Railroad Subscription Spur in Erie County Grows
The meeting last week and Mr. Millers address sparked new support for the railroad. County Commissioners pledged an extra 100000 dollars conditioned on Philadelphia’s 1 million subscription and public approval next Court week. Erie city added 200000 dollars with the Philadelphia pledge, and more county funds are anticipated as counties along the line consider increases.
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Miller
Philadelphia
Erie
Plowing Match and Address Scheduled At Fair
The fair spans two days with most exhibition setup on Thursday. Visitors short on time should come Thursday while exhibitors should be present Wednesday to arrange entries. The Plowing Match is set for 9 o clock Thursday morning and the Address at about 4 PM that day.
Telegraph line restored partial service aims for prompt public access
The Telegraph reports that after a line bust up, Columbus, Youngsville, Irvine, Warren and Jamestown operators have arranged a new main battery at Youngsville and opened an office at Fredonia. The line now works from Columbus to Dunkirk though sections below Columbus remain down.
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Columbus
Youngsville
Irvine
Warren
Jamestown
Fredonia
Dunkirk
Warren Academy Exam Passes Creditably
The examination at Warren Academy last Friday passed off creditably with scholars showing strong interest and marked improvement. The school offers good facilities for education and hopes for larger attendance next term. A vacation of two weeks is announced.
Congressional Nomination of C B Curtis at Brookville
Hon C B Curtis of Warren the present district representative was renominated for Congress at Brookville on the 25th instant on the 68th ballot. The district’s Democratic majority runs 2000 to 3000. no Whig nomination will be made. The Ledger has every assurance he will be re elected by a handsome majority.
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C. B. Curtis
Warren
Brookville
The
Ledger
John F. Davis
L. F. Watson
M. Waters
Congress
House of Representatives
Curtis
Harrissuren
Churubusco
J. H.C. Mudd
R. T. Conrad
J G. Sevier
Haiti
Albert Fritz
United States
Aux Cayes
American Tract Society
New York
Jones
Tennessee
Scott
Vermont
Iowa
Australia
Buffalo
John J. Crittenden
Henry Clay
Preble County
State Bank of Ohio
Gen. Scott
Youne Suert Jr
Martinsburgh
Thomas L. Harrison
Berkley County
Emile Prudent
Europe
Madame Sontag
Rusk
Texas
Washington
Taylor
Ohio
Rochester
Rhode Island
Newport
Cincinnati
Tom Thumb
Tom
Nero
Ledger director responds to a weeks-old remark
A new Ledger director addresses a comment raised weeks ago and indicates the remark has circulated. The note arrives with a wary tone as the writer suggests others may overlook it while noting the path of the discussion.
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The
Ledger
Jamestown
A. Rhodes
Mr. Miller Addresses Sunbury and Erie Rail Road Meeting
A crowded Court House heard D L Miller, president of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad, outline benefits of a Philadelphia to Erie railway. He urged Northwestern Pennsylvania support, warned against delays, and discussed Philadelphia city subscriptions and his contingent, performance-based compensation.
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Court House
Tanner
L. Wetmore
Josiah Hall
G. B. Délamater
T. T. Wilson
E. Cowan
W. A. Irvine
D. L. Miller, Esq
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Sunbury and Erie
Philadelphia
Erie
Pennsylvania
Iron Horse
Warren Co
James
Miller
New York
Irvine
Board of Directors
U.S. Bank
Sunbury and Erie project faces revival amid stock disputes
The Sunbury and Erie plan centers on U S Bank shares bought at 100, later sold near nothing at sheriff sale. A revival effort rests on securing subscriptions, with resolutions urging Philadelphia to increase its million dollar pledge, and legislators to push the extension to Harrisburg. Deliberations name Mr Miller guiding the effort while defending the extension against critics, and note Democratic nominations for Canal Commissioner and Supreme Court Judge.
