This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1860
Page
2
The article recounts a lengthy interview with Abraham Lincoln praising his modesty and integrity amid a bustling political canvass. It also covers a large Republican rally in Independence Square Philadelphia with speeches by regional leaders and a festive crowd.
A May storm tore up bridges on the Newville road and swept fences in low grounds between Middletown and Avendisville. Lightning struck the Bendersville Rice house, injuring no one. two Whitestown houses were damaged. Rep. Howard McPherson was named to the Republican National Committee. Rev. Wat M Pixton was elected Fifth Professor at Allegheny Theological Seminary.
Delegates and supporters travel from Chicago amid celebrations after ABRAMAN Lixcoix’s nomination. Crowds show vigor from towns along the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago route as the nation eyes Lincoln’s strength. The piece notes Abe’s nickname giant killer and predicts party success across the West and East.
A notice advertises gas fixtures to be shown by Herm or Wilson at their stand opposite the Bank in Gettysburg inviting citizens to view and arrange for piped supply. The piece also extols Abraham Lincoln as Honest Old Abe, detailing his height, self made character, Northwest leadership, and anticipated White House presidency, with remarks on his honesty and the Republican convention presence.
The Public Schools of the Borough closed on Thursday and will reopen August 1. A two month summer vacation follows, with one two month break in winter, replacing the previous three months of summer recess.
The 1860 campaign energy mirrors 1840 as Wide Awakes form and mass meetings rise. Pro Lincoln Lincoln Mamlin Curtin banner sentiment spreads in Free and some Slave States with joyous demonstrations and national salutes. Locofocos denounce Lincoln while Seward disappointment turns to vituperation and fear of Republican rise.
The tariff issue dominates the race with Republicans backing protection and Abraham Lincoln as a strong candidate. Corruption allegations surface against Democratic hopeful Foster and Democrats discuss Douglas as the only viable Northwest coalitional choice. The Cincinnati Gazette praises Lincoln’s character and the Chicago nomination draws broad Republican support, with Democrats possibly crossing over.
A young city woman and her sister left to marry a man she had never met after a poem in a neighboring town inspired the match. The tale follows a two year correspondence sparked by a fictitious signed note in a local paper.
A Chicago Press Tribune excerpt argues slavery restraint benefits the nation and lauds Arran Lincoln as a man of old school politics. It notes Laxcoughay has no presidential pledges, praises his spontaneous support, and claims he would govern patronage by public need, not cliques.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.