Republicans of Stephenson County Nominate Local Ticket
A rainy county convention filled the court house as Republicans selected Dr. W. S. Gray for Treasurer, M. C. Beachann for School Commissioner, C. I. Desuay for County Surveyor, and E. Dunham for County Surveyor. They endorsed education, fiscal integrity, and free labor principles with resolutions pledging support for 1860 Republican aims and a strong central committee.
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Buckeye
J. F. Brace
Freeport
R. J. Grttemy
James Flansborg
Ff Ankeny
Lysiah Clingman
A. Cary
Rock Run
O. P. Watzard
Geo. Osterhout
Walter
Burgess
Pidott
John Swangey
Minard Jabez Dibble
Blackely
Rent
Ji. F. Baird
W. T.spencer
Rosenstell
J. O. Cutler
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Erin
J. JK. Leigh
T. WE. Kaufman
Florence
John Q. Adams
J. F. Ankeny
T. C. Gallis
Lovran
Samuel Hays
Geo. Devore
Henry §. Buckley
R. Tl. Gerremy
B. F. Buack
F.C. Ing
Monatio C. Beachann
M. Bailey
C. "I. Dex
Ws. O. Saxton
Mr. Dunham
John Burrell
Win
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F- Baird
Ohio and Pennsylvania sweep Republican victories in midterm election
A summary of recent state ballots shows Republican triumphs across Ohio Pennsylvania Iowa and Minnesota with full party tickets and legislatures shifting to GOP control. Voter mood rejects Douglas and his popular sovereignty stance as Republican candidates secure Senate seats and solid margins. Indiana reports gains in county offices.
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Pennsylvania
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Indiana
Teapot Tempest at Harper's Ferry and Captain Brown
Telegraph dispatches describe a slave insurrection scare at Harper's Ferry led by Capt Ossawatamie Brown and about 21 conspirators who seized the armory. Federal troops quelled the raid. 16 of 22 rebels were killed, including Brown and his son, with the nation assured of safety despite the panic and rumors of civil war.
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Virginia
Maryland
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Kansas
United States
Notes on the Way Desi Junsonx Toured Illinois Rail Landmarks
Desi Junsonx recounts travel from Freeport through five fertile regions via rail and river. He praises the Illinois Central Railroad for smooth roads, attentive staff, and fueling houses, noting Mendota Aurora Fox River scenery and Aurora as a growing business point. He plans to revisit western towns and cities, regretful for not yet seeing them.
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From Indiana to Cincinnati and Butler County Fair
The narrator travels by the Indianapolis and Cincinnati road to Cincinnati and Hamilton, noting fine forests and vineyards by the river, higher city prices, and a bustling market. He describes Cincinnati’s growth, the Miami Valley ride, and a large Butler County Agricultural Fair with impressive stock, grain, fruit, and floral displays. A tent dance for ten cents delights attendees, and decorated arts and crafts showcase mottoes and tints of beauty, utility, and industry. The writer praises county spirit and plans to write again.
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Butler County
ARTICLES DEFENDED FHON LAST WEEK
Auraria Sept 22 1859 reports progress in western towns around Jefferson and the South Platte basin with mines yielding large returns. A Golden City delegate race and a Rockford Fair are noted. agricultural shows feature prize-winning machines and produce and a vivid fairgrounds view.
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Jefferson
South Platte Basin
Mountain life voices on irrigation agriculture in gold fields
H I McAFER criticizes rival bands of miners and supporters of mountain life, urging support for irrigation to unlock mineral wealth. He argues irrigation will transform infertile land into productive agriculture, expanding sustenance for a large population while gold revenue funds the effort.
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LATER FROM EUROPE PROMISES TENSE POLITICAL CLIMATE
The U S Minister to France Mr Mason has died of apoplexy and French China expedition preparations are suspended with signs France may back down. Widespread unease surrounds Austria Sardinia and the peace. Garibaldi is welcomed in Bologna and calls Italians to arms while Palermo reports a revolutionary movement.
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German Papers Highlight Public Fund Silence
The Journal denounces the Board of Supervisors for not publishing proceedings in German papers and condemns the Bulletin for misrepresentation. The piece asserts the facts speak for themselves and that German readers appreciate the action.
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Board of Supervisors
Bulletin
Rumor on Premium for Steam Man Denied
A report claimed the Premium for the best Steam Man, to be awarded by the Executive Committee of the State Society, was withdrawn. Officials deny this. Fawkes still can win if he demonstrates at the three line points specified in the resolution. Also noted are a prize fight near Buffalo and the California Senator Broderick’s duel death, plus a hog-beast sighting near Dunleith and a second creature killed near Helena.
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Francis Sallisbury
Ridott
W. A. Hawkins
Martin
Black Hawk
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Broderick Ellen
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Receipts at the Rockford Fair
Receipts at the Rockford Fair totaled over 2600 dollars.
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Rockford Fair
Metal Ware House boosts Chicago trade of metals
The Metal Ware house operated by Tos. S. Dickerson at 45 Wabash Avenue has seen steady growth since opening. It imports and sells Tin Plate, Sheet Iron, Zinc and Copper, promising low prices to buyers in a booming city.
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Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Journal
Corn and Provisions Auctioned at Local Market
Fragmented OCR lists various farm staples and goods including corn oats rye potatoes and apples. Mentions purchasers and vendors with scattered names and brands. Indicates a market sale or stock update from a rural community earnings and goods traded.
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