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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1860
Page
2
A convention speaker urges unity harmony and fidelity to principles of free elections and education. He calls for selecting a gubernatorial candidate and maintaining the union while praising Pennsylvania leaders and promising national alignment. The address emphasizes protection of rights and Republican values and ends with a plea for cooperation and purpose.
An editorial voice in the Brandon Republican declares a pro Union stance while lampooning disunion. The page also records scattered notices on inheritance, a Philadelphia bequest, and a Cincinnati street accident where a five year old girl died from burns after a camphene lamp exploded.
Reports praise for Congressman McPherson and Governor candidate Curtin from Pennsylvania press. Notices include Gettysburg election details, Democratic nomination of Henry D. Foster, local weather damage, and a fire at a Columbia carpenter shop. Includes candidacy notes for Centre County figures and regional political coverage.
Reported remarks from Governor Houston to the President urge immediate steps to shield the Texan frontier from Mexican incursions. A plan to organize a force for a protectorate in the adjacent Mexican border area is described, with some observers claiming a war may be sought to precipitate conflict without the federal government appearing as aggressor.
An 11 year old boy, Rowann Culp, was thrown from a horse and suffered a severely broken arm. Three prisoners, Stevens Quall and Crate, escaped from the local jail by sawing bars and breaking through the wall. A planned Educational Institute is forming in Menallen with two meetings held and likely success.
Robbery reported at the residence of Ja cos Waeger in Straban township. Burglars broke in on Monday night and took three valuable silver watches and a pair of spectacles. Suspects have not been identified.
The Bowen Liquor Store on North street was burglarized for bottled liquor and other items. In Washington news, the U S House Printer election wavered after a series of votes and corrections, with Forp of Ohio initially declared elected, then uncertain as errors were raised. The Senate debated Kangas admission while Danville Kentucky suffered a major fire destroying many buildings. No survivors of the steamer Hungarian wreck are confirmed.
The Indiana State Convention met on the 22d and nominated a full state ticket led by Henny Lane for Governor. Lang, a noted stumper, and Currin are cited as strong Whig figures from earlier days. Delegates at large and district delegates to Chicago were chosen unpledged to any candidate. Indiana sends able statesmen to Chicago, while produce shipments from Savannah reach New York.
An amusing portrait extols Col. Curtin as a native of Centre county son of his father and mother born early, six feet tall, Irish looking, with unruly hair. Describes him as a jolly brick, a top stump speaker in the state, likely to be nominated by the People’s Convention on the 22d and elected by 40 000 votes.
The New York Tribune endorses Edward Bates of Missouri as the Republican standard bearer if the convention cannot nominate Seward or Chase. It argues Bates is loyal yet not tainted by current party prejudices and asserts his residence in a slave state makes secession unlikely.
Washington correspondent reports Wendell testified before the Senate Special Committee that President Buchanan asked him to travel to Pennsylvania and New York to fund elections for Congress. He says he is ready to swear again and notes money was used to elect Florence in New York but not in Phillips district. A Louisiana Legislature caucus resolution pledges Democratic unity with Charleston nominees. vote 18 to 7.
Report notes Mr Smith of North Carolina admits ties to Know-Nothingism and defends his stance. Among broader items, Kansas moves to abolish slavery and local tariff talk and a Meadvill e college president’s sudden death are reported, plus a Norfolk shopping anecdote about a dime thread delivery.
The speech of Edward M PHERSON of Pennsylvania analyzes a major 1860 dispute over electing a Speaker. It denounces disunion efforts linked to Fremont era threats, praises constitutional duties, and warns that delaying the Speaker election endangers the government and majority rule.
A record of parliamentary maneuvering describes an anti majority conspiracy in the House aimed at blocking the plurality rule and the election of a Speaker. The Administration party used dilatory motions and adjournments to prevent votes while pledging unity against the proposed rule.
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