Republican Clubs Grow Nationally After Election
The piece lauds widespread Republican club organization across the country and urges maintaining party unity and principled devotion rather than fixation on a single candidate. It praises Fremont’s character while stressing the strength of truth and disciplined organization to win future victories and spread influence into Democratic strongholds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Republican Committee
Washington
Fremont
Col. Fremont
Henry Clay
The Mormon and a Call for Government Action
A Boston Atlas commentary denounces Brigham Young and Mormonism, accusing the system of cruelty and seduction, urging federal intervention to protect Utah victims, and proposing appointed Christian rulers to govern the territory. The piece likens Mormon impostors to historical frauds and questions the nation’s tolerance of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigam Young
Brigham
Boston Atlas
England
Wales
Sweeden
Germany
Pacific
Utah
Cagliostro
Mother Lee
Joanna Southeste
United States of America
Popular Vote Forecast From Journal of Commerce
The Journal of Commerce predicts Buchanan will outpace Fremont by about half a million in the popular vote. In the South, Fremont’s supporters faced danger and many could not run an electoral ticket. Virginia and North Carolina men would vote for Fremont if safe, while South Carolina liberals faced mob threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Commerce
Buchanan
Fremont
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Slave
Evening Post
Suspension Bridge Planned Across the Ohio at Cincinnati
The Commercial reports a fixed plan for a suspension bridge over the Ohio at Cincinnati. Substantial work has been done on deep tower foundations, with vast stockpiles of stone and timber on both riverbanks. The project would connect Cincinnati and Covington, prompting much civic reflection after the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
Covington
Presidency trio allegedly had eighty two wives between them
Lieut. Gunnison recalls in Utah that three members of the Presidency had not less than eighty two wives among them. He adds that one among the three was dubbed an old bachelor because he possessed only a baker's dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunnison
Utah
Ingenious Burglary and Fire Prevention Device
Dr Bachhoffer explained a new device by Mr Burgess at Regent Street featuring a spring in doors and shutters that completes an electric circuit to ring an alarm bell in the master's bedroom when entry is attempted. A day mode shuts off by a handle. A thermometer-based drain prevention is also described. Cost for a standard house is about $50 with $5 yearly battery upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bachhoffer
Regent Street
Burgess
Breguet
Modern English found in Pompeii hotel ad
An antiquities piece notes a printed handbill from Pompeii advertising Hotel de Belle Vue for English and American travelers. It praises cleanliness, French cookery, baths, wines, and moderate prices while promising careful service and a desire to attract visitors to the recently unearthed monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Philadelphia Bulletin
Shipment of cattle horses birds docks at port from Europe
The Antarctic, Captain Stouffer, arrived with two lots of cattle and horses and a selection of rare birds. Cattle to Thorn, Alexander. birds to J J Bowers of Baltimore. Notable animals include three heifers from Col Townly, a daughter of Master Butterfly, bought for 1200 guineas, and the racehorse Scythian with major prizes. Also valuable pigs and exotic birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stouffer
Thorn
Alexander
United States
J. J. Bowers
Baltimore
Col. Townly
Butterfly
Chelmsford
Scythian
Chester
Stockton
Goodwood
Pass States
Europe
N. Y
Five new first class boats for spring trade
Capt. Orrin Smith of Minnesota Packet Co and Capt. Jesse Y. Hurd plan Cincinnati oversight for construction of five Mississippi steamers. Two 250 foot boats with 22 inch engines and patent flues, one 236 foot boat with 40 foot beam, and two 220 foot boats with 20 inch engines. Boats touted for speed, comfort, and elegance. Hurd rumored to command one vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississipi Trape
Tremont House
Orrin Smith
Minnesota Packet Company
Jesse Y. Hurd
Galena
Cincinnati
Mississippi
Hurd
Chicago
Marion Sails in Search of Wrecked Lyonnias Off Nantucket
