Robot plot to burn New York foiled by police and firemen
The article reports a coordinated plan to burn New York hotels Barnum's Museum and ships, thwarted by swift police and fire response amid suspected rebel incendiaries. It notes Secretary Seward and Gen. Butler involvement, a $20,000 Richmond payment, and press commentary blaming a Confederate plot.
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New York
Barnum's Museum
Seward
State Department
Lincoln
Butler
Richmond
Canada
Tribune
Next Congress shows shifted party balance and broad gains
The next Senate would be 51 members with 12 Democrats and 39 Union, the House 148 Union to 42 Democrats, with several seats contested likely boosting Union gains. Louisiana elected five House members, Tennessee and Arkansas delegations may seek admission, and the full House would be 242 when all states are represented. The note notes two thirds majority potential and predicts postwar Radical abolitionist shifts from the South.
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Senate
House
Louisiana
Tennessee
Arkansas
Jamestown Dinner Honors Lincoln and Venton Victory
Citizens in Jamestown celebrated last week with a dinner and toasts to Lincoln and Venton at Broadhead's Hall. Governor Fenton delivered a lengthy response praising soldiers who defended liberty, property, and rights, urging support for veterans and memorializing their sacrifices in victory and ongoing national service.
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Jamestown
Lincoln
Venton
Democrat
Broadhead's
Fenton
New York
Electors Meet to Vote for President and Vice President
The Presidential Electors will gather at state capitals on December 7 to cast their votes for President and Vice President. The results are to be sent to the Senate President for counting by both Houses on the second Wednesday of February.
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Senate
Congress
Ridgway
Elk Co
Waterford
Penna
Campbell
Dist
Oric
Warren County
Orphan’s Court
Nancy Fetterly
David Mahan
James Fetterly
Mary A. Holmes
Appleton Holmes
Jas. G. Marsitl
Register. Register’s
Warren
Henry Eaton
Ormen D. Happen
Sugar Grove
B. Ric ‘Ker
iYnovst
Erie Gazette editor hints at holdback on profits
The Erie Gazette editor jokes about delaying payment and profits from the Mail, Barr & Johnson, likening them to Jack Frost in a nursery and saying they must wait until a fiat reaches 250. The exchange conveys sharp wit and implied pressure in a business dispute.
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Erie Gazette
Barr & Johnson
Jack Frost
New York presidential vote totals show Lincoln leads McClellan
New York reports 730,664 total votes for president, up 55,508 from 1860. Lincoln receives 368,780. McClellan 361,934, giving Lincoln a 6,796 majority. Fenton has 369,576 and Seymour 361,269, with Fenton leading Lincoln by 8,507 and Seymour behind McClellan by 665.
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New York
New York State
Lincoln
McClellan
Fenton
Seymour
Soldiers vote confirms Union ticket in Ohio districts
The district returns show John A. Bingham Columbus Delano and J. M. Ashley elected as Union representatives in Ohio. The result leaves seventeen of nineteen Ohio Congressmen Union and marks the best delegation the state has had at one time.
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Omo
John A. Bingham
Columbus Delano
J. M. Ashley
Titusville Foundry Fire Causes Large Losses
The McMullen and Bryan foundry in Titusville burned Wednesday night last week with an estimated loss of 40 000 to 50 000 and 10 000 of insurance. Several other buildings also burned, marking a serious fire incident.
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McMullen & Bryan
Titusville
Oil City Register price rise prompts mild grumbles
The Oil City Register announces a price increase to $3 a year while noting the public may object to higher costs. A satirical remark compares it to a $2 Mail rate and reflects on the broader trend of rising prices across publications. The piece also mentions political news from the era.
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Oil City Register
Corry Opens New National Bank With Struthers as President
The new National Bank in Corry has begun operations with Hon. Thos. Struthers of Warren as President and C. S. Harmon serving as Cashier. Erie County's official Lincoln majority is 3,189, per the Gazette, with Crawford tallying 1,916.
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Thos. Struthers
Warren
Harmon
Erie County
Lincoln
Crawford
Mite Society Debuts at Warren Parsonage
The Mite Society linked to the M. E. Church in Warren held its first meeting at the Parsonage last Wednesday evening.
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The
Mite Society
M. E. Church
Warren
Parsonage
Washington Gossip on Public Leaders and Their Restlessness
From Washington the Chambersburg Repository editor offers a portrait gallery of prominent figures. Stanton is worn by duties, Banks appears as active as ever, Gilmore bears a softer look, Corwin remains a lion of town, Weed stands as a sober political force, Forney campaigns energetically for Lincoln, and Forney is praised as a beloved journalist and self-made man.
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Chambersburg Repository
Washington
Stanton
Gen. Banks
Gilmore
Tom Corwin
Thurlow Weed
Col
Forney
Lincoln
Harry
John W. Forney
Greely
Lessons in calm response and fair dealing in trade
A Boston builder, faced with a profanity laden challenge from a powerful client, keeps his temper and insists on mutual respect. The tale shows how firm, respectful conduct earns continued business and deference in the workplace. The second item outlines Fry 's guidance on enrollment revision, detailing duties, publicity, exemptions, and monthly reporting by local Boards of Enrolment.
