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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1856
Page
2
A Warren Mall lettered discussion argues Buchanan owes his rise to the South and warns of pro slavery schemes. It contrasts Fremont’s supporters with Buchanan backers, cites 1854 Missouri Compromise repeal debates, and mocks Republicans tied to the South while praising Warren County loyalties.
Official presidential returns show a countywide Democratic majority of 860 with gains in Limestone Mead and other towns. The piece also reports the death of U S Senator John M Clayton of Delaware, noting his long service since 1829 and his role