The U S steamship Marion under Capt Foster returned to Holmes Hole after cruising off Nantucket Shoals since Monday in search of the wrecked Lyonnias. She reported heavy northwest gales and seas while 70 miles southeast of Nantucket and received no information from vessels J B Bertram Eugenia Ocean Star about the wreck. The Marion continues southward toward Nantucket to renew the cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia
Falmouth
Ocean Star
New Orleans
Boston
Vineyard Sound
Nantucket
Local Figures List Names and Numbers from Springfield
Springfield figures show a long list of names paired with large numeric values including Buchanan 105 344 Fremont 96 180 Fill more 37 451 Richardson 106 643 Bissell 111 372 Morris 19 261 Hamilton 106 299 Wood 110 384 Bond 18 245 Snyder 106 610 Hatch 115 538 Young 18 362 Casey 106 240 Dubois 109 436 Barber 20 800 Moore 107 048 Miller 128 430 St Matthew 106 521 Powell 109 528 Jenkins 20 376.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Buchanan
Fremont
Fillmore
Richardson
Bissell
Morris
Hamilton
Wood
Bond
Snyder
Hatch
Young
Casey
Dubois
Barber
Moore
Miller
St. Matthew
Powell
Jenkins
Bent’ Buch
Fill
Bis'Iz Bich
Alexander
Boone
Vida
Brown
Calhouna
Carroll
Cagg
Champaign
Clark
Clay
Clinton
Coles
Cook
Crawford
Cumber
de Kalb
de Witt
du Page
Edgar
Edwards
Effingham
Fayette
Franklin
Fulton
Gallatin
Greene
Grundy
Hancock
Hardin
Henderson
Henry
Iroquois
Jasper
Jackson
Jefferson
Jersey
TAS liz _Jo Daviess
Johnson
Kaneeneee
Kankakee
Kendall
Knox
Lake
la Salle
Lawrence
Lee
Livingston
Ogane
Macon
Madison
Marion
Mason
Massac
McDonagh
McLean MccHenry
Menard
Mercer
Ome Monroe
Morgan
Moultrie
Ogle
Peoria
Perry
Pratt
Pike
Pulaski
Putnam
Randolph
Richland
Rock Is
Sangamon
Schuyler
Cotteseee
Shelby
Stark Peene
Stephens
St. Clair
Tazewell
Union
Vermillion
Wabash
Warren
Woodford
Official Connecticut vote and scattered political notes
Official vote in Hartford shows Fremont 42700 Buchanan 39995 Fillmore 2915 with a 75 point Fremont lead. A Australia letter writer recounts a 15 foot eel seen in inland waters. Six New England states have a clean 79 member Congressional delegation with an eleven to one senatorial split forthcoming. Allen of Rhode Island faces removal upon 759.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Hartford
Fremont
Buchanan
Fillmores
New England
Congress
Tventy
Allen
R. I
Sending a Dog by Telegraph in Ohio Tavern Jest
A Pike County Missouri man rushes to Portland Ohio telegraph office claiming to send his prized dog to Dayton. The operator describes a tiny pug tied to the table, sparking the man’s astonishment as the dog sent via telegraph proves to be a much smaller, mangy animal than expected, prompting anger and a vow to confront the tavern keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ohio
Pike County
Missouri
Dayton
Pike
Republican Meeting in Washington Prefers Keeping 1860 Platform
A Washington Republican Association meeting last night endorsed continuing their old platform and the Philadelphia Convention lines. A committee was formed to draft a congratulatory address to Fremont supporters and urge strengthening local organizations. Fremont praised. no 1860 presidential nomination planned. Secretary reported publishing about 4,000,000 campaign documents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Republican Association
Philadelphia
Friends of Fremont and Freedom
Col. Fremont
Washington Republican Association
Blair
Seward
Sumner
Kansas
Wilson
Meteor seen across Stockton to Placerville arouses awe
A Sacramento Times description recounts a brilliant meteor sighting reported from Stockton Mokelumne Placerville Maysville and numerous other places. It appeared large like Venus then rushed earthward in a curved western arc emitting a long prism colored train. A loud thunderous report followed and travel time to observers was about three minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Cal
Stockton
Mokelumme
Placerville
Maysville
Venus
Locomotive Exhibition in France Sends 60-Ton Engine Record
The Philadelphia Ledger reports a French locomotive display weighing sixty tons with ten foot driving wheels and a claimed top speed of 150 miles per hour. Its center of gravity is notably low, rendering it safer than typical engines at normal speeds regarding derailment risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Ledger
France
Grape Culture in Georgia Reports High Yields From Vineyards
