Douglas, Ledger, and the Cincinnati Platform Debate
The Ledger attacks the Douglas camp for surrendering to slave power and hides critical resolution about Squatter Sovereignty in the Cincinnati Platform. It argues Douglas will bow to slave power for votes, while the Ledger questions Republican creed and Lincoln’s future actions, contrasting with past Supreme Court rulings and Democratic resistance to support.
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Cincinnati
Douglas
Louisiana
Republican Party
Lincoln
Supreme Court
United States Bank
Jackson
Court of Appeals Reverses Decision In Non Session Case
The New York Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling in a case linked to the Legislature not being in session. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.
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N. Y
Meadville Democrat laments Breckenridge and Douglas chances
The Meadville Democrat states it will not back Breckenridge or Douglas and regrets their slim prospects while awaiting a favorable turn of events.
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Meadville Democrat
Breckenridge
Douglas
Democratic State Committee In Pennsylvania Divided Over 1860 Ticket
Stormy Philadelphia meeting yields plan to unite on a mixed ticket for Breckenridge or Douglas, or split by preference if neither wins. Douglas faction resists any arrangement that benefits Breckenridge. Forney’s Press calls for mass meeting to purge disunionists and favors uniting Douglas Bell and Lincoln factions to avoid Congress gains for Lane. Erie County Republicans hold convention selecting Babbitt for Congress, Vincent for President Judge, and other county officials, with Kelso, Derickson, and Johnson contending. Teller and Ball noted as Assembly candidates. Skinner nominated for Prothonotary. Black named Treasurer. Davenport District Attorney. Fritts Commissioner. Rea Register and Recorder.
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Pennsylvania
State Committee
Philadelphia
Douglas
Breckenridge
Lincoln
Forney
State Central Committee
Bell
Congress
Lane
Black
Union
Davenport
Erie
Jacob Fritts
Samuel Rea, Jr
John Sherman
Ohio
Detroit
Great Britian
India
Cape of Good Hope
Southampton
Franklin
Prince of
America
John Morrissey
Troy
New York
Heenan
Columbus
Rice
Becker
Minnesota
Franklin Steele
Bri Hey
Edgerton
Geo. N. Munro
Cincinnati
New York City
Pittman
Washington Star
Ilinois
Chicago
Indiana
Wabash
Illinois
Hamlin
Cipvass
Fitzpatrick
New York Tribune
Hon
Hersehell V. Johnson
Goulden
Douglas Fellows
Hays
Boston
Spring Hall
Hughes
Editor of the Erie Observer Calls for Party Unity in 1860
The Erie Observer editor, a steadfast Democrat, declares the party hopes shattered and argues against a divided opposition. He admits concession on nominations but warns unity is essential, citing 1848 and predicting a grim outlook for 1860 without cohesion.
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Erie
Ourself
Democratic Party
Oil wells near Titusville show strong early production
The Titusville oil well owned by Tanner Williams and Watson of Warren reportedly yields about twelve barrels daily. The first well failed, but other nearby wells near Titusville and Tidioute with M Waters Boon Mead and Mr Vosburg show excellent results while many others await success.
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Titusville
Messrs. Tanner
Williams & Watson
Warren
Messrs
M. Waters
Boon Mead
Mr. Vosburg
Tidioute
Local Officials Named in Assembly and Senate Roles
Congress and state bodies appoint or retain members including William Stewart and J. H. Robinson with the Whig editor, George D. Hofius, and officers such as Prothonotary William Waugh, Sheriff William Leach, Register Geo. Moore, and Commissioner William H. Gibson among others.
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Congress
Wm. Stewart
Senate
J. H. Robinson
The
Whig
Assembly
George D. Hofius
Wm. Waugh
Wm. P. Leach
Register and Recorder
Geo. Moore
Wm. H. Gibson
Republicans hold housing meeting in Jamestown
The Jamestown gathering featured Hon. R. E. Fenton denouncing the Administration and endorsing the Republican platform. J. F. Smith, Esq. prompted Capt. James M. Brown to switch from Democratic loyalties, with Brown citing Charleston and Baltimore as reasons to join Lincoln and Hamlin. The event boosted Republican spirits as the town forecasts a strong turnout. Also notes Harden’s alleged confession and arsenic poisoning of his wife, with details of the crime and lack of remorse.
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Jamestown
R. E. Fenton
Republican Party
J. F. Smith
James M. Brown
Lincoln
Hamlin
Capt
Charleston
Baltimore
Douglas
the Democrat
Ellicott
Girl in Kiantone Survives Stone Lodged in Airway
A five year old girl swallowed a gravel stone that lodged in a bronchial branch. After days of irritation it caused choking up the airway until relief. In Buffalo Dr White opened the windpipe, removed the object, and the child recovered.
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Mr. L. Thompson
Kiantone
Buffalo
Great Eastern Passes Battery Amid Enthusiastic Welcome
The Great Eastern left the Battery at 4 30 PM without trouble crossing the bar. A flotilla of small craft accompanied her while crowds cheered from the Battery to the piers. She sailed swiftly, decked with flags as the Niagara loomed nearby in the stream.
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New York
Great Eastern
North River
Niagara
Census Refusal Leads to $50 Penalty Suit against Physician
A Phoenix area physician on Arch street faces a $50 penalty complaint for refusing to answer a census value question. He argues government power lacks authority but pledges to defend. Hearing is set before Alderman Ogle Saturday morning as census takers report broad difficulty valuing real and personal property.
