Warren County Whigs Back Local Candidate Archibald Tanner
Archibald Tanner is urged as a Warren county candidate for the Assembly. The article praises his long service, honesty, and county focus, while noting Adam Black of Mercer and W. W. Davidson of Venango are also Whig options for the district. It urges Warren countians to support Davidson and Black as well.
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Archibald Tanner
Warren County
Tanner
Adam Black
Mercer County
Black
W. W. Davidson
Venango County
Public Debt Question Sparks Governor Critique
The Venango Spectator quotes Mr Bigler questioning why the people lack power and money, arguing debt contraction and repayment favored under Ritner and Johnston compared with Democratic governors, citing records.
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Ritner
Johnston
Sunbury and Erie road subscriptions reach over forty thousand
In Kean county subscriptions exceed 40000 dollars as residents push for a 100000 dollar county pledge. Delegates to Philadelphia on the 25th are instructed to secure county support. Smedlport gains a Spirited Whig paper by George B Backus, replacing the M Kean Orbit and pledging Whig support.
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Ramroad Strock
Sunbury and Erie
M’kean County
Philadelphia
Smedlports
M'Kean Co
George B. Backus
M’kean
Mr. Backus
Pearl Street
Cliff Street
Edinburg
Scotland
N. Y. Jour
Com
Criticism Aims at Gov Johnston Over Missing Promises
Residents note Mr Bigler's travels through Meadville Franklin and Mercer and lament that Gov Johnston failed to deliver on anticipated speech and promised actions. They question why he did not call and accuse promises of remaining unfulfilled.
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Bigler
Meadville
Franklin
Mercer
Gov. Johnston
Pennsylvania Agricultural Fair Date Change
Circular announces the State Agricultural Fair in Pennsylvania has new dates fixed for October 29, 30, and 31, 1885. Organizers confirm schedule adjustments and urge timely attendance.
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Pennsylvania
Democratic nomination at Erie mocks judge selection
The Erie nomination features Hon. John Galbraith for Judge in the district, criticized as improper and unfit by the paper. It notes past limits, mocks the judge’s hearing, and argues the post should stay with railroad work or another candidate. Other items mention Warnes Academy and a Brasington corn stalk.
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Jomerat Nomsattos
Erie
John Galbraith
Captain Kidd
Tad Coan
John Brasington
8. C. Brosington
County bonds urged for Sunbury and Erie Railroad profits
A Ledger opinion argues Warren County should issue bonds to back the Sunbury and Erie Railroad. It forecasts monthly earnings near 250 000 dollars, yearly profits around 1 500 000 after expenses, and twelve and a half percent return on a 6 000 000 investment. The writer pledges to guarantee Samworth’s profit if bonds are issued.
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Sunbury and Erie
New York and Erie Railroad
West
Erie
Williamsport
Dunkirk
New York
Warren
Samworth
Pocket Book Recovered After Depot Notice
Thomas J. Smith of near Binghampton lost a pocket book with over 2600 at the Enstern Railroad depot. Mark Willson of Sugargrove Pa found it and returned the full contents without reward, after identifying the owner.
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Thomas J. Smith
Binghampton
Enstern
United States
Mark Willson
Sugargrove
Mr. Smith
Mr. Willson
Seth Clover’s Qualifications Questioned by Locofocos
A Clarion County letter from Return Judge Solomon Eckert accuses Seth Clover of incompetence in handling election returns. The pamphlet labels Clover “notoriously incompetent” and urges voters to elect John Strohm for Canal Commissioner.
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Clarion County
Seth Clover
Clover
Clarion Register
Solomon Eckert
Elk Tp
Locofocos
Canal Board
John Strohm Shold
Commonwealth
mummy millet and other seeds from a mummy
A Washington correspondent reports in the Baltimore Sun that two seeds found in a pharaohs mummy in Boston germinated after planting in a pot. One plant bears many grains with maize like leaves, suggesting a millet type. another is still flowering.
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Washington
Baltimore Sun
Egypt
England
Locofoco Attack on the Sinking Fund Continues
The piece argues Locofocos opposed Johnston’s sinking fund from its start, claiming it was unwise and harmful to the commonwealth. It notes the fund has paid substantial debt, with critics labeled contemptible and efforts to undermine the scheme. Also mentions Cuban project fallout and arrests in the city.
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Gov. Johnston
Commonwealth
Locofocos
Johnston
Locofoco
Sunbury and Erie Stock Instalment Notice
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Co calls a one dollar per share instalment due by September 23 payable to the Philadelphia Treasurer or to Warren resident Wa A Invern or Erie’s Jons Gaesworth. The board explains reorganization, urges payment or forfeiture option, and notes a September Philadelphia convention for supporters.