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent details Georgia grape trials by Mr. Axt with Catawba vines. Three-year vines yield over 100 bunches each. four-year vines 300 bunches. Pressing shows 64 bunches per gallon juice, 40 largest per gallon. Axt expects 1000 gallons per acre by year three and 2000 to 2500 by year four, with 1600 vines per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Cincinnati Gazette
State
Axt
Notable Alabama Scandal And Noted Duelist in Bond
In Alabama a married woman eloped with her stepson provoking punishment. Roger A. Pryor of the Richmond Enquirer, famed for duels, is held on 3000 bonds to answer in a recent affair where he shot Dr Finney and wounded him. Two indictments pend and strong efforts seek forfeiture of recognizances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger A. Pryor
Richmond Enquirer
Dr. Finney
Benton in the senate election divided Missouri conservatives
Monday November 24 commentary argues Col Benton cannot win Missouri Senate seat due to conservative stance and rising opposition. Despite past service his enemies claim principle driven assaults in a Democratic party split with Know Nothings unlikely to back Benton. Return would be seen as a conservative victory by union minded Missourians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Benton
Missouri
Missouri Democracy
Hei
Loug
Senate
Quitting Oregon for sunnier climes with dry humor
A private letter from John Phoenix alias Squibob, dated Portland Oregon Territory, laments endless rain and humidity. The writer mocks Oregon’s climate, describes the damp, scaly inhabitants, and longs for the sun and Irving’s Astoria, ending with a quip that “dry humor” is impossible in Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Phoenix
Squibob
Portland
Oregon Territory
Levee Trade At The Wisconsin Wharf Delivers Heavy Cargo
Last Saturday business was brisk at the levee as the Wisconsin and her barges landed 2394 packages of merchandise including 100 barrels of sugar and 300 barrels of molasses. Four thousand sacks of grain, furniture, flour and pork waited for shipment while 1700 packages were routed by rail to Burlington, highlighting railroad transport as a growing competitor to river trade and boosting local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Fevce
Burlington
R. R
The Quincy City Guards Weekly Drill Meeting
The Quincy City Guards urge full attendance at this evening's company drill at the Armory. The shift from light to heavy infantry requires prompt participation until members master the new manual. As members voice, neglect will be bad for all, so a full meeting is requested tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Locomotives on the Hannibal and St. Joseph Road
The article notes two fine locomotives by Wm. Mason & Co of Taunton Massachusetts for the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad. Named R BI Stewart and Gov Polk, they exemplify high craftsmanship. If the rest of the road’s equipment matches this quality, the line will rank among the best in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. RR
Wm. Mason & Co
Taunton
Mass
Hannibal and St. Joseph R.R
R. BI. Stewart
Gov Polk
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Missouri
Massachusetts
Burning in Effigy and Camp Point Feud Divides Editors
A Camp Point letter challenges a Herald report that Democrats burned Col. Richardson in effigy after Bissell’s election. The writer claims the tale is a fabrication and recounts Republicans burning tar barrels in celebration instead. He accuses the Herald of slander and demands acknowledgment for alleged malice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Camp Point
Richardson
Congress
Kansas
Bissell
Fremont Club
T. Baier
Col. Richardson
Blackguardian
Terrific Gale Destroys Chicago Buildings and Burials
A Friday gale hammered Chicago with five structures toppled two unfinished colossuses among them. A man, possibly John Moline, was buried under a collapsed wall. Lakeside destruction feared extensive to life and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Whch
John Moline
Plans for a new city theatre to rise next summer
The article reports a contemplated large theatre project in the city for next summer. It notes confidence in the enterprise as a profitable institution and asserts Quincy’s size and population can sustain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Germans Arrive by Steamer Keokuk Immigrant Colony
On Saturday last the steamer Keokuk landed a German colony of about two hundred. Their appearance suggests they will be thrifty additions to the city population. About five hundred immigrants have arrived this month, with more expected. Since this was in type, the Quincy landed here between two and three hundred more, and others are en route from New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Quincy
