Presidential Election and House Crisis Analysis
A long discussion on the 1860 presidential election outlines how if no candidate wins a majority in the Electoral College the House elects from the top three. It explains Senate choices if no president is elected by March 4 and analyzes Breckinridge Lane Everett scenarios, arguing Lincoln should be elected to preserve union. The piece cites the Lincoln Hamlin ticket as preferable to avoid disunion, with a concluding note on the odds in Congress and a general call for unity amid the crisis. Also reports 1859 sheep losses in Ohio from dogs, totaling 102,398.33 dollars, led by Licking County.
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Lincoln
Breckinridge
Bell
Hamlin
Lane
Everett
Douglas
Bellig
Banate
John C. Breckinridge
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Bell- Feverett
Oin, Gaz
Ohio
Auditor of State
Licking County
Times
Pennsylvania
Indiana
the Times
Enquirer
House of Representatives
The
Laguiver
Cincinnati Times
Tuckspay
Curtin
United States
Bigler
Brinkerhoff
Abraham Lincoln
Cincinnati Cazette
Europe
Ly Casey
Gustocen
Spencer WaArusit
Miele
Westy
Big Rougen
Aula BP
Drupsiata
Locke & Co
N.Y
Benjamin F. Williams
Kentucky
Kinga
Wadup
F. Williams
J. Reed
Pomeroy
Weldon & Bestow
Chester
Branch &Payne
Katland
Johnson
Tupper's Plains
Pennsylvania Election Sets Lincoln Victory Tone Across Nation
The North rides a wave of news that Pennsylvania will likely yield a landslide for Lincoln, with reports of a two thousand vote majority over all rivals and forecasts of a hundred thousand margin. The piece notes unions of Douglas Breckinridge and Bell factions faltering and warns Disunionists of possible treason.
Indiana Election Sweep Promises Lincoln Victory Across States
Indiana and Pennsylvania show unified opposition to Republicans with Douglas and Bell factions. however recent reports predict a Republican sweep in Indiana, likely helping Lincoln win by about 50,000 votes. The Times and Enquirer debate House outcomes and Bell’s prospects, while Bishop Pierce extols Texas as a paradoxical yet promising realm.
Election Returns Spark Victory Across States
The Athens Chronicle reports a Republican triumph by about 10,000 in Pennsylvania over Douglas Bell and Breckinridge, and Indiana electing 11 Congress members and the state ticket by a similar margin. Telegraphed results through Oct 9 and early Oct 10 show strong Horton and Martin leads in Ohio townships, with scattered Democratic gains and reports of alleged polling irregularities. Local tallies include Horton's majorities around 1,100 to 1,200 in several townships, Trimble's minor win in others, and Barton or Horton favored in multiple precincts as the day progresses. The paper thanks allied parties for their role and notes preparations for Friday night celebrations.
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Lincoln
Douglas
California
Breckinridge, Bell
Union
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Breckinridge
Friends of Freedom
Athens
Pendleton
Cincinnati
Gurley
Vallandigham
Cox
Tamilton
Smith
Brinkerhoff
Scioto County
Trimble
Jackson County
Madison
Vinton Co
Athena
Horton
Dover
van Vorhes
Lancaster
Fairfield Co
Martin
Athens County
Horton County
Morton
Alexander
Torton
Lee
Canaan
Berne
Lodi
Ames
Rome
Troy
Carthage
Waterloo
York
Repub
R. L. Canvis
Nelsonville
A. H. Grosvenor
Vinton
Penn
Curtin
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Iypianarois
Todiana
Invianaronis
Lane
U. S
Fitch
Foster
Partaperrata
Senate
House
Daily
Ludkins
Election news from Pennsylvania and Ohio shifts to Lincoln
Extensive dispatches report Curtin and Foster results in Pennsylvania with Republican gains. Ohio leans Republican with Brinkerhoff and the state ticket strong. Indiana and Illinois show Republican momentum and a growing Lincoln surge, with forecasts of a large party victory nationwide.
Land Reform in Ohio Aimed at Ending Land Monopolies
A Pomeroy Weekly Telegraph note presents L A Hie urging land reform to end monopolies. He argues every family has a natural right to a home and soil, condemns current land practices, and calls for public attention, curbs on nonresident land sales, and a 100 acre cap to promote universal schooling and employment.
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Borror
Youra
E. L. A. Hie
Ohio
Congress
L A. Hine
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