Signs of the Times Endorsements Rally for Lincoln and Curtin
The Harrisburg Telegraph notes Republican leaders nationwide back Lincoln Hamlin and Curtin amid mass meetings and speeches in Trenton. It praises Dayton and other Ohio Missouri figures, urging immediate action to defeat the Democracy. The piece contrasts Lincoln’s “irrepressible conflict” with Seward’s role and calls for united support.
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Harrisburg
Republican Party
Chicago
Cameron
Seward
Banks
Massachusetts
Trenton
New Jersey
Wm. L. Dayton
Messrs. Chase
Wade and McLean
Ohio
Bates
Missouri
Lincoln
Hamlin
Curtin
Abe
the Democracy
Tornado Toll Rises Across Several Midwest Towns
A severe May storm and June tornadoes devastated towns in Iowa Illinois and nearby regions. Camanche Alba Clinton and Morrison reported numerous deaths and injuries with extensive property damage. Saint Louis area losses include churches and a ruined organ.
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Gerry
Ellington
Chautauque County
Cattaraugus
Iowa
Illinois
Telegraph
Camanche
Albabany
III
Clinton
St. Louis
Alton
Invalid Pension Bill Moves Through Congress
The Invalid Pension Bill, led by Mr. Fenton, passed the lower house on June 1. It would backdate pensions to the injury date, affecting about 3,491 pensions at an estimated $1,745,500 cost. The bill faced 98 votes for and 80 against. Other items note Erie ratification speeches for Lincoln and Liberty, and political maneuverings in Clarion County regarding candidates. A New York trot between Flora Temple and Patchen and Blondin’s Niagara crossing are also reported.
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Warren County
Court House
Warren
Brokenstraw
W. G. Garcelon
Geo. Brown
Conewango
J. C. Thomas
Daniel Gross
Columbus
L. L. Spencer
S. S. Raymond
Columbus Boro
G. V. N. Yates
M. P. Osborn
Corydon
S. L. Morrison
John Crooks
Cherry Grove
H. C. Abe
Fenton
Congress
Pension Department
Hull
House
Oscoon
D. GC
G. Blair
Ino
Williams
Dr. C. Kemble
Deerfield
Limestone
W. S. Sanford
Eldred
Jacob Mack
Elk
W. and
P. Brown
Farmington
Stephen C. Pierce
Freehold
L. Arnett & Co
Glade and Pleasant
John H. Brasington
Kinzua
W. W. Sloan
Pine Grove
L. L. Lowry
Pittsfield
E. Barns
Sheffield
D. H. Mitchell
South West
Charles Anderson
Spring Creek
Hazeline & Co
A. H. English & Co
Pittsburg
Ingelr
Niger
Lon
John A. Dix
New York City
Istse
Sir Tats Poost
Etut Iry
Sesaca de la Palvia
Cerro Gordo
la Vega
le Loe Bulilo Commercial
JoAan Offr
Nillin Re
Linees & Hanlin
Cor Ow S
Scientific American
Frederick Dridges
Jen Catyr
Aleans Day
Farmers Valley
Durham
Devonshire
Day
theAvean Democrat
Young Men’s Christian Association of Boston
Grand Army of the Revolution
Washington
Mr. Ten Broeck
Thormanby
Wizard
Horror
Newmarket
Te Cameron Fiaur
Heenan
Sayers
Cremorne Gardens
Beadon
Geo. Wilkes
Mr. Dowling
Court of Special Sessions
Free notices and weather rumors in the Ledger item
The piece reports a Warren Cemetery Company notice, a Miss Jovanel la concert at Johnson's Mall, and a store move by Mr. Barclay. It notes heavy rain, flooded rivers, a lost shawl, and social commentary on jail contracts and local politics with political jests and editorial tone.
Debauch and Duty: A Plea Against Drinking Among Youth
A moral appeal condemns drunkenness and card gaming among boys and men. It laments ruined potential and shattered families, urging youths to shun alcohol and cards, focus on work, and preserve honor and manhood. The piece ends with a firm resolve to abstain.
Farewell Words and Political Scandals Collected
Long column recalling famous last words of notable figures, stitched with a report on Covode Committee disclosures alleging electoral fraud in Pennsylvania 1856 and remarks by Democratic leaders. Also notes severe frost in Addison County Vermont threatening fruit crops.
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Vermont
New Haven
Addison County
Democratic Convention Resolutions from York County
A Democrat sends resolutions from a York County meeting in Pensilvania. The text derides the Democratic party and endorses pro slavery views, praises Governor Wise and Harpers Ferry events, and calls for support of South officials while denouncing abolitionists. The record notes a unity vote and delegates being appointed to Charleston with weapons as an offering.
