Republicans Rejoice Over Strong County Results
The piece argues Republicans achieved a solid majority despite anti Lecompton opposition and widespread falsehoods. It notes turnout gaps in Alexander Ames Canaan Lodi Rome Lee Carthage Trimble Waterloo Teach Troy York and calls assessable losses a rebuke to demagogues. It compares presidential and congressional votes from two years prior and asserts a fuller turnout would have increased the margin.
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Opp
Gov. Chase
Alexander
Ames
Canaan
Lodi
Rome
Lee
Carthage
Trimble
Waterloo
Teach
Troy
York
Lecompton Democrat
Congress
Horton
Buchanan
Fillmore
Cengrisaman
Lecomptin
Lecomptonites Likely Carried District by Narrow Margin
Reported returns from Fairfield and Perry counties show a Republican lead for Congress with estimates suggesting a 250 to 300 vote majority. Official tallies may shift slightly, but gains over Payne and Chase-Van Trump align with a Republican strength in ante counties and reinforce the predicted outcome, though the celebration is muted given opposition apathy.
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Weiting
Fairfield
Perry County
Lecomptonites
Henry B. Payne
Gov. Chase
Col. van Trump
Congress
Payne
Soeal Chase
van Trump
Scomptonites
Fairfield County
Lee Ra
Hartley
Juige
Peek
Min Marten
Gov, Chase
Touver
Chase
Vai Tramp
Savuray
Me. Horton
Thetuoer
van Vorhes
Martin
Hecking
Perry
Vinton
Athens
Meigs
van Vorhei UN
Fraud and irregular votes alleged in Lancaster race
A Lancaster citizen accuses widespread fraud and illegal voting in the local election. He claims derailed results in third and fourth wards and Hocking township courts pushed Martin’s majority to 32 percent when 150 was expected. Other towns allegedly failed to meet duties and irregular ballots were noted.
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Telegraph
Lancaster
Lecompton
Congress
State election trends hint smaller Republican lead
Indications show state officers’ Republican majority likely short of 22 000 with a gain of around 19 000 from 71 counties. The official and unofficial tallies suggest the margin may be smaller than last year’s figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivver
Congressional election results across states show opposition gains
The report details Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania results with Democratic losses and opposition gains. It notes specific district flips, net changes in party balance, and implications for the next Congress and state legislatures. Strong entities include Ohio districts, Indiana delegation, and Pennsylvania races.
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Geo
HH. Pendleton
John A. Garley
J. M. Ashley
Richard Mott
Carey A. Trimble
Joseph Miller
Th. C. DD. Martin
W. B. Horton
Cox
John Sherman
Cyrus Spinck
Puilemon Bliss
John A. Bingham
Congress
Athens County Election Names Township Assessors
The following persons were selected as Datict Assessors or Land Appraisers in the several townships of Athens county at the recent election.
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Athens County
Navy Yard Swindle Contesting Pennsylvania Congressional Seat
The Philadelphia papers report that Thos Rt Florence’s bid for re election in Pennsylvania's first district will be contested. The district includes the navy yard and charges allege over a thousand voters were brought in weeks before the election at federal expense for ostensible manual labor. Officials warn the Navy Yard Swindle may rival infamous Bleeding Kansas events.
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Philadelphia
Thos. Rt. Florence
Planus
Congress
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Balloon race in Cincinnati sparks broad chase across Ohio
Reported Monday race between two distinguished rivals drew crowds in Cincinnati with balloons seen near Lebanon and Dayton. Steiner led Godard by about one and a half to two miles at times as observers tracked balloons moving north and east across Chillicothe Xenia Middletown Dayton with Belman’s balloon noted in several sightings.
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Cincinnati
Lebanon
Steiner
Godard
Mirpiarows
Dayroy
Chillicothe
Dayton
Belman
S. Xenia
Middletown
S. Dayton
Leading Democratic Measures and party misrules
The excerpt argues that repealing the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas governance failures, the Lecompton Constitution, and the English Bill are Democratic measures. It asserts Democrats’ general policy harms national interests and cautions voters against party labels. The Charleston Mercury notes abolitionist roots among Republic founders.
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Missouri
Kansas
Charleston
Ss. C
Mercury
Our Republic
Corwin Wins With Narrow Majorities Across Counties
Election returns show Hon. Thomas Corwin securing congressional support in Warren county by 1005 votes, Green by 1205, Clinton about 600, Payette about 490, and Madison near 500, totaling not less than 750 votes.
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Thomas Corwin
Warren County
Green
Clinton
Payette
Madison
True Kentucky Grit and Political Echoes in 1850s Press
The Louisville Journal braces against Southern secession talk while asserting Kentucky’s steadfast status. The Day Book proclaims slavery as democracy’s foundation. Col Kinney’s sale talks drift from Texas to Central America. San Antonio’s governor race hints, then backs away. Boehanan supports wounded insiders as politics shift in Pennsylvania and Austria exchanges.
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Col. Kinney
San Antonio
Texas
Central Americas
Austin
Herald
Central America
Vinton County Votes for Full Democratic Ticket
In Vinton County the electorate chose the Democratic slate except for Aucastor. Nelson Richmond won Auditor amid broad Republican support, while Solomon Lantz the opponent gained a compliment. Overall the paper hails a triumph of principle over corruption and notes reduced majorities against Republicans and victory for Sheriff Treasurer Commissioner Surveyor and Coroner. Official tallies to follow next week.
