Repeal of Missouri Compromise Dominates Pennsylvanian Voice
The Warren Mail argues Pennsylvania voters rejected the Nebraska plan and Know Nothings, blaming the administration and Democratic party corruption for Bigler’s defeat. It cites Ohio and Indiana as anti Nebraska benchmarks, notes county gaps in Parmlee and Curtis votes, and warns against renewed slaver y agitation.
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Pennsylvania
James Pollock
Bigler
Nebraska
Democratic Party
Free Soilers
Congress
North
Ohio
Indiana
Curtis
Parmlee
Democratic
Todiana
Jonny Wentworth
Wentworth
Chicago
the Tribune
Douglas
Missouri
Pierce
Prohibition Battle in Pennsylvania Faces Setback
A pennsylvania Prohibitory law vote appears defeated with about a 3,000 edge against it. Counties and cities show support, but inaction and mixed issues tipped the result, while Governor readiness to sign remains. The Warren Lyceum announces winter events, starting November 18 with an alternate debate.
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Pennsylvania
Election projections show party majorities in state legislature
Figures indicate Pol lock leads by about 3 800 and Mott by 150 000. Legislature totals project Senate 17 Democrats 16 Whigs and Natives. House 57 Whigs Natives Free Soil and Independents against Nebraskas era with 49 majority against the administration on joint ballot.
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Pollock
Mott
Senate
House
Free Soilers
Pierce
Know Nothings and Whigs Dominate Local Notices
The Ledger criticizes Know Nothings and praises Barclay, notes Gov Bigler’s strong standing, reports George W Patterson as Whig nominee for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus, and records Conneautville Banner rename to American Republican Banner. Also mentions burial of James Morrison, pleasant weather, college president election, apple weights, and Pittsburgh market prices.
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Letting Notice
Philadelphia reports a Sunbury and Erie Railroad letting from Erie to Warren. Sealed proposals due by 3 PM November 11 at the Erie office for grading bridging and masonry work along each mile section. Plans available three days prior. James Cooper, President.
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Sunbury & Erie Serrina
Philadelphia
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
Erie
Sunbury & Erie Railroad Company
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
City of
Warren
James Cooper
Beecher cites Arctic maritime losses and totals
Rev Henry Ward Beecher cites statistics on vessel losses tied to American trade. He notes 400 plus losses in the last year world wide over 10 000 worldwide to 1850 averages around 3000 and total losses around 7 million dollars plus 12 million paid by New York marine insurers for last year. He adds land losses top 18 million dollars bringing total to about 30 million.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Arctic
Constitution
Waterloo
City of Glasgow
Humbolt
Halifax Harbor
Franklin
Long Island
Montezuma
San Francisco
New York
Journal of Commerce
Fate of Sir John Franklin solved by Dr Rae report
A Montreal Herald excerpt cites Dr Rae’s dispatch via Sir George Simpson claiming Franklin expedition survivors died of starvation after ships crushed in ice. Esquimaux and another band allegedly shared details with European artefacts including a silver spoon engraved Sir John Franklin K C B.
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Sir John Franklin
Montreal Herald
Hudson Bay Company
Lachine
George Stimpson
Rae
York Factory
George Simpson
Red River
Esquimaux
Great Fish River
Buck
Tragic 1850 Expedition Drawings Revealed
The text notes initials on items tied to a doomed expedition, with drawings sent down and a claim that the tragedy occurred in spring 1850. It summarizes all known details in the city to date.
Popular Sovereignty and Civil Disorder Across Regions
The piece rails against popular sovereignty as a sham tied to the Kansas Nebraska bill, detailing executive and judiciary control by a President appointed governor, amid unrest over murder in Maryland and political shifts in Indiana. It notes mob violence in Caroline County, Locofoco decline, iron bridge failures and election gains by Fusionists, plus a balloon ascent in Easton and Australian superstition about afterlife returning as white men.
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Kansas
Senate
United States
Toledo Blade
Denton
Dave Thomas
Wm. H. Butler
Caroline County
Maryland
Foreign Paupers and Convicts in United States
A column denounces European governments sending paupers and convicts to America, urging reform of naturalization laws. It warns that Irish poor law practices push the indigent abroad and that paged systems fill alms-houses and prisons with European “filth and scum,” threatening American institutions. The piece argues for action to curb such emigration.
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United States
Germany
Europe
America
Arab cupping and bear show spark at Pacific wharf
The California Pioneer recounts Arabs practicing cupping and other cures, claiming prevention and longevity. A later anecdote at Pacific wharf describes a staged bear exhibition and a county man’s mistaken anger over a sign swap, ending in a near-violent brawl.
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Pacific Wharf
Phoenix
Pike
Brain
Pike County
Achilles
California
Turbulent passengers and war news in late 19th century dispatches
A Hudson River Railroad tale reports rough men boasting of ejecting rivals to gain a boat seat. Washington steamship brings four days of European news. Marshal St Arnaud is dead and Sebastopol attack planned. Kissane arrested after a daring leap onto a moving freight train. Vermont names Collamer as U.S. Senator and Brainerd for the unexpired term. Emigrant ship mortality rises with Harvest Queen and Piscator reports. Thanksgiving designated by Gov. Bigler and a fable about a needle and idle boy.
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N. Y
Arctic
Washington
Europe
Battle of the Almna
London
Marshal St. Arnaud
Sebastopol
Baron Gerolt
M. Bodisev, Jr
Pollock for the Presidency in 1856
The Pittsburgh Commercial Journal urges Pollock as a Northern candidate for the 1856 presidency. It argues his Pennsylvania governorship and strong anti Nebraska stance position him to unite Whigs and Free Democrats, with Northern states backing him to defeat Pierce and Co.
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Pollock
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
New York
Tidiana
Iowa
Connecticut
Maine
Stern
Nebraska
Pierce, Douglas & Co
Keystone
North
Pittsburgh Commercial Journal
Captain Luce a Virginia native and seafaring commander
RF Captain Luce, a native of Alexandria Virginia, bred to seafaring, once commanded a ship from Petersburgh, later led the Constellation of this port, then captained the Arctic, praised for seamanlike qualities and courteous manners. He is about 47 and resides in Yonkers.
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Luce
New York
Hepress
Alexandria
Virginia
Petersburg
Constellation
Kermit
Collin
Yonkers
Millinery and Dress Making Offer
Mrs. M. E. Kerr advertises a full assortment of velvet, silk and straw bonnets plus ribbons and flowers. Children’s clothes cut and made to order with prompt attention to all orders.
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M. E. Kerr
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White
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