Wide Awake Republican Rally in New Oxford District
Notices urged New Oxford Republican Association members and others to meet at the School house in New Oxford for the 1860 campaign. Abbottstown sent a delegation with martial music. officers were elected. a Vigilance Committee formed. plans for weekly gatherings and a Wide Awake club formed. speeches by William M. Mersh and others. procession to Martin's Totel concluded the meeting. Spectator report from New Oxford dated Sept. 10.
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John R.hersh
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Edward ‘ Weigle
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J. Hamilton Brough
Sci ‘Stary
Anthony Mantin
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William M. Mersh
Pittsburg
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Wowlin
Curtin
Martin’s Totel
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Lincoln's rise and party zeal in 1859 Illinois clash
A spirited county gathering lauds Abraham Lincoln as a principled, self-made leader who rose from humble beginnings to national prominence. The piece contrasts his virtues with rival factions, defends Lincoln against critics, and highlights the strong support for the Republican cause amid a charged political climate.
Adame Ser Menallen Fair progress and plans
A notice describes the Adame Ser Menallen Agricultural Fair with leased grounds on Wilson property for three years at 120 dollars. The Colrmities of Arrangements manage preparations including a trotting track, new buildings, running water, and judges from county sections. Premiums are modest but expected to rise, with emphasis on attracting exhibitors and visitors despite small town facilities. Also listed are local boarding options and community support efforts. The piece closes with a separate report on a fatal railway accident involving Mr. Robert G. Denning and a fatal marriage moment surrounding the bereaved bride.
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B.& J. Wilson
J.J. Wills
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Porsons
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John Wilson
Catharine Gook
Win. Overdeer
C. P. Slouse
James Morrison
A. Burkholder
Menallien
Maine Election Sparks Largest Vote in State History
Maine voters turnout described as record as Republicans sweep six districts with a full People's delegation to Congress. Governor race cited with a 12 to 15 thousand margin. Editor cites Catholic ticket rhetoric and defends Mr Mel Pherson's campaign actions amid partisan scrutiny.
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Maine
Sapr Mauine
Congress
Endorsement of Buchanan by Mr Scurni in 1860
The document quotes Mr Scurni's late January 1860 record praising the Buchanan Administration. It notes his protest against certain resolutions and asserts his complete commitment to the acts of the Buchanan Administration, declaring few public men have gone farther in endorsing it.
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Mr Schell and Extra Pay in State Legislature
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Tariff politics and a fire tragedy cross the nation
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Toledo
Ohio
Charity
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Janesville
McComb
Appalling Calamity on Lake Michigan
A collision at about 2 a m on Lake Michigan near Chicago between the steamer Lady Higin and the schooner Augusta of Oswego sank the liner quickly with over 800 aboard. Some 350 to 400 were on deck as excursionists. Reports describe the horror, with many dignitaries and families lost, and Milwaukee mourning as its streets empty in sympathy.
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