Return of Democratic Wins Across Counties and Townships
Meagre state returns show Democrats ahead with completions in multiple counties. Parrapathata reports Democratic majorities in Wayne Luzerne and Dauphin, while Colum bia and Berks also tilt Democratic. Know Nothing and liquor league influence noted in Harrisburg and Reading. Far-reaching results include Cambria Erie and Crawford counties with solid margins for Democratic and allied candidates.
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Parrapathata
Assembly
Wayne County
Luzerne
Thomas Nicholson
Wilkesbarre
Columbia County
Dauphin County
Nicholson
Harrisburgh
Middletown
Privadelpaia
Old County
Senate
City Assembly
E. Joy Morris
Liquor League
Cambria County
Montgomery County
Erie County
Ball and Whallon
Kilpatrick
Crawford County
Assembly names Lott McCalmont Kerr as reps for next session
The text states Daniel Lott S P Mc Calmont and Samuel Kerr are our representatives for the next session with a county majority near 100 and larger margins in Venango and Mercer, claiming about 500 in Mercer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lott
S. P. McCalmont
Samuel Kerr
Venango
Mercer
Election returns and commentary from Warren region papers
The article aggregates delayed official election returns and mixed local notices. It notes errors in board tally tables, mentions Erie Railroad Bill approval by Gov. Pollock, reports a large Philadelphia margin for Plumer, and records a curious anecdote about a girl disguising as a male in Rome New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrida
Tapte
Board of Return
Preaching versus Practice in Warren County Politics
A scathing critique accuses the Warren County Democratic Party of hypocrisy and treachery over anti Nebraska rhetoric and support for the Administration. The piece condemns alleged double standards, politics of deception, and support for Arnold Plumer as an Administration candidate in Pennsylvania. It warns independents and supporters to resist such manipulation and expect consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce & Co
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Arnold Plumer
Pennsylvania
Sunbury and Erie
Warren County
Democratic Party
Columbus
Election Sixty Two Subscriptions Said To Fail
The piece reviews the County Commissioner race with Jones defeating Berry amid disputes over railroad subscription bonds. It criticizes party tactics, notes the public misread of bonds versus subscription, and warns against using the people as a political swing. Passmore Williamson writes from prison praising martyrdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Warren
Berry
Female Riders Shine At New York State Fair Elmira
At Elmira the New York State Fair hosted a female riding contest with prizes from 100 to 10 dollars. Mrs. Conover and Miss Chapman led in early heats while Miss Alexander and Mrs. Norton impressed in the second. Miss Council dazzled in the fourth heat, and Miss Taylor earned 15 dollars for standout horsemanship.
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N. Y
Elmira
Mrs. Conover
Col. Hathaway
Mrs. Childs
Miss Alexander
Mrs. Norton
Pennsylvania
Conover
Syracuse
H. K. Chapman
Penn Yan
O. C. Childs
E. Council
Onondaga
J. B. Clark
Chemung
Quiet Election Passes Peacefully in Cincinnati
October 9 1825 election in Cincinnati proceeds without disturbance. Coffee houses closed and early returns are meager and unreliable.
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Cincinnati
Modill Leads in Cleveland Gubernatorial Race
Early returns show H. Modill Democrat ahead for governor with scattering results. Havana notes report Concha paid the Black Warrior indemnity amid fears of another filibustering expedition. A decree requires periodic registration of machinists traveling to the United States.
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Cleveland
H. Modill
New Orleans
Cahawba
Havana
Concha
United States
Judges award Miss Council purse of 50 dollars
After explanations the judges awarded Miss Council a purse of 50 dollars, ending the day's exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ances
News of Crimea War Fronts and Allied Advances
One week after Europe reports the Canada arriving from Liverpool. Crimea operations resume with 20 000 Allied landings at Eupatoria and 30 000 on the Russian flank. Deserters describe Russian demoralization and fatigue. Russian forts at Sevastopol fortify as French troops press toward Bakshiserai.
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Hautrrax
Royal Mail Steamship Canada
Stone
Liverpool
Crimea
Princ Forchakoff
Nate
Eupatoria
Russan
Russa
Gorchakoff
Kertch
Sevastopol
Bakshiserai
Baidar
Balsklava
Chernaya
Neal Dow on Maine Prohibition Reply to Election Reversal
Neal Dow writes from Poratany Maine in reply to Prohibitionist editor inquiries about Maine election results. He cites a larger than expected vote but a failure to win a majority and accuses opponents of campaign funding and deception. He outlines four opponent types and pledges renewed temperance effort guided by providence.
