21 Nov 1856
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1856
Page
1
The Baltimore Patriot reports 214 votes cast for Mr. Mignant in Baltimore, with the electorate predominantly German residents.
The Times correspondent reports rising Russian influence in the Danubian Principalities and notes Mugland leaning toward a proposed conference with Austria. Advices from Constantinople mention England's ultimatum to the Shah of Persia. Persian forces besiege Lerat and threaten nearby areas. 6,000 prisoners reported captured as Affyhank defeated. A dispatch claims Britain and Austria settled a prolonged occupation of the Black Sea region. The British squadron near serpents is reinforced. Paris reports money surplus but looming financial strain. French manufacturing districts fear reforms. London Times notes less buoyant funds and a softer market. Paris letters show no major financial shift though Bank stability improves.
A notice on the Lancaster Bank door says pressure from a bank run and Philadelphia banks refusing to receive notes forced the closure. Officers report assets sufficient to meet circulation and deposits, and the event caused general surprise locally. Dispatches note related bank failures and the presidential vote totals appear in brief, with inconsistent reporting from several cities.
New York reports a large Fremont lead with over 100000 votes. Michigan results add a Fremont majority of 21162. Indiana official returns split the legislature with Democrats 3 seats in the House, Republicans 85, and senators 23 to 26. Minnesota confirms October 14 election with 8 Republicans and 7 Bucaneers in the Council, House 11 Republicans and 18 Bucaneers.
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