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08 Mar 1860
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Rochester Mercury in Rochester, Indiana
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Newspaper
Rochester Mercury
Location
Rochester, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1860
Page
2
Time Change for Republican National Convention
The time for the Republican National Convention in Chicago has been moved. The convention will now be held on Wednesday May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican organ pledges editorial duties and roads push
The piece proclaims the county’s need for a Republican newspaper to disseminate party principles and to discuss issues openly. It advocates railroads or plank roads, urges road improvements to Peru and Logansport, and notes the logjam on local routes hindering commerce while urging progress through a plank-road effort to Rochester.
Alter delegates named for 9th District Republican convention
Editor notes error in reporting Alternate Delegates to the Chicago convention May 16. Correct names given: Mattingly of Marshall and S Keith of Fulton County. previously listed as D G Rose and K G Shryock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
9Th Congressional
Chicago
D. G. Rose
K. G. Shryock
Mattingly
Marshall
S. Keith
Fulton County
Prospectus Promises Strong Republican News Journal
The column highlights the Prospectus of the Chicago Press and Tribune as a family paper with both foreign and domestic news. It is described as a valuable publication devoted to the Republican cause and among the best papers in the North-West.
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Chicago Press & Tribune
Prospectus Of Indiana State Journal Seeks Wide Adoption
The Indiana State Journal prospectus should receive broad voter support for its Republican principles and overall news value. It is described as a valuable news journal for both politics and family readership.
Young Men of Rochester Lead Forward in County Clubs
We are pleased by Rochester youths taking a progressive step and hope their example spreads to every township. Republican clubs are forming across the state and momentum grows as activities begin.
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Rochester
Helper's Disunion Threats and Democratic Party Response
The piece catalogues Democratic statements praising disunion and opposing the Union if Republican candidates win. It urges readers to read Helper's book and identify Disunion supporters among Democrats, urging action at the polls to preserve the Union.
Young Men's Central Republican Club Formed in Rochester Township
J A Beeber chairman and R P Sairn secretary announce a meeting of Rochester Indiana youths to organize a club promoting Republican principles. F Ryland C Newhouse and E Chinn named to draft constitution and by laws. The group to reconvene March 12 at the Mercantile office for permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Ind
Mercury
F. Ryland
John Beecher
R. P. Smith
C. Newhouse
E. Chinn
Young Men's Central Republican Club
Rochester Township
Menceny
Read and Circulate the Mercury
A call urges Republicans to boost subscriptions for the Mercury by urging supporters to enroll more paying subscribers. The message notes daily growth and aims to double current circulation with extra effort, hoping both Republicans and some Democrats will read the paper.
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Mercury
Tur Second Quarterxty Meetinae at the M E Church
The Second Quarterxty Meetinae of the M. E. Church will begin next Saturday March 10 at 10 oclock A M in this place. Rev FL Taycon is in charge and Rev Johnson presiding.
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M. E. Church
FL Taycon
Jounson
Public School Closes Winter Term at Odd Fellows Hall
The public school under L. D. Wittar closes its winter term next Friday with general exercises at the Odd Fellows Hall. All friends of education are invited to attend. Exercises begin at 8:59 A M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Wittar
Odd Fellows Hall
Friends of Education
Commissioners Court in Session with New Board
The court convenes with Eip3ox McConnenay and Mc Mauay forming the governing board. The session calls for immediate agenda items and procedural steps.
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Ney Commissioner’s Court
Eip3ox, McConnenay and
McMauay
Paper upgrade planned for Mrs Jerry in four to six weeks
The source notes dissatisfaction with current paper quality and announces a replacement paper made expressly for Mrs Jerry to be available in four to six weeks.
Banks Thrown Out By State Bank In Detroit
The State Bank in Detroit has thrown out bills on Illinois banks including American Exchange Bank Aurora Bank of the Commonwealth Bank of Napierville Bank of Raleigh Bank of Low Illinois Corn Exchange Bank Grayville Morgan Co Bank Railroad Bank Southern Bank of Ulyois and Rushville Bank to require deposits of additional securities totaling 98000. Michigan Insurance and Peninsular Banks reject bills of Globe Bank Milwaukee Germanic Bank and Wisconsin Bank Mineral Point Wis. Some bankers still accept Illinois and Wisconsin currency despite these precautions.
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Illinois
Detroit
American Exchange Bank
Bank of Aurora
Bank of the Commonwealth
Bank of Napierville
Bank of Raleigh
Bank of Low
Ilinois
Corn Exchange Bank
Grayville Bank
Morgan Co. Bank
Railroad Bank
Southern Bank of Ulyois
Rushville Bank
Michigan Insurance and Peninsular
Globe Bank of Milwaukee
Germanic Bank
Wisconsin Bank of Mineral Point
Wis
Iinois
Wisconsin
Ex Gov Ford of Ohio Elected Printer of House
State Congressional News reports ex governor Ford from Ohio has won the position of Printer of the House, marking a notable shift in House administrative staff leadership. The election outcome places Ford in a key procedural role moving forward.
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Congressional
Ford
Ohio
House
Read All Advertisements In The Paper’s Other Column
A note directs readers to view the second column for new advertisements. The reminder signals updated listings and promotions appearing in that portion of the issue.
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RST
Dissolving the Union and Northern Resolve
The piece warns against secession as a dangerous delusion, blaming factions in the North and hotheaded Southern politicians. It urges calm, calls for truth and liberty, and argues the North would resist any forced dissolution, stressing reputations, public order, and national unity. It cites Albion Mich and V Y Sunday Courier as outlets for the discourse.
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Union
Sitch Reison
Albion
Mich
Rue Burial of
Burton
Guthrie Backed by Courier to Lead Democratic Fight
The Louisville Courier presses James Guthrie for the Presidency, noting his unpopularity with spoilsmen in Pierce's Cabinet and predicting Democratic factional moves toward Douglas. It warns slanderers could lose party control and Guthrie’s bid to stay out of the ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lousville Courier
James Guthrie
Guthrie
Pierce
Democratic Party
Douglas
Cin Gaz
Tragic Burning Accident Claims Miss Jenny Dugan
Miss Jenny Dugan was severely burned when a fluid lamp upset on Monday evening. Her mother covered the flames with a quilt and saved her from a horrific death, though Mr D. sustained burns in the attempt. Dugan died on Wednesday and was buried yesterday.
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Jenny Dugan
Wife of Ben Stinson Burned in Lamp Blast
Evanaville reports tragedy as the wife of Ben Stinson, former city postmaster, is killed by a fluid lamp explosion this evening.
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Evanavile
Ben. Stinson
Fragmentary Civil War Rhetoric on Freedom and Slavery
The text extols a harsh view that a strong North can impose its will and end compromises. It envisions the South surrounded by a fiery wall of freedom in which slavery self-destructs like a sting in a self-made flame.
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Lundy’s Lane
Yorktown
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