Addams Beats Strockey in Jo Daviess County Result
Despatch from Galena dated November 3 1858 reports Stephen son and Adams leading in Jo Daviess County with Adams beating Strockey by about 260 votes. Freeport and other towns show large Republican majorities as the ticket appears broadly successful. News notes large GOP gains and cheers from Journal office.
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Stephenson
Appama
Strockey
Freeport
Brawley & Co
Jo Daviess
Ganexa
Snarrer
Illinois returns show mixed gains in county races
Reporting from Illinois counties, early returns indicate Democratic gains in Sangamon and De Witt while Macon and Peoria show Republican advantages. Madison county senator results favor Buckmaster, with Gillespie leading in others. statewide trends hint at Republican strength in several districts.
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Illinois
Sangamon
de Witt
Macon
Peoria
Stark Co S
Madison County
Buckmaster
Gillespie
Edgar Co
Lincoln
Political pamphlet exposes falsehoods in Stephenson County contest
The Extra Journal reports a Democratic dirty trick aimed at a local candidate, noting a late issue of the Freeport Bulletin and a “Card” by F.W. Brains. Affidavits from Davis supporters claim he challenged opponents to joint canvassing, countering published calumnies with sworn statements about the campaign discussions and planned joint appearances.
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Prom
Stephenson County
Freeport Bulletin
Freeport
John A. Davis
Davis
Brawley
Brawney
Rock Run
Min Davis
Purity of ballot upheld amid fraud fears and demagoguery
The article defends Republican resolve to protect ballot integrity amid alleged fraudulent voting. It condemns efforts by Exchange Block Regency to misrepresent the stance, clarifying that no legal voters were accused and that accusations targeted those who buy votes, not Irish Catholics or other groups. It asserts the rights of naturalized foreigners and vows consequences for violators.
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America
Zhao
Phillippies
Davis Wins Reelection Amid Narrow Victory
Two years after being elected by 442 votes Joux A. Davis secures another term by a six vote margin. The article blames the Bulletin for promoting falsehoods and notes the opponent’s appeals fell flat.
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Joux A. Davis
Bulletin
Florence elects republican majority in 1856
A fragment notes Florence voting results with a Republican majority in 1856 and mentions a party ticket. Other words are garbled, but the key fact is the 1856 Florence Republican landslide.
Rail line half fare dispute over Galena naturalization trips
A newspaper discusses Illinois Central Railroad half fare tickets for Douglasites traveling to Galena for naturalization papers and the denial of similar treats to Republicans. It criticizes the uneven policy, blames orders from Strockey and Jacobs, and calls for a clear official explanation and accountability for the railroad.
The Guemamian Republicans Praise Tuesday Service
The German Republicans of this county are commended for their noble, rain soaked work on Tuesday. They toiled heroically in support of free jalia and human freedom, opposing the pro slavery Democracy. Their large, growing section stands as earnest opponents of slavery and champions of Republican ideals.
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Jalia
Fraud prevention in Gre county tickets thwarted
The issue reports Democrats circulating spurious Republican tickets but confirms that the extra prevented fraud. It notes the Regency’s abuse of the dovman office and expresses confidence in surviving the attempted deceit.
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Gre County
Dovman
The Difference in Local Political Appeals
The article contrasts candidates Brawley and Davis in a 19th century election. Brawley appeals to Republican voters with personal pledges to vote for the best man, while Davis declines personal entreaties and commits to voting for Lawntony if elected. The report notes Davis’s honesty earns public approval, citing a near two hundred vote gain since 1850.
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Brawley
Douglas
Davis
Laxvony
Regency clique boosts majorities on paper in county race
Some Democrats fault the Regency for overreliance on a bulletin editor and a grand campaign plan. They argue that if Ad dais could mobilize weekly speeches like Cedarville and if the editor could push Maine Law issues harder, Ad dais’ county majority might have reached a thousand. The clique’s six weeks of organizing are praised as a glorious aid to the cause.
