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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1860

Page

3

Lincoln: Early Life and Political Rise

The piece chronicles Abraham Lincoln born in 1809 in Kentucky, his frontier upbringing, and his rise from farmer to lawyer and politician. It notes his Civil War era ambition, legislative service, and key races against Stephen A. Douglas. Also mentioned are Hannibal Hamlin, Lincoln's running mate, and various political and societal items of the era.

Republican serenade at Washington honors Hamlin nomination

Republicans at Washington serenaded Vice Presidential nominee Hamlin at the Washington House. Hamlin spoke on unity, honoring the Chicago Convention, pledging to accept the role, and defending labor, government principles, and national prosperity. The evening included remarks by Senator Trumbull and Washburne, and a police-rescued attempt by border raiders to disrupt the event.

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General Conference at Buffalo Meets in Session This Month

The General Conference of the M. B. Church met in Buffalo on the 1st and will likely remain in session through the month. Nev J O Stouguron of this city is a delegate. The gathering includes 220 delegates from the ordained ministers across free states and portions of Delaware Maryland Virginia Kentucky and Missouri. The vacancy on the Board of Bishops from Rev Dr Waugh’s death will be filled, with possible additional bishops elected. Key issues include slaveholding, ministerial station limits, presiding ridership, and Discipline amendments affecting lay delegates. New patents issued to Western inventors include an amalgamator for John A Brock Chicago IL and several agricultural and mechanical improvements. a reissue for grain harvesters dates back to 1853. Republicans of Washington form for upcoming city election with Richard Wallath as mayoral candidate amid claims of prior fraud.

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