Lincoln era debate over war and politics in 1860 letters
A fragmented 1860 column discusses Lincoln and Hamlin acceptance letters, party principles, and war policy. It cites General Taylor and Whig viewpoints on the Mexican War, praises officers like Haskell and Gaines, and notes a series of political letters and platform references connected to the Chicago convention.
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Ordinance Makes Fast Driving a Penal Offence
The paper notes a newly passed ordinance criminalizing fast driving on streets in response to public safety concerns. It also reports on near completion of a lime kiln by McCunvy & Cross on Railroad and Stratton streets, praised for economy and convenience, plus anticipation of gas works and a trial gas system exciting citizens.
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Railroad Street
Stratton Street
Mess. McCunvy & Cross
Fatal Accidents and National News Stir Old County
A grave list of incidents includes the death of Nathanine Ran porn after a wagon mishap causing spinal injury. a 12 year old girl dies from a camphene lamp explosion in New Windsor. cholera and diphtheria concerns. and local reports from New Oxford, Philadelphia, and Baltimore on emigration, politics, and crime.
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Carrall County
Political satire on party corruption and Lincoln endorsement
The piece criticizes Democratic calls to vote to save the Union while alleging government graft. It notes The Philadelphia North American favors Lincoln and Hamlin, aiding Whigs in Philadelphia. It also cites Chicago Press and Tribune reporting Illinois factions moving to back Chicago nominations after 1856.
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Democratic Party
Chicago Press and Tribune
Illinois
Fillmore
Fremont
Buchanan
Chicago
Hamlin Tain-Coln Read Across Page Names
A fragment lists two names read left to right and top to bottom appearing together on a page. The readable text hints at a naming arrangement or cross-reference. Further context is unavailable in the surviving snippet.
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Conowago Township
Hamlin
Army Worm Ravages Maryland Wheat Fields
In Maryland the Army Worm devastates wheat across several counties, especially Dorchester. Cambridge Thorald notes worms have eaten entire plants and most heads, ruining maturity. Samuel Migenna of Vienna, working on I C Wicks’ farm, losses from a 1500 bushel expectation. Steamer Arabia sailed from Boston to Europe with 150 passengers and $400000 in specie.
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English Lady of Rank Weds Bedouin Chief in Damascus
A Syrian correspondent describes Lady Ellenborough once aligned with royalty and now wife of Sheikh Miguil, a Bedouin chief of Damascus. She travels between Damascus and desert camps, maintains English comforts with a French maid, attends Protestant worship, and her marriage was reportedly legalized by the Cadi of Damagens. The couple plan to journey to Europe where she aims to civilize her tawny husband.
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