Pennsylvania Whigs Urge Voters to Support Johnston
The Pittsburgh Gazette urges Whigs to vote in the coming election to defend Pennsylvania from Democrats. It touts a protective tariff, faithful public works, and a high minded judiciary, praising Gov. Johnston and calling for mobilization to secure a large Whig turnout. It warns of apathy and suggests wagon-based get-out-the-vote efforts.
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Pittsburgh
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Whig Party
Gov. Johnston
Locofocos Grow Desperate in Harrisburg Speech
The Harrisburg American reports G W Woodward in Philadelphia on September 23 attacking Gov Johnston and warning the death knell of the Constitution. Locofoco leaders pressure panic on the slavery issue to defeat Johnston, with Woodward as the alleged catalyst. The piece also notes Governor Johnston's need for protection after threats in Tamaqua and Mount Carbon.
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G. W. Woodward
Harrisburg
Judge Woodward
Buebler
Locofocos
Gov. Johnston
Outrageous Attack On Gov Johnston Reported
Public accounts confirm a violent assault on Gov Johnston after a Tamaqua speech. In Mount Carbon assailants struck with clubs and stones injuring several. a pistol was fired but no one harmed. A procession of miners aided his safe arrival. a Schuylkill Locofoco leader is alleged to have fomented rioting urging the assembly to hang the Governor.
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Gorsuch
Hughes
Mount Carbon
Pottsville
Johnston
Locofocos
Bigler
Locofoco Press
Gov. Johnston
Philadelphia
Sun
Schuylkill County
Tamaqua
Locofoco
Schuylkill
Locofoco Claims on Ritner Debt Debunked
A heated critique lists various Locofoco statements about Governor Ritner's debt, noting figures ranging from 900000 to 16000000 dollars. It argues none are accurate, insists Ritner did not incur new debt, and cites Porter era spending as debt-free.
Locofocos blast debt payments and mismanagement charges
The Locofocos denounce Gov. Johnston’s debt payoff as mismanagement and vow to purge the State department. Also recounted is a Harris Harris shoemaker marriage-adventure tale where three failed meetups lead to a wedding.
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Locofoco
Department of State
Gov. Johnston
Commonwealth
Locofocos
Dlar
Amer
First Annual Warren Co Fair Adopts 1852 Plans
The Warren County Agricultural Society held its first annual fair at Sugar Grove on September 23. President L Wetmore delivered the address, with premium awards across horses cattle sheep and crafts. Officers for 1852 include President L Wetmore and Secretary P Falconer, with Warren Borough chosen to host next year’s fair.
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Crane
L. Wetmore
Pest
John Russell
M. ©. Dalrymple
Ransom Gardener
A. J. Irvine
Milanthan Miles
Geo. Brown
Vestus Pond
Ira Baker
Hosea Harmon
Jos. Jenkins
Patrick Falconer
John Mahan
N. B. Langdon
John Abbot
Roney
Clark Dalrymple
R. E. Cook
Dexter Hodges
Cook
Joseph Jenkins
Charles Lott
George Abbott
W.T. Falconer
James Patterson
Robi Allen
Geo. Abbott
James Woodside
Wm. Morgan
John Gregg
N.B. Langdon
Wm. A. Gates
Ezekiel Comstock
Clark Dalrymply
Wm. T. Falconer
F. R. Miller
Quartus Wright
John B. Hamilton
Cobham
Elizabeth Cobham
Ames & Davis
Geer & Nesmith
Nathan Cooper
J. d. Broughton
M. Miles
Geo. A Cobham
T. Struthers
Wm. S. Marsh
Wm. Brown
Smith Labree
Samuel Grossenburg
R. Dunham
N. Sill
Lorin Blodget
Blodget
Geo. A. Cobham
Daniel Lott
Terrible Buffalo Fire Devours Five Hundred Buildings
Telegraph dispatches recount a massive blaze in Buffalo starting on Peacock street in the Five Points. Winds and wooden structures fueled rapid spread across Rock Street Erie street and the canal side causing hundreds of buildings to burn. The large Eaton mill Belden’s and Palmer yards damaged with extensive timber loss. />
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Messrs. Eaton
Erie Street
Canal
Belden
Erie St
Mechanic Streets
Geo. Youell
Messrs. Palmer & Co
Delegation to Harrisburg and Pittsfield Meeting for Premiums
A delegation will attend the State Pair in Harrisburg. The Society plans a Pittsfield gathering on Christmas to award crop premiums. Mr Kt J Falconer lost premiums due to an entry number oversight. Russel's Stud Horse, bred by P Falconer, won first premium and drew notice. two mares of the same breed also won premiums.
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Pittsfield
J. Falconer
Russel
P. Falconer
Our
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Falconer
Durock
Hoornasy's German Divrens and German Bitters Ad
In praising Dr Hoofland's celebrated German Bitters, Dr. C M Jackson of Philadelphia promotes its use for Liver complaint Dyspepsia Kidney disease and stomach disorders. The piece recommends readers obtain a bottle to verify the claimed cures after other physicians failed.
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