance Takes on Sabbath Popularity
The Creole of New Orleans condemns non resident actors and traveling artists for desecrating the Sabbath. Residents demand closing public amusements on Sundays with enforcement by city authorities. The editorial notes future council action before the ides of January.
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Crescent City
New Orleans
Grin dell Beats Stetson In Ten Mile Cambridge Race
John Grindell of New York defeated John M. Stetson by 51 seconds in a ten mile foot race at Cambridge Trotting Park. The crowd reached 15000 spectators as Grindell finished in 57 minutes 22 seconds, averaging 5 minutes 44 seconds per mile.
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John Grindell
New York
John M. Stetson
Cambridge
Mass
Grindell
Temperance on Sundays and related notes across regions
Observations on Sunday temperance show workers keeping sober since the new law, with fewer Monday tavern sales and overall reduced weekly drinking. Reports from Union Star and Kentucky orchards note unusual peach blossoms and cups. Iron shipments: 11,000 tons from Brady’s Bend to Cairo and 5,500 tons to Cleveland via Wellsville and the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Bartroop Iron
Illinois Central Railroad
Brady's Bend Iron Works
Allegheny River
Cairo
Cleveland and
Amusing incidents at the Railway Suspension Bridge
A Detroit traveler on a Great Western train balked at crossing the suspension bridge after a window survey. He grabbed his belongings and fled the car vowing not to go over in his ears, then walked the lower bridge while muttering about danger. He finally chose to retreat and settle the matter otherwise.
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Detroit
Great Western
Buffalo Com. Advertiser
Abridged Gospel of Know-Nothingism Said by Brownlow
Gar Parson Brownlow of the Knoxville Whig publishes an abridged gospel of Know-Nothingism arguing foreigners and Roman Catholics may ride in American freedom but Americans must drive. A Paris pamphlet by Garardin calls for dismantling Gibraltar and Sebastopol to secure sea freedom and world peace.
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Paris
Garardin
Gibraltar
Sebastopol
Baltic News From Europe Reaches New York
The Baltic arrives with late European reports. Louis Napoleon survives an assassination attempt on the 28th as an Italian fires two pistols while he rides. News from Sebastopol is scant. bombardment slows with uncertain outcomes. Allies' position is precarious as a Russian force gathers near Sebastopol. The siege may be abandoned with limited ally gains, while efforts shift to cutting supplies and penetrating inland.
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New York
Europe
Louis Napoleon
Sebastopol
Raglan
England
Kamesch
Balkalava
Prometheus Arrives from San Juan and Other Shipping Notes
The Prometheus from San Juan arrives with California dates to the 24th ult and the Northern Light left San Juan the 8th inst for New York carrying 350 passengers and 300000 dollars. The U S Land Commission confirms Weber’s eleven square leagues for Stockton. Two large failures: Jose Duncan at 80000 and George B Upton Jr at 100000. Business dull with no arrivals since the last steamer. Sanders the forger fled to China. The Nicara gua revolt gains new impulse from General Marrose joining the liberal side. Two copper mines discovered in Casta. Pittsburgh & Erie railroad push urged with local subscriptions of 150000 to 200000. Board of Supervisors of New York taxation proposal for Archbishop Hughes property. St Lawrence River work costs 720000. Bayard Taylor lectured at Kalamazoo. A Massachusetts bill to protect personal liberty passes both chambers.
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Prometheus
San Juan
California
Northern Light
New York
U. S. Land Commission
Weber
Stockton
Jose Duncan
George B. Upton, Jr
Sanders
China
Nicaraagua
Marrose
Liberal Party
Casta
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Union Star, Jr
Louisville Courier
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Richmond
Grey
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Committee On Taxes
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J. H. Whallon
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Mary Packard
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M. M. Curtis
Strananan & Ranpate
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Rochester
ORR & Henry
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S. J. Goopricu
Turkey
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India
Japan
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Copal
Damar
Shellac
Strrananan & Ranpatt
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Conewango
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Warren Cash Store
Williams
Watson Block
Buffalo
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Ennett
Brown
Wm. Wirt
Barrel
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