Pennsylvania Factions Fail to Unite Against National Administration
The piece argues the Democratic party is in the minority in Pennsylvania after a crushing defeat. It urges three main opposition groups Whig American and Republican to fuse into a single American Republican party to defeat the administration and restore the Missouri Compromise while addressing naturalization and labor protections. The note ends thanking Hon. C.B. Curtis for a public document.
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Democratic
Pierce & Co
Pennsylvania
Liquor Leaguers
Democratic Party
Nebraska
Pierce
Whig Party
Clay
Republican Party
Partizan
United States
Washington
Plumer Wins Pennsylvania Vote Majority with 11 536 Margin
The article reports Plumer receiving 161 281 votes to Nicholson 149 745, yielding a 11 536 majority. It notes Senate composition of 17 Democrats to 16 opposition and House 65 Democrats to 35 opposition, with a Democratic joint-ballot majority of 31. Also covered is a hunting shoot at Glade Run with Frewsburg and Warren shooters, detailing results and remarks on changing times.
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Plumer
Nicholson
Senate
House
Glade Run
Frewsburg
Pine Grove
Warren
Frensburgers
Horace Jones
G. N. Parmlee
Mr. Griffith
E. T. F Valentine
Josiah Frew
Wm.s. Parmlee
Horace Fox
R. KK. Russel
Frank Spencer
James Martin
Hugh Frew
John Russel
James R. Frew
D. M. Martin
Charles Fox
T. C. Jackson
Z. HW. Eddy
Jol Russel
Oren Hook
Zack
Frews
Woodwards
Joneses
Russels
Martins
Election generosity sparks oyster feast for printers
After Clemons secured his election, he treated town printers to oysters, a generous gesture to the press. The crowd of printers swelled beyond normal numbers, rushing to fill inside forms with many short articles. Some items even produced doublets during the busy period.
Hank South Er Wins Senate Seat in Wild Cat District
Hank South er defeats Hamlin by a large margin boosting Anti-Nebraska forces in the region. The editorial lauds his debating skill and writings while noting Allen of the M Kean Citizen supported Democracy and lost. Also reports Mr Morrison’s sweet potatoes praised as Jersey-like in quality.
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Hank” Souther
Wild Cat
Hamlin
Allen
M’kean
Tray
Wm. Morrison
Jersey
Arthur's Home Magazine November offer price and address
The November issue of Arthur's Home Magazine is packed with substantial miscellany. It offers a yearly advance price of $2 and provides the publisher's address at T. S. Arthur & Co. Philadelphia.
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Sta Arthur’s
Arthur & Co
Philadelphia
Republican Convention Nominates Justice Candidate in Albion
The Chautauque Judicial District Republican Convention on the 17th nominated Noah Davis Jr of Albion Orleans County for Justice of the Supreme Court, opposing Hon R P Marvin.
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Chautauque Judicial District
Noah Davis, Jr
Albion
Orleans Co
Supreme Court
R. P. Marvin
Charles B. Green Nominated for Assembly Seat
Mr. Charles B. Green of Ellington is the Republican nominee for the Assembly in the 2d Assembly District of Chautauqua County.
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Charles B. Green
Ellington
Assembly
Chaut. Co
Cold ashes menace homes and public buildings in repeated fires
The article warns that ash disposal, often kept in barrels or wood containers, fuels house fires across farms towns and cities. It urges immediate water use to tackle blazes and condemns neglectful practices, citing personal anecdotes and a Kansas political dispatch about Reeder and Whitfield.
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Sevastopol
Atlantic
Erie
Southern politics and General Scott back pay notes
The piece critiques President Pierce for possible renomination by the South and mocks Northern officials with Southern principles. It notes Gen. Scott's back pay dispute nearing resolution and cites Albany era figures amid a sweep of local American Party nominations including Sheriff R Dickinson and other Harmony and Charlotte officials.
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Pierce
Echoes of Preston at King's Mountain Celebration
At King's Mountain a crowd praised Col. William C. Preston for oratory and statesmanship. An aged Preston, supported by a crutch, summoned memories of a life devoted to elevated aims as tears flowed from his fading frame and the audience shared the moment.
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King’s Mountain
William Campbell Preston
South Carolina
Charleston
Col
William C. Preston
Judge Kane Delivers Purgation Rule On Contempt Reach
In Philadelphia federal court Judge Kane refused to accept a contempt purgation petition from Passmore Williamson, stating the first step is leave to purge. He indicated he would hear counsel on preliminary questions if reasonable notice is given and a copy of the petition provided.
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Kane
United States District Court
Philadelphia
Petiion
Wm. M. Meredith
Charles Gilpin
E. Hopper
Passmore Willamson
Meredith
Williamson
Vandyke
Mixtape Tale From Union College Lecture
Dr Nott recalled at Union College Schenectady that during a subterra nean meal break years ago most students left a lecture to eat. He noted only two stayed, Dr Cuyler of Philadelphia and the late John C Spencer.
