Address to the Freemen of Pennsylvania in 1858
A broadside appeal urges Pennsylvanians to rebuke the national administration, defend protective tariffs, and vote against current leaders. It cites fiscal waste, factory decline, and indebtedness, naming candidates as honest and faithful, urging support for Reid and allied state officials. Also reports a Des Moines to Lake City Indian report and military aid for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Pupport
M. Reid
I. aLans
Cisivaian
Washington
Indian Bureau
Des Furney
Lake City
Johnston
Gnv
Cimiing
McPherson Poised for Victory in Local Election
The Adams Sentinel urges readers to support McPherson in Tuesday's vote, praising his talent, high morals, and devotion to the country. It criticizes his opponent Reilly and predicts a triumphant result with McPherson winning in his native county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tito
Tuoadey
McPrensey
Hank
McPherson
Reilly
Signa
Times
Pax
Edward McPherson as a likely Congress candidate
The piece endorses Edward McPherson for Congress calling him bold, fearless, industrious and morally upright with high prospects. It urges voters to back him next Tuesday, suggesting he will advance rapidly. It also notes other political figures and tensions within the Democratic gatherings and party campaigning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McPherson
Congress
Ils
Property Sales and Local News from Gettysburg Area
A bundle of real estate transfers includes the Bank of Gettysburg corner property sold to David Wills for $5,000, plus other parcels: Mrs Agnew’s Baltimore Street dwelling sold to John McCullough for $1,000, Mrs Bell’s Baltimore Street property to the Misses Rowe for $800, John Brown’s High Street home to Jesse Boocher for $660, Peter Stine’s farm of 61 acres in Conowago township to George N Forney for £88.75 per acre, and the Joseph Wible firm property in Straban township to Mr Wolf for $30 per acre cash. Railroad progress notes report the Gudlden’s Station rock cut nearly finished and track approaching Gettysburg. Local cattle losses include a mare killed after being run over near Oxford and some cows injured recently. New Goods arrive as Fulnestock Brothers and Gwinn & Broth open extensive supplies. A giant potato of the Pick-aye variety, weighing one pound five ounces, is sent in from Huntington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Gettysburg
Public Square
David Wills
Agnew
Baltimore
John Brown
High Street
Jesse Boocher
Strahan
Peter Stine
Conowago
George N. Forney
Hanover
Joseph Wible
Stallamuth’s
Straban Township
Mr. Wolf
Danphin County
Gudlden's
Gettysburg
Glinching the Wail a Democratic Scrape Exposed
A long critique accuses the Compiler and its allies of manipulating public opinion to discredit Mr. Will over “extra pay.” It defends Judge Smyser, attacks editor Harpers, cites Edward McPherson, and claims truth prevailed over deception. Mentions a large meeting at Mauch Chunk and Connecticut town elections results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Daniel M. Smyser
Smyser
Robert G. Harper
Democratic Party
Sentinel
Judge Smyser
The
Nessus
Public Meetings Rally Against Administration in Kansas Campaign
The People’s meetings this week show revived support for the 1840 and 1844 campaigns and rebuke a wicked unprincipled Administration. They warn of mounting debt and bankruptcy, urge reform, and pledge to support McPhenton who leads the banner for victory. Citizens urged to vote on Tuesday to witness a triumphant display at the ballot box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pry
Central
Penaveylome
Kansas
Ruio
Burty
McPhenton
Meeting at Heidlersburg Encourages Reform Support
A Heidlersburg Monday night gathering drew reform supporters, signaling strong local interest. Officers were elected including President Baltzer Snydur and Vice Presidents Augustus Deatrick and George Walter, with large delegations from Petersburg and Bendersville. Edward Pherson and D. A. Buehler addressed the meeting, and McPherson spoke two hours, prompting calls to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heidlersburg
Friends of Reform and Hequomy
Wantos
Detwils
Hindlarsburg
Baltzer Snydur
Augustus Deatrick
George Walter
Jacob Hersh
Jacob Bolen, Jr
Andrew Baveratick
Samuel Diehl
Joscph Trostle
Ephraim Heiges
Amos Stavery
Harman Hersh
Joseph Wierman
Timothy Quay
Isaac Koone
Nathan Smith
John Kutkel
George A. Groop
John Hersh, Jr
Howry Yeagy
Arthur N. Stopling
Peter Hummer
Hsq
Petersburg
Bendersville
EdwardcPherson
D. A Buehler
My. McPherson
Mr. Buebler
Meeting at Bendersville Campaign Delegation News
A Tuesday night meeting at Bendersville drew a large, eager crowd with a Heidlereburg delegation returning the prior night’s compliment. Local officers and speakers included President William Marrison and Edward McPherson, with hopes for strong turnout on Tuesday. Separate gatherings in Cashtown Fairfield and York Springs district drew crowds, while the New York Crystal Palace burned on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least one and threatening $500,000 in losses.
