Warren Mail Confident on Local Election Results
The issue reports a decisive 25,000 to 30,000 statewide victory for Plumer and a Democratic Senate, with a Republican assembly district showing strong local support. It highlights Venango Mercer and Warren County as favorable for Assembly and praises Lott and McCalmont for returning with strengthened staffing in the minority.
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Nicholson
Plumer
Senate
House
Warren County
Assembly
Venango
Mercer
Arnold Plumer
People’s County
Mr. Lott
M’calmont
After Election Reflections On Politics And Victory
A reflective meditation on post election mood noting the fatigue with political strife, the rivalries fading, and the humor of tally day. It describes how winners and losers alike feel relief and how campaigns reveal human nature and opportunism.
Dutch Voters Defeat Know Nothings in Local Elections
In the county the Dutch electorate shifted to the Democratic ticket after suspicions of Know Nothing ties. Citizens lined up at Justice Ditmars' office to take oaths, swearing loyalty to the Democrats to ensure their votes. The assembly, sheriff, and commissioner candidates took the required oaths as the outcome favored the Democratic Borough slate.
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Green Horn
Glade
Youngsville
Brokenstraw
Sam
Columbus
Yates
Jerusalem
Stacy
Gulliver
Jones
Berry
Deerfield
Pine Grove
Tray
Nominations Named at Mayville Republican Convention
The Mayville meeting named Abner Hazeltine for County Judge Milton Smith for Sheriff Hanson A Risley for County Clerk George A Greene Surrogate Abram Dixon Special Judge Charles F Mattison Special Surrogate Nehemiah Merrick Superintendent of the Poor A J Andrews Justice for Sessions Russel Sanderlin Coroner William H Gardiner Coroner The ticket draws mixed party support as Whigs and Democrats unite to challenge Americanism in Chautauque County politics.
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Chautauque Co
Mayville
Abner Hazeltine, Esq
Ellicott
Milton Smith
Stockton
Hanson A. Risley
Pomfret
Geo. A. Greene
Chautauque
Abram Dixon
Westfield
Charles F. Mattison
Nehemiah Merrick
Shearman
A. J. Andrews
Sessions
Russel Sanderlin
Wm. H. Gardiner
Hanover
Gabriel
Finney and district majorities in Crawford County election
In Crawford County Finney wins the Senate by 3281 with district total 2073. Joseph Brown and Leonard Reed, the American Republican Assembly candidates, defeat Smith and Richmond, Democratic, for seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Finney
Senate
Joseph Brown
Leonard Reed
Assembly
Smith
Richmond
Renomination for NY Supreme Court Justice in 8th District
Hon. R. P. Marvin of Jamestown is renominated by the American party for the New York 8th Judicial District Supreme Court seat. The Republican party has not yet announced an opponent.
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R. P. Marvin
Jamestown
Supreme Court
8Th Judicial District
N. Y
Potato from Mr Henlan's Warren garden weighs two pounds
A potato raised in Mr Henlan's Warren garden weighs two pounds and illustrates how a large harvest could form a sizeable pile.
Prendergast Nominated Republican Assemblyman in Chant District
A. Prendergast is nominated as the Republican candidate for the 1st Assembly District of Chant County. The lead mentions opportunities for bargains in a separate column by Mr. Lott, inviting readers to compare offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LE UH. A. Prendergast
Chant
Mr. Lott
Unknown predator said to kill hundreds of sheep
In Haverhill New Hampshire a mysterious animal has slaughtered three or four hundred sheep this season. Locals suspect a jaguar is responsible and hunts are underway to track the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
New Hampshire
Boune ng big beets praised by Mr. Sterrett
Mr Sterrett touts large beets described as hard to beat in a brief note, praising their quality and appeal.
