Congressional Conference Nomination in 1860 District
Delegates at the Walton Chambersburg gathering nominated candidates for Congress. Dr S H Dufield urged withdrawal of his name. James Sellers and Edward McPherson were considered, with McPherson favored by a majority as the best electable choice. A vote proceeded amid thanks to Dufield for his selfless withdrawal and calls for party unity.
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Masucpherson
Fmraghee
St . Aho
Qalferens
People's Party of
Samdels Durboran
Francis Jorlan
David Over
Gée
R. Oster
Walton
H. Dufield
McCoxnxetsaura
Max Dixox
Sasuey Los
Wu. M. Pagrenson
Malton County
Van
Dedford
Franklin
Jumaia
Adams
Fulton
Edward McPherson
McPherson
Fulton Lam
Pate
Durrien P
Cal
W. “Chambers
James, M. Sellers
Juniata
Geo
Hiaelaima
W. W. Davis
Dudata
Samara Lyon
Ud‘on
Joan I. Cuisner
David Owen
Bedford
D. A. Boxmen
Ardams
McPherson Nominated Again for Congress in Pairfield
The Sabbath School and M. E. Church in Pairfield plan a Saturday woodside celebration near Mr. Landis’s property one mile from Pairfield. Congressman McPherson is unanimously renominated for the next Congress. Dr. Dunruno of Fulton withdrew after support for McPherson, boosting the county ticket’s prospects and signaling strong political energy.
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BarThe
German Reformed Church of
Gettysburg
Etaler
Miles
Lanover
JayrThe
M. 3
Pairfield
McPherson
Dunruno
Fulton
McPrrrsox
No Resolutions at Democratic County Convention
The Democratic County Convention passed no resolutions on the Presidency or other topics. No endorsement of the Ticket formed for the people. the Compiler gains indirect approval of Breckenridge by avoiding opinion on the Presidency. All county candidates align with the Breckenridge wing. only victory was ousting the Compiler’s editor as County Committee Chairman. The Gas Posts are completed and lit, four at Centre Square, drawing attention.
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Breckenridge
Reading
Douglas
Compter
Mr. Busney
B. Square
Busney
Mr. B
Centre Square
A. U
Adams County
Democratic Party
People’s Party
Reilly
Will
Junk
Kuhn
Wour
Kluak
Meiners
Aga
Douglas Democrats
New York
Breckenridge Democrats
Trxcomn
Pennsylvania
SeeThe Bell and Everett State Central Committee
Harrisburg
Sas
Mary Maloney
Troy
Boston
Lansinburg
N. Y
Bank of Waynesburg
Grand Continental Concert and Festival at Hanover
Prof J B Stany closes arrangements for Grand Continental Consort and Festival at Hanover on July 80. Committees named for each street. rail fare cut to under half. policemen on grounds. after concert social and Friday festival concerts. train from Gettysburg at 5 pm return after shows. Census data for Straban Tyrone Huntington and details noted. Deputy Marshal N Pens thanks the public.
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J. B. Stany
Gurtvsnuag
J. G. Harper
Alegler
Lsg
David Willa
Eeq
Geo. Litue
John Gilbert
J. C. Neely
Heo
H. Unebler
Col
J. I. Fyfe
Ramuel Weaver
D. Kendighort
Russell
Westy Culp
Farmiren.i
H. TY. Hinehart
P. Shively
J. C. Swope
John Musselman
Nsq
Jacob Rinehart
M. D
Ross Hunter
Robert McClear
Jenae Robison
Hsq
Daniel Sullivan
Andrew Marelall
W. Rogers
Thos Marshall
Hall McCreary
Youk Springs
John A. Wierman
Row. Hiegler
W. W. Btowart
Wm. Hf. Gardner
J. M. Brandon
J. Frank Gardner
J. A. Chron
G W. Shully
V. Simons
E. P. Shorb
Tanover
Hanover
Gleltysburg
Major General Groray lay Appoints Aides and Staff
General Groray lay of the Ath Division P V appoints aides Jacob B Maldeman and William McClean as Maj Assist Adj Gen. Martin Quinn as Maj. Division Inspector. William J. Martin named Colonel as Division Paymaster John M. Deitch and Division Quarter Master George W. Welsh Major. Dr Sammel Rouse becomes Lieutenant Colonel Division Surgeon. Wm. May named Colonel Division Judge Advocate.
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Groray Lay
Ath
P. V
York and
Adams
Jacob
Maldeman
William McClean
Adj
Martin Quinn
William J. Martin
John M. Deitch
George W. Welsh
Sammel Rouse
Wm. May
Court Business Little Transacted Last Week in Common Pleas
Two cases were tried in the Common Pleas with verdicts or judgments: Wm. Haeffer vs Gettysburg Railroad Company verdict for plaintiff 892 50 for damages from railroad location. Wm. Sadler vs C W S Hoffman judgment by consent for plaintiff 631 83 on foreign attachment. Quarter Sessions saw three trials with Not Guilty verdicts in burglary and larceny cases. lineny indictment for lunacy guilty with motion for new trial.
