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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1856
Page
2
The Republican State Committee nominates a candidate for Governor and calls for two Electors at large. Delegates from towns convene Friday evening, with votes set for the ensuing Tuesday. The meeting emphasizes party unity and mobilizes support across the state.
Vague text lists Sixth Congressional District contest entries from local voters opposing the Missouri Compromise. Mentions candidates Bach City NATIUS 5 and GENT, AMOS B SIMUSON and Me HUM with initials and garbled names, uncertainty over positions and polling context.
The Philadelphia style convention debates a unified anti Pierce platform with Fremont and Buchanan factions. Delegates, including Sawyer Moor and Osgood, push resolutions favoring anti slavery measures and party unity, while critics warn of factionalism and the risk of split support in key states.
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