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Dr. Nott
Union College
Schenectady
N. Y
South College
Dr. Cuyler
Philadelphia
John C. Spencer
Surrender and a three day fight mark Bolivian style
New Orleans dispatch reports the steamer Nautilus arriving with latest from Brazos. Mata moras surrendered to revolutionists without battle and remain calm. San Luis Potosi saw a three day engagement, but the city holds with field of battle won by the revolutionists. Reinforcements sent from Monterrey.
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New Orleans
Nautilus
Brazos
Matamoras
San Luis Potosi
Monterey
Washmerton Political Drift and Utah Governor Talk
Col Stepote meets the President at the White House discussing Utah affairs and possible governorship backed by soldiers. Blair likely gets Supreme bench appointment. Marcy opposes. Southern leaders plan quiet succession talks before Congress. Vote tally shows 160k Chase, 140k Medill, 50k Trimble. Senate 19R 3D. House 54R 19D.
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Washmerton
Col. Stepote
White House
Utah
Supreme Bench
Pirrce
Montgomery Blair
Marcy
South
Gen. Pierce
Wise
Virginia
Whitfield's Kansas Vote Count Reported
A Shawnee Mission letter dated the 16th reports Whitfield's official Kansas vote at 2,760 in the first election, noting the tally and context from St. Louis on October 23.
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Kansas
St. Louis
Missouri Democrat
Reeder
Congress
Free Soilers
Whitfield
Franklin
Wyandotte
Osawotomie
Baptist Mission
Union
Washington
War News From the Crimea and European Fronts
The Czar has left Niclieff for the Crimea as Russia plans to defend the region to the last. Mouravieff will replace Gortschakoff as Minister of War while 163,000 more troops are added. British and Turkish forces advance toward Varna. Omar Pacha concentrates 50,000 at Chefkaul. Italian officers receive new field marshal titles amid ongoing powers struggles. Mazzini and others call united action for reform.
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Crimea
Mouravieff
Asia
Prince Gortschakoff
Moscow
Russia
St Petersburgh
Constantinople
Varna
Omar Pacha
Chefkaul
Cambermeer
Earl of Strafford
Viscount Harding
Turin
Sardinia
Gortschakoff
Pelissier
Austria
Mazzini
Seden
Rollin
Kossuth
Resolutions Back Passmore Williamson Support at Colored Convention
At the National Colored Convention on Oct 17, resolutions praised Passmore Williamson and his injured family. Fred Douglass objected, pointing to Black rescuers of Wheeler’s slaves as more deserving of support, and denounced Wheeler as a villain. The assembly adopted the resolutions and debated a one dollar assessment on delegates.
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PuitapErpata
National Colored Convention
Passmore Williamson
Fred. K. Douglass
Col. Wheeler
Julius Caesar Morrell
Fred Douglass
Court of Claims opens docket arguments set for tomorrow
The Court of Claims opened today in Wasuteron and the law docket was taken up. The case of David Myerle was assigned for argument to-morrow. Eleven attorn eys were admitted including Ifon, E. G. Bidgen, and Beverly Johnson. Attendance large. The Star intimates that Mr. Mason the U S Consul at San Juan has been dismissed for recognizing Col Kinney s Government.
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Wasuteron
Court of Claims
David Myerle
Ifon
E.G. Bidgen
Beverly Johnson
Mr. Mason
U. S
San Juan
Col. Kinney
Rioting at Baltimore Ward Election Ends in Shootings
In Baltimore on October 18 a special election to fill a 19th ward vacancy due to a councilman death produced an American victory. Rioting occurred at polling places. a notorious rioter named Ing was shot by police and is thought fatally wounded. Several others were wounded, some seriously.
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Franklin
Tenn
Bordon
New York Daily Times
Baltrimore
Ing
Hoax Report Of Ex Governor Reeder’s Murder Debunked
The Lexington Express states a St Joseph rumor that ex Governor Reeder was killed is false after inquiry. It notes a separate rumor of a fight in the territory with no claim of injury.
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St Louis
Lexington, Missouri
Reeder
St. Josephs
Col Lane Refused Admission for Refusal to Swear to Kansas Mock Legislature
The Kansas Herald of Freedom reports Col. Lane, ex-Lieut. Gov. of Indian Territory and former congressman who backed the Kansas and Nebraska bill, sought admission to the U S District Court for Kansas Territory. Judge Lecompte denied him because he refused the oath endorsing the mock Kansas legislature. Lane had complied with other oath requirements but declined the extra pledge. He also asked to speak for McCrea, to defend a murder case, which was denied.
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Berusgep
Kansas Herald of Freedom
Col. Lane
Kansas
Nebraska
Indianna
District Court of the United States
Kansas Territory
Lecompete
United States
Territory
Col. L
McCrea
Clark
Supreme Court of the United States
Young America Seeks Hat Band Fix From President Pierce
A small boy approached President Pierce near a hotel asking him to fix his unbuckled hat-band. The President politely asked his name and the boy replied DeBree and affirmed the President’s identity, then went on his way content as the President fixed the hat-band.
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Young America
Pierce
DeBree
Charlottesville
Rep
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