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York County
Hlang
Manhem_ township
Yarrick County
Pensilvany
Slabtown
Schmart
Diimitratie Party
Worlt
Mankint
Navy Selichy
Santwich Islands
Dimikrat
Sitisons
Manheim Two
Yorrick County
Dimikratic
Wise
Virginiy
John Brown
Fellers
Virginna
Harpersferry
Shurtman
Schoeker
Congress
Pennsivany
Dimikrats
Enulant
Elynots
Chicager
Dredful Scott
Carolina
South
North Star
Sovrenty
Ballance
Squire Lingenfelter
Christopher Boblits
Diedrick Melborn
Diligans
Charleston
Jim Buchanin
Pesident
Govner Wise
Wirginy
Wiskey
Fenton Speech on Revolutionary Half Pay and Land Claims
Summary of Hon. R. E. Fenton speech in the House supporting a bill to pay Revolutionary half pay to officers and widows and to extend lands to soldiers' children. The synopsis notes that commutation certificates were not payment in specie, argues for honoring debts, cites Washington Madison and earlier Congress actions, and asserts duty to discharge claims by paying living recipients or heirs.
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R. E. Fenton
House of Representatives
New York Tribune
Venton
Rep
N. Y
Revolutionary Army
Congress
Fenton
Aps
Washington
Madison
Court of Claims
Thomas H. Burd
Court of Law
Equity
Lincoln Denounced as Honest Man Role in Nominating Lincoln
In Columbus Chaze backs Chicago Convention platform and Lincoln as faithful representative. Oberlin speech by J R Giddings quotes Guippryas letter praising Lincoln. Curtin favored for Governor as Buchanan forces falter. Springfield news recounts Lincoln’s calm reaction to nomination dispatch and entry to inform Mrs. Lincoln.
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Columbus
Ohio
Chaze
Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
Sinvis
Gippines Cramminis
Oberlin
Oui
J. R. Giddings
Lincoln
Guippryas
Springfield
State Journal
Testimonial on Henry C Hickok as Superintendent of Common Schools
A Harrisburg Telegraph note extols Henry C Hickok for his term as Superintendent of Common Schools praising his ability fidelity and the department to date. It credits him and associates with the best education system in any state. The piece joins a broader account about campaign county hailstorms and their effects on wildlife and land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common
Henry C. Hickok
Common Schools
Commonwealth
Hickok
Harrisburg Telegraph
Chicago Press & Tribune
Campaign County
III
Parlia ment prorogued and notable 19th century notes
The Parliament of Canada was prorogued on Saturday last. Hon Edward Everitt completed his 66th year on Wednesday last. A mix of witty quips, pugilists challenges, and scattered notices follows, including Edwin Price of Boston defeating Australian Kelly and challenging Julia Morrissey for 8000 dollars, with various political and social items and local anecdotes.
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Parliament of
Canada
Edward Everitt
Edwin Price
Boston
Kelly
Julia Morrissey
Gerritt Smith
Watts Sherman
Civilines Committee
Jobo Brown
PaAy
M ‘Ar Mitchell
Zhe Ia Sparse
Wlge
Te St. Charles
Pittsburgh
United States
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Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Andrew G. Curtin
Centre County
Assembly
Thomas Struthers
Feq
Republican
People’s Nominating Convention
Republican Co. Convention
Signs of the Times
Democratic Party
Albany
Fulton
Morrison
Lynden
Stirling
Amboy
Mississippi
Rock River
Dovaras
Douglas
Erie
Liberty
Humanity
John H. Walker
Glenni W. Scofield
C. W. Kelso
G. J. Ball
Clarion County
Patrick Kerr
AF Buchanan
Fowler
New York
Horatio Seymour
Flora Temple
Patchen
Flora
Blondin
Niagara
Warren Cemetery Company
Jovanella
Johnson’s Mall
Barclay
DM. Williams
Irvine
Brusha
John St. Davis
Gara
Erie Gazette
Galbraith
Lott and Brown
Crawford
Sion
San
the Ledger
F. Cowan
The
Mail
Cam Tate
Denes
Wwe
Cui
Ehenes
Marth
Fournel
Adam
Forrest Hill
Beaufort
Lord Nelson
Hardy
Albert
Charles 2Nd
Nellie
Dr. Johnson
Mavhamn
Locke
Goethe
Mirabeau
Mozart
Tasso
Byron
Water Scott
Elizabeth
Tris
Anne Boleyn
Addison
Lord Warwick
de. Franklin
Napoleon
Webster
Jefferson
Tararty
Rison
Taylor
J. Q Adams
Phillip Sydney
Henry
Morn Develorement
Covode Committee
Mgr
Moster
Locofueo
Anp
Westmorels
Witte
Gen. Foster
Philadelphia
Govede
Havis
Fost Ro
Covote
Pennsylvania
Buchanan
Generae
Democracy
Mann and Cassidy
Philadelpha
Lator Brown
Mississppi
Cuba
Tamaulipas
Potosi
Wigfall
Senate
Damikratic
Gov. Chase
Cot
Andy Curtin
Good Old Commonwealth
Col. Curtin
Nobel
Ry Ny
Monrissey
John Moray
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