Split in Democratic Party Nominates Douglas Breckenridge
The Baltimore edition reports a six day split in the Democratic convention. Douglas ticket with Fitzpatrick replaced by H V Johnson faces seceders Breckenridge with Joe Lane. Relative strength near 175 to 125. Both sides claim to be the national party and attack Republicans as sectionalism rises. Johnson’s Vice Presidential nomination provokes a hopeful providence aside as the feud runs deep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Fitzpatrick
H. V. Johnson
Georgia
Breckenridge
Joe Lane
Oregon
North
Charleston
National Democratic Party
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Jess
Douglas Party
Wasuineros
Democratic Party
Lane
Herschel Y. Johnson
Squatter Sovereignty Surrender Debated In Baltimore Convention
A Baltimore Ledger summary notes a resolution aligning with the Cincinnati Platform that accepts federal power over slavery in territories and urges enforcement by the government. It accuses Douglas supporters of surrendering to the slave power and contrasts North and South stances on domestic affairs. The item references Breckinridge meetings, Homestead Bill veto, and political figures like Wickliffe and Schwartz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ledger
Douglas
Cincinnati
Supreme Court of the United States
Louisiana
Wickliffe
Supreme Court
Breckinridge
Washington
Messrs
Johnson
Davis
Tooms
Hallett
Wilmot
Congress
Crawford County Republicans nominate slate at county convention
The Crawford County Republican convention named Hiram Butler for Assembly and Frederic k Shattuck for Sheriff, with Joseph T. Chase Prothonotary Cyrus Kitchen Register and Recorder Wm Beatty Clerk of Courts Theron Beard as nominees. They urged Butler’s re nomination and backed Judge Derickson for President Judge, while noting cross county considerations and forthcoming convention actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Assembly
Hiram Butler
Frederick Shattuck
Joseph T. Chase
Cyrus Kitchen
Wm. Beatty
Theron Beard
Col. Butler
Warren County
Crawford
David Derickson
J. E. Patton
R. P. Miller
John Mahoney
Edward Sager
A. B. Ross
Babbitt
Congress
Derickson
Erie
Warren
Home Matters and Local Happenings This Week
In Congress adjourned Hon Chapin Hall returns to Warren. The Tioga Agitator notes Scofield to speak at Wellsboro on the 4th. Hon G A Grow and Hon G Church receive thanks for lithographs and comments on judgeship. Trout catches and deer recently reported near Warren County. Irish fights noted. A grand 4th of July military celebration planned with Gen Brown and Col Titus credited. everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chapin Hall
Warren
G. A. Grow
Erie Gazette
Maj. Brown
Col. Thompson
Warren County
Kinzua
Columbia
Gen. Brown
L. D. Wetmore
Col. Titus
Warren Co Agricultural Society secures exhibition grounds
The Warren County Agricultural Society at Youngsville has procured A. J. Whitney for three years to provide a prime site for the annual exhibition. Isaac Scott oversees the trotting course, aiming for unmatched smoothness and perfection. The grounds will be fully enclosed with conveniences for people and animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Co. Agricultural Society
Youngsville
A. J. Whitney
Isaac Scott
Travel tale from Warren to Jamestown and back
Narrator recalls a June trip from Warren to Jamestown by stage, noting a full coach after months of scarcity and the rough ride. They visit the Jamestown newspaper offices, meet locals including Parker and Fen ton, and reflect on time's changes from childhood to adulthood in East Carroll and Frewsburg, praising thrift and farming progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Jamestown
Philadelphia
New York
Sacket
George
Journal
Frank
Baltimore Killkenny Cathood
Hen-Rise
Ephraim
Main Street
Democrat
Fletcher
Bishop
Col. Allen
Parker
Dexterville
Dolloff’s
East Carroll
Frewsburg
R. E. Fenton
Chautauque District
Washington
Seward
Esquire
Jamestown Democrat
Knickerbocker Magazine
Buncomb
Justice of the Peace, &c
Dexter
Pennsylvania
Douglas
Breckenridge
Abe
Resolutions on the Death of Hon. John Galbraith
Ware county bar and court officers gather at Johnson and Brown to honor the late judge. The meeting adopts a memorial praising Galbraiths industry fairness courtesy mercy and public spirit and offers condolences to his widow and family. A copy of the proceedings will be sent to the deceaseds family and filed with court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren County
Messrs
Wareren
Galbraith
John B. Brown
T. Junius R. Clark
Democracy’s doom: Pennsylvanians warned of defeated hopes
The Philadelphia North American rails at a Democratic move to delay a protective bill, claiming it will never pass and will prolong decay for Pennsylvania. It praises Senator Bigler while denouncing the party, urging residents to unite to block democracy and protect state interests.
