Western Division on track to finish road by 1860
Struthers reports Philadelphia optimism on the Sunbury to Williamsport line. The board abandons a $6,000,000 mortgage plan in favor of $1,000,000 bonds secured by the finished section and a $400,000 mortgage, with $705,000 more in hand to push the Western Division toward rapid completion. The route shift to Edward Miller via the South Fork of Tionesta to Johnsonburg aims for 102 miles from Erie, funded by land subscripts and bonds backed by the division and the 50,000 acres of land.
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Struthers
Philadelphia
Board of Managers
Sunbury
Williamsport
Farrandsville
Erie
Mill Creek
Edward Miller
Tionesta
West Clarion
Johnsonburg
Sunbury and Erie Company
Orphan’s Court
County of
Warren
George Cady
Columbus
Oliver Davis
State of
Pennsylvania
Appleton Holmes
Major Colgrove
J. P. Mather
Daniel Wilcox and
Huidekoper
F. A McIntyre
Adm
Rt Chas. Hewett
Wreck Survivors Told to Expect More Rescue Boat Arrivals
Early reports say over a hundred people were saved from the disaster with hopes that more survivors would be found as boats reach the scene.
Lawton Bank Cashier Arrested For Embezzlement
Erie Constitution reports the Erie City Bank cashier Mr Lawton has been arrested on embezzlement charges with bonds set at 22000. James Veech Esq the Union candidate for the Supreme bench visited Erie last Monday and impressed local citizens with his legal prowess and character.
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Erie Constitution
Lawton
Erie City Bank
James Veech
Supreme Bench
Union
Horse thief caught near Franklin City in Monday pursuit
Franklin Citizen reports a horse thief was captured near Franklin City after a chase that began in Clearfield County where the horse was stolen. The piece warns that several more such scoundrels are in the area and should be nabbed.
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Franklin
Clearfield County
Von's Fails to Be Assessed in Time to Vote
A voter named Von is unable to be assessed before the October 13 election date. The ballot concerns the pro slavery ticket, prompting concerns over eligibility and casting a vote on the scheduled day.
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BRB von
Kansas Settlers Brace for October Invasion and War Posture
A Kansas Territory overview notes Fort Scott and Lecompton delegates align with pro slavery aims while a rival abolitionist stance vows radical action. Reports warn Missouri invaders may return in October to influence elections, with a large Kansas Volunteer force organized under Gen. Lane to guard ballots.
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Fort Scott
Lecompton
Potawatomie County
New York Tribune
Kansas
Missourii Democrat
Stewart
Missouri
Kansas Volunteers
Lane
Withman
Phillips
Conway
Redpath
Lawrence
Dem
Arsenic Poisoning Crisis in Pike County Alabama
Aveusta Georgia reports a Sunday poisoning case in Pike County Alabama where 37 people were poisoned and six died. A black cook, urged by Hungarian Coskina, mixed arsenic into family food. several victims include Phos, Frazell's wife, two children, Mrs. Cland, and Frazell's granddaughter, with others in critical condition. The enslaved woman was burned and Coskina faced execution planned for Monday.
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Aveusta
Pike County
Alabama
Caskina
J'hos
Frazell
Cland
Coskina
Erie Republicans nominate local ticket for county offices
The Republicans of Erie last Thursday nominated a full slate for county offices: Assembly Col. Warner and J R Cochrane Prothonary James Skinner Register and Recorder Wm P Trimble County Commissioner Amos Gould District Attorney Jas Sill.
Emigrant Woman Gives Birth Aboard Train Dies En Route
An emigrant woman on a train from Philadelphia toward this city gave birth Tuesday morning. The infant died before arrival and was buried yesterday at the Cemetery as reported by Y. Paper.
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Philadelphia
Y. Paper
The Great Wreck of the Central America
The Central America, a three masted side wheel steamer built in 1852, foundered after a ferocious storm on September 12. Survivors were rescued by the brig Eloise and the Norwegian bark Marine while the vessel sank with hundreds aboard. one officer survived along with about fifty others, and rescue continued aboard other ships Saxony and Balize.
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Central America
Mr. Webb
New York
George Law
Havana
Worthington
United States Mail Steamship Company
Marshall O. Roberts
Norvous
Eloise
Hampton Roads
James M. Frazer
Henry H. Childs
Aspinwall
Brig Marine of
Boston
Herndon
Falmouth
England
Savannah
Dressing Before the Girls at Market Street Store
A shy youth Nehemiah visits a large Market Street clothing shop to buy a suit. Strapped into oversized yellow-striped trousers, he collapses into a chair behind a curtain, tumbles through, and exposes himself to a roomful of laughing girls. He flees, tearing off the remaining garments and straps as he escapes home.
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Philadelphia Sunday Transcript
Nancy Ann
Market Street
Nehemiah
Rhodes
Keller
Tadieau
Moses
Nancy
Trowsers
A Thousand Miles in a Thousand Hours Walked by Lambert
James Lambert completed a 1000 mile in 1000 hour pedestrian feat at Boylston Hall. He began July 28 at 10 pm and finished shortly after 2 am completing the 1000th mile in the early morning. Spectators packed the hall as Lambert, fatigued beyond hope a fortnight earlier, received cheers for enduring a grueling test of stamina. He is expected to earn about $2000 from the venture.
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James Lambert
Boylston Hall
Sine
Lambert
Doctor's plan aims to revive Lambert with walking
The patient is urged to exercise after every three hours of rest. His physician hopes the regimen will restore strength. Since starting walks he has shed fourteen pounds and now weighs 113 pounds.
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Lambert
A Lesson From Lizzie on Scolding Mothers
A girl asks if God ever frets or scolds and prompts her mother to reflect on her own scolding. The exchange reveals a child's hurt, the mother's remorse, and a vow to never scold again after a tender moment. The story ends with the mother kissing her child and choosing gentleness, echoing scripture about strength from babes.
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Lizzie
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Fayette Co
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Chester Co
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Warren County
Robert P. Miller
Crawford County
Register and Recorder
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Pine Grove
Arthur McGill
Deerfield
David H. Mitchell
South West
Sunbury & Erie Railroad
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E. Cowan
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Baize
Free State Party
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Pierce
Free State
Sharp
U. S
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Walker
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Missouri River
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Taylor & King
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Ly c. J. Taylor
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Carver House
Prytena Hester
G. W. N. Yates
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Verback
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