New Orleans
Deer and turkey sighting near Quincy prairie
Hunters report abundant game within four miles of Quincy. In one forenoon they started three or four deer, several flocks of wild turkey, and a variety of small game despite surrounding city growth and railway activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Arrest of Elias Lawson on assault charge aboard boat
Yesterday Elias Lawson mate of the Winchester was arrested by Capt Brown and brought before Esq Hutton on a charge of assault and battery against a young man named Monte, a boat passenger. Lawson was held to bail to appear at 1 PM today. Circumstances as related render it highly aggravated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias Lawson
Winchester
Capt. Brown
Esq
Hutton
Monte
Lawson
Lectures On Commercial Law At Quincy School
Mr L C Dobyns of the Quincy Commercial School arranges eight lectures with S P Delano Esq on mercantile law. The course covers the origin and history of commercial law and its practical rules for business men and aspiring merchants. First lecture set for Wednesday evening the 26th. tickets are $1.00 from Dobyns or Konantz buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobyns
Konantz
Destructive Fire Ravages City Buildings Block
A major blaze consumed the City Buildings on Commercial Street near Market, with walls collapsing and alcohol and powder stored on site causing explosions. Loss estimated around $300,000 as insurers and owners weigh liabilities. the Ex change block escaped significant damage while winds from the east helped limit spread. The tale also notes several named locals and firms among the creditors and owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street
Commercial Street
W. ©. Wheeler & Co
Lamoreux & Anderson
W. O. Wheeler & Co
J. E. Elder
Betts & Mellen
J. Wetherill
Gordon & Co
A. Anders
Simmons & Leadbeater
M. E. Power
Sanford & Crane
J. J. Roe
W. H. Jennings
Henry Whitmore
S. M. Edgell & Co
Corcoran & Mulholland
Exchange Coffee House
Theobald & Co
Anvelrodt& Barth
James. E. Durst, Scott & Itélow
S. B.wiggins
Col. R. Campbell
Joseph Clark
John Kern
Jas H. Lucas
Felix Castle
Corning
Exchange
St Louis
. Wormina Tooth and Odd Wormlike Creature
. A Ballymena Observer report recounts a dental extraction where a tooth split and revealed a five-eighths inch long eellike worm attached to the center. The creature appeared ringed, moved archwise, had two heads with differing features, and lacked visible legs under limited microscopy. Separately noted is a political line: fourteen Northern governors elected by Anti-Nebraska forces, leaving only Indiana and California as remaining Free States to swear in Republicans by January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballmena
Fourteex
Anti-Nebraska Party
North
Free States
Indiana
California
Aid for Kansas Suffering Receives Local Aid Call
On Tuesday November 25 1856 a Kansas aid appeal urged local citizens to support the suffering settlers in Kansas held by pro slavery forces. Amy the aid committee agent asked for generous help to supply clothing and relief as winter heaviness threatens those on the ground who defend freedom in the western territory. A Kansas aid society has operated for weeks, but organizers say more must be done and urge citizens to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aida
Kannsas
Kansas
Amy
Aid
Aid Committee
Old Dick Richardson Left Out In Political Sacrifice
The Illinois electorate repudiates Colonel Richardson yet his supporters argue the South will cling to him. Douglas may become Postmaster General under Buchanan, with Slidell demanding special care from the administration. A Missouri Democrat notes Richardson’s sacrifice and questions his future, urging he be rewarded with a postmastership and recognition within the Democratic fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Richardson
Douglas
Buchanan
Washington
New York Herald
Slidell
Missouri Democrat
Col
Kansas
Post Masters
Night schools to aid city youth and uplift education
A call for extending free education with public night schools to reach working children kept from day classes. The piece cites Cincinnati's success with 1400 nightly attendees and a public evening high school, arguing for public, free night schools to supplement day schools and improve youth character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Daguerreotypes by J S Youna In Koes nantz New Building
