Lincoln election would force Southern officeholders to stay
The excerpt argues Southern Democrats will not resign if Lincoln wins. It cites Yancey of Alabama saying some would hold office to sympathize with Lincoln, then pivot to predict Breckinridge Democrats will pressure to retain posts. It suggests postmasters pension agents district attorneys marshals and others will seek to stay in office under Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Yancey
Alabama
Knoxville
Warig
South
Breckinridge
Custom House
Congress
Mobile
Union
Ben. Lane
Lincoln election prompts wary South responses and mock questions
A South Carolina correspondent lampoons candidate inquiries to South Carolina legislators asking if they would fund absurd schemes tied to Lincoln’s election. The piece from the Spartansburg Press ridicules demands for an Artesian well, monkeys for cotton, aurora borealis limits, and other impossible appropriations. It includes a Mobile Advertiser excerpt arguing about Lincoln’s potential impact on Southern offices, urging practical union-minded action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Spartansburg Hmpress
Charleston
Lincoln
Lowe
Europe
Columbia
Governor Curtin Leads Pennsylvania by 32092 Votes
Telegraphic dispatch reports official statewide returns with Curtin, the Republican candidate, holding a majority of 32092. This item notes the statewide result for governor and cites the exact margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Curtin
Untitled Query From A Fragmentary Page
A fragmentary newspaper excerpt shows Mary Jane asking where to place a paper and her brother John responding with a note about looking in the glass. The readable text is limited and lacks a full context or clear event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary-Jane
John
New York Surrendered and Cold Cash Tricks Exposed
A New York Herald piece argues New York abandons conservative interests to Lincoln and the Republicans. It warns Regency fundraisers seek merchants’ money for roped aims while Pennsylvania forays fail, urging merchants to lock pocketbooks and resist deceit.
Murder of a Missionary by Indians in Crow country
A report from Washington details the murder of Rev. Morris Bravquier, a Crow Nation missionary, by a party of Omahas and Sioux. The attackers claimed General Harney’s authorization but the act occurred in Crow territory. Judge Greenwood urges War Department instructions to arrest and punish the killers. Also noted is a grisly hydrophobia death of Patrick O Donnell in Detroit, described with graphic symptoms but attributed to dog bite mishaps and later alcohol involvement.
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Judge Greenwood
Indian Affairs
Secretary of the Interior
Robinson
Morris Bravquier
Gen. Harney
Uiem
United States
Secretary of War
States Rally Against Douglas in Unified Opposition
The Rochester Democrat reports wide state level opposition to Douglas with multiple states like Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and others reportedly voting or going against Douglas. The Union backs Lincoln with broad support from voters humorously labeled as the Little Giant pavers.
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Maine
Douglas
New Hampshire
Vermonce
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Judiana
Michigan
Illinois
Donkin
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Linco
Lincouy
Rochester Democrat
New Glue Promises Household Use and Cures
The Zanesville Aurora promotes a new glue said to be essential for every home. It recounts a tale of a man who glued his dog after a split accident, noting the dog endured two legs up and down and remained tougher while moving on rested legs. A Paddy and Pat quip follows about cropped and lengthened envisions in playful banter.
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Pat
Roger Pryor as Brutus in a Civil War era quip
A fragment recounts Roger A Pryor as a valiantly provocative Virginia congressman and his speech about Lincoln using force to prevent secession. It cites a Boston Transcript critique and riffs on Brutus and assassination imagery with historical names and polemic.
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Coxcomb
Congress
Virginia
United States
Lincoln
Roger A
Brutus
Roger
Boston Transcript
Evans disputes press portrayal as Republican American
Bartimore Sept 24 Mr Evans of the Patriot protests misreporting in the New York Press claiming to be American while planning to vote for Lincoln He says he did not address Henry Winter Davis since July and predicts Davis will urge opposition to the Democratic Party to aid the Union ticket and oppose fusion with any Democratic faction He asserts steadfast American principles and allegiance to the party
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New York Herald
Albany
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
New York
Pennsylvania Mendicants
New York City
Bartimore
Evans
Patriot
Jersey City
Henry Winter Davis
Davis
Bell
Everett
Deplorable Accident Leaves Lady With Broken Neck
Mrs. Lynn suffered a severe neck injury in a buggy crash near the Hartford mill bridge. Though her body is paralyzed and insensible below the head, her mind remains clear and she endures little pain, while Mr. Lynn and bystanders seek aid for her impossible rescue from the ditch.
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Joel Lynn
Lynn
Hartford
Sutton
Lyon
Aurora Commercial
The Douglas and Bell Troupe Grand Melodrama Tour
The Douglas and Bell troupe announces daily performances at Know Nothing Hall featuring Rule or Ruin with Lord Selfish played by Mr. Douglas. Bell's benefit follows with tumbling by Foote, Clemens, Soule and Johnson and comic songs including targets of racy humor. The program ends with Kilkenny cats and a stampede finale titled Every Man for Himself.
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Douglas and Bell
Know Nothing Hall
Lord Selfish
Mr. Douglas
Mr. Bell
Messrs
Foote
Clemens
Soule
Johnson
Bell
Douglas
Kilkenny Cats
N. B
Political party shifts echo in a rural exchange
A fragmentary debate shows a Democrat wavering, saying he will vote for Lincoln, while another speaker praises Republicans as a possible better option after years of dissatisfaction. A New York Day Book note mocks Beecher’s Brooklyn project as ill conceived.
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Business Directory
Pershing & Rannells
Ealers
Queensware
T&ke
Wallace's Block
Market Streets
Rochester
Ind
D.W. Lyon & CO
Dtc
Main St
Ily
CG. J. Stradley
Rea
É&C
I. W. Holeman
Maine and
Washington Sts
A. K. Plane
M. Storm
Washington Street
Holeman's Drug Store
Hoover & Yost
Pease
Mansion House
Rose & Carpenter
Meas
Main and
Market Sts
Pershing & Rannells Dry Goods
Ind. Ely
Amos Hale
Holeman’s Drug Store
Ely
John Kewney
Heftey’s Wagon and Smith Shop
Samuel Hefley
Sidney Ebsith
FA. Law
Main
Washington Streets
I. W. Huleman
Liana
Charles Bracebett
Ffice
J Town
J. J. Smith
Little
A. H. Ronsiss
Physicians and Surgeons
Rochester, Ind
Main Street
Bozarth
A. E. Taylor
Milo R. Smith
Indiana
W. W. Snrvexer
J E. McCarthy
Shuler & McCarthy
ATLAW
Ladies Tippetts
I. C. Mills
WM. Montgomery
Opposite A. K. Plank
M. H. Gridley
Blarket Street
Logansport
Q. Shryock
N. G. Shaffer
Shryock
Gale Public Egies
Political Jew D'esprit
Theenet
Josbm
Gulf States
Fusion
Devil
N. Y. Tribune
Washington
Detroit
Patrick O'Donnell
O'Donnell
O'Donnel
Bis
Wanot
Seiza
Zanesville Aurora
Roger A. Pryor
Roger Pryor
Abe Lincoln
Abe
Etick
Sulu
Democratic Party
Vigger
Lacie
Pierce
New York Day Book
Henry Ward Beecher
New
E‘rech
Brooklyn
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