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Bulletin
Maine
Cedarville
Addais
Strockey
Temperance Mass Convention in Chicago Promoted
A Temperance Mass Convention is planned in Chicago on November 17 and 6 invites all supporters of the cause. The event is organized under the auspices of the Good Templars Suns of Temperance and the State Temperance Alliance with attendees urged to participate.
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the Cause
The
Good Templars
Suns of Temperance
State Temperance Alliance
False statements and bribery alleged in early election issue
A harsh defense recounts alleged smear tactics by opponents, claims an extra edition was released promptly after affidavits disproving a rival assertion. The piece accuses rivals of withholding the Bulletin and using false tickets, asserting the extra was issued with all facts at hand.
Noted Indianapolis compositor builds fortune after steady work
Andrew Kessecker, who set the first type in what is now the State of Town, has accumulated a substantial independent fortune through persistence at his craft. He still serves as compositor in the Times office. Lucille and Helen Weston sue the Cincinnati Gazette for forty thousand dollars, claiming the paper labeled them as sisters of Charles Matthews' Little Arrangement. Alvahunt, former New York State Senator from Chenango, later State Treasurer and Des Moines Railway and Navigation Co. treasurer, has died of paralysis. Yellow fever ceases to be epidemic in New Orleans. The President proclaims vigilance against the Nicaragua enterprise. A Nicaragua Transit Co. is forming in Philadelphia with Vanderbilt as a secret partner. Atlantic Telegraph stock sinks to zero. A severe Buffalo and New York City Railroad accident kills five and injures seven or eight more.
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Andrew Kessecker
Dubuque
Times Office
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Helen Weston
Cincinnati Gazette
Charles Matthews
Lizzie Weston Davenport
Alvahunt
New York Senate
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Nicaragua Transit Co
Philadelphia
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affidavit from I C R R agent tests report
Mr Frank Sladden, who swore to procuring a ticket at less than half fare, explains he did not mean to rebuke Mr Rosebrugh. He admits attempting the ticket to test circulating reports and says he acted to avoid reflecting on Mr R, who was following his superiors in office.
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Ilinois Central Railroad
Galena
Republicana
Doughts
Rosebrugh
Merony
Strockey
Stephenson County
Ilinois Central Railroad Company
Jacobs
Mr. Jacob
Frank Sladden
I. C. RR
Regency's Torchlight Plans Falter After Bad Arithmetic
The article ridicules a proposed torchlight celebration for Strock ey, noting regulators overestimated support. It mocks the Regency faction and their arithmetic, suggesting the jug and large torches mocked as a misjudged investment and a failed political wager.
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Strockey
Regehcy
Regency ciphering poll talk stirs Freeport city race
A confidential Democrat reports that the Regency aligned tally in Freeport shows Stockey with a 300 vote edge. Addams holds a city majority in Ox Hospex, suggesting the Regency arithmetic may need revision amid the contentious race.
Minnesota Contractor’s Senate Run Sparks Broad Backing
A popular Minnesota B. 1. contractor, whose appeal dubbed him essential for a Senate bid in the district, was provided with a “free pass” up the river by the people. The three thousand dollars spent in his favor is described as a progressive investment in his campaign.
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Minnesota B. 1
Douglas
Senate
Regency Ends as Election Night Lapses Create Slumber
A brief note recalls how the Regency and Bulletin editors vanished with the election crowds, succumbing to sudden drowsiness in the evening after a moment of luck. The scene captures a humorous, sleepy wrap to the night.
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Bulletin
Ming Ofeluck
Republican fairness questioned over rail fare to Galena
The Extra Journal notes Republican county leaders arranged German travelers to Galena for final papers while the Illinois Central Railroad charged four dollars per head. It accuses Democrats of sending many people to Galena for the same purpose at a lower fare, arguing the railroad favors Douglas candidates and opposes a seven percent tax removal.
