To the Polls And Local Election Editorial
In this state and county the Whigs urge a vigorous turnout for a slate headed by Jacob Hoffman Joseph Ett on Patrick Kerr James R Wick James Foreman John Sill Marshall Jones and Isaac S Eddy The piece praises Hoffman Buffington Wick Foreman and Sill for integrity competence and energy notes Eddy as a responsible coroner and forecasts Jerome’s likely victory with quiet resolve The report also mentions Sunbury and Erie Railroad route debates and possible faster progress in the region
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Jacob Hoffman
Joseph Etton
Patrick Kerr
James R. Wick
James Foreman
John Sill
Marshall Jones
Isaac 8
Eddy
Canal Board
Joseph Buffington
Pennsylvania
Wick
Sunbury and Erie
Here
Ene
Watteburgh
Yast
Fortie
Youngeville
Patrick Kerr for Congress Foe of Tariff Acts
Patrick Kerr visits the district as a vigorous business leader candidate for Congress. He opposes the Tariff of 46 and favors developing domestic resources to employ workers, clashing with his rival who avoids clear principles. The Ledger criticizes sensational misrepresentations and defends Kerr while condemning biased coverage.
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Congress
Clarion
England
Premiums for field crops at Warren Co society meeting
Warren Co Agricultural Society Executive Committee assigns premiums for field crops to be contested at the annual meeting December 22 in Youngsville. Awards include Wheat 2.00 and 1.00 for second, Corn 2.00 and 1.00, Oats 2.00, Rye 2.00, Buckwheat 2.00, Peas 2.00 and 1.00, Beans 1.00 and 0.50, Rutabagas 1.00, Turnips 1.00, Potatoes 2.00, Carrots 0.50 and 0.25, Grass 5 acres 2.00, Winter Apples 1.00, totaling 31.00. Competitors must present grain specimens, culture details, and land measurement. Board secretary P Falconer signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
P. Falconer
Covent at Last and Local Burglary Ring Report
Sheriff Anderson advertises new boarders as details from the Waterford Dispatch reveal a large burglary spree across North East, Clymer, Westfield, and Lottsville. Six arrestees include Graves and Fuller, with evidence tying the gang to Dayton Ohio. Several store crimes are scheduled for trial, police praise noted for officials aiding arrests. Portraits by Coffin display local figures, and general advances in telegraph service, steamer history, and early locomotive lore enrich town notices and commentary.
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Graves
Fuller
Hall
Davids
Warren
Griffiths
North East
Norris
Clymer
Lotts
Lottsville
Westfeld
Dayton
Ohio
Jaynes & Sanborn
Wattsburgh
Newton
Ebenezer Norris
P. S. Ensworth
Wattsburg
Cady
Columbus
Wick Answers Maine Liquor Law Question in 1852 Letter
A letter from West Guessville to James R. Wick, Whig candidate for Assembly in Mercer County, asks his stance on a Maine Liquor Law and whether he would vote for it if elected. Wick replies affirming the Legislature's right to pass such a law and his duty to support measures aimed at suppressing intemperance.
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James R. Wick
Mercer County
Maine
West Gueesville
Jas. R. Wick
Darling
A. Woodard
T. A. Hall
Youngsville, Pa
Our State Ticket Urges Full Whig Vote For State Officers
A Whig appeal urges full support for the State ticket headed by Joseph Burlington for Supreme Court Judge and Jacob Hoffman for Canal Commissioner. It warns that neglecting State candidates harms the anti locofoco cause, cites Canal Board corruption, Portage Railroad costs, and Judge Woodward’s unpopularity as reasons to vote. The note links State victory to November success and criticizes the Pennsylvanian editor.
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General Scott
Joseph Burlington
Armstrong
Supreme Court
Jacob Hoffman
Berks
Canal Board
Columbia Railroad
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad
Woodward
Pittsburgh
Scott
Letter from Jacob Hoffman Whig Candidate for Canal Commissioner
Jacob Hoffman, Whig candidate for Canal Commissioner, responds to a private letter criticizing public works management. He argues the cost of construction exceeded practical needs, cites Auditor General and State Treasurer figures showing large deficits, and accuses Democratic misrule. Hoffman urges retrenchment, accountability, and reform to reduce expenses and debt while opposing a proposed private lease that would favor a few.
