Pennsylvania in Scott’s Favor in Presidential Contest
The New York Tribune reports Pennsylvania as strongly pro Scott, with Gen Scott favored over Pierce across the state. It notes efforts by Whigs to unite, warns against Native American politics, and urges mobilization to maximize votes, especially in Philadelphia and Allegheny Lancaster counties. It also outlines new postage rates and provisions following Congress passage.
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Pennsylvania
Union
Chippewa
Great Britain
Gen
Scott
Pierce
Baltimore
Pittsburgh
Joe Barker
Maine
Lancaster
Albeny
Ager 4
Penn
Philadelphia
L. C. Levin
Congress
New Posrace
Ford
Publicaon
Democratic music on Third street draws cheers
A reader recalls a brief encounter with a Democratic group on Third Street who began playing Hail to the Chief, prompting a warm reaction from bystanders as they passed. The note closes with thanks from the Louisian Journal for the local show of support.
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Third Street
wa—Louisuids Journal
Election colors emerge as Locofocos lose ground in Pennsylvania
The Pitts Gazette notes slow returns in the Pennsylvania election with two clear points. The vote is likely around 45 000 to 50 000 ballots short of full participation. Locofoco gains are not seen and Democrats gain footing as Whigs promise stronger support for Scott in November.
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Locofoco
Locofocoisin
Scott
Pitts Gazette
Barrie
Alexandria Gezelle
The State Election and Northern Campaign Skirmishes
The piece analyzes voter turnout in the state with Whig growth in 1848 relative to Locofoco gains, noting many Whigs stayed home while Locofocos gain ground. It argues Gen Scott will win Ohio by a large margin, and critiques Cass and the administration while praising Scott’s service. It cites county results and counts for Cass, Taylor, Hopkins, and other figures.
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Gov. Bigler
Cass
M. Vat Buren
Gen. Taylor
Thouman
Gen.Taylor
Hopkins
Scott
Grand Jurors Warren Co Court December Six
List of jurors for Warren County Court dated December 6 with foreman Hollis King and names including Columbus Corydon Spring Creek Sugar Grove Pine Grove Limestone Pine Grove etc. notes home matters likely section header.
Traverse Jurors List Names Aylesworth to Welden
A long roster of jurors is provided with names and hometowns including Dee Warren Aylesworth Pine Grove Moses Andrews Pittsfield John Anderson South West Asahel Barnes Columbus Ransom Bartlett Freehold E Cowan Warren Borough Russell Clark Sugar Grove P Dunbar Sugar Grove James Dunham Conewango Wm C Dewey Columbus Richard Fry Columbus James Gaiter Freehold Clinton Horn Spring Creek Peter Holt Elk James Jagger Sugar Grove Enoch Jewett Deerfield E L Jones Deerfield James Kinnear Deerfield John H King Pine Grove Tompkins Loakes Conewango Nathan E Lacy Warren Borough Elmer N Lacy Sheffield Peter McKinney Pittsfield Willard Muzzy Columbus Samuel McGuire Deerfield Joseph Perkins Columbus Willson Smith Pittsfield James Stuart Freehold C D Sacket Youngsville James L Stuart Sugar Grove Daniel T Stanton Conewango John R Tuttle Freehold G W Turner Deerfield Samuel Trask Brokenstraw Mortimer Wickwire Columbus James Welden Eldred.
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Traverse
Dee
Terin
Warren Aylesworth
Pine Grove
Moses Andrews
Pittsfield
John Anderson
South West
Asahel Barnes
Columbus
Ransom Bartlett
Freehold
E. Cowan
Warren Borough
Russell Clark
Sugar Grove
P. Dunbar
James Dunham
Conewango
Wm C. Dewey
Richard Fry
James Gaiter
Clinton Horn
Spring Creek
Peter Holt
Elk
James Jagger
Enoch Jewett
Deerfield
E. L. Jones
James Kinnear
John H. King
Tompkins Loakes
Nathan E. Lacy
Elmer N. Lacy
Sheffield
Peter McKinney
Willard Muzzy
Samuel McGuire
Joseph Perkins
Willson Smith
James Stuart
C. D. Sacket
Youngsville
James L. Stuart
Daniel T. Stanton
John R. Tuttle
G. W. Turner
Samuel Trask
Brokenstraw
Mortimer Wickwire
James Welden
Eldred
Southern press attacks Whigs over abolitionist sympathy
The South in a political outburst denounces Whigs and abolitionist sympathy as a ruse to win majorities. The V. Y. Courier warns against trickery while urging devotion to the Constitution and the Union. A Clayton county letter notes many German voters backing Scott and Graham, shifting from Sham Democracy.
