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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1856
Page
2
A partisan call urges electors to back John C. Fremont and James Skinner of Erie to restore Kansas as a Free State. It condemns the Kansas Legislature, warns of civil conflict, and exposes a Democratic-Fillmore fusion push in Mercer County.
The piece argues the Democratic majority in Pennsylvania is slim but decisive, claiming a gain of about two votes per township could shift the Senate to 18 15 against, and the House to 53 47. It warns the state risks aligning with the slave oligarchy and urges turnout next Tuesday to redeem the Keystone State.
Official returns show David Derickson and Rasselas Brown as nominees for Additional President Judge with county tallies. The Crawford Democrat laments Brown’s defeat in Warren and mocks Democratic celebrations, while promoting Derickson as a capable officer. The piece also notes new goods from S. J. Goodrich, Potter County canal commissioner victory, and upcoming social and political commentary.
The piece argues vote for Fremont to advance freedom and warns against Buchanan linking the nation to slavery. It asserts Fremont’s victory would open territories to freedom while Buchanan’s win would invite slavery, urging readers to choose the right. It notes Arthur's Home Magazine November updates and a Buchanan repudiation in his township.
Col. Forney arrived at Washmeter on Saturday urging rapid money contributions for the Tuesday election in Pennsylvania. He warns that without substantial sums soon the state may fall to Buchanan and that the Buchaneers fear the outcome.
A WorKINGMAN reports on Pennsylvania’s political setback and the call for renewed effort. He blames fraudulent Philadelphia votes and East West contrasts, urges unity behind the Union electoral ticket, and predicts gains in multiple counties to ensure victory on November 5.
The Tribune reports a Border Ruffian tactic from Oct 3 1856 where an assessment certificate shows W Baird taxed for state purposes as part of alleged voting fraud in Philadelphia. The piece claims certificates were widely used to bias the Buchanan ticket and warns of subjugation of a Free State.
The passage presents a public referendum question asking voters whether unsettled U S territory should be allotted to Freemen to establish homes for themselves and their children or be controlled by slavery, impacting the nation’s labor and freedom.
Report from Jeffersonville Indiana dated Oct 20 56 states the Democratic win over Republican Judge Morton by about 5000 votes. The piece attributes the defection of the Fillmore party as key, withWillard’s victory celebrated by Kentucky allies and viewed as a warning to Republicans to support Fillmore. It notes Southern influence and fears of the Union’s dissolution if Buchanan failed.
Blair denounces a Buchanan badge display near his Maryland home as an emblem of false heroism. He notes the deer’s antlers rise and fall with seasons, urging readers to see the symbol as a sign of political vanity.
Calls for vigilance in every school district to watch polls for bogus or mixed tickets and to ensure early starts in all districts. Encourages Republicans to be at their posts and aims to mobilize votes before 1 PM to save tens of thousands in the state.
Erie American notes a ruse by Ruffians claiming Fremont opposed abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia. It asserts his Nay was about substituting bills, not abolition, and warns papers will push the false claim to aid Buchanan. It also recalls Kansas statehood debates and Democratic opposition over slavery.
Governor James Potock proclaims Thursday November 20 as General Thanksgiving and Praise for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He urges abstention from worldly business and gratitude for prosperity, health, and religious liberty, with dates and officials noted in Harrisburg.
The NYT reports that Northern border Fillmore Councils were paid to shift to Buchanan before the Pennsylvania election. It claims funds from Buchanan supporters were used to influence cross state alignment. It alleges secret lodge leaders openly pledged to back Buchanan and questions follower consent to trades.
A collage of political quotes from Jefferson, Henry, Toombs and others extols freedom and condemns slavery while a Philadelphia Sun report accuses ballot fraud in the Cassidy and Mann contest. It notes district attorney and prothonotary tallies and claims stuffing of 5000–6000 votes to favor Cassidy, praising investigator Reed for exposing fraud.
Curiaco Oct 27 report details a two day gale on Lake Michigan. The propeller Toledo is a total loss off Port Washington with 30 to 40 lives lost. The schooners Bohemian General Taylor Yankee all wrecked. crews saved and cargoes insured. Milwaukee cargo is a total loss with 11 000 bushels of wheat gone.
In Muwauxgar on October 27, a propeller ship Toledo foundered off Port Washington, resulting in thirty to forty deaths. The vessels Alleghany and Globe suffered heavy damage and there is no news of the Illinois.
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