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The
Westchester Examiner
Jacob Hoffman, Esq
Jacob Hoffman
Hoffman
Reavine
Joux
Bowes
Sir
Commonwealth
Canal Board
Democratic Party
J. Hoffman
Judge Woodward’s Nativism and Veracity Examined
A lengthy charge outlines Judge Woodward’s actions in 1837 1841 and later, accusing him of proposing an amendment to bar foreigners from voting or office after July 5 1841 and of defending it in letters and debates The piece contrasts his alleged missteps with a contested claim about Mr Thomas’s role and calls the final assertion about honor and veracity the gravest.
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Pittsburgh
Thomas
Chester County
Woodward
Jis
Chester Co
Arrival of the Buckeye Promises Paraguay Treaty News
Buckeye arrives from Buenos Ayres with August 8 intelligence. Provinc es assent to principles for a General Constituent Congress at the Capitol Racine. Urquiza recognized as Provisional Dictator of Paraguay with a treaty allowing free navigation of the Paraguay and Parana. Brazil gains commerce and friendship accord. Metropolitan Hotel alterations total $40,000.
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Boston
Buenos Ayres
Racine
Istult
Urquiza
Republic of
Paraguay
Parana
Empire of
Brazil
Gen Scott Triumphantly Welcomed in Columbus Ohio
Telegraphed arrival of General Scott in Columbus was met by an immense crowd and a formal reception at the Neil House. He spoke of public service and charity, thanked citizens, and announced plans to select a Kentucky site for an asylum for worn out soldiers.
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Scott
Cleveland
Messrs. English
McCoy
Joseph Ridgway
Col. Noble
Wm. Armstrong
Gen. Olmsted
N. H. Swayne
Robt. Neil
Jt B. Carrington
T. V. Hyde
John Chance
Columbia
Gen. Scott
Neil House
Ohio
Empire
West
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Bennett vs Scott renders Herald feud in Newport tale
The piece recounts General Scott at Newport where a Mrs Bennett, wife of Herald editor, provoked a clash by refusing to read the paper. The Herald’s editor then launches a sustained attack on Scott, accusing him of Native American ties and other calumnies. A South Carolina case follows, Moses Knight found guilty of telegraph wire cutting and sentenced to forty lashes.
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The
Enquirer
General Scott
Newport
Rhode Island
Gen. Scott
V. Y. Herald
Herald
Bennett
Scott
North
Seward
Americus
Washington
Austina Tetecrarh
Marlboro
South Carolina
Moses Knight
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Scottr
Gen
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William A. Graham
Berks CO
Armstrong CO
Axexaspen E. Brown
Northampton
James Potsock
Northumberland
Samuel A. Ponviaser
Butler
William F. Hughes
New Middleswarth
James Traquair
James H. Campbell
John W. Stokes
James D. Paxton
John P. Verree
James K. Davidson
Spencer M’ilvaine
John M'Culloch
James W. Fuller
Ralph Drake
James Penrose
John Linton
John Shaeffer
Archibald Robertson
Jacob Marshall
Thomas J. Bigham
Charles P. Waller
Lewis L. Lord
David Alton
Christian Myers
M. C. Merceur
Dormon Phelps
Clarion Co
Mercer Co
Whig County
Prckenstraw
Tine Grove
Pleasant
Jon
Isaac
Watren
Warren County
Sill
Mr. Eddy
Jerome
Ledger
Warren Co. Agricultural Society
Outo
Buckeyes
Locofoco
Akron
Gen. Pierce
North American
Trux
Springfield Republican
Warren, PA
Home Matters
Gatteny
Mark Willson
Sugar Grove
O. H. Hunter
Dunkirk
Pew
S. Burgess
Geneva
Liverpool
Philadelphia Ledger
Schuylkill
Charles T. Jackson
Youngsville Express
Pitts
Gaz
Pennsylvanian
Philadelphia
Louisville Journal
Mt. Vernon
Judge Woodward
Buckeye
Metropolitan
Ohio State Journal
N. Y. Herald
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