Prothonotary and County Tickets Pledged as Campaign War Drags On
Supreme Court Judge John M. Read and Canal Commissioner Wm E Frazer named for offices. Nominations list Isaac H Hiller for Prothonotary Robert Campbell for County Commissioner John Sill for Treasurer Chase Osgood for Auditor. Campaign urges Warren County Republicans to back Chapin Hall to defeat Gillis amid cross county anti Lecompton activity.
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Supreme Court
John M. Read
Philadelphia
Wm. E. Frazer
Fayette
Isaac H. Hiller
Sugar Grove
Robert Campbell
Kinzua
Republicans Urge Vigilance For Election Success
The brief warns Republicans to avoid complacency after large two year majorities. It claims opponents plan to exploit railroad laborers and outsiders to defeat district and county nominations. Vows no effort will be spared and calls all supporters to mobilize for a full ticket vote.
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Dark Lantern
Gillis
Lancaster County
Re-nomination and public notices in Chau tauque district
Hon. R. E. Fenton is renominated for Congress in Chau tauque and Cattaraugus counties. Warren County Republicans praise his service and wish him re-election. Critique of an Administration aligned congressman over post office patronage. Erie County Union Convention renominates Spaulding for Congress and several county officers.
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Warren County
Union
Erie Co
N. Y
E. G. Spaulding
G. A. Scroggs
Erastus S. Prosser
O. J. Green
John J. Webber
Gerrise
Kwnexs
Buchanan
Navy Yard
Reilly
Swartz
Berks
Glancy
Jehu
Dimmick
Slave Code for the Territories Debate
The Washington Union urges a slave code for the Territories tying it to the Dred Scott decision and fugitive slave law. Douglas advocates nonintervention by Congress in all states and territories, while the Union says the party supports federal protection of slavery and remedies in the Territories through legislation.
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Democratic Party
Washington Union
Douglas
Lincoln
Congress
Union
Dred Scott
Territories
States
Political Storm Over Judge Gillis and Kansas Admission
The piece denounces Judge Gillis for likely supporting Kansas admission only with population. It cites Senator Brown’s claim that President Buchanan would block officials supporting premature Kansas statehood and urges voters not to be deceived. It then notes slow progress and uncertainty about the Atlantic Cable, with Field's query and a reply from Trinity Bay reporting little signal variation.
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Gillis
Kansas
Brown
Mississippi
Washington
Buchanan
Cable report from Valentia by Dr Santry
Trisiy Bar dated Sept 25 transmits a letter from C V Dr Santry to Peter Cooper C W Field W G Stunt and BE M Archibald New York. He states he will send daily reports after consulting headquarters and the company manager. They did not work that day but occasionally received weak reversals of the current from Valentia. these were unintelligible.
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Artlantic Temeoraty
Atlantic
Field
Valentia
C. V
Santry
Message on power outage at Valentia causes discrepancy
C V Dr Sanry reports that after starting to receive current from Valentia the day before yesterday he hoped to resume work soon but the current failed. He notes the difference between his and Mr McKay's messages, dated in Tristry Bay N F. Sept 25. Signed C. V. Dr Sanry.
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Tristry Bay
N. F
C. W. Field
New York
Valentia
McKay
C. V. Dr Sanry
Advertisement of Dr. Kline Promoted by New York Correspondent
Our paper today carries the advertisement of Dr. Kline. A New York correspondent, who has long known the advertiser, reports he is entirely trustworthy and worthy of confidence.
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Dr. Kline
New York
Alabama Leads Mount Vernon Fund Drive for Washington Home
From the Mount Vernon Record comes news that Alabama has contributed more than any other state to the Mount Vernon fund. The campaign supports the purchase and preservation of Washingtons home and grave, underscoring Alabama’s strong participation.
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Mount Vernon
Alabama
Washington
Reverend Sidney Smith Ridicules English Charity Claim
During a charity sermon the Rev. Sidney Smith asserted that Englishmen excel in loving their species. The collection fell short of expectations, prompting him to admit a mistake and reinterpret the claim as a love of their specie.
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Sidney Smith
He who does best however little is distinguished
A pithy maxim notes that true distinction comes from effort even in small deeds, contrasting achievement with zero activity and urging consistency in merit.
Balloon ascent ends in peril as children vanish at fair
At Centralia Illinois Fair a balloon test by a learner lifts off with two children aboard. The craft climbs to great height and drifts southeast out of sight. Parents fear for the youngsters but later reports say the rope slipped and the car fell, with the children found sleeping in a tree. Mr Brooks, the cornuaut, pursued the search.