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Dea, Safford
Boston
Mr. Safford
Son of
Vulcan
Fry
Board of Enrollment
Missouri Radicals triumph in late election and emancipation push
The Missouri anti slavery sentiment gains a decisive victory as Radicals secure a majority in the Legislature and a new convention. Immediate emancipation is anticipated, with Lincoln leading in home vote and Missouri soldiers supporting him strongly. 80 of 114 counties reportedly carried by Radicals.
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Missouri
Clay Banks
Missouri Democrat
Lincoln
Union
McClellan
Buffalo Express
Gov Wenton's Nativity Sketch from Connecticut Roots
The Williamantic Journal traces Governor Fenton's ancestry to Connecticut origins. Roswell Fenton, grandfather of Reuben E., joined the Freeman family of Mansfield and moved to Hanover New Hampshire around 1777 where George W. was born. George W. settled in Chautauqua County New York, birthplace and residence of the future governor. He is praised as a qualified, experienced public servant and patriot.
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Williamantic
Conn
Gov. Fenton
Connecticut
Roswell Fenton
Reuben E
Freeman
Mansfield
Hanover
N.H
George W
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Empire State
Death of Robert Faries Chief Engineer of P E Railroad
Robert Faries aged about sixty died at his Williamsport home on the morning of the 12th instant. He long served with the Philadelphia and Erie Railroad and earned a high reputation as a civil engineer.
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Ae Robert Faries
Philadelphia and Erie Railroad
Williamsport
Lincoln Victory in Southern Illinois on Tuesday Vote
The Southern Illinois district once represented by John A. Logan shows a dramatic shift with Kuykendall winning by at least 1000 votes, reversing 1860 Democratic margins. Williamson County flips from Fremont support to a strong Lincoln majority, aided by Gen. Logan's Union efforts and a broader redemption of "Egypt."
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Southern Illinois
Lincoln
Gen. Logan
Lincoln Letter to Mrs. Bixby in Readville Hospital Note
The article recounts a Lincoln letter to Mrs. Bixby Boston widow of five sons fallen in battle. It notes her sixth son wounded at Readville Hospital and includes a mix of Civil War era items and courtly anecdotes about furlough ease and election-time wagers.
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Republic
A. Lincoln
Mrs. Bixby
Boston
Mass
Garfield and Farnsworth Win Large Congressional Majories
General Garfield secures a large majority in Ohio’s neighboring district, with 11 771 votes. J F Farnsworth of Illinois is re-elected by 13 000 majority. These majorities are the largest cast for Congressional candidates in the recent elections.
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Gen. Garfield
Ohio
J. Ff. Farnsworth
Illinois
Choir Singer Plans Simple Marriage to Shorter Man
A female choir singer says she will marry a shorter man because shorter partners are easier to get along with. Her remark highlights preference for compatibility over stature in relationships.
Washington and Richmond notes on war leadership and campaigns
Washington dispatches discuss Attorney-General Bates successor prospects Solicit or Whiting Judge Lewis and Judge Davis for Chief Justice. Reports confirm Pryor captured and escorted to Old Capitol amid Confederate uniform. Additional items note Sherman’s advances Milledgeville burning gossip, militia calls, and Canby wounded. Ongoing war coverage includes Canby injury Sheridan origin as newsboy and gun innovation claims.
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New York
the Tribune
Washington
Whiting
Lewis
Bates
Times’ Washington
Advocate Holt
Lincoln
Stanton
War Department
Davis
Usher
Roger A. Pryor
Pennsylvania Avenue
Old Capitol
Augusta
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Lincoln McClellan
Brokenstraw
Conewango
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Tamestowne
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G. W. Scofield
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Maine
Portland Argus
Wead
Sherman
Milledgville
Georgia
Chronicle ‘and Sentinel
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Canby
White River
New Orleans
Thomas
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General McClellan
United States Senate
John D. Stockton
Trenton
Commodore Stockton
Mr. Lincoln
George B. Clellan
Delaware
Kentucky
Ericsson
Joshua R. Giddings
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Warren Market
G. L. Friday & CO
Lockade Bibles
Variety Hall
Sarah B. Lambert
Greenpoint
Kings Co
Edward A. Wilson
Williamsburg
Genw Lem AN
John B. Ogden
Nassau Street
Nathaniel Mayfair
Brooklyn
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Post Office
John Casey
Thos Chipps
11 Dillenbeck
da Dunshie
Geo Gibson
Jas Huston
R. G. Hatherington
Thos Jones
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Warren Pa
McCarty
Margt McClennam
Thos Preston
Jas J Reed
Amy Rosewood
E Bgape
P Stevens
Walter Bo
Sweet
Jesse Slater
Levi Thurbur
L Tavior
Sally BR
C. Smith, Jr, P. M
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Hannah G. Lawrence
Susan M. Lawrence
SM. Y Lawrence
High Street
Ridgway, Elk Co
19Th Dist
Waterford Pa
Pro Mar
Fanny Exiza Wappen
G. W. Carrot
Orwen D
B. Ricker
Warren Co
Buru
State Medical Board
Harnrispure
State Medical Board of
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Joseph A. Phillips
Commissioners
Warren Borough
Rouse
Youngsville Borough
R. K. Russell
Commissioners’ Office
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