Lincoln Supporter Allen Weighs in on 1860 Vote and Local Maps
A letter from Cyrus Allen of Durand notes his lifelong voting record and declares he will vote for Abraham Lincoln in November if he can reach the polls. The issue also reports D. W. Wellman plans a large scale map of Lake Pepin region, spanning several counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin, priced at five dollars.
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Cyrus Allen
Thomas Jefferson
Allen
Steve Douglas
Mr. Allen
Steve
Abraham Lincoln
Lake Pepin
D. W. Wellman
Wsq
Wabasha
Miinnesota
Wabasha County
Wiona and
Goodhue
Minnesota
Pepin, Pierce and
Buffalo
Wisconsin
Terrible August Flood Wipes Froctorville and Nearby Areas
Reports describe a catastrophic rain storm and flood on August 12 affecting the South. Froctorville La at the Mexican Gulf Railroad terminus on Lake Borgne was swept away with loss of life. St Bernard and Plaquemines parishes saw widespread damage to homes and infrastructure. The deluge also flooded Mohawk valley towns near Albany, submerging tracks and subsiding bridges. Additional items note reports from Syracuse and Portland about political and transit developments, plus various weather and regional notes.
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Froctorville
Lake Borgne
St. Bernard and
Plaquaniing
Albany
Fonda
Fultonville
Great Eastern Sails From Halifax to Milford Haven
The Great Eastern left port on the 16th, reached Halifax in 48 hours, and sailed at 9 A M on the 19th for Milford Haven with a small list of New York passengers. It handled its great bulk through narrow channels without accident, slung with agility despite its size. Reports say filibuster Walker landed at Truxilo on the Honduras coast and was attacked. the Clifton was captured by the British, reducing his force from 300.
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Friend Wood
Democratic Party
Republican
National Democratic Party
Douglas Party
Booth
Supreme Court
Wood
Republican Party
Judge Douglas
Douglas
The
United Stats
Davicson
Thia
Galena Packet Company
Tua Crosse
Paul
Hastings
Minn
Democrat
Packet Company
la Crosse
Great Eastern
Halifax
Milford Haven
New York
Walker
Truxilo
Honduras
Clifton
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Inuroza
Wadnibal Hamlin
Maine
Sfalter BD
McIndoe
Marathon
Wradford Wixlord
Winnebago
W. Vaugan
Racine
Beennd
Poaqlen Barber
Grant
Sllindedman
Jefferson
Congress
Luther Hanchett
River Walls
New York Tribune
Wuex
Alive
G. Evass
Philadelphia
W. A. Alcott
M. D
Benson J. Lossing
Evans
Abe
Durand
Wis
WM. E. Woop
Senator Seward
Madison
St. Paul
Our City
Menomonee
Gratis
Wes
John McCain
Lakeport
Beaste
Heaven
Pearl
Bes
Lathrop
Henry Clay
S. B. Washburn
Waubeck
Pepin County
Manning
Hill
Porto Grandee
Cape Verde Islands
Congo River
United States
Congo
Texas
Strichnine
Wells
Henderson
Syracuse
Bell
Delaware
Breckinridge
Lane
Syracuse Standard
Cincinnati
New York Central Railroad
Onrdox
Oregon
George K. Sheil
Logan
Deer Creek
Washington
Derry
Syria
Paris
Utica
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
Rex T. M. Rosryson
Lyons
Breckinridge and Lane
Chippewa
Clark, Dunn
Raut Popin
Vierce
Court Howe
Dunnville
RY P
Barros
John. Mitchell
Amns Colbliln
F Caarles Whipple
T Joel Foster
Assembly Distr
Cauwhtr
Joseph
George C. High
Epin
Pepin, Wis
Reese
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