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Bendersville
Menallen
Heidlereburg
Wm. Marrison
Mosey Starner
David Kann
Edward Walker
Eory Peters
John Hutton
Nsic d. Wright
Michael Rice
Charles Myers
Carr
O. P. House
Jesse Greist
Edward McPherson
G. McCyroary
Kay
Qart
New York Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace
New York
McPherson Campaign Rally Gains Broad Support Across District
Editorial praises Mr. McPherson as a skilled, moral candidate for Congress. It lauds protection for American industry, free territories, and white workingmen, urging a full, energetic vote to secure his election and challenge the national administration. Emphatic rallying calls urge unity and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Congress
Iabor, &c
Callas
Onch
Nalinon
Migit
Main
Adams
Porgressive call to voters for reform and retrenchment
A political appeal criticizes government spending under Buchanan and urges retrenchment. It cites astronomical yearly, monthly, and daily costs, army and fortifications budgets, and widespread partisan offices. The piece pressures voters to support reform and oppose McPIERSON in seeking direct taxation avoidance.
Our State Ticket and Local Race Commentary
A partisan summary urges support for state ticket candidates including Joan M. Reap for Supreme Court and William E. Frazer for Canal Commissioner. It cautions voters to cast ballots on two separate paper pieces and notes a Pennsylvan ia railroad accident killing two laborers near Duncannon. Over 60 men are at the Carlisle barracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan M. Reap
Jamar Bucnanan
the Supreme Court
Mis Word Prophecy on Constituents and Kansan Bill
Wrison Revere faces ire as constituents recall a speech backing the Lesomptan fraud. He warned his fate depends on voters and urged others to replace him if they disapproved. The call echoes nationwide anger at the despotism and the betrayal of freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrison Revere
Kansas
Gold shipments and labor pledge prompt political urging
The piece discusses last week’s gold shipments from New York totaling 1 561 140 46 and annual shipments to date of 19 400 347 46. It argues that better credit, higher labor demand, and unified workers would boost employment and wages, urging voters to back the People’s Party and ensure a full turnout on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mano Furdus
Frvenns urge votes to fight Free Trade and defend Kansan liberty
An fervent call by Ecoxame supporters pleading for tariff protection and national debt relief. The message rails at Free Trade, slams the administration over debt, asserts Kansas slavery policy, and urges unity to restore wealth and prosperity. It casts a stark choice between economic revival and perceived government overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ova
Frea
Farmera
Friends of
Ecoxame
Free Trade Administration
Congress
Tan Rica
Sxir
Kansas
Kansan
Tho
Kansue
Remember the Tariff Vote Now: Friends of Freedom Rally
A caller urges district voters to back the People’s Ticket and oppose Archy and Wilson Rett, warning of betrayals on tariff and Kansas policies. The plea emphasizes full turnout, persuading friends and relatives to vote, and rebuking the national administration at Lecompton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Losofvea
Kanses
Chia
Archy
Wilson Rett
Bunny Cray
Lecompton
Hogtish Bill
One Vote Can Shape Our Future in Maine Election
A partisan call urges readers to vote for Edward McPsexsey of the American Tabor and American Industry ticket. It stresses the importance of a single vote to elect Congressmen and Governors, touting past close wins and urging high voter turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winson Bercy
Ben
People’s Party
Maine
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Knosas
Oirita
Free Republic
Pennsylvania
Ules
Kanena
Hickory Wall
Oatabor
Adimiidatracion
Jane
Joana
Adams Sentinel
Cettysburg
Briday
Gorpiler
Jesse JD
Newnan
Mountjoy
Up Street
Fulnestock Brothers
Gwinn & Brothop
Jenny B. Werces
Huntington Township
Tobias
Chambersburg Spirit
Mauch Chunk
Reeder
Kaneas
Mr. Reilly
Connecticut
Far Avery
Cashtown
Baward Mel
Bernon
Augustus Cover
Oficurn
Thabert
Franklin Township
Thoreday
Fairfield
Hamiltonban
Liberty
Menifeat
Ki. McPherson
D. McConaughy
York Springs
Buchanan
Seaboard
Lake Coast
Mr. McPierson
Duncannon
Pittsburg
Garlisle Barrueles
Staria
Fillore
Burk'a
Huldar
Itie
Pall, & Co
Mao
People's Party
Wali
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