Lincoln Victory Reflected in Warren Editorial
The Warren Mail lauds Lincoln and Hamlin with strong Free Soil rhetoric praising New York Pennsylvania Illinois and Indiana for supporting the Republican ticket. It urges Lincoln to stand firm on the party platform and predicts unity if true to Republican principles. The paper also covers G W Scofield’s tour in Chautauqua County praising his campaign speeches and oratorical skill.
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Warren County Official Praises Lincoln Victory
The piece boasts a 1200 majority in Warren County for Lincoln and the Wide Awakes, praising the county's supporters and noting past jokes about Lincoln carrying the borough. It ends with a quip on the moving world and the Democratic county’s result.
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Free Republican Gathering in Columbus Speakers Named
A Republican rally occurred in Columbus last Friday evening with the Union and Columbus Wide Awakes in attendance. Speakers included Daniel Lott of Freehold and Messrs. Macneil and Wilbur of Warren.
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Wilbur
Warren
Apple weighs in at 18 ounces from Moulton’s tree
A reader notes Mr. A. Moulton’s young daughter brought a large apple measuring 18 ounces. The observer asks if anyone can beat the weight, presenting the fruit as a notable local curiosity and inviting comparison.
Squatter disputes and oil boom dominate Tidioute scene
Vilyoute near Tidioute sees rapid oil development with new wells from Bartlett and Mead and rising speculation. Squatters crowd the river bar above Tidioute Island, clashing with landowners as claims and legal questions loom. meanwhile builder A Brock constructs a grand two story white frame house on Second Street with slate front walk and plans for further tasteful growth.
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Tidioute Island
D. M. James
Local feud twists in pre election race rumors
The piece notes Mr. Burnell withdrew from challenging Mr. Fenton days before the election. It mentions Mr. Sheldon from Cattaraugus stepping in on the track, then backing off to save his bacon. It closes by recalling past antics between Reube and Eph and asserting he will not be easily headed in a race.
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New Train Schedule to Erie Weekly Timetable
The new Time Table of the S and E Railroad shows two daily trains to Erie after Monday. The Mail train departs at 8:00 AM and returns at 6:50 PM. The freight train with passenger car leaves Warren at 1:20 PM and returns at 2:55 PM. Connections at Erie remain as before.
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Warren
Lincoln wins large plural majorities in several counties
The report notes Lincoln leading with five thousand in Chautauqua, two thousand in Cattaraugus, four thousand in Erie County Pennsylvania, and three thousand in Crawford. The text also mentions the upcoming Mite Society meeting at Henry Brown's next Tuesday evening.
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Mite Society
Henry Brown
Market Fairs for Farmers and Stock Breeders
A reform proposal urges county fairs modeled on English markets to unite buyers and sellers. It cites Essex, Danvers Ipswich Newburyport and North Andover as monthly fair sites with rail access, urging year round practice rain or shine to fix market days. Governor Packer set November 29 as Thanksgiving in Pennsylvania.
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America
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the Plains
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Topsfield
Georgetown
Europe
William F. Packer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Godeys Lady's Book December issue offered at 3 pounds
The December Godeys Lady's Book is a complete number with engaging reading, fine engravings, and varied patterns. It is complete in every department. Subscriptions are three dollars a year or combines with the Mail for 350 dollars. The best time to subscribe is now to begin with the new year.
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Election returns show Lincoln leads across multiple states
Across Philadelphia and Illinois to Massachusetts and Michigan, Lincoln leads with large majorities in Pennsylvania about 45 000 to 50 000 and Illinois roughly 15 000. Massachusetts delivers a 70 000 Lincoln majority while Ohio and Iowa show strong Republican gains and North Carolina favors Breckinridge.
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Lincoln and Breckinridge lead in scattered 1860 results
Vermont shows a 30 thousand majority for Lincoln while Maine gives 25 thousand. Breckinridge carries Delaware and Kentucky counties, with Fisher of the Peoples Party at 363 in Congress. New Jersey California Oregon may push Lincoln to 162 electoral votes. final outcomes remain unsettled.
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Horace F. Clark
Counterfeit fires on Hartford bank and varied dispatches
News from New York reports counterfeit currency circulating tied to Hartford's Farmers and Mechanics Bank. Havana advices note the Lyra of New York sold to slave traders. Wide-Awake clashes at Front Street Theatre with minor injuries. Pope residence rumor in Brussels and New Granada treaty ratification in Washington today.
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Henry S. Foote
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by Pennsylvania Governor
In the name and by the authority of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor William F. Baker proclaims Thanksgiving Day across the state. The document announces official observance and related ceremonial details.
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Washington and Boston News and Events
The Interior Department rejects delay on Kansas lands with private entry credit option. President will announce Gen Harney case findings. Balloon ascent from Boston Common photographed city views. A Tuesday fire damages multiple properties with losses totaling thousands. Beecher blasts affluent church members over taxes. Panic fails and Republicans gain as South Carolina voting tied to wealth and slavery questions.
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