Rodgers executed for murder in New York arrest and hanging
The account recounts James Rodgers and two companions attacking John Swanston in New York. Rodgers stabbed Swanston and was convicted of murder, hanged at the prison after a formal execution with religious rites observed by clergy. The piece notes his youth and warns against drinking and bad company. It also covers political notes and a tariff critique later in the period.
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James Rodgers
New York
Warren
John Swanston
Rodgers
Swanston
N. Y
Melligan and
Curran
Simpson
Willet
Calvary Cemetery
New York Returns Show Morgen Lead with Large Majority
Official results indicate Morgen winning by 17,487 over Parker in New York. Governor votes total 60,978 for Morgen and 5,033 for the Abolitionists. The remaining Republican State ticket carries about a 20,000 vote majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morgen
Parker
Moon and Earth Tides Stir Debate on Inhabitants
A 19th century review questions the moon's atmosphere and habitability citing Hansel's gravity findings and distant near side. It notes lunar influence on Earth's atmosphere and magnetism, then shifts to British politics and crime notes including the Gouldy family tragedy.
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Whewell
Hansel
Gauss
Siberia
Haskins Wins Narrow NY 6th District Victory
Report notes the official 13 vote majority for Haskins in New Yorks 6th District. It praises his stand against Lecompton policy and corrupt land sales, calls for removing administration allies, and salutes returning foes of the administrations policy as a principled victory.
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Haskins
6Th
New York
Lecompton
Congress
Messis
Clark
Haskin
N. Y
Hickman
Montgomery
Adrien
National views on slavery and federal protection in 1858
The Union quotes The Richmond Enquirer praising federal intervention to protect slavery and challenge popular sovereignty. It suggests a shift toward expanding slavery via Congress and hints at political maneuvers including Birdsell’s removal and McClellan as replacement, with Sam Medary traveling to Ohio and questions about Kansas governorship.
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Washington
Union
Richmond Enquirer
Douglass
Congress
South
New York
Birdsall
M’clellan
M. C
Sam. Medary
Ohio
Kansas
Parker Declines New York Collectorship Bid
Washington reports Judge Parker refused the Collectorship of New York after leaving this morning. J J Taylor, who aided him, is likely to be offered and accept the post. Hon Robert McClelland of Columbia County will replace Birdsall Dickinson’s son-in-law. A St Bartholomew is appointed for the Hard Shells in retaliation for their attack on Parker. The charge alleges Dickinson and fifteen thousand Hard voters sacrificed Parker and Corning by prior Republican agreement.
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Washington
Judge Parker
New York
J.J. Taylor
Robert McClelland
Columbia County
Birdsall Dickinson
St. Bartholomew
Parker
Dickinson
Corning
Should Women Be Hanged for Murder Debate Reheated
A Pennsylvania execution renews the old question of female capital punishment. The piece notes a shift in stance as women press for equal rights, suggesting both sexes should hang together rather than be treated differently.
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Pennsylvania
Local notices and social squibs from Cherry Grove area
OCR reads like a town page with names such as S. P. Johnson and Rev. C. L. Hequembourg, plus notes on Godey’s Lady’s Book ads, weather, a Friday concert by Mose Case, and a Treasurer’s Sale at the Court House. It comments on Thanksgiving sermons, flirtation lore, women’s knitting awards, and river flood impacts on lumber.
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Mose Case
Johnson's Hall
Boats Lost And Recovered On Conewango River Fair Premiums Adopted
The Journal notes three local boats and others from Jamestown were damaged or stranded on the Conewango rapids near Warren. A Flat Boat owned by Wood & Sampson sprang a leak but was repaired and resumed to Pitt. A Breed boat struck a cavity and needed unloading before repair. it then continued downstream. Warren County Agricultural Society lists numerous 1858 fair premiums for horses cattle and sheep, with names such as John Shutt, D C Phillips, John Walton, Amos C Pond, N B Langdon, R S Orr, Henry S Stewart and others, awarding dollars for best animals and workmanship. A committee reports on H H Dennis stump machine with approval and a five dollar premium recommendation.
