Babbitt Rumored Whig Candidate for Erie Judge
The Erie bar backs Bab bitt for the district judgeship amid claims of unanimous Whig support in Erie county. The letter from Whig bar members asserts broad county backing, noting integrity and fitness for the office. Also notes a summer illness outbreak and local notices on a Warren Dime Society meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbitt
Erie County
Thos. H. Sill
John H. Walker
J. B. Johnson
J. W. Wetmore
Geo. A. Elliott
Chas. W. Kelso
Jas. D. Dunlap
Melvine Smith
A. M. Judson
Wa. Kelley
John P. Vincent
Jonas Gunnison
E. Woodruff
Jas. C. Reid
Wn. C. Kelso
Matthew Taylor
Railroad Tax Brings County Bond Route Debate
The piece argues a Sunbury and Erie Railroad subsidy of 160 000 to 200 000 cannot tax the county. It explains a plan: subscribe 100 000, issue bonds, pledge credit, and repay via dividends. If returns reach 10 15 percent, bonds self liquidate in 25 years, boosting county funds. The column invites objections and promises further discussion with examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
Deacon Homespun School
John Galbraith
Public doubts on Mr James canal stance and district views
The piece questions Mr James about his Erie Canal resumption stance amid three weeks of inquiries. It claims Mercer and Venango counties favor the scheme while Warren opposes. It notes a Buffalo convention nominates a New York Supreme Court candidate and promotes periodicals on railroads and phrenology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Mercer
Venango
Warren County
8Th Judicial District of
New York
Buffalo
Supreme Court
James Mullett
Mullett
Railroad Meeting at Court House on Sunbury and Erie route
J N Hutchinson of Philadelphia outlined the Sunbury and Erie line prospects to Warren county leaders, detailing charter history survey costs, route sections, and potential economic gains. He urged county subscriptions and cooperation to attract Philadelphia iron and contractors, arguing the project would boost trade, reduce time, and enrich Pennsylvania while challenging New York and Massachusetts trade monopolies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
J. N. Hutchinson
Philadelphia
Sunbury
Erie
L. Wetmore, Esq
Messrs
Orris Hall
Orrin Hook
Z. H. Eddy
E. Cowan
J. Y. James
Mr. H
Warren
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Corps of Engineers
E. Miller
Central
N. Y
New York
Allegheny Range
Chicago
Far West East
Massachusetts
Lakes
Great West
Lake Superior
Mississippi
Superior
Board of Managers
Pennsylvania
Erie County
Warren County
Elk County
Clinton County
Lycoming County
Ohio
Buffalo
New York and Erie
Dunkirk
Seaboard
United States
Williamsport
Ohio State Line
New York Line
Syracuse
Reading
Union
Allegheny County
Grand Jury deems small bills ban unjust and repeal urged
Presentments from the September Grand Jury criticize the ban on circulating small bills of other States as unwise and impolitic. They argue it burdens nearby counties and strains cross state commerce and advocate immediate repeal. Also notes Bayard Faylor sails for England to report on the Levant and ancient sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Capture of Lopez and Cuban expedition reported
Telegraph summaries from New York and Havana confirm the capture of Gen. Lopez and the near destruction of his expedition. Havana celebrated with lights and processions after the news. 100 captured followers face one year in Spain, others killed or imprisoned. Additional reports note executions, dispersed patriots, and a controversial consul's recall. Columbus, Pa. accident reports a buggy crash injuring two women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Empire City
Havana
Crescent City
Lopez
Spain
Pratt
Sloop of War
Albany
U.S
Enna
Onveans
Hicasy
Cuna
Crittenden
Cuba
Praga
Pajas
Fampero
Africa
Gen Lane
Oregon
Qwen
Columbus
Tillotson
Hinckley
Columbus Village
Freehold
Hermony
N. Y
The Fakir and the Bacon in the Cask Tale
A Cleveland scene at a wharf ends in laughter as workers open a cask to reveal bacon instead of the expected occupant. The mate and crew joke over the ruse while a ventriloquist act, “the Fakir of Siva,” is noted among the onlookers. The crowd disperses with humor over the pranks and the headline voice notes a satirical moral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Siva
Cleveland Herald
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William F. Johnston
John Strohm
Lancaster County
William M. Meredith
Richard Coulter
Westmoreland Co
Joshua W. Comley
Montour County
George Chambers
Franklin County
William Jessup
Susquehanna County
Elijah Babbitt
Errcco
Whig County
James A. Alexander
Youngsville
Lansing Wetmore
Conewango
Milo P. Osborne
Joan F. McPherson
Enprtor
Jupar
Mr. Eprron
Eli Curtis
Pine Grove
J. L. Spencer
Robinhood
The
Warren Dime Society
L. Wetmore
Judge
Nova Scotia
Tom Thumb
Horn
Solon Horn
Water Cure Journal
Fowlers & Wells
Railroad Meeting
Srre
Cattawissa
Tamaqua
Brie
Easton
Harrisburg
Tod
Baltimore
Piermont
Small Bill Law
QG Bayard Faylor
Z’ridwre
England
Vienna
Trieste
Levant
Nineveh
Desert
Red Sea
Egypt
Pyramids
Nile
Warren Mail
Lopez—Lopez
Fakir
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