Political writers urge end to Chicago quarrel and unite for Lincoln
The text urges the Greeley, Raymond, and Webb group to end their Chicago dispute. It argues Republicans should focus on living issues and nominate standard bearers for principle, praising Lincoln and Hamlin while dismissing personal divisiveness and noting public support for the ticket. It discusses Seward, Douglas, and party unity. It ends with notes on boxing, theology, and Erie party statements.
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Greeley
Raymond and Webb
N. Y. Tribune
iTimes
Enquirer
Chicago
New York
Seward
Objections to Lincoln and wartime Pennsylvania support
A collection of early 1860s commentary on Lincoln mocks his education and manners, notes York or Harrisburg praise from Simon Cameron, and records Philadelphia ratification meetings. It also reports Senate kills of the Homestead Bill, Mrs Lincoln’s character, and Congress planning June adjournment with thanks to Chapin Hall.
Local Warren notes and plans headline the week
A sprawling Warren column reports on Dr Stranahan moving a barn and shed, new awning for Parmlee & Henry, and rain storms with hail on Jackson's Run. It notes sidewalk and road improvements, a large sale at Pattonia, and a concert by Miss Juvanella Olivia. It also recalls travel by stage and the shift to omnibuses and trains.
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Ledger
D. J. Cook
Fredonia
Juvanella Olivia
Celestia
H. S. Davis
Phillip Phillips
H. Tinker
Jovanella
Warren
The Iron Horse at Warren Faces an Everyday Wonder
A vivid portrait of a railroad scene in Warren with the locomotive gliding to a perfect stop beside awaiting passengers. The narrator highlights the engineer and conductor, the power of steam, and the everyday marvel of trains, while noting readers who doubt cars and the enduring pull of rail travel.
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Warren
Dunkirk
Turners
Carver House
Erie
Brown’s
Walker
High Street
Reese’s Eddy
Foreman’s
Fudge
Seward letter to Central Republican Committee on Chicago convention
The Evening Post prints Mr. Seward s reply to Central Republican members who invited him to a meeting. He accepts the political result with dignified calm, declines to attend the demonstration, and affirms support for the Chicago platform while stressing his readiness to retire gracefully and trust the cause over personal triumphs. Aubur, May 21, 1860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Post
Mr. Seward
Seward
Central Republican Committee
Auburs
Washington
Chicago
Portrait of Honest Abe Lincoln Reveals Character and Habits
A lengthy portrait outlines Lincoln as six feet four, gaunt yet wiry, with calm gait and plain dress. It praises his cordial manners, sincerity, religious faith, temperance, honesty, generosity, and frugal life. The piece concludes he embodies the qualities the nation seeks to avert doom, including honesty and patriotism.
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Abe
Lincoln
Mark
Clay
Webster
Mr. Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Presbyterian Church
Springfield
Washington
White House
Frank Pierce
Congress
Buchanan
Cornelius Wendell
The Next Census Instructions for Household Answers
The Marshall will question households about June 1, 1860 details and residents. Prepare written responses listing each person’s name, age, sex, color, birthplace, schooling, literacy, and occupation, plus farm ownership, acreage, livestock, and annual production values for accurate census reporting.
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Illinois
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Centre County
Assembly
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Douglas
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Illustrated Papers
Europe
Theodore Parker
Florence
Lexington
Mass
Harvard College
the Ledger
Htate
Johnson
Joshua R. Giddings
Olio
G. W. Scofield, Esq
Burrowes
Samuel _P. Bates
Crawford County
James G. Sample
W. D., Boas
Simon Cameron
Tape and Scissors
Abe Lincoln
Hanisburg
Pennsylvania
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Kentucky
Raymond
N. Y. Times
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Philadelphia
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Grow
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Dunn
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Parmlee & Henry
Ja A. Brock
Jackson
Miles
Beech Street
Wm. Patton
Pattonia
Paris
Mlle
Linowska
Pelton
John F.davis
American Medical Gazette
Deara
Harriet Morse
Joseph Morse
L’ress and
Tribune
Nature
J. Il
KF. F
Lathrop
Joe
Warren County
A.F Davis & CO
A. F. Davis & Co's
A. F. Davis &Co
A.F. Davis & CO
Leghorn
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ARGE
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Champs Tsaac
H. Hiller
L. D. Craxnalls
M. Shaffer & Co
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L W. Arnett
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Scunur
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Mili Tavern
Fonk
Deerfeld
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Franklin
J. F. Davis
Clairistian Smith
Barnes & Morgan
Said Morgan
Morgan
Shefliel
A. J. Barns
Thesssuluse River
Philip Bark
Irvine
Warren Co
Pal
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Henry F. Seldridge
Hhereby
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Mary G. Holdridge
J. B. Brown
Said
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Hickory
Burgess and Town Council
G. N. Parmleek
Burgess
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R. D. Bennett
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