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Jamestown
Messrs
City of
Pitt
N. & E. Breed
Oliver Cleland
N. B. Langdon
J. M. Jackson
J. B. Phillips
Geo. Wheelock
Joseph C. Thomas
P. Falconer
Henry S. Stuart
C. Newman
Henry S. Stewart
Guy C. Irvine
John Shutt
Cornelius Benson
G. W. Scott
Dudley Sturdevant
Chauncey G. Bishop
John Jones
James Clark
Mr. Wetmore
Wilson Smith
Phillip Siegrist
George Henry
Truman Dalcere
Daniel Lott
Dennis
Oris Hall
G. V. N. Yates
N. Eddy
H. R. Rouse
Orris Hall
Et. al
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Warren Mail
J. Glavey Jones
Ms. Schwartz
Jones
Gen. Keim
Old Berks
Harrisburg
United States
North
Democratic Party
McCullough
Clarion
Great Britain
Birmingham
Bright
England
Ireland
America
Dublin Evening Mail
London Daily Mail
Ten Broeck
Barbarty
New Market
County Baltany
Olympus
Col. Forney
Cincinnati
Gouldy Tracupy
Elizabeth Carr
Gouldy
Johanna Murphy
Nathaniel
Charles
Hills
R. E. Fenton
Francis E. Spinner
17Th Dist
Herkimer
St. Lawrence
Fenton
Cattaraugus Co
Olean Advertiser
Fredonia Advertiser
Little Valley Convention
Fredonia
Home Matters
Johnson’s Hall
Union School
S. P. Johnson
A. Huidekoper
C. L. Hequembourg
Coemlas
G. W. Scofield
B. W. Lacy
J. Y. Janes
F. B. Guthrie
Win. D. Brown
Brown
D.C. Wwlloughby
C. B. Curtig
D. Wetmore
D. W. C. James
Vee Eeeer
Peeeee
Bi Woman Sd
Tay
Galbraith
Mite Society
P. S. Cole
J. A. Morrison’s
Smith & Messner
Godey
Mail
Sarn
Court House
Yates
Cherry Grove
Fremont
George
Robinson
Presbyterian Church
Hequembourg
Methodist Church
Trequembourg
Glade
Warren County Agricultural Society
D. C. Phillips
John Walton
Amos C. Pond
W. P. Cummings
Davie Lott
John Brooks
Austin Dalrymple
Corning Dalrymple
A. McWilliam
David Crull
Truman Dalrymple
Jacob Stahle
James K. Webb
John Gregg
Swine
J. J. Berry
H. Cogswell
J.J. Berry
Robt Miles
A. J. Davis
Charles Lott
D. Lott
Mary Hodges
L. L. Spencer
Quartus Wright
David Mead
Wm. Mahan
A. Rogers
S. P. Dennison
H. Lott
E. L. Derming
D. T. Stanton
Josephin Hall
Phillip Seigrist
Christian Shellhammer
Joseph Marsh
E. L. Deming
McNett & Beckwith
Somers & Hertzell
Milo Park
Christian Shelhammer
M. S. Woodworth
J. B Carver
J. B. Carver
Nesmith & Keller
Isaac Heminway
Weatherby
Hequemberg
G. Fahilman
G. A. Cobham
T.way
J. K. Webb
K. Webb
E. Cobham
Alice Cobham
A. C. Pond
Sarah Wetmore
C. Blodget
B. Neswith
C. Hall
A. Cobham
R. Brown
L. F. Watson
McMullen
H. M. Porter
J. A. Hall
J. A. Ilall
M. Carpenter
Miss Thomas
J. G. Fisher
J. D. James
Geo. A. Cobham, Jr
L. R. Geer
Messrs. Arnett & Co
H. H. Dennis
Rio Grande
Best
Isaac H. Hiner
Sugar Grove
Kony Fork
Yoctur H James
H Bugg Sanders
Nashville
Hollis
Sailor Jack
Cairnes
James McGill
T. L. Summerton
Wm. Look
Judson W. Breed
Sarah FE. Washburn
James Lee
Polly Babcock
Busti
D. Woodworth
J.D. Fisil
Olean
Mary A. Dawley
Poland
A. H. Phillips
Timothy Merrtan
Fuseba Stockwell
Pine Grove
Catharine Forbes
Madison Co
Neillsburg Academy
S. Co
S. Dodd
Rasselua AN Brown
Henry Hackney
Joseph W. Hackney
Register
Warren County
Orphans Court
Said County
R. K. Russell
Register. Register’s Office
J. A. Morrison
Jules Robin & CO
A. Signette
Rochelle
ST. Croix
Gold
Virginia
Rappahannock
Rappahannock Company
I. Bauder
Port Royal
Tri
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Lilal
Amavis
H. P
C. Corlies
Gay C. Irvine
Bubanna
Scott A. Woodin
E.G. Owens
Orr
Henry ZW
Bidy
R. McMillin
Rogardus & Barrows
Asels
Alien
D&c
Mes
Win
S. McMill Willoughby
Robert Elieuw
John Lam
Jared Lorthrop
BK. G. Owens
L. Deming
Charles Fisher
D. Titus
H. Hills
Joseph McMall
A. Stilson
Jon Crippen
A.N. Lowry
Henry J Dalrymple
E.R. Addy
Watson J. E. Behring
Caroline Defrance
Kingsbury & Brown
Wm. Hayden
Thomas Campbell M
J. Siggins
James Arthur Dewight
Miles Commonwealth
S Warren
Ud Jen
Et.al
Ust En
Dee
Oilieib
Titus
Robert Miles
Harry Dunn
Abraham Randall
Freedom Way
Scots & Abby Jr
Wallace & Brown
Gilson
Weorve Lagy
J. Brown
John Kinnear
Marsine Perkins
Giles Badger
Timothy Wright
Charles Varney
AH. Ludlow
Adim’r
sit _ Phillips
Shea Hoar
Eddy J Clemons
Bullis Win
H. Lowry
S.A. Wetmore
J. Whittaker
Charles Shipman
Darius Titus Henry McGee
Trask
William Bell Comfort Hamblin Kiderkin & Anderson
Thomas Clemons
Holloway
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Don Dodd
Keay
Stranahan & Randall
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