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Sunbury and Erie
U. S
Sunbury
Cattawissa
N. Y
Susquehanna
Reading Railroad Company
James
Alfred Kelley
Ohio
Miller
Reading
Erie
Struthers
Warren County
Warren Co
Sunbury and
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Conewango Whig Club Forms Scott and Graham Group
At a public August 27 1852 meeting in Conewango Township the Whigs chose delegates to a county convention and formed the Conewango Scott and Graham Club. John J. Taylor chaired, Albert Kidder Secretary, with a committee reporting a constitution and club rules. The club meets weekly and will publish proceedings in the Warren Mail.
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Conewango Township
Judge Wetmores
Scott and Graham Club
John J. Taylor
Albert Kidder
Messrs. Falconer
Thomas and Wetmore
Conewango Scott and Graham Club
Warren Mail
Ararat Kipper
N. B
Howe Nominated for Congress by Allegheny and Butler Conferees
The article notes Hon. Thomas M. Howe nominated for Congress by conferees from Allegheny and Butler counties. It discusses the ongoing British dispute over the 1818 treaty and reports optimism that no war is likely, with assurances that the matter should be settled amicably and that Commodore Perry in the Mississippi field will not disrupt the expected harmony.
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Thos. M. Howe
Allegheny
Butler Counties
Daniel Webster
Marshfield
England
Malmesbury
Lord Derby
Livingston
Allegheny Valley officials tour to fix rail union
The President, Managers and Chief Engineer of the Allegheny Valley Railroad begin a line tour from August 23 to September 1 meeting at Freeport Kittanning Clarion Brookeville Ridgeway and Smethport with Rochester and Pittsburgh officials to arrange the union of the two roads. It is expected to be a fine excursion.
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Autecueny Valley Railroad
Allegheny Valley Railroad
New York State Line
Freeport
Kittanning
Clarion
Brookeville
Ridgeway
Smethport
Rochester & Pittsburgh R. R
Two Roads
Washington Correspondence from a Warren Reader
In a Washington letter P. B. Tempieros describes a trip through Warren ads and stores via the Mail newspaper. He reflects on former neighbors and judges, discusses political figures including C. B. Curtis, and explains how readers' questions about Curtis miss the point of his duties in Congress. He closes with thanks and best wishes.
Character and Actions of General Scott Highlighted
The article extols General Scott, praising his private character, wartime and peacetime achievements, and his decisive, adaptable leadership. It argues scrutiny only confirms his fitness for the presidency and calls readers to consider his proven prudence and judgment. The piece cites Hartford Courant and a note from Secretary Adams on fisheries. It also mentions Spier’s Bureau and a Vienna merchant's spider thread experiments producing delicate woven tissues.
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Scott
Hartford
Conn
Spier
Tureau
Vienna
Tate
Severe dreuth hits upper New Hampshire past Concord
Drovra or New Hampshire reports severe drought in the upper regions. Residents thirty to forty miles above Concord are cutting underwood for cattle to browse. Grasshoppers cover the land and have ruined pasture vegetation. Purapetonia Aug 24.
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Drovra
New Hampshire
Concord
Two Sharks Hover Off New Haven Wharf On Saturday
Reports describe two sharks captured off the long wharf at New Haven on a Saturday afternoon. One measured 10 feet 2 inches and the other 9 feet 10 inches, with a combined weight of 400 pounds.
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New Haven
Col. Love
Fort Smith
Ark
United States
New Bedford Mercury
Hector
John Morrison
Leicester
Mass
Ner Middlesworth
Union County
Pennsylvania
Congress
Plato
Nenasha
Wisconsin
Lundy
Baltic
India
United States Treasury
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Jacob Hoffman
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Northumberland
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William F. Hughes
James Traquair
John W. Stokes
John P. Verree
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James W. Fuller
James Penrose
John Shaeffer
Jacob Marshall
Charles P. Wall
Davie Alton
M. C. Mercur
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James H. Campbell
James D. Paxton
James K. Davidson
John M'Culloch
Ralph Drake
John Linton
Archibald Robertson
Thomas J. Bigham
Lewis L. Lord
Christian Myers
Dormon Phelps
the Telegraph
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William Hopkins
Washington County
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London
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Buncombe
P. B. Tempieros
Joan Quincy Avams
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Gallatin
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