Democratic County Convention Turns Political Nonsense Into War
The Warren County Democratic gathering devolved into a loudPower clash over resolutions and nominations. Col James, Vandeusen and Eldred sparred over Douglas and Breckinridge, with accusations, ammunitions and procedural theatre as candidates for Assembly, Treasurer and other posts were debated, amended, and nicked. The piece also notes a Warren County Fair date and local political commentary.
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Charleston
Baltimore
Pip
Tuck
C. V. Kinnear
Harrison Allen
Spring Creek
J. H. King
Pleasant
Emery Daily
Conewango
Yoho Russell
Thomas Sloan
Pine Grove
Mr. Irvine
Freehold
Douglas
Col. James
James
Eldred
Allen
Vandeusen
Daily
Mam
Warren
Van
Vermont
Mr. Eldred
Kerr's Speech Teeters Amid Party Critique in Warren
The Democratic congressional candidate J. K. Kerr spoke to a small Warren audience last Monday. He defended his ten year stance on Slavery and Territorial policy while critics highlighted conflicts with Wilmot Proviso and Buchanan doctrine. The piece notes audience coldness, rhetorical tactics, and a cautious forecast of political alignments.
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Congress
J. K. Kerr
Venango County
Pennsylvania
Wilmot
Mr. Nall
Jefferson
Ife
Washington
Russia
Continental Congress
Ohio River
United States
John Quincey Adams
Polk
Indiana Territory
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Town
Oregon
Missouri
Republic
Kerr
Douglas
Breckinridge
Venanga
Wiig
Democratic Party
Chicago
Lincoln
Seward
Lincoln Ron
Union
Foster
Warren
Curtis
Maid
Clarion praises Gen Patton as party standard bearer in Clearfield County
The Clarion notes Gen Patton as standard bearer for the district and urges vigorous campaign work. It highlights his home popularity and influence to carry Clearfield County against his opponent and calls supporters to organize for victory.
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Clarion Lanner
Patton
Clearfield County
Brookville Journal Praises Gen Patton for Congress Bid
The Brookville Jeffersonian lauds Republican candidate Gen John Patton of Curwensville Clearfield County for Congress. It notes Patton’s integrity and private character, despite political differences, and calls him socially generous with many friends in his county.
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Patton
Brookville
Jefersonian
Jefferson County
Ridgeway
John Patton
Curwensville
Clearfield Co
Guthrie Confuses Votes at Warren County Convention
The Brookville Star reports Guthrie claimed W P Jenks would win 400 Republican votes in Warren County if nominated. It notes Guthrie likely meant Democratic votes and that Jenks would actually draw about 400 votes.
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Brookvill
Guthrie
W. P. Jenks
Warren County
Jenks
Oil fever persists with new lease prospects across river region
The oil market remains dull and barrels scarce while land along the river is leased. Indications of oil near Irvin e Dailey Sill Mead's Island and Kin zua spur plans to sink wells in multiple localities above and below.
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Tidioute
Irvine
Dailey’s
Sill’s
Mead’s Island
Kinzua
Our Candidate for Congress Gen Patton Named by Clearfield Journal
The Clearfield Journal endorses Gen John Patton for Congress, noting his rise from penniless youth to successful local businessman and his self made character. He backs Lincoln administration principles, opposes slavery extension, supports a protective tariff, and is pledged to Pennsylvania’s interests. The piece urges supporters to work for his election.
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Mentrep
Parker
Jamestown Democrat
Washington
Hall
Cuarty
Twenty-fourth
Pennsylvania
Chapin Hall
John Patton
Congress
Patton
Clearfield County
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson
Clay
Webster
Tis
Pennnsylvania
Clearfield Journal
Drake led oil boom from Titusville to nationwide fame
A Hudson Star letter from Titusville outlines John Drake the railway conductor blamed for a Norwalk wreck who, after fleeing abroad, returned to locate wells along Oil Creek. Investors initially scoffed, but Drake drilled to 79 feet and hit a 15 to 25 barrel daily vein inspiring many others to bore. Crawford and Venango counties surge as oil wealth rises.
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N. Y
Star
Titusville
Drake
Norwalk
Ffavan Road
Ile
West India Islands
Titus—ville
Crawford
Venango
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Hannibal Tamein
Thomas M. Hows
Hox
Jans PoLicca
Edward C. Knight
Robert P. King
Henry Bumm
Robert M. Foust
Nathan Hills
John M. Broomall
James W. Fuller
Levi B. Smith
Francis W. Christ
David Mumma
David Taggart
Thomas R. Hall
Francis B. Penniman
Ulysses Mercur
George Brissler
A. B. Sharpe
Daniel O. Gahr
Samuel Calvin
Edgar Cowan
William M’kerman
John M. Kirkpatrick
James Kerr
Richard P. Roberts
Monry Souther
Greer
Andrew G Curtin
Centre County
P. Johnson
Hiram Butler
Crawford Co
E. Cowan
Robert K. Russell
George H. Ames
Arthur McGill
Deerfield
Col. Curtin
Committee of Arrangements
Col. Cartin
Patterson
Westfield
R. E. Fenton
Frewsburg
J. Walker
Evie
H. L. Richmond
Finney
Meadville
Breck
Brecks
Alobgite
Breckenridge
Bell
Mr. Kerr
Kingsley
Col
Keir
Assembly
Valentine
Tie
Geo. Cady
Columbus
John Houghout
Farmington
Peter Smith
Cady
Houghout
Smith
Warren Academy
John Grinder
B. W. Lacy
B. F. Guthrie
Geo. N. Parmlee
Democratic Club
Douglas County
South West
Dennis
Perry
Youngsville
Covode
Gen. Foster
John Covode
Harry White
Thad. Stevens
Lancaster
Daownep
Sarah Knapp
Falconer Farm
Tur Warren Crus
P. Falconer
John Sill
Dr. Stranahan
Derickson
Jacob Conroe
Limestone Township
George Duboice
Warren Co
Supt. Black
Erie
J. C. Baker
Baker
McKean County
W. K. Kings
J. R. Chadwick
James Blair
C. K. Sartwell
D. J. Keyes
Enos Parsons
W. A. Nichols
J. W. Wetmore
Sill
the Clarion Danner
Patrick Kerr
Patrick
N.Y
Syracuse
Gov. Morgan
Cresson
Democratic State Committee
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Jamestown
Carter
Hostetter
Hotetter
Maine
Texas
Atlantic
Pacific
Co Sve
Sugar Grove
G. W. Buel
Geo, M. Crouch
Druzilla Buel
Rev. W. Cadman
Aus
Setis Johnson
Mary Baldwin
Glade
William McWilliam
Pittsfield
Elisha Robinson
Eliza Hazeltine
W. Hazeltine
Jane Lytle
J. & Lytle
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