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Versailles Dispatch

Location

Versailles, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1860

Page

2

National Democratic and Republican Nominations in Ripley County

The item notes national nominating tickets for president and vice president with Douglas Breckinridge and Lane, Lincoln and Hamlin on rival tickets. It mentions a Democratic meeting where Hendricks will speak and reports a Jasper county gathering with twelve Douglas and four Breckinridge delegates and a factional quarrel resulting in a barber shop resolution claiming control of the county Democratic party.

RE Papit Radax National Democratic Ce A Douglas Dilingis Herschel Rounson Georgia Co. Breckenridge Ker Tacky Joseph Lane Oregon Weremin& Or Aniti Sut‘wy Thos. A. Hendricks Ripley County Vereailles Jasper County Douglas Baltimore Johnson Democratic Party Ed.davis

Judicial Convention delegates nominate common pleas judge

The Common Pleas Judicial Convention for Dearborn Ripley Ohio Switzerland and Jefferson counties met at Osgood on July 1 1860. Charles N Shook was nominated for Common Pleas Judge by acclamation and Dillon Bridges was chosen unanimously for Prosecuting Attorney.

Common Pleas Dearborn Ripley Ohio Switzerland Jefferson Osgood H. Mores A. Tockwalter Ben. Shank Jessie BD. Holman H.W. Harrington H. W. Harrington Green Holman Sec'y

State Call for Breckinridge Lane Convention in Indianapolis

The notice urged Breckinridge Lane delegates to meet in Indianapolis on May 31 1860 to nominate and support a National Democracy ticket. Prominent figures Gen Joseph Lane Gov L W Powell J Bright and G N Fitch were listed as speakers with other supporters named. The call stressed unity and representation from every county.

Counry Breckinridges Lane Court Mouse Indianapolis Msion County Breckinridge and Court House Rock P.m James Morrison Jas Johnson Fohi W Hamilton Ins H Mose J Sitchen AH Bryao JF Mersil John Emery Mas M ‘Tomlin EA 'Davis John Cahill Jno Broug Jacob Roberts Hi Ricketts A B Morrison James Rule CP Baymiller Joseph Conver Samuel Mills BE Riley Pat Cathalan CW Bill A Dunway W B Riggins George Schlick Percy Hosbrook S.C Morgan Lnst J. R. Elder State Committee Anass Thresiers Breckinridge Joseph Lane L W., Powell Jb. Bright G. N. Fitch Delany R. Eckles W. F. Sherrod Jeptha Indiana Democratic Party

To the Editor From Forruz Disratcu July 1 1860

A letter from Forruz Disratcu reports a visit to a town and describes local scenes at a Saturday gathering. He notes factions labeled fast age society AM and I C C F and chides country folks for variegated entertainments. He warns readers to beware of abominations in town and calls for caution among farmers and country people.

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Political ribaldry and campaign chatter from the era

A letter discusses political figures and campaigns with humorous asides about age and experience. It praises Hon. H. S. Lane's oratorical power, notes potential candidates like Hon. T. A. Hedricks, and critiques party positions including pork subsidies, ending with a sign-off from Hiram Splash.

Public Speaking Invitation to Political Discussion

The Hon W S Holman and Mr Yater are invited to participate in a Tuesday event at Ongood with candlelighting. They will discuss topics of the day. Both are described as able and honest in their political faith. A large attendance and fair play are urged.

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Arrival of the City of Baltimore Reported in New York

The City of Baltimore arrived via Queenstown with cargo notes showing cotton sales steady but dull provisions. Leather trade weak with multiple firm failures and heavy liabilities. Garibaldi and Neapolitan affairs discussed. London trade dull and intervention talks in Parliament underway.

New York Baltimore Queenstown Connors Streatfield, Lawrence & Mortimer Smith OP. Smith Herbert Smith & Co Gibson & Co Garibaldi Naples Sardinia Aardinia Napier Napoleon Lord Russel England Russia Galway Times London Manchester

Garibaldi Laid Out Across Continental Journals

European papers dispute Garibaldi’s role amid revolutionary news. Gazettes in Naples and Rome call for his capture or condemn his actions as treasonous while Munich and Turin outlets extol his republican crusade. Florentine reports promise Italy’s redemption through his campaign.

Munich Volksblatt Gasibaldi Homan Sicily Castel Zeitung Parvena Garibaldi Napses Gaztte di Bologni Italy Miet Florence Gazette Redeemer Turin Archangel Gabriel Garibaldi

Land prospectus offers Missouri tracts with rail access

Henry Papet advertises 40 to 120 acre parcels in southeastern Missouri at low cash prices. The land features include fertile soil, springs, forests, and proximity to the Mississippi River and rail lines to Iron Mountain and Menolis. Buyers urged to apply immediately for speculation. Attachment notice references an affidavit against John J Pages.

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