Democratic clash over tariff and bank policy in Pennsylvania
A partisan tirade attacks Whigs and Democrats, accusing the Liberal press of hypocrisy. The piece quotes a ministerial resignation letter and urges readers to judge between rival candidates on tariff, currency, and Democratic rhetoric, presenting a local candidate as faithful and opposing one who switches views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ledger
McKennan
United States Bank
Clarion
Kane Letter
Curtis Bulls
Pennsylvania
Democrats stir old memories against the bank in district
The author critiques Democratic papers for rallying voters with anti bank sentiment and the ghost of the United States Bank. He argues John H Walker,once attorney for the bank, is not disqualified from Congress and warns against prejudice stirred by bank ties to attack Whigs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bank
John H. Walker
Walkers
Like Begets Like in Liberty Party Meeting
A Cazenovia New York Liberty Party gathering led by Gerrit Smith is criticized for promoting slave uprisings and arming slaves to flee north. The piece warns that both extremes of fanaticism threaten liberty and the union, urging reason over passion.
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Liberty Party
Cazenovia N. Y
Gerrit Smith
South
New York Tribune Prospectus and Reviews
The New York Tribune announces a tenth volume prospectus and reports record growth with Daily and Semi Weekly editions enlarged. It promotes high circulation, strong value for readers, and affordable rates. Also covers Greeley McElrath imprint and early notes on Jenny Lind and Queen Victoria enthusiasm in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Greeley & McElrath
New York
Curtis tariff stance stirs debate at Clarion meeting
In Clarion County the Dems hosted a meeting at the Court House where Col. of the Democrat introduced Mr. Curtis for Congress. He argued for reasonable protection for iron and coal while appeasing free traders, a stance noted by rival papers and linked to prior editorials.
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Curtis
Clarion
Clarion Register
Court House
Clarion County
Democrat
Congress
C. Here
Brookville
Jeffersonian
The
Regular built Pennsylvania Locofoco labeled Troge
The Ledger calls Mr. Troge a regular built Pennsylvania Locofoco meaning a politician chasing office and spoils. It accuses him of backing a small bill last winter and now promoting it as a corrupt party measure harming the people.
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The
Ledger
Troge
Pennsylvania
Arrival of the Cherokee and Panama victims noted
The Cherokee arrives from Chagres with freight and passenger cash, names of consignees listed, and cholera deaths among passengers at Acapulco. The Georgia also docks from Havana with mail and passengers. Reports include mines, riots, and political commentaries from Warren and press mentions.
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New York
Chagres
Georgia
Havana
Kingston
Adams & Co
Hodges & Co
Beebe, Ludlow & Co
Howland & Aspinwall
Harden & Co
Livingston, Wells & Co
Panama
W. Holt
Sheiksbury
Wis
A Dann
Michigan
Wm. Thomas
Noble Co
Ind
Wm. Taft
Brattleboro
John Parker
Pittsburgh
Isthmus
Acapulco
San Francisco
John Stacy
Herkimer Co
Asia Steamer Arrives. Ex King Louis Philippe Dead
Telegraph report notes the Asia steamer reaching her wharf this morning and the death of Louis Philippe, former King of France, on August 26. Also mentions ongoing federal politics with the House voting to adjourn for three weeks and the President signing several boundary and territorial bills.
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New Yomk
Asia
Judkins
Louis Phillippe
France
Congressional Proceedings on Bills and Adjournment
The session debated the fugitive slave bill which failed 109 to 58 at the table. The West Point bill with Senate amendments was reported without further changes. A deficien cy of mileage and pay bill was amended and declared lost before adjournment. It was later found that the bills had actually passed.
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Benton
Grace Greenwood
Senate
Washington
Mr. Benton
Spike
Brand
Clay
Webster
Cass
Falstaff
West Point
Steamship line bills advance and territorial government faces reconsideration
A Havre and Bremen Line bill and a New Orleans Vera Cruz Tampico steamship line were passed. The Boundary bill was reconsidered for a third reading, and the Territorial Government of New Mexico bill was reconsidered with a vote of 106 to 90. Amendments reshaped the New Mexico measure, and the Texas Boundary bill failed to reach a third reading 99 to 107 with party splits. Absentees totaled 30.
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Wwashington
Srater
Havre
Bremen
New Orleans
Vera Cras
Tampico
House
Senate
New Mexico
Yeas
Boyd
Texas
Free Soilers
Marriages In Kinzua Columbus and nearby towns
Multiple notices report marriages: Samuel McMannis wed Caroline Bedo in Kinzua on the 3rd. F Willard tied to Polly Ann Wilcox in Columbus on the 1st. A Haz zard of Youngsville wed Eliza Cotton at Pine Grove on the 1st. W F Siggins of Youngsville PA married E D Nelson of Busti NY on the 4th. Philip White wed M R Thorn ton in Carroll on Aug 22.
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Kinzua
R. Edwards
Samuel McMannis
Caroline Bedo
Columbus
E. C. Stacy, Esq
Mr. F. Willard
Polly Ann Wilcox
la Pine Grove
A. G. Lane
A. Hazzard
Youngsville
Eliza Cotton
Jamestown
H. G. Elion
W. F. Siggins
Youngsvill
E. D. Nelson
Busti
N. Y
Carroll
F. M. Alvord
Philip White
M. R. Thornton
Obituaries Note Local Died Reports For Westfield Area
In Westfield Mr John Ward formerly of Jamestown New York age about 48. In this Borough Helen daughter of L. L. and Elizabeth Axtell age about 8 months. In this Borough James Stewart son of I. B. and Olive Mildy age one year ten months. In this Borough Peter Schnouer age years.
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Westfield
John Ward
Jamestown
N. Y
Borrough
Helen
Elizabeth Axtell
Jas. Stewart
I. 8
Olive Mildy
Fragmentary 1859 Notation Mentions Freehall Deerfield
Fragmentary OCR lists names and numbers including Andrew and H. Lulley with scattered place terms like Deerfield and Brokenstt Conewar. The text resembles a dated registry or estimate sheet with random codes and totals, lacking coherent narrative or events.
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Warren Co
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Venango
J. 8. Cunningham
Mercer Co
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Warren
R. M. Brigham
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Smethport
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Louis Philipp
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Fredonia Express
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C. B. Curtis
Democracy For Congress
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Jeff. Star
America
Col. Benton
Lake Suranton
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Lake Superior
J. Houghton, Jr
Douglas Houghton
Carp River
Huron Bay
Houghton
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Lake Superior Journal
United States
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Amos Jackson
Potowatimie Co
Iowa
Warren Mail
Wasington
Filmore
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