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Dallas
Bigler
Buchanan
Democratic Senate
Pennsylvania
Latham
California
Philadelphia
Breckenridge and Lane Jubilee Amid Fireworks
In Axpany on June 25 friends celebrate Breckenridge and Lane with 105 guns fired equal to their vote tally. The Standard building glows, State Street and Broadway blaze with tar bonfires as a marching band parades crowds, rivaling Saturday's Douglas celebration.
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St. Louis
Col
Preston
U. S
Spain
Breckenridge
Lane
Douglasites
Axpany
Friends of Breckenridge and
Standard
State Street
Broadway
Douglas
Many items mix in brief dispatches from 1860 era press
The page surveys diverse notes from Harrisburg to Milwaukee including money in circulation at 153,006,000, Bolton owning Buehler's Hotel, a fireman aided by Seward, and various political jabs. It mentions Garibaldi at Palermo, Lincoln era talk, and stock in Paterson. It also notes Minnesota crops, steamboat grain shipments, and printer counts in Tennessee.
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United States
Harrisbur Patriot
George J. Bolton
Buehler
Harrisburg
Seward
Burnet
Doulas
Mauch Chink Las
Democratic Party
Milwaukie
Wisconsin
Republic
Charles Clar
Syracuse
Sturges
Weedsport
Stanton
Curry
Adams
Mass
Sedgewick
Pryor
Madison Courier
Providence Journal
Charleston
New York
Congress
Conference Committee
House
The
Rochester Democrat
Nael
George M. Patehin
Garibaldi
Petersburg
Dem
Intelligencer
IK. N
Minnesota
St. Paul
Tennessee
Memphis Enquirer
Nashville
Terre Haute
Abraham Lincoln
Coxcorp
N.H
Pierce
Douglas
Boston Post
Baltimore
Patriot
Berks
Also Mentioned on This Page
Stephen Girard
Hannibal Hamlin
Andrew G. Curtin
Centre County
Talox
Jas
Edward C. Knight
Robert P. King
Henry Bumm
Robert M. Foust
Nathan Hills
John M. Broomall
James W. Fuller
Levi B. Smith
Francis W. Christ
David Mumma, Jr
David Taggart
Thomas R. Hall
H Alectators
M. Howe
Pounock
Francs B. Penniman
Ulysses Mercur
George Brissler
A.B. Sharpe
Daniel O. Galr
Samuel Calvin
Edgear Cowan
William Wherman
John M. Kirkpatrick
James Kerr
Richard P. Roberts
Henry Souther
A Greer
Thomas Struthers
Keinga
People
William Brown
Thired
Republican Co. Convention
Court House
Brokenstraw
W. G. Garcelon
Geo. Brown
Conewango
J. C. Thomas
Daniel Gross
Columbus Ty
L. L. Spencer
S. S. Raymond
Columbus Boro
G. V. N. Yates
M. P. Osborn
Corydon
S. L. Morrison
John Crooks
Sheffield
R. Dunham
Chase Osgood
South West
H. R. Rouse
E. G. Benedict
E. P. Foreman
J.T. Shutt
George H. Ames
C. B. Curtis
W. D. Brown
W. F. Dalrymple
W. D. Blodget
H. P. Kinnear
D. M. Martin
County
Baltlmore
Senate
John Schwartz
Berks County
J. Glaney Jones
Theatke
Buffalo Express
Europa
Liverpool
G. P. R. James
N.Y
Organ of Democracy
Albany
Buffalo
Chicago
Indianapolis
Federal Treasury
E. H. Chapin
Richmond
Westfield
John Patten
Clearfield County
Frank Pierce
Republican Party
Democracy
Boston
Sprague
U.S. District Court
Home Matters
Jewett
R. A
Tioga
Hon G. Church
Ledger
Muss
Reed House
Brown’s
Warren County Agricultural Society
Peath
Judge Galbraith
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