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Republican Central Committee
Galena
Winois Central Railroad Co
Strockey
Brawley
Douglas
Desperate fight at Four Lakes and far reaches of news
Descriptions of a fierce clash in Oregon between 309 troops and 500 Indians at Four Lakes end in an Indian rout with noted losses. The wire reports fever in New Orleans, Walker thefilibuster, and British naval stance on Central American incursions. A St Louis Democrat correspondent notes no gold at Pikes Peak, but hints at Platt River prospects and possible next season mining yields. Also mentioned are Thurston the balloonist missing and a New York murder tied to arsenic analysis. The Atlantic Cable is criticized for defects in gutta percha insulation and copper centering causing signal loss and cable failures.
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Walker
Nicaragua
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Central America
St. Louis Democrat
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Platte River
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Lake St Cain
Stephgas
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Atlantic
Valentia
England
Hagia
Heartfelt Welcome for Senator Elect In Town
Hon Anpass appears in town on Wednesday to generous applause and warm congratulations. John II Addams is praised for integrity and public service, admired by candid-minded constituents who value honest conduct over political trickery in this district.
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Dons IL Anpass
John II
Addams
Warian
Ife
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Bissell of Illinois
Governor William H. Bissell proclaims Thanksgiving on November 26 1858 to unite citizens in prayer and gratitude. He notes variable harvests but overall prosperity and urges suspension of business and forgiveness as the state observes the day. Springfield October 20 1858.
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Addams
Davis
Joshua P. Taylor
Seal Jacob
Palus
Seal
FO Burrell
Edward Burrell
Thiaixois
Stephenson County
O. I. Mazard
Kramer
J. A. Davis
Brawley and Strockey
Addams and Davis
S. J. Davis
Fred
J. Cross
George Osteriout
William Hh, Bissell
Ilinois
Springfield
Whinebago County
Jamge Mitchell
Hilden Toderick Mebardson
John A. Page
Eneh
Oo W. Biaffer
Advertisement for Dr I Graves of Albany N Y
The local column invites readers to consult Dr I Graves a trusted Albany physician. The writer praises his cures for lung throat and ear difficulties calling his work miraculous. He is described as a careful student candid and a gentleman offering advice and remedies by mail or express for consumption asthma bronchitis catarrh deafness and related afflictions with a return stamp.
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Albany
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Regency speech sparks Buckeye support for Strockey
In Buckeye one Regency speaker addressed voters the night before the election. The town delivered a sixty vote majority for Appals, a gain of forty nine over Fremont, signaling strong backing for Strockey.
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Buckeye
Strockey
Appals
Fremont
Kean Elected and Commission as Deputy U S Marshal
John C. Kean the Administration candidate for Senator in this district received on election day his Commission as Deputy U S Marshal in place of Joseph B. Smith who was removed. The item asks two questions about the Maine Law and the verdict of the people of Stephenson.
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John C. Kean, Esq
Springfield
U. S
Joseph 2B. Smith
Addams
Maine
Stephenson
Octo ber number items in a literary notices list
The October issue features Life Preserved Life Lost Student Longevity and other topics across medical and moral essays with reviews of journals and detectors. It highlights Dr Dix and other periodicals including Scalpel and the Electric, with pricing and addresses for New York Cincinnati and Philadelphia publishers.
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Hans
Jovnvan
Ueavin
Aduatos
Benton
Numboldt
Nott
New York City
Blood Purifier Pill Promises Cure for Many Ailments
An 1830s medical note claims Pathology reveals many diseases stem from impure blood. It cites consumption dropsy gout cancer ulcers eruptions and bilious fevers as blood deposit disorders. Dr Ayer’s Cathartic Pill is advertised to purify and invigorate blood, improving vitality and disease control.
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Ayer
Medical Journal
Advertised medicines and patent remedies from 1819 notices
A 1819 letter from Pleas Saunders of Pleasant Hill Iowa requests two dozen bottles each of Condition Powders Torse Ointment and Family Ointment, claiming quick sales. The piece then lists Dyspepsia and other ailments and promotes Dr Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Wells' Pectoral Syrup and Christie’s Ague Balsam with a testimonial from Andrew Poe of Galtion Ohio.
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Mr. Pleasant
Iowa
Sloan
Pl& A. Saunders
Sue Sloan
D. Hostetter
St. Louis
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