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Vinton County
Vinton
Aucastor
Nelson Richmond
Solomon Lantz
Lantz
Richmond
Congress
Republican Stat
Judge Peek
Marin
Vial
Bingham
James
Shades
Payne
Gillen
Jones
Clark
Ame
Arthur Journal
True Axe Continues Postmaster Removals in Illinois
The Chicago Herald reports ongoing removals and appointments of postmasters across Illinois towns. Burnett D. Van Deaver is appointed at Bloomington replacing George D. Melchiney, William L. Gilgou Ray becomes Ottawa postmaster, Mr. Kidder takes Naperville, J. H. Quinn succeeds at Joliet, Peter Sweat is removed at Peoria, Major Rainey fills the vacancy, Morris Lindsay becomes Springfield postmaster, and changes occur at Galesburg.
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Chicago Herald
Douglas
Fllness
Burnett D. van Deaver
Bloomington
George D. Melchiney
Reasoned
William L. Gilgou Ray
Ottawa
William Osman
Mr. Kidder
Naperville
Robert Naper
J. H
Estimated herd value surpasses cotton and wool industry
A fragment states 4,500,000 animals at 75 dollars each would reach 35.5 million dollars, described as three times the entire cotton and woolen manufacturing capital of the Union.
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Hoxses
Cotfon and Woolen
Polarized representation in free and slave states analyzed
Independent editor probes census data to show how senatorial and electoral maps favor slaveholding power. It contrasts free state population, Senate seats, House seats, and electoral votes, arguing the Slave States win political influence despite smaller free populations.
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Minnesota
Congress
Inoc
Free States
United States Senate
Slave States
House of Representatives
Kentucky
Loniainna
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Georgia
Mississippi
South Carolina
Jilinois
Indiana
Maine
Michigan
New Hampshire
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Free State
Maryland
North Carolin
Mississappa
Louisiana
Florida
Arkansas
Delaware
Texas
Pennayteam
New Jersey
Connecticut
Illinois
Ilinois
Roof
Forxey Rejoices Over Pennsylvania Election Result
The Press reports Forxey’s elation at the Pennsylvania election outcome, contrasting it with 1866 and noting Democratic dissension over the tariff and federal policy. It cites the Pennsylvania situation as a defense of American industry and a rebuke to the President’s stance.
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Forxey
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
James Buchanan
Uchanan
United States
Leon
Republic
Pennsylvanian
Bughanga
People’s Movement
European grain harvest report reflects mixed yields
The Boston Journal summarizes foreign papers on grain crops for 15r. Mediteranean nations show varied results but overall near average or better. Egypt, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Holland, and Iceland report steady to strong outputs while Baltic regions and Northern Germany see below average yields. England shows above average cereal crops with remaining wheat from last year. Scotland reports excellent wheat. UK imports likely smaller, Central Russia supply uncertain.
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Boston Journal
Egypt
Spain
Portugal
Belgium
Holland
Baltic
Germany
Russia
France
England
Iceland
Scotland
United Kingdom
Masonic Bodies Convene in Concert Hall Attended by Delegates
The Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of Ohio met in Concert hall yesterday morning with about forty delegates led by J. M. Parks of Cincinnati. The Grand Encampment of Knights Templars gathered there at 2 pm, chaired by Chan. F. Hanselmann of Cincinnati, and the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons met at 10 am led by George Rex of Wooster. The Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Ohio plans Tuesday’s assembly with Horrace M Stokes of Lebanon presiding. The event drew well behaved visitors from across the state, with cordial greetings and no major political tensions observed.
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Royal Arch Masons of
Ohio
George Rex
Wooster
Grand Lodge of
Ancient Free and
Pame
Horrace M Stokes
Lebanon
Columbus Gazette
Loth
Composition of the Thirty-Sixth Congress House
The next House will comprise fifty-nine Opposition and twenty-seven Administration members from current elections. Contests may overturn two or three Administration seats, plus possible transfers from California Anti Lecompton seats. If unaltered, Opposition 124 to Administration 104 yields Opposition control.
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House of Representatives
California
Cin, Gazette
Northern man reads as bar room politician with Southern leaven
Theo Parker’s 1864 commentary criticizes a Vermont born candidate as slaveholding and driven by Southern influence. He argues the man blends Northern temperance with Southern appetites, hoping to lift his national appeal by new, stronger Southern leaven despite Baltimore Convention setbacks.
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Hingis
Vermont
Ele
Baltimore
Theo. Parker
Thaddeus Stevens Election Impresses Pennsylvania
The piece celebrates Thaddeus Stevens winning a Pennsylvania congressional seat amid opposition from old Whig interests led by Jane E K Heister and rivals like Dauds M Hopkis and Howkins. It notes Stevens anti slavery stance, Whig protectionism, and the Lancaster Examiner’s efforts against him, concluding his victory by about 3000 votes and urging others to follow Lancaster’s example.
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Thaddeus Stevens
Pensylvania
Congress
Thaddeus Luvens
Jane E K. Heister
Buchanaan
Psob
Dares M. Hopkis
Stevens
Lancaster Examiner
Howkins
Lancaster
State Board report to be published with farming value
The State Board of Agriculture report for 157 will be issued in two parts within two weeks. The 700 page volume, including 59 pages of cuts, covers 126 wheat varieties and descriptions of diseases. Secretary J B Kuppart’s work earns praise and 20 000 copies are ordered by the Legislature for distribution.
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State Board of Acricultur
State Board of Agriculture
J.B. Kuppart
State Board
Gazette
Glancy Jones
Buchanan
Ron
Pennsylvania
Obd
Berks
Congress
Schwartz
N.Y. Tribune
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