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Centralia
G. W. Brooks
Brooks
Mronaut
Wronaut
Wilson
Buffalo Republic
Righ
Twining
Warren
Later From Europe. City of Washington arrives from Liverpool
The City of Washington reached New York at 3 PM from Liverpool after leaving on the 15th with mails. the Saxonia also arrived and the ocean cable was reported unchanged. Financials show shares firm at 8445 and 500 dollars, and a new company formed to purchase and outfit the Great Eastern for transatlantic service. A fire scare at Sheffield Music Hall caused a panic and several fatalities or injuries.
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New Yor
Washington
Liverpool
Saxonia
London Times
Great Eastern
America
Sheffield Music Hall
Prioress
Doncastle
Madrid
Vienna
E. Lytton
van Convers Island
British Columbia
Queen Victoria
Canada
Prince of Wales
Toronto
Crystal Palace
France
Paris
Murphy
Harrwitz
New Caledonia
Switzerland
Baste
Prussia
Berlin
Hanover
Lost in balloon tragedy near Knight's Station
The Detroit Tribune reports Thurston, lost after a balloon ascent, likely perished when a valve failed and the silk tore. Companion Bannister returned with grim news, noting the balloon’s sixty foot height and the difficulty of spotting a fated rider from afar. Six Adrian men searched for the body, with hopes dashed and focus on Lake region between Knight's Station and Monroy.
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Thurston
Bannister
Mr. Bannister
Canada
Baptiste Creek
Adrian
Hisody
Knight
Monroy
Detroit Tribune
Resignation Rumors Rock Kansas Territory Governor
The New York Tribune notes Gov. Denver may resign as Territorial Executive of Kansas amid ongoing political tensions. It compares his stance to Reeder Geary and Walker, suggesting the pattern of appealing to popular will triggers federal displeasure and potential removal, while noting no fraudulent voting or false returns to date.
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Denver
Kansas
Washington
Walker
Reeder
Geary
Weashington
New York Tribune
Mandeville vacates Senate seat to accept Postmaster role
In Columbia County Hon. Wm. G. Mandeville accepts the U S postmaster commission from Washington and vacates his state senate seat under constitutional rules. He tried to reverse the acceptance but the vacancy is effective upon his taking the post. The district will elect a successor, per the Predonia Censor. The piece also comments on Buchanan era politics and Pennsylvania district shifts.
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Congress
J. Glancy Jones
Mr. Jones
Jones
Wm. G. Mandeville
Columbia Co
Washington
United States
Department of State
Mandeville
Predonia Censor
Matrimonial Change In Yanpough Court
Patterson Guardian reports a planned nuptial at Yanpough Bergen county on the 4th where a bride on the verge of marrying Andrew E Bush was surprised by her fiancé arriving in formal dress. The bridegroom was deterred by her father from entering. After supper the ceremony proceeded with her marrying John Odell instead of the original groom.
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Patterson Guardian
N. J
Yanpough
Bergen County
Andrew E. Bush
John Odell
Home Matters and Town Notices in a 19th Century Ledger
A rattling thunder storm is noted from last Thursday night. The Sociable meets at the home of 8 P Johnson Jr. on Friday. Presbyterian Sunday School reports new books from voluntary gifts. Three jailed youths in Columbus face bail, one discharged after exam before Judge Lott. The town fair approaches next week with tents near the Catholic Church and a “fantastical” troupe rumored. Dr. Robinson enters Warren, promising round-the-clock service.
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Columbus
Lott. Fields
Wm. W. Jaquins
Jaquins
Jay
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H. R. Rouse
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Venango
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Lola Montez
O. H. Wellington
Jamestown
Thomas Green
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F. R. Miller
D. W. Buel
Anp Guarprass
Parits
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Adams Robinson
Johnson's Exchange
Second Street
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
A. J. Morvan
Thommas M'Kinney
Warren Co. Common Pleas
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Elork
No. 4 Exchange
Nesmith & Keller, Gut
Coluumbus
Main Street
Brokenstraw
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Public Square
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Pennsylvania State Agricultural Society
Fair Grounds
9Th Ward
Pittsburgh
P.M. J
A. O. Heister
Monongahela House
Fifth Street
Thesday Toon
Fey
State Agricultural Society
D. A. Taggart
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John Spangler
William Kinnear
Allewheny
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Thomas Arters
Robert Morris
Allegheny River
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Sevour
Tilionte Creek
William Magill
James Middleton
Warren Market
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