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Neal Dow
Prohibitionist
Maine
Dow
Portland
Friends of Prohibition
Poratany
The
Boston
New York
Washington
Rui
Neal Pow
Woman Faints After Proposal for Conversation Wheel
A man asks a lady for time to talk this evening and the lady faints, leaving the scene briefly startled.
Central American matters prompt talk of peace and reparation
The Star of the West carries Col. Kinney’s new paper Central American with an inaugural proclamation. Kinney named Governor of San Juan Territory, hints at amicable settlement with the Accessory Transit Company and possible U.S. Congress action for Greytown damages. Walker and 150 men landed at Virgin Bay on Sept 3 and faced 400 troops from Rivas under General Etudidas. 50 of the defenders were lost, Walker’s losses were five. Reports say Walker planned to attack Rivas soon. The government demanded arms and munitions recently received by the Transit Company at Castile, New York. Oct 7: Metropolitan Hall meeting aids Norfolk and Portsmouth epidemic victims. Wilson G Hunt presided. Addresses by Milburn, Osgood, Horace Greeley. Madame Rachel gave $1000.
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Star of the West
Col. Kinney
San Juan
Accessory
United States Congress
Greytown
New York
Metropolitan Hall
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Wilson G. Hunt
William Milburn
S. Osgood
Horace Greeley
Rachel
Yellow fever reports improve in Norfolk and Portsmouth
Balimore dated Tuesday October 9 reports continued abatement of yellow fever with few new cases and sporadic deaths. In the last three days about sixteen deaths, mostly among returned refugees, with four deaths and three new cases on Sunday, and none on Monday. Portsmouth area shows four deaths and eleven new cases in the same period. Rev. M Devlin, a Catholic minister, is very ill.
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Balimore
Norfolk
Portsmouth
M. Devlin
Kossuth on Sevastopol and the Fall of Sevastopol
The New York Times prints Kossuth's letter arguing the Allies are unsure how to use Sevastopol after capture. He says peace prospects are affected by the fortress fall and repeats that attacking Sevastopol was a misstep for the Allies.
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Kossuth
Sevastopol
New York Times
Russia
Windowed Couples Warned About Suspicion
A remark notes that a lady and a gentleman seen alone at separate windows are likely harmless since they have been married for several months, reflecting social assumptions of behavior.
Gossip and scandal surround famed actress Rachel and Count Walewski
A New York Sunday Courier correspondent relays salacious claims about the actress Rachel and her affairs. The piece asserts an intense passion with Count Walewski, his lineage and resemblance to Napoleon, and notes their children. It contrasts French norms with English sensibilities and defends her from moral judgment.
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New York, Sunday Courier
Sit
Ount Walewski
London
Paris
Napoleon
Warsaw
Count Walewski
Rachel
France
Victoria
Riecel
Grisi
Jenny Lind
Reprieve Granted in Prison Murder Case
Boston on Oct 5 reports that James Wilson sentenced for the murder of a colored man in the State Prison had his execution delayed. Just before the scheduled time, after the scaffold was erected, the Governor and Council granted a 60 day reprieve following a physician petition arguing insanity at the time of the crime.
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Harrip Murper
New Orleans Picayune
Bayou Sara
Point Coupee
Sneed
Boston
James Wilson
Englishman Sentenced to Second Term at Sing Sing
William H. Robinson, a young well educated Englishman, has been sentenced to a second term at Sing Sing for forgery. He forged three notes to support a vile woman. His wife and children attended the court to witness the condemnation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Robinson
New York
Sing Sing
Whitfield Dominates Kansas Returns in Doniphan and Atchison Counties
Election returns from Kansas show Whitfield with 130 votes in Atchison County and no opposition in Leavenworth City. Doniphan County reports 85 votes for Whitfield and none for Reeder, as results continue to arrive.
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St. Louis
Kansas
Atchison County
Whitfield
Leavenworth
Doniphan County
Reeder
Landlord Penalized Over Stolen Baggage at New York House
The Washington House in New York fined the landlord $109 for baggage stolen from a boarder’s room during the landlord’s absence. The room was locked and the key left with the bar-keeper.
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Washington House
New York
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Erie
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Sugar Grove
Plumer
Philadelphia
Brown
Rome
Passmore Williamson
Kane
Tam
Will
Amson
Miss Chapman
Miss Taylor
Miss E. Council
Haight House
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Enyor
Lee
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Sarmarareraeer
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