Read! Read! Read! Anti Lecompton Meeting in New York
A large anti Lecompton gathering in the IXth District of New York at Tarrytown heard Col Forney and John B. Finskin denounce Buchanan’s Kansas policy. Forney recalled pledges to popular sovereignty, attacked cabinet promises, and recounted Walker and Stanton's moves, urging loyalty to the anti Lecompton stance.
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Ixth
New York
Tarrywwo
Chiureday
Col. Forney
Philadelphia
John B. Finskin
Congress
People’s
Gul. Forney
Buchanan
Kansas
Lancaster
London
Pierce
Pennsylvania
Territory
State Democratt Committee
Pennsylvane
Travi
Lake Erie
Delaware River
Vittaburg
Stite
Janes Buelhanan
Chaubert
Cobb
Buchartan
Walker
Purjarte
Fragmented speech on October ballots and party figures
A disjointed Nineteenth Century political riff argues about October ballot outcomes and party loyalty. The speaker laments deception, taunts the Democrats, and cites press headlines as they pledge to back certain candidates, claiming the party’s core principles outweigh organizational fear.
Political alignments in Meigs County contest
The Meigs County Telegraph reviews candidates in the district race. George Hendreton, a wealthy Southern-leaning nominee, faces Republican T. C. Day, ex-Democrat Cincinnati editor. Incumbent W. S. Groesbeck is renominated by the Administration amid Lecompton controversy. John A. Gurley is the Republican challenger, praised as principled and opposed to oligarchic shifts.
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Linperia
Cesar
Mr. Forney
Rt. Haskin
Henry A. Wise
Stephen A. Douglas
Lecompton
Petoeighos
Lecce Ion
Third Metric in District Rivalry for Seat
The district currently seats C L Vallandigham, a capable yet unscrupulous candidate aligned with Buckanan followers. He previously won by contesting L D Campbell’s election after a Lecompton majority ousted Campbell. Campbell runs as the Republican nominee amid Democratic leanings and voter dissatisfaction, with fears Campbell may lose yet expecting a vigorous defense.
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C.L. Vallandigham
L. D. Campbell
Lecomptonites
Campbell
L Campbell
Fourth District elects Nichols amid party loyalty debate
MEL Nichols, current Republican representative, is portrayed as a strong candidate facing William Allen a Lecompton Democrat rival. The piece argues Nichols has been honest and independent, noting his earlier Democratic service against the Missouri Compromise and his stance against party corruption. It asserts Nichols will be re-elected and urges voters to remember his fidelity and service.
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Geo. H. Hendreton
Lecompton
T. C. Day
Day
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Congress
Republican Party
Groesbeck
John A. Gurley
Gurley
Republic
Ad Il
Mel
Nichols
Congreta
William Allen
Bia
Fifth District Nomination Feedback for James M Ashley
Richard Mott is the presentable member from the Fifth District. James M Ashley is the Republican nominee to succeed him. Once a Democrat during the Kansas outrages he joined the Republicans for honesty. The district leans Democratic but Ashley is an earnest speaker and the paper supports his election.
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Richard Mott
James M. Ashley
Kansas
Mr. Ashley
Judge Warden
Dicky
Case
Day
Gurley
Buchanan
Wallisers
Ashley
Political party splits in the Sixth to Ninth Districts
The article discusses the Sixth District nominating William Howard over Joseph R. Cockerill amid Lecompton divisions, with R. W. Clark as the Republican rival. In the Seventh, Thomas Corwin is portrayed as a strong Republican candidate challenging Aaron Harlan. Benjamin Stanton is favored to win re election against Wr. Hubbard. The Ninth District features Lawrence W. Hall facing Judge Carey, a Republican candidate of integrity, amid ongoing party turmoil.
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Aaron Harlan
Thomas Corwin
Corwin
Congress
Lawrence W. Hall
Bu ‘chanan-Lecompton
Ohio
Judge Carey
Hope for Recht, Caney—Tall Slavery Issue in Local Race
The piece argues Diewich leans Democratic and warns that deceptive campaigns may defeat Judge Caney. It urges judgment against Tall, accusing him of being a tool of slave power, and expresses hope that constituents will rebuke him, while urging vigilance for truth and justice.
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Diewich
Caney
Tall
Miller and Trimble Vie for Tenth District Seat
Joseph Miller seeks reelection as Tenth District administrator candidate for the Calhoun wing. Carey A. Trimble, son of Ex-Governor Trimble, opposes him as a strong Republican challenger. The Democratic Dispatch criticizes Trimble over supporting S. P. Chase, predicting Miller’s triumph and a rebuke to traitors. The Anti Lecompton Democrats unite with Republicans against Miller.
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Joseph Miller
Calhoun
Kansas
Douglas
Carey A. Trimble
Miller
Trimble
Gallipolis
P. Chase
Political column urges Van Vorhes over Lecompton candidate
The piece criticizes C D Martin as weak and aligned with Buchanan and the English Swindle, urges voters in the district to elect N H Van Vorhes, notes Know-Nothings shift to Lecompton, and highlights Col Forney’s speech criticizing Buchanan and his ally.
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V. B. Horton
N. H. van Vorhes
Mr. Horton
Lecompton
Court House
C. D. Martin
W. 13. Horton
Vermont election sparks Republican surge and nationwide rally
A Vermont vote reports a Republican majority of over sixteen thousand and a near unanimous state government, governor, and legislature. The piece urges Ohio and the North to join the national effort against despotism, calling for active public support. A Rouen visit by Mrs. Stowe is noted, and a Alabama knife assault in Dadeville results in a fatal injury.
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Vermont
Green Mountain
Congress
Ohio
Rew Advertisements and Notices in 19th Century Ohio
Various public notices include Board of School Examiners meeting for teachers at Powhe roy Court House, administrator’s notice for James Mc Carty in Satem Townsip, attachment order for E A Colling in Meigs County, Stolen money and notes warning, and a property warrant assignment petition in Meigs and Washington counties with legal actions and dates.
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UK Board of School
Howard Association Notice on Divorce Petition in Meigs County
Richard Rease is petitioning for divorce from Mary Rease in Meigs County Ohio court. The notice states the petition was filed August 24 1858 and will stand for hearing at the next term. Mary Rease petitions the court alleging Richard Rease had a former wife living at the time of their marriage.
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Ichard Rease
Mary Rease
Court of Common Press
Meigs
Olio
Richard Rease
Richard Wease
A.D. Pena
Mary Ite
M P Stornex
Els
FPPRE
Mowat Association
Cuneke
Lacus
Sheon
Oixoiainy Masturdatt
Beilalonae
George H. Calhoux
Howard Association
South Ninth Barret
Pilladelpha
Ba Onlee
Directura
Hoad
Muawt Will
Gro. Faincuiin
Anny 1S
Proclamation for October elections in Meigs County
Sheriff issues notice for the Second Tuesday in October 1668 to elect multiple county and state offices including Supreme Court judge attorney general and congressman for the Eleventh District. Lists township juror counts and administrative details from Salisbury to Meigs County with dates and treasury notes.
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Meier
Supreme Court
Treasury
Board of Public Works
Congress
Eleventh
Slo
Meigs County
Salisbury
Jisbury
Salem
Chester
Lebanon
Columbia
Scipio
Liszbeas
J. W. Smith
S. M.C
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Lemcompton
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Clark
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Satem Townstip
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Meiga County
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Meoubry
E. A. Colling
Middleport
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Stuirnd
Abijah H. Vansic
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United States
Zilpha Stedman
Anthony Vansickle
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