Political factions clash over Canal Commissioner race
The piece critiques Pennsylvania politics as party lines blur in the Canal Commissioner contest. It notes Arnold Plumer, Passmore Williamson, Joseph Henderson, and Peter Martin as anti-Nebraska forces, argues for a united front, and mocks voters for splitting loyalties while praising Henry Souther as a strong Republican nominee for Senator in the Elk district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Joseph Henderson
Peter Martin
Lancaster
Arnold Plumer
Democratic Party
Democratic Consistency in Nebraska Debates and Local Tickets
The Western Press critiques diverse Democratic allied groups backing Anti Nebraska and Administration rivals. It argues consistency favors same principles across counties, cites Lott M Calmont Kerr, and questions Mercer Venango Democrats on supporting two Administration candidates or an Anti Administration stance. It prints the Assembly ticket as Daniel Lott S P M Calmont Samuel Kerr.
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Daniel Lott
Warren Co
M’calmont
Venango
Samuel Kerr
Mercer Co
Mercer
Assembly
Nebraska
Lott
Democratic Administration
Democratic Party
Hofius
Hays
Spectator
James
the Ledger
Ledger
Pierce & Co
Democratic
Venango and
S. P. M’calmont
Court Return Day Set For Crawford and Associates
In the Western District of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania return day is October 15 for Eric Crawford, Warren, M Kean, Jefferson and Bit Quanting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Eric Crawford
Warren
M’kean
Jefferson
Bit
Autumn Thoughts and Political Notes from a Local Column
A reflective autumn piece contrasts the season’s mellow light and fading nature with warnings of gloom and mortality while noting the renomination of Hon. B. D. Hamlin in the M'Kean district, and a brief, curious glimpse into local spirit circles with table tipping and mediums.
Indictments tied to Camden and Amboy disaster case
The Camden and Amboy Railroad disaster leads to grand jury indictments. The engineer faces manslaughter charges and an agent of the company stands accused of keeping property taken from the dead. Judge Potts urges a full investigation.
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Camden and Amboy
Potts
Godey’s October issue features Cromwell image and fashion plates
Godey’s Lady’s Book for October is on hand with 100 pages 58 engravings and 64 cuts. The historical Cromwell and his daughter picture is praised along with the fashion plate. The Ledger notes an error in The Mail’s republican convention publication. Voters must be assessed at least ten days before the October 9 election. New Cromine Store ad for John H. Schnour & Co. announces Mr. Schnour’s expansion and success.
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Godey
Cromwell
Indian Battle Near Platte River Described in Telegraphic Dispatch
A St. Louis dispatch dated Sept 24 reports a major clash on Sept 3 at Sand Hills near the north fork of the Platte River between Sioux and Brule forces and Gen Harney’s 450 troops. Major Cady led infantry, Col Cook commanded dragoons mounted infantry and artillery. The Indians were routed after a hours long fight with 80 killed and 50 captured including women. Harney’s side had six killed and as many wounded. No officers fell. The Brule and Sioux were the same group said to have massacred Lieut Grattan’s party and the mail thief’s trail was found with them.
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St. Louis
Sand Hills
North Fork
Platte River
United States
Harney
Cady
Col
Cook
Dragoons
St Nicholas Hotel stabbing victim deemed out of danger
Captain Wright, who was severely stabbed at the St Nicholas hotel in New York, is certified by physicians to be out of danger. Dean, the assailant, and Montgomery, an accessory, have been bailed out of jail on five thousand and two thousand five hundred dollars respectively, to appear when called.
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Wright
St. Nicholas Hotel
New York
Dean
Montgomery
Syracuse
Abijah Morrison declines Sheriff volunteer candidacy
Mr. Abijah Morrison, noted in our previous issue, declines serving as a volunteer candidate for Sheriff.
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Abijah Morrison
Wheat from Spring Creek Townships Marketed First Time
A load of spring grown wheat from Spring Creek township reached the market last week, the first ever from that area. A. E. Wall & Co. display a large assortment of new goods and bargains. A. Brock is receiving ready made clothing and promises to undersell rivals beyond New York. Call and see.
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Spring Creek
A. E. Wall & Co
A. Brock
New York
New Supply Arrives for Bargain Goods
HF Watson and Rogers announce a fresh stock of affordable goods arriving soon. Shop quickly for low prices and wide selection.
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HF Watson & Rogers
Erie Gazette Reports Sunbury & Erie Road Resolution
The Erie Gazette notes that at a recent meeting the Sunbury and Erie Road directors passed a resolution directing the allotment of the road section from Ene to the coal fields in McKean County on October 20 next.
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Erie Gazette
Sunbury & Erie Road
Ene
McKean Co
President Pierce to Visit Harrispurn for State Fair
Harrisburg notes President Pierce and his party will arrive Wednesday for the State Fair opening tomorrow. A grand ball is planned for Thursday evening in the city during the fair events.
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Harrispurn
Pierce
Suite
Collision sinks two ships near Grand Traverse
The propeller Forest City from Highbinds with 400 tons of merchandise and six sustaining passengers collided with the schooner Asia from Chicago to Buffalo carrying 16 000 bushels of corn near Grand Traverse. Both vessels sank but all on board were saved and picked up by the schooner Hamlet.
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MilwaukeEx
Forest City
Asia
Chicago
Buffalo
Grand Traverse
Hamlet
Star Company
Ogdensburg
Cleveland
The Silver Lake Monster Claim Stirs Wyoming Town
Mr J W Hallet lumber merchant and Samuel A Sease of New York recount a sighting near Silver Lake observatory. They describe a large two foot thick head and a long body surfacing and submerging amid wakes, with a duck frightened and the creature moving across one third of the lake. The reports aim to settle the lake monster question and note no wind or shadow factors.
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J. W. Hallet
Silver Lake
Experiment Company
Samuel A. Sease
Dey Street
New York
Hallet
Joseph Gillman
Nelson Edgers
West Shore
Chapin
Mr.Gillinan
Tama
Wyoming Times
iXperiment Company
News From China Through The Lizzie Jarvis arrival
From the Overland China Herald July 10, reports say Pekin Gazette notes renewed attacks by rebels in the north and ongoing infestations around Efupeh. Wu chang and Hankow near Yanetzi Kiang face marauder visits, while Nakin remains silent. Canton resumes normal trade as internal disturbances ease.
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Lizzie Jarvis
Hong Know
Overland
China Herald
Pekin Gazette
Efupeh
Wu-chang
Hankhow
Yanetzi Kiang
Nakin
Shanghai
Canton
Queen Victoria Visits Napoleon Tomb in Paris
Paris Moniteur records Queen Victoria visiting the Napoleon tomb at night with a grand escort and organ music, noting the moment as a sign of post conflict unity between Britain and France. Also reports on the Silver Lake Monster expedition setup in Wyoming, and Baltimore yellow fever deaths among Norfolk and Portsmouth refugees.
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Queen Victoria
Paris
Hotel Des Invalides
England
Napoleon
Baltimore
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Fever Rises Across Mississippi Valley
New Orleans reports rising yellow fever cases with increases at Vicksburg Natchez and most Mississippi locations. Canton records twenty cases and two deaths while Vicksburg reports ten deaths yesterday.
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New Orleans
Vicksburg
Natchez
Mississippi
Washita
Black Rivers
Canton
Remarkably Long Pumpkin Vine in Monongahela Garden
A pumpkin vine in Mr. William Coulter's Monongahela City garden has reached 225 feet with 25 pumpkins hanging along its length.
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William Coulter
Monongahela City
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Farmington
State Agricultural School
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