Four Great States elect Republicans in pivotal 1860 drive
The Meigs County Telegraph reports on the October election results. Republicans swept Pennsylvania and Indiana, signaling a national shift against Buchanan. The piece praises Republican victory as a rebuke to the administration, predicts gains in Congress, and salutes the Keystone State for breaking Democratic control.
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Iowa Triumphs as Republicans Sweep Meigs and Hamilton Counties
The report proclaims a sweeping Republican victory across Meigs County Ohio and Hamilton County in Ohio elections. It notes a strong independent Democrat faction, warnings to remaining doughface Democrats, and lists multiple county officials with substantial majorities. The piece lauds the Republican gains against the administration and emphasizes a broader shift toward party realignment and reform.
Ohio Republicans win likely by large margin in governor race
Rumors put Republican majority well above 15,000 though final counts from May county returns are not official yet. Editors praise the people’s reliance on truth against Administration influence and express confidence in a decisive victory for free labor over slavery propagandists.
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Meigs County
W. V. Prox
Thos. W. Bartley
C. P. Worcorr
Derbin Ward
B Smith
BR. Jacobs
E. Hurrox
P. ©. Mear
Gro. Walter
John Hopkins
M . Bosworth
J. Stepsor
Bulls
Josiah Smith
Wm. Starkey
Jas
Winterstein
Teneday
South
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Indian War Tales and a Philadelphia Manslaughter Verdict
Dispatches report a fresh Navajo War in the New Mexico area with Captain Lambs leading riflemen against two thousand warriors after they surround his party. Ghormly is found murdered on a rail line near Fort Defiance, with Howard and Kilgore suspected. The issue also covers a Philadelphia manslaughter verdict for leaving a horse and cart unattended in a public street.
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Beasieny
William Nixon
Inquirer
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Wasntaorow
War Department
Department of the Iatelior
New Mexico
Navajo Country
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Santa Fé
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Howard
Kilgore
Pagers
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Chas, Brownell
Samuel Thornburg
Thornburg
Ghormly
Othler
Cincinnati
Geo
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Telegraph adage on letters and controversy at the Horme Cave
In a heated letter column readers debate the use of the Telegraph to stage a public controversy. The writer defends readability while others warn against sensationalism and calumny. The editors note prior exchanges between parties and pledge to curb similar disputes in future publications.
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POMEROY MARKET WEDDINGS AND MISCELLANEOUS NOTICES
A garbled Danville ledger lists multiple marriages and notices across Meigs County in Ohio, naming residents and witnesses. Entries reference dates in October December and other months, with names such as Joanes Couran Inchaiin Watuirr Wifantacn Joseph Milane Lath Harding and several others, indicating civil records and family events.
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Inchaiin Watuirr
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Meigs County
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Woon
Ann Nicnota
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Frarma Winget
Calumbia
Meigs Counle
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Satserens
Georce Lee
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Deney
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Webb
Gxouke
G. Lowmay
Evreanmen Dase
Special Notices On Blood Purifiers And Their Claims
Inflammatory blood impurity is blamed for eruptions and weakness. The text touts Dr More's Indian Root Hlls and Blood Purifier as universal cures, claiming purer blood removes disease, supports strength, and restores health. It markets various tonics and pills, extolling widespread practitioner and apothecary use in the old medical marketplace.
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Tila Ilscoveries
Winindead
Wiel
Haywao Jong
Duceldu
Hance's Vegetable Extract Pills Promising Cure Claim
An 19th century advertisement touts Hances Vegetable Extract pills as a universal remedy for fits, nervous disorders, and long standing illnesses. It claims special efficacy for women and children and offers mail order from Baltimore with postage paid.
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The Great English Remedy for Female Complaints
An 1860s style advertisement promotes a patent medicine titled The Great English Remedy. It claims to cure female health issues from menstrual irregularities to obstructions, asserts safety warnings against use by pregnant women, and touts counterfeit protection. The notice lists Baldwin & Co as Rochester agents and includes postal and pricing details, with additional illegible content about letters and local business notices.
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Paix
Beldwin & Co
Rochester
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Mihitland
Park
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M. Kinnait
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