J S Youna offers daguerreotypes and Ambrotypes at the North side of the Square. Pictured portraits complete for twenty five cents. The Washington Examiner commends him as a skillful operator with abundant public approval and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington
Youn
Young
Building plans for Lontreno on South Square
A notice declares Mr Lontreno has secured brick for a spring erection on his South Square site. The four story building will measure 28 feet front by 100 feet deep with an ornamented cast iron front. The first floor will hold a retail sales room and a saloon. The second floor serves as a refreshment room for all, the third as a wholesale room, and the fourth as a hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lontreno
LomErsno
Extension of Levee by Northern Cross RR Company
The Northern Cross RR Company employs many men and carts to build a levee from Broadway down to the city wharf between Hampshire and Vermont streets. Permanent freight and passenger depots are expected on the improved grounds, but not so far as to hinder wharf space. The finished levee front will run from the foot of Maine Street to the foot of Broadway, a valuable improvement for a year of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern ‘Cross RR
Broadway
Hampshire
Vermont Streets
Maine Street
Holidays Gift Suggestions at Parsons Jewelry
The notice urges readers to visit Parsons Jewelry to view his extensive stock of gifts for the season. It praises the store for having a large accession shipped from the East and notes Parsons offers a wide selection and courteous customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
More Cars at the Depot Highlight Local Rolling Stock
Yesterday at the depot two passenger cars and several box and platform cars were viewed for use on the Keokuk Fort Madison and Minnesota Railroad. They were built by the Indianapolis Car Works and reflect credit on their makers. The Northern Cross routes have moved Hannibal and St. Joe lines and Keokuk roads by water from this place, expanding regional convenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Ft. Madison
Minnesota
R. R
Indianapolis
Hannibs
St. Joe
St Mary Steamer Returns to Packet Trade
The St Mary, a lightest side wheel boat, reenters the Upper Mississippi packet trade. Capt Sam Capent piloted the vessel, noted for high freight capacity on shallow water, first rate passenger accommodations, and strong speed. Capt ALM Swantweour runs the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Capent
St. Mary
Upper
Mississippi
Alm. Swantweour
Stranger at Lochaber dinner is revealed as Dr Rae
An English guest at Lochaber agricultural dinner, calling himself Sam Rae, described a life of hardship and claimed ties to the Franklin expedition. He was warmly welcomed as an “entire stranger” when he disclosed his name and hinted at famous Arctic associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Lochaber
Sam
Rae
Celebrated English Oaks Record in One English Publication
An English publication lists the Parliament Oak of Climpstone Park as about fifteen hundred years old, the Duke's walking stick oak taller than Westminster Abbey, Calthrop Oak in Yorkshire with a 78 foot circumference, the Three Shire Oak at Worksop spanning York Notts Derby counties, and mentions the Gelonos oak of Monmouthshire with bark selling for $1000 and timber for $3350, plus a room in Tredger Park carved from a single oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eng
Climpstone Park
Duke of Portland
England
Westminster Abbey
Calthrop Oak
Yorkshire
Worksop
York
Nottingham
Derby
Gelonos
Monmouthshire
Tredger Park
Remarkable 19th Century Letter on Burial and Politics
Fragments discuss a desire to be buried in the countryside among loved ones, praise for Chicago in presidential race, advice on drying herbs, and notes on presidential electors meeting in state capitals to cast votes and later send sealed results to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Mar Ores Sarr
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Mrecesey
Pompei
Lyonnias
Ilinois
Alabama
Knickerbocker
Mr. Phoenix
Oregon
Irvings
Astoria
Astor
Great Deep
Nero
J. Neely Johnson
Lady Suffolk
Moscox
Irving
Theatre
ST. Louis
William Crawford
Littleton
Schuyler County
Dr. G
Portsmouth
Hampton
A. Wormina
Ballymena
Ireland
Bethe
Nissat
Dr. Rae
Fanny Forester
Freedom
West
Times
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