Railroad progress and regional promise along Erie to Warren
A long letter from Warren dated August 19 details Pennsylvania’s rail line from Erie eastward. Builders report rails laid to Union, near Warren, with masonry underway. completion expected by November for train service to Warren. Kortright & Co. extend eighty four miles toward Owl Creek, with costly sections improving. overall line anticipated by July next. The project showcases superior masonry, scenic beauty, and vast coal and timber resources accessible to Philadelphia via a shortened Sunbury route.
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Philadelphia North American
Warren
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Erie
Union
Struthers and Wetmore
Kortright & Co
Owl Creek
Buena Vista
Liunemahoning
Struthers and Wellore
Seaboard
Sunbury
New York
Lake Erie
Allegheny Plateau
Forest
Elk
Susquehanna
Armstrong Democrat Raises Annual Subscription in Adverse Times
The Armstrong Democrat elevates its yearly rate to two dollars prepaid, citing affordability issues and competition from city weeklies. The piece also notes a new Engine House construction raised last Tuesday on Second street opposite Dr Irvine’s office.
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Armstrong Democrat
Mail
Second Street
Dr. Irvine
Democratic and Republican Meetings Hold Venango County Rally
The Mercer Whig reports a Democratic meeting in Franklin led by Hon. Church and Arnold Plumer advocating the Dred Scott position that slavery moves with the constitution to all territories and cannot be excluded by any territorial authority. Republicans met Wednesday in a crowded court room with speeches by Myers Rame dell Davis Johnson Hollns and McCalmont urging active campaigning and victory.
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Mercer Whig
Franklin
Church
Arnold Plumer
Dred Scott
Union
Congress
Democratic Party
Chareb
Venango County
Samuel Myers
C. P. Ramedell
E. W. Davis
William
Jamestown encampment opens. Packer Riflemen invited
Military encampment at Jamestown begins next Wednesday and lasts four days. The Packer Riflemen are invited to attend Friday and Saturday if their rifles arrive. The piece muses on past local gatherings and future muster, teasing Col Forbes and Col Covey in playful nostalgia.
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Jamestown
Ledger
Packer
Col. Forbes
Shilin
Col. Covey
Union Railroad excitement in Warren and regional notices
A Warren Mail letter from Aug 25 1859 reports Union excitement as railroad work begins with depot activity and track layers. It notes bridges by Cobham Perkins and Hamlin, bids from Canada saving money, and a mix of local opinions on timing. Community notices include Republican district convention selections and a Montreal girl’s nun experience, plus fair plans in Fredonia and magazine previews.
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Warren Mail
Cowan
Union
Youngsville
Cobham
Warren
Perkins
Pine Grove
Irvine
Hamlin
Allegheny
Struthers & Wetmore
Canada
Friend Sacket
Pennsylvania
Queen Victoria
Luz Wovutpy
Pe A Nux
Elizabeth Starr
Montreal
Jesus Christ
Crawford Republicans nominate for county offices and assembly
Crawford County Republicans held their August convention naming Col Hiram Butler for Assembly and Horace Weatherbee for County Commissioner with Dr C McCoy as Auditor P J Kerne as Surveyor James Tryon as Treasurer and Geo L Small as another official N N Pettis was named Representative delegate to the State Convention and J C Hays was named County Committee Chairman The Journal lauds Butler as a capable candidate plus party resolutions and strong support for GOP unity also a note urging sidewalk improvements to the Railroad Depot ahead of bad weather and a proverb about timely action.
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McKean
Smethport
O. J. Stanton
W. K. King
C. H. Sage
Philetus Gallup
George Darling
Warren Cowles
D. Freeman
W. A. Nichols
W. A
Crawford County
Assembly
Hiram Butler
Lorace Weatherbee
Dr. C. McCoy
P. J. Kerne
James Tryon
Geo. L. Small
N. Pettis
J. C. Hays
The
Journal
Col. Butler
Warren Court Week and Local Notices Preview
Next week features Court Week with Judge Galbraith in Warren lasting two to three days. A delegate meeting will form the Stacy Association of Universalists on Wednesday and Thursday. The Democratic County Convention proceeds quietly. The Fall Term of Warren Union School begins September 26 with tuition for nonresidents set at $1 monthly.
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Charleston
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Wisconsin
Minnesota
Douglas
Michigan
Iowa
Ohio
Illinois
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New England States
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Tidioute
Warren and Franklin
R. J. Brown
Neilsburg
Verry Pa
Venango Cos
Liberty Street
Pittsburg
W. W. Wallace
P.S. Alexander Wallace
Carver House
W. P. Shaw
Court of Quarter Sessions
I. 1. Hiller
Poor cartsman finds account book on Front Street
A man delivering goods on Front Street discovers an account book containing 1500 to 2000 dollars and returns it to the owners, who reward the finder with twenty five cents for the good deed.
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N.Y. Evening Post
Front Street
Circular from the Republican National Committee urging pre election organization
The dispatch from Albany dated Aug 16 outlines a call for consultation and action to prepare for the coming presidential contest. It condemns the Buchanan administration and Slave Power, argues for Republican principles, and lists steps for organization, circulation, addresses, and funding to build support for a 1860 victory.
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Cincinnati
Albany
Republican National Committee
Union
Republican Party
Buchanan
Philadelphia
Congress
Confederacy
Listing of Names and Abbreviations in Historical Document
A fragment lists numerous individuals with initials and abbreviations across states and roles, including D. Morgan, J. Jos, Fogg, Goodrich, Wells, Sherman, Williams, Caldwell, and others, suggesting a committee or roster in a colonial era record.
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RE. D. Morgan
N.Y. Wat
M. Chase
R. J. Jos
Bartdelt
Geo. G. Fogg
J.C. Goodrich
Gideon Wells
Coun
J. N. Sherman
Thos. Williams
I's
D. Williams
de Geo. Ctarris
Ald Caldwell
Cassius M. Rep
Arrival of the Steamship Indian at Farmer Point
The Steamship Indian from Liverpool anchored off Farmer Point with news four days later than Britain. Reports mention British diplomacy in Central America, cricket tours to America, and a bid to charter the Great Eastern for 20,000 pounds. Also covered are Franco Italian events, amnesty for political offences, and Garibaldi's leadership in Central Italy.
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Liverpool
Great Britain
Central America
Honduras
H. G. Ousley
America
Lever
France
Paris
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Austria
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Leghorn
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Napoleon
Prussia
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