Pursuit of Truth Yet Values Self Culture and Faith
A speaker argues truth should be the aim of inquiry not imitation of leaders. He notes the limits of intellect and the need to balance abstract thought with practical utility, stressing self culture and virtue as the core of education. The talk praises Luther, Bacon, Franklin, and the Bible as guides, urges teachers to model moral learning, and ends with the blessed pursuit of wisdom and godly fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo
Olympus
Lord Bacon
Newton
Pascal
John Poster
Robert Hall
Hall
Joshua Reynolds
Jousseaus
Fouriers
Louis Blancs
Luther
Plato
Paul
Rome
Bacon
Washington
Juther
Franklin
Dalton
Cowper
Geo. Whitfield
Truth
Hardihood
BE UP AND DOING FOR REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET VICTORY
Editorial urges Northern Counties especially Erie to mobilize for a Republican triumph in the state election. Warns that large majorities are possible in the north while Packer trails Buchanan in the east. Calls for immediate thorough organization to maximize turnout and a united, persistent effort statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North West
Packer
Buchanan
Erie
Seed corn harvesting tips from old farming column
Farmers advised to harvest seed corn when ears are fully filled and dry stalks prepared for fodder. Select ears with plump kernels, store in a dry place, and braid seed if needed. Extra care in ripening and drying seed raises next year’s yield and may prevent crop loss. Exchange note adds promise to publish County Fair premium winners later.
Vote the whole Republican ticket in Warren County election
The message urges a strong Republican turnout for the next Tuesday election. It calls to mobilize voters, send teams for the sick and lazy, and stay all day to prevent fraudulent votes. It cites Wilmot and Packer, contrasts freedom with slavery, and appeals to defeat slavery and Democratic influence.
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Pennsylvania
Wilmot
Packer
South Carolina
Freedom
Free Banking Law Urged To Protect Pennsylvania Credit
The piece argues for a General Banking Law in Pennsylvania to end dependence on legislative rescues during banking panics. It criticizes the current system as soulless and calls for free banking with secured deposits, allowing any man with money to become a banker while protecting bill-holders from loss. It urges legislative courage to enact reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Christendom
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Passage Advocates Immediate Action on Permanent Bank Remedy
A speaker urges immediate passage of a permanent bank remedy, arguing it is the sole lasting solution to financial embarrassments. The speaker contends bank influence blocked last winter and presses for action now to ensure a sure outcome at the next session.
Wilmot and the Know Nothing Question Debate
The Ledger claims Davy Wilmot endorsed Know Nothing cardinal principles in a July 10 1857 letter. we dispute that rendering and note Wilmot’s qualification that he would favor a naturalized citizen in certain cases while asserting overall responsibility to evaluate candidates. The column accuses the Ledger of deception for implying full assent and estimates exaggerated political gains from foreign influence.
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Wilmot
Davy Wilmot
Know-Nothings
The
Ledger
Mr. Wilmot
Dan Rice Show Promises Extraordinary Entertainment
Dan Rice's great Show, Exhibit here on the 15th instant, offers an Elephant that balances on its fore feet and walks a tight rope. The Rhinoceros is tamed for display, with the talking horse and Low Comedy Mules still featured. Rice's company is carefully chosen and his act promises quaint, original humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Rice
Auctioneer P Ahern and a Grand Meerschaum Pipe
In Johnsons Exchange recent sales LZ Mr P Ahern sends thanks for Buffalo papers and a grand meerschaum pipe. The note jokes about smoking. Dr A C Jackson Indian Botanic Physician plans to be in Warren Friday October 16 to receive visits at the Carver house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ahern
Johinson’s Exchange
Buffalo
Ada Turk
Dr. Jackson
A. C. Jackson
Warren
Carver House
Darling Nominated Again by Republicans of Two Counties
John P. Darling of Cattaraugus is the Republican senatorial nominee of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. He was elected last year to fill the vacancy from Senator White’s death and his renomination is judged well merited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Darling
Cattaraugus
Republicans
Chautauque and
Senator White
Ledger notes GOP voter abstention could boost Dems
The Ledger argues that Republican abstention would reduce turnout, suggesting Democrats could gain ground if Republican voters skip the polls. The piece frames the math as a potential Democratic gain driven by lower GOP participation.
Local Notes and Education Calls at Sugar Grove Institute
Rev C L Hequembourg addresses the Teacher's Institute at Sugar Grove prompting readers to study education stories. The Ledger questions R K Russell’s political ties and votes for governor James Pollock. Jamestown Journal notes Dawley assumes Dunkirk Warren express management as E C Joice stockholder. Banks in New England show strength with no suspension signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hequembourg
Sugar Grove
Friends of Education
Samuel B. Dawley
Dunkirk
Warren
E. C. Joice
Jamestown Journal
Boston
New England
Bank suspensions stir Pennsylvania legislature debate
Long discussion in Harrisburg centers on bank suspensions and the 1850 act. Editors urge legislative action to save banks and protect workers, with talk of relief notes and small denominations. Judge Wilmot’s Harr is speech cited as stirring public interest in the election.
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Harkienvee
Friesh Coivax
Sesefén
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Commonwealth
Gen, Cameron
Mr. Ross
Dauphin Deposit Bank
Europe
Supreme Court
Senate
C. Lansing Wetmore
Asa Winter
Cyrus, Tanner
Alpheus Hawley
Abraham Hazeltine
Daniel Chase
Timothy F. Parker
Isaac S. Eddy
Nathaniel Kidder
John M. Berry
S. N. Berry
Archibald Tanner
Gilman Merrill
Robert Miles
Z. Eddy
J. B. Hyde, Jr
Julius D. Chase
Hugh Brown
T. Struthers
W. L. Adams
John Hackney
John J. Berry
Wilmot
Court House
Fremont
Pennsylvania
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Republican
David Wilmot
Bradford Co
WM. Millward
Philad’a
James Veech
Fayette Co
Joseph J. Lewis
Chester Co
Assembly
Thomas Struthers
Warren County
Robert P. Miller
Crawford County
Register and Recorder
Robert Russell
Pine Grove
Aneaes Magill
Deerfield
David 41
Seite
South West
Warren CO
Free Banking Law
R. K. Russell
Know- Nothings
James Pollock
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