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Common Pleas
Wm. Haeffer
Gettysburg Railroad Company
Wm. Sadler
C. W. S Hoffman
Commonwealth
Singleton Weldon
Andrew Hartman
Elias Degroft
County Committee organized for People's Party meeting planned
The late convention appointed the county committee with David A. Buehler as chairman and David McConaughy as secretary. I. G. Pahnestook is treasurer and Charles Tarver D. Kendlehart A. J. Cover audit. A September Gettysburg meeting for Lincoln Tamlin and Curtin is arranged with Monrox McMrenast as speaker. Maj. John Scorn reports strong Melco sales and leaves a fine gift.
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The
People’s Party
David A. Buehler
David McConaughy
I. G. Pahnestook
Charles Tarver
D. Kendlehart
A. J. Cover
Friends of
Lincoln
Tamlin
Curtin
Gettysburg
Monrox McMrenast
Msq
Philadelphia
Robbery Report and Political Blood Feuds in Cumberland County
A warehouse robbery at Kuinerecter Boutrxain & Co. is noted with stolen coffee and tobacco. The letter-writer Bocker criticizes the Compiler’s anti Know-Nothing stance amid Catholic and Democratic tensions. The piece discusses Catholic candidates, Know-Nothing influence, and political shifts ahead of the October elections as the People’s Party nominates Wat. 3, Tawi for the Legislature.
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Kuinerecter, Boutrxain & Co
D. Bocker
People’s Party of
Cumberland County
Democratic Party
Democratic Campaign Alignments Split Adams County
In Adams County the Democratic Convention instructed for Sounson of Hadford and for Bedford and Fulton, while Franklin acted later and Juniata supported H S Dory. Sounson, a Douglas supporter endorsing the Administration, follows a Breckenridge faction line, provoking debate over loyalties and the Lecompton issue. A neighboring note reports a Caledonia bank collapse with two workers killed and buried, shocking Franklin County.
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Congress
Adams County
P. Scusnn
Hadford
Bedford
Fulton
Franklin
Juniata
Dory
Scuen1
Sousun
Douglas
Breckenridge
Soumnt
Hag
State Senate
Mr. Bughanan
Mr. Scurin
Senate
Welsh
York
Bell
West Chester
Miller
Washington
Nunemacher
Berks
Senen
Sowens
Seventeenth
Buchaznan
Abr
Scullun
Uypersir
Lecompton
Caledonia
Haris
Mosier
Mefleo
Franklin Repos
Breckenridge Support Draws Southern Disunion Backing
The Camden Democrat endorses Breckenridge and Lane for president and vice president, arguing for disunion measures and state rights while condemning Lincoln and Douglas. It notes Breckenridge’s backing by Richmond and Baltimore disunion conventions, South Carolina factions, and Southern papers, urging true Union adherence and opposition to the Democratic party’s current direction.
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Breckenridge
Camden
S. C
Beckenridge
Cumtua
Alabama
Lane
United States
Troe
United States of America
Union
Richmond
Baltimore
South
Harsh Charge Against Mr Harper Denied in Letters
In a letter to the editor the writer rejects the accusation that Mr Harper was guilty of a supposed slur regarding his faith. He contends Harper is now involved in a dishonorable and unkind undertaking, disputing the charge yet criticizing the current activity.
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Harper
Amin
Sax
Waynesboro
Lincoln
Eastern Argus
Groton Brercury
Washington
J. R. Ingersoll
The
American
Owenee
Michigan
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Messrs
Davis
Julliata
Crisewell
Over
Lyott
Buehler
Adiuns
Francis Jordan
Dane
Riki Rto Por
Eeeares
the People’s
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Troplus
Andrew G. Curtin
Centre County
of Jongiess
Edward McPierson
Robert Bell
Straban
Subrief
Jonn D. Becker
Huntington
J. Finley Balley
Butler
Charles X. Martin
Joan M. Wolp
Berwick
Lam’n
Auditor
Jown
Taney
Mountpleasant
Lower Marsh-creek Church
West Sabbath
Mr. Wannam
Ygpwe
Piederick Street
Frederick-street
Tyrone
Tuntington
War N. Sanpens
Hig
Maj
Jom Scorn
Melco
Opessum Creek
Gook’s Mill
Forary
Globe Hotel
Cook
West
Sara
gaThe Democratic Party
Paty
Breckstrioos
Georgia
Virginia
Fillmore
Everetts
Corre
Pondence
M'‘Pherson
Gerrysnune
Howard McPhenson
Lyon
Urisweil
Goer
Counnittes
Massachusetts
Earl Tonty Ward Beeches
Atherst College
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