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V. Y. Courier & Enquirer
Iowa
Clayton County
Scott
Graham
New York Tribune
Webster Dies in Marshfield After Sunday Wake
Daniel Webster, America’s eminent statesman, died at his Marshfield home last Sunday morning before eight oclock. The nation mourns a towering intellect whose grand stature inspired affection and respect among friends and the public alike. His name will be forever linked with America’s greatness and constitutional defense.
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America
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
The Presidential Campaign In Warren County Opens
The article invites Warren County voters to choose between Franklin Pierce and Gen. Winfield Scott for the next four years. It critiques Pierce as a compromised nominee and extols Scott as a famed military leader with broad admiration.
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Warren County
Iranktin Pierce
Winfield Scott
Franklin Pierce
Gen
Democratic Party
The
Union
Scott
Atlantic
Chippewa
Lundy’s Lane
War ren County voters face choice in heated campaign
In a caustic letter era politics clash pits Democratic loyalists against Whigs over leadership and allegations of misrepresentation. The piece defends Winfield Scott and attacks Mr James, Mr Waters, and Mr Wilson, while detailing Assembly votes and a New Orleans case ruling for heirs at law.
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Great McDonagh
New Orleans
Baltimore
James Denies Candidate Claim in Ledger Debate
In a lengthy reply J Y James disputes Cowan misstatements about his Legislative bid. He recounts protests over printed votes and asserts he never consented to any candidacy or to represent him as a candidate. The Ledger counters that James failed to refute key points and questions his memory and actions.
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Mr. Water
Ledger
Whig
Barnum
Mr. Wilson
James
Mr. Wick
Mr. Kinnear
The
Warren Ledger
Mr. Wilcox
Cowan
Waters
Whig Party
Mr. C
J. Y. James
Mercer Co
Mr. Waters
Whigs Hold Beech Woods Meeting at Foster's School
The Whigs of West Pine Grove gathered Saturday at Foster's School house with an estimated 75 to 125 attendees. L. D. Wetmore, Esq addressed the crowd with a persuasive speech while the Conewango Scott Glee Club supplied songs. Attendees pressed questions about Gen. Pierce in 1812 and were reportedly satisfied with the responses. Pine Grove stands out as a Whig stronghold ahead of the forthcoming election.
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Friexo Coways
Conewango Scott Glee Club
Pine Grove
Beech Woods
Warren Co Teachers Institute Holds First Meeting
The Warren County Teachers Institute met in Warren on the 20th inst with R Brown Esq presiding. Prof Putnam of Chautauque NY addressed the group and officers were elected: President H P Johnson Vice President G W Scofield Recording Sec C D Sacket Corresponding Sec E Cowan. next meeting set for January at Sugar Grove.
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Warren
R. Brown
Putnam
Chautauque
New York
Institute
P. Johnson
G. W. Scofield
C. D. Sacket
E. Cowan
Messrs. W. IF
Dalrymple
L. D. Wetmore
T. D. Edwards
Assisses Catharine Miller
Susan Jane McKinney
Sugar Grove
Adjourning Court List and Local News Summary
A long adjourned court list includes William Armitage and many others. A deer enters the river. shots fail and it is killed by dogs in a mill pond. Stoves and household goods offered by Stoves Pierce & Summerton. Gov Bigler proclaims November 25 as Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania. Pall and Winter goods from Summerton & Church. new grocery shingle by Sherif Anderson and Ami Davis. Professor Putnam entertains twice with wit and thrills. Whig Presidential tickets printed for county distribution. Cattle train accident aboard the propeller Spaulding causes partial sinking and losses.
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Pierce & Summerton
Carver House
Gratitude Note From Warren Teacher 1852
The undersigned offers thanks to Warren citizens for support as a teacher and lecturer. He extends gratitude to his class, Principal T. D. Edwards, Mr. Cowan of the Mail, and Mr. Wilson of the Ledger for kindness during lectures, lessons, and entertainments. Worthy Putnam, Warren, Oct. 26, 1852. The advertisement also promotes Houghton s PEP SIN digestive fluid for indigestion and related ailments with pamphlets available from agents.
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T. D. Edwards
Academy
Cowan
Mail
Wilson
The
Ledger
Worthy Putnam
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