Warren Cash Store promotes cash system over old credit trade
Assembly vote tally in the county shows J. D. James against J. Dennis James and S. P. Kerr against 8. P. McCalmont. Warren Mercantile News extols Warren Cash Store as modern, low price, cash only, praising rapid turnover and debt-free sales while urging readers to adopt cash transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. James
J. Dennis James
S. P. Kerr
8. P. McCalmont
Casa Soares
Warren
Jerome B. Carver
New York
Carver
Warren Cash
Canal Commissioner Victory in Warren County
The table shows Nicholson won Warren County by 241 votes. Despite late nomination news and 122 spoiled ballots for Williamson, Warren County performed well. The note asks if any other counties did better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Warren County
Williamson
Little Warren
Remarkable 144-Feet Corm Stalk Brought In
Mr. Ford of this place presented a stalk of corn measured at 144 feet long, a striking garden specimen. The note calls it tall and remarkable, drawing curiosity from the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Raymond
Warren Mail Office
Franklin
John M. Olney
Mr. Ford
State seeks U.S. Senatorship nominees
Governor Bigler along with John L. Dawson and John W. Barney are proposed as candidates for the U.S. Senate from the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bigler
John L. Dawson
John W. Barney
U. S
Mercer County Returns Nicholson With 178 Vote Lead
Official returns show Nicholson securing a 178 vote majority in Mercer County. The result reflects a clear victory amid local electoral reporting and completes the county tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Nicholson
Jamestown Marble Works Praised for Memorial Marble
The Jamestown Marble Establishment run by Messrs. Allen and Gillet receives high praise for quality and taste in monuments. Notable works include Anson Chamberlain’s memorial for his daughter and markers for Revolutionary soldiers, with praise for Mr. Gillet’s skilled workmanship and efforts to support local manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Spencer
Seth Baxer
A. J. Bushnell
J. S. Trask
H. J. Estell
James Brown
Eliza Ann Spencer
Annette Bartlett
Rutland
Gillet
New York
Jamestown
Jamestown Democrat
Cotton factories rise in Georgia with New England-type systems
Between fifty and sixty Georgia cotton mills operate with expert skill and modern machinery, employing the same kinds of devices seen in New England establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgia
New England
Mexico City Crisis Deepens as Alvarez Wins Presidency
The Orizaba brings Mexico City news dated the 5th showing General Alvarez elected by Cuernavaca’s college but the military vows to block entry to the capital amid anticipated fighting. Vega retires from civil power after disobeying Alvarez, and the former president resumes duties. Rumors of U.S. minister backing and a protectorate are denied by Alvarez and Gadsden.
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New Orleans
Orizaba
Mexico
Alvarez
Cuernavaca
Vega
Santa, Anna
Gen
Gadsden
A Fredonia Boy in the Russian Army
Kneeland Norcutt, native of Fredonia, left in 1844 at seventeen to sail before the mast. He rose to captain of a merchant vessel and now serves as a Russian Military General commanding in the Comea at age twenty nine.
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Kneeland Norcutt
Censorfice
Comea
Sredonia Advertiser
Judge Kane Rules Williamson Case Lacks Jurisdiction
In Puinapeconia on Oct 12 Judge Kane issued an opinion denying Jane Johnson’s petition to quash the writ of habeas corpus in Passmore Williamson’s case. He held Johnson has no status in court and the court lacks jurisdiction. The ruling affirms prior views on laws of nations and slaves as property.
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Puinapeconia
Kane
Jane Johnson
Passmore Williamson
Ouisiana
Carolina
New England
Williamson
Yale Professor’s Toast On Longevity And Health
At a Yale College anniversary, Prof. Silliman claimed exceptional health at 70 after once being dyspeptic at 30. He said he stopped stimulants, diets strictly, avoided tobacco, and drank only plain liquids. Daily sponge and cold water refreshed him, preserving endurance and intellect.
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Yale College
Silliman
Doct. AYER'S CHERRY PECTORAL and Cathartic Pills Endorsement
The editor urges readers to trust Doct. Ayers Cherry Pectoral and Cathartic Pills for illness. Citing evidence from other readers, the piece claims they cure and surpass prior medicines in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Boston
Child Charmed by Snakes Draws Crowds in Concord
The parents of six year old Oraline Jane Hill staged an exhibition at Rumford Hall Concord drawing about a thousand spectators. The girl, described as pretty, reportedly sleeps curled like a snake and is said to be influenced by a four foot three and a half inch snake kept with her. Authorities and observers fear the charm may threaten her health and life.