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Philadelphia
A. Invern
Warren
Jons Gaesworth
Erie
Craig Biddle
South Fourth Street
Lakes
Pennsylvania
Legislature of
D. L. Miller, Jr
P.S
Friends of the Road
Market Report from Pittssuron September Weather and Goods
Weather remains pleasant for business. Whiskey sales at 21 to 22 cts high proof. Rectified Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at 21 cash and 22 to 23 on time. Flour receipts limited to city trades with under 100 bbls traded. Butter prime frost roll 15 to 16 cts. Cheese receipts down with firm prices. Hay sells 12 to 15 per ton.
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Pittssuron
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Southern Visitors in New York Fear Seward Influence
A Troy Whig correspondent notes many Southern men, including Judge Wellborn, in New York. A Southerner at the New York Hotel fears Seward’s influence and calls for drastic action, joking about abolishing Seward via Congress or setting up a federal apothecary shop to calm nerves.
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N. York
Judge Wellborn
Georgia
Astor House
New York
Seward
Congress
Albany Register
National Apothecary
Buffalo Express
Arrival of the Steam Ship Pacific in New York
The Collins Steamship Pacific under Captain Nye arrived in port today after leaving Liverpool on the 3d. 192 passengers and a large freight list accompany the voyage. Notable passengers include Miss Catharine Hayes the vocalist and comedian Hacketh.
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New York
Collins Steamship Pacific
Nye
Liverpool
Sandy Brook
Catharine Hayes
Hackef
Convention Adjourns and Names State Central Committee
The Syracuse convention adjourns sine die and votes thanks to Charles E. Clarke. A new State Central Committee is announced listing John L. Schoolcraft Samuel Stevens Lewis Benedict Gilbert C. Davidson Franklin Townsend Daniel Lord. Democratic ticket names Alexander J. Johnson Henry S. Randall John C. Wright B. F. Welch Levi L. Chatfield Horace Wheaton Henry Storms Wm J. McAlpine. Dr Hoortasn's Geawas Bitters is praised for liver relief and digestion.
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Syracuse
Severence
Erie
Charles E. Clarke
United Whig Party
State Central Committee For
John L. Schoolcraft
Samuel Stevens
Lewis Benedict
Gilbert C. Davidson
Franklin Townsend
Albany
Daniel Lord
Simas
Court of Appeals
Alex
Johnson
New York
Henry S. Randall
Courtland Co
John C. Wright
Schoharie Co
B. F. Welch
Erie Co
Levi
Chatfield
Ossego Co
Horace Wheaton
Onondagee Co
Henry Storms
Wao
J. McAlpine
Hoortasn
Marriages In New York and Trinity Church
Marriage notices list John M. Grant of Jonestown wed to Sarah S. Mullett at Trinity Church Fredonia with Rev. T. P. Tyler officiating. Also Philander King of Poland weds Sarah Thompson of Ellery in Levant New York by W W Chandler. C S Price and Charlotte Evans daughter of Mrs Sumner Allen wed in Poland New York with Rev L Rathbun.
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Trinity Church
Fredonia
T. P. Tyler
John M. Grant
Jonestown
Sarah S
James Mullett
Levant N. Y
W. W Chandler
Philander King
Poland
Sarah Thompson
Ellierth
N. Y
Jamestown
Pinneas Allen
John J. Perry
John Jay
Elizabeth M. Taylor
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Warren Mail
Hursday
William F. Johnston
John Strohm
Lancaster County
Supreme Court
William M. Meredith
Richard Coulter
Westmoreland Co
Joshua W. Comley
Montour County
George Chambers
Franklin County
William Jessup
Suequehanna County
Eldujah Babbitt
Theco
Whig County
James A. Alexander
Youngsville
Lansing Wetmore
Conewango
Milo P. Osburne
Columbus
Register
John F. McPherson
Eprron
Jupor
Assembly
Venango
Jefferson and
Clarion
John C. Knox
Buchanan
Pennsylvanian
Smrresville
A. J. Gipsons
Dean
Clarion Democrat
Sheriff Clover
R- Richardson
Thompson
Hugh A. Thompson
Mr.Thompson
N. O
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Co
Pittsburgh Market
Troy Whig
Pacific
Creverann
Mabama
Saturparticut
S. B. Roggles
Buffalo
Lake Shore Railroad
Ashtabula
Empire
Dan Rice
Circus
Hazard
New Castlee
Beaver
Samuel A. Foot
Ontario
James C. Forsyth
George W. Patterson
Chautauque
James M. Cooke
Sarato
Daniel Altman
H. Fitzhugh
Oswego
Alexander H. Wells
Westchester
H. C. Seymour
Rockland
Legislative
Love
Sime
Pinegrove
Samuel Dunbar
Carrell
Alvina Northrop
R. E. Burlinghan
Adelia L. Hale
Heavenly Fathers
J.C. T
Goftlier
Salome Adillia
William
Sarah Messner
Conowango Township
Phillip
Jacob
Mary Fahiman
Warren County Agricultural Society
Sugar Grove
A. M. Waters
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