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Arch Street
Ogle
Philadelphia Ledger
Jamestown News Briefs Highlight Local Happenings
Community notes report Prof A J Abey to lead a vocal music class, a Chautauqua County Agricultural Society prize list, and a September fair in Jamestown. Dedication of Baptist Church set for July 11 with multiple services. Jewelry seller Mr Fingers touts trusted goods. Tax sale adjourned to July 14 at 10 AM. Jamestown Academy excursion planned on Lake aboard C C Dennis July 11. Local trial ends with second degree murder verdict and 12 years in prison. Rail road progress near Jamestown to Randolph with celebrations and Baron Rothschild visiting project sites.
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Chautauque County Agricultural Society
Jamestown
Jamestown Academy
C.C. Dennis
Fair Point
Jamestown Democrat
James Dunn
McKean County
Stoker
Jobuson
Western Penitentiary
Warren County gains new President Judge for ten years
Re RK Brown has been appointed President Judge to fill the unexpired term of Judge Galbraith in Warren County. Gov Packer notes the honor belongs to Warren County and the bar. Reports on local railroad bridge work and a subdued celebration describe public events with speeches by Gen Brown and L D Wetmore. Desire for citizen input in future celebrations is emphasized amid orderly conduct and a well managed police presence.
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Jamestown
Randolph
Dexterville
Baron Rothschild
Paris
RK. Brown
Johnson & Brown
Warren
Galbraith
Packer
Warren County
Deerfield Company
Gen. Brown
L. D. Wetmore
Reunited at last a miner and his long lost bride
A 40 year old mining tale tells of a dead miner found underground preserved by natural agents. A surviving old wife arrives, recognizes the face, and collapses in tears as she pours out words of endearment to her husband, who died the day before their planned wedding. The scene contrasts youth and age, life and death.
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Harden
Ramsay’s
Easton
Living and the Dead
Razer
Numerous 1859-60 News Snippets Highlight Slavery and Politics
A wide spread summary outlines manumissions in Talbot county Maryland and wheat harvests on the eastern shore. It notes Robert A. Howard as Nebraska Territory District Attorney, 811 Mormons sailing from Liverpool, tornado relief funds in New York, and varied political chatter from Breckenridge and Douglas to Vermont and Ohio.
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Talbot County
Maryland
Robert A. Howard
Nebraska
Arrival of the Great Eastern and its shrinking marvel
The Great Eastern arrives to New York after a voyage of about eleven days. Report notes the ship’s size remains vast yet public interest has waned due to speed shortcomings and imperfect sea mastery compared with Liliputian rivals. The highest observed speed was 144 knots per hour, with bottom fouling cited as a factor.
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New York
Cunard
Allied preparations for a large-scale China campaign unfold
The report details ships and troops arriving at Hongkong and across India as Allies marshal about 15 000 troops including many Europeans. A fleet of forty sails from Singapore is planned to China with artillery and Armstrong guns already shipped. Campaign could start July with a two year expectation and high commissariat costs amid possible Chinese requisitions.
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Hongkong
China
Lndia
Calcutta
Singapore
England
Himalaya
India
Steam shoe factory in Haverhill details pegging and stitching
An account from the Haverhill Publisher describes a steam powered shoe factory. A five horsepower engine drives peeling shaping and pegging on lower floors while the third story smooths and brushes, and the fourth hosts steam driven stitching by female workers.
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MakixGc Snorspy
Haverhil
Deneth
Resuscitated German Child Survives Funeral in Ashford
A German child in Ashford, believed dead from scarlet fever, was pronounced deceased and buried Monday. During the funeral, the coffin was opened as dirt fell and the child cried for its mother, shocking mourners. doctors say the child is recovering. The report comes from the Cattaraugus Republican.
Origin of Clergy Black Coats Traced to Luther
An English exchange explains the clerical transition to black coats in 1524. Luther abandoned monastic dress and adopted fashionable black. The Elector of Saxony sent black cloth and Luther’s preference popularized the color among his scholars and clergy.
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Luther
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Andrew G. Curtin
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Edward C. Knight
Robert P. King
Henry Bumm
Robert M. Foust
Nathan Hills
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James W. Fuller
Levi B. Smith
Francis W. Christ
David Mumma, Jr
David Taggart
Thomas R. Hall
Francis B. Penniman
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A. B. Sharpe
Daniel 0
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Samuel Calvin
Edgar Cowan
William M’kerman
John M. Kirkpatrick
James Kerr
Richard P. Roberts
Henry Souther
John Greer
Thomas Struthers, Esq
People’s Nominating Convention
William Brown
Eldred
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Conewango
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L. L. Spencer
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Chase Osgood
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Youngsville
E. P. Foreman
J. T. Shutt
George H. Ames
C. B. Curtis
W. D. Brown
W. F. Dalrymple
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H. P. Kinnear
D. M. Martin
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J. B. Johnson
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Thos. J. Devore
Geo, W. Colton
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J. Ball
Henry Teller
Teller
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Mercer Co
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Louisville Journal
Breckenridce
Doveiss
Pryor
Liverpool
Salt Lake
Boston Post
Mayor Wood
Baaltimore
Col
Sam, Sanford
Terre Llante
John Kendall
American Telegraph Company
Tlalifax
New Orleans
Dallas
Ala
Bennett
Vermont
Rutland
Erastus Fairbanks
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