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Tae Ginmanvon
Oraline
Jane Hill
Rumford Hall
Concord
Manchester Mirror
Dead Body Held Over Funeral Debt
A Buffalo firm partner died leaving an unpaid funeral bill. Undertaker Warner paid 120 dollars and, after the firm’s assets were assigned by Aaron King and Harrington, Warner refused to release the body until payment. He was arrested for removing a body against the statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron King
King & Harrington
Buffalo
Warner
Harrington
Revolutionary Soldier Wins Patent At One Hundred
A Washington paper notes a patent issued to a centenarian revolutionary soldier famed as the father of nineteen children. The article questions whether the patent covers military service or population growth and suggests the latter is plausible.
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Washington
Arctic expedition returns Kane party found unharmed
New York reports the propeller Arctic and barque Release located Kane and his crew after a long Arctic search. Kane pushed Rescue to lat 81 before winter frost. They were rescued at Disco Island by a Danish ship. Three crew died. others frostbitten. No sign of Franklin’s group. Release barely survived a collision with an iceberg on September 4.
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New York
Kane
Switch’s Sound
Dr. Kane
Cisco
Upper Novik
Disco
Christian Alsen
Carpenter
Pierce Schubert Cook
Jefferson Banker
Seaman
Sir John Fanklin
Balloon ascent ends in dramatic balloon crash near Cincinnati
A Baltimore Sun report details Mons Godard Col Latham and Messrs Hoale Crippen Belman ascending in a balloon at Cincinnati. A violent thunderstorm drove the craft along at about seventy miles per hour. A devastating descent followed with multiple injuries to the crew, including broken ribs and bruises, as the car struck trees and fields.
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Baltimore Sun
Mons. Godard
Col
Latham
Messrs. Hoal
Crippen
Belman
Cincinnati
Mr. Belman
Mons. G
Cr. Latham
Mr. Hoale
Mr. Crippen
Mons.g
Col. Latham
Mr. House
Don’t Speak So Cross a Child’s Street Lesson
A boy in the street tells a companion not to speak crossly, arguing that kindness calms anger and can win friends. The observer notes the wisdom in the remark, comparing it to Solomon’s saying that a soft answer turns away wrath.
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Solomon
Origin of our Decimal Currency Century Claim
A Philadelphia Sun letter recounts an elderly Welsh immigrant who worked for Charles W. Peale and met Christian Heiss. Heiss’s grandfather recalled an 80 decimal currency system devised by Samuel Jones of Lower Dublin, linking it to early American monetary history and its decimal form.
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Wales
Charles W. Peale
Ol Museum
Christian Heiss
John P. Heiss
Ritchie
Washington
Pennsylvania
Heiss
Samuel Jones
Lower Dublin
Early Authors Rush to Fame Critics Say
A noted columnist laments modern writers and speakers chase notoriety. The critique argues impatience for instant fame drives shallow work and undermines long term craft.
Fall of Sevastopol Sparks Imperial Jubilation Across Britain
The fall of Sevastopol triggers nationwide celebrations in Britain with bonfires and illuminations. London press lauds the victory, while editorials warn Russia remains capable of renewed resistance. Experts assess that capturing the southern fort may not end the war.
Hair fashion features a star braid with pearls and diamonds
A New York hairdresser showcases a new styling method. Back hair forms a wide Circassian braid arranged into a star. A Grecian braid with interwoven pearls borders the star and a diamond star sits on black velvet. Floral clusters accent the four star points and two upper curls frame the face.
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New York
Bursting Charge at Malakoff by Second Corps
General Bosquet calls his Second Corps to a final assault at Malakoff after earlier blows on the Russian army and Tehernaya. He urges the troops to press the line of defense as French and British forces close on Redan and Central Bastion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geeral Bosquet
Tehernaya
Redan
France
Malakoff
Sebastopol
Bosquet
Camden and Amboy stock falls after Philadelphia accident
In Philadelphia on the 5th Camden and Amboy Railroad stock dropped $10 per share as stockholders fear heavy damages to injured parties may be payable by the company.
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Philadelphia
Camden and Amboy Railroad Company
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London
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Tas
Gazette
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Mackenzie
Crimea
London Advertiser
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