Democratic Convention at Baltimore Seethes Over Slavery
Three days of Baltimore proceedings reveal the rift in the Democratic ranks over the admission of certain delegates and the lingering Charleston feud. The party appears fractured and fading as debates on slavery and the Harpers Ferry findings unfold, with commentary on Northern influence and the Meadville Republican launch. A Washington dispatch notes Berks representative Schwartz gravely ill.
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Committee On
Balters
Douglas
Louisiana
Florida
New York
Democratic
America
Greeley Seward Letter Sparks Editorial Response
The Union reports a returned letter from Horace Greeley to William H. Seward revealing personal hostility and urging parties to sever past ties. It defends the Tribune’s support for Seward while noting party faction attacks over a perceived difference of opinion. The piece also references Covode Committee testimony alleging forged naturalization papers tied to 1856 Pennsylvania votes.
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Greeley
Mr. Seward
Chicago
Homestead Bill Deadlock and Political Debate
The Conference Committee fails to agree on the Homestead Bill. Democrats push a land policy favoring speculators while the House backs a bill securing homesteads for actual settlers. New Yorkers debate governor signing after adjournment. Supreme Court decisions await Court of Appeals. Also notes a new Daily paper The Work and Republican campaign hopes.
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Senate
House
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Edward McPherson Named Pennsylvania Delegate to National Republican Committee
The article notes Hon. Edward McPherson of the Franklin District has been appointed to represent Pennsylvania on the National Republican Committee. It lauds him as a true hearted Republican, honest, earnest and energetic in devotion to Freedom's cause.
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Edward McPherson
Congress
Franklin District
Pennsylvania
National Republican Committee
Chapin Hall Joins Committee on Roads and Canals
Von Chapin Hall has been placed on the Committee on Roads and Canals in Congress replacing the late Mr Burroughs of New York. The change is seen as a compliment and indicates Hall's prominent standing in the House.
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Tribune
Cummings
Philadelphia Bulletin
Chapin Hall
Congress
Mr. Burroughs
N. Y
Hall
Lincoln boots and Blair reshuffle stir Venango notes
The Venango Spectator jokes that Lincoln once charged boots to government stationery. It adds that Frank Blair, after resigning his congressional seat amid a swindle attempt, plans to run again and is expected to be reelected despite opposition from the slave power.
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Venango Spectator
Lincoln
Abe
Douglas
Frank Blair
Congress
Meadville population cited. Elk County Advocate supports candidates
The Elk County Advocate backs Curtain for Governor and Doug las for President if nominated. Meadville’s population is about 3,800, deemed respectable by The Journal. Schuyler Colfax is renominated for Congress by acclamation and expected to win with a larger majority.
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Douglas
Meadville
Schuyler Colfax
Congress
Good
Washington Memoir on Adams, Tariff, and Baltimore Conventions
From Washington June 17 1860 the writer reports Congress delaying adjournment to the 25th amid heat dust and political tension. He notes Democrats preparing for Baltimore convention a stormy session and Southern figures aiming to thwart Lincoln or Douglas while criticizing Buchanan and cabinet actions. The piece mentions Jessup funeral Wool leadership and Arnold Plumer's possible secession stance with Baltimore delegates.
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Reading Rally Ratifies Lincoln Lincoln Hamlin Curtin Nominees
Large Reading gathering on June 16, 1860 endorsed Lincoln Hamlin and Curtin. The event featured a Wide Awake Club parade with oil-cloth capes and red white blue transparencies, music, banners and enthusiastic speeches by Col. Andrew G. Curtin and Wm. B. Mann. Col. John C. Myers led the meeting as president.
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Wm. B. Mann
Old Berks
Lightning Injures Farmington Man in Narrow Escape
Mr Richard F Hazeltine of Farmington was struck by lightning while plowing near an oak tree last Wednesday afternoon. The bolt hit his neck and face near an eye, he was carried home, but recovered from the shock soon after. In other items, a gravel train collision on the S and E railroad near Union left the engineer with a crushed leg requiring amputation, and a balloon launch by Bill Dowdy ended with a fire at Glade Creek. He plans further displays on the fourth.
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Cassey County
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Sidney Webster
Boston
Hamilton Fish
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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Cobb
Programmes and Morals for The Ledger Performances
The ledger notes an upcoming programme of performances on the 4th and calls for maintained town morals to prevent drunken rowdy exhibitions. It argues that drunken quarrels ruin fun and suggests jailing tipplers would stop foolish behavior, ensuring a better environment for performers and residents.
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Applicants for the district judicature and possible reforms
The Erie reporters list Mr. Cutler Gen Willson Wr Grant of Erie Judge Church and Mr Farrell of Meadville and Gen R Brown of Wanen as applicants for the district’s judicial appointment. Gov Packer has longtime friends in the mix. The Erie Gazette suspects Judge Derickson may run to remove the extra judgeship if chosen.
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Cutler
Summer Night Reflections On The Land I Am Going To
A reflective poem on a calm June evening. The speaker gazes at the Moon and stars, imagines a distant land, and wonders about angels, bowers, and a peaceful afterlife beyond death. The piece blends dreamlike imagery with thoughts of farewell and hope.
Covode Report Highlights to Protect Disobedient Witnesses
In a Covode report signed by Covode Olin and Train, the committee condemns presidential pledges on Kansas and Lecompton, accuses administration allies of corruption and bribery, and cites misuse of funds and press buys. It notes testimonies from governors and editors and asserts evidence from the Bank of the Metropolis.
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Despatches on corruption and tyranny across states
A wide review covers political strife over post office management, election expenses, and patronage. It cites witnesses, critiques republican conduct, and condemns despotisms in slave states. It recounts cases of censorship, manumission battles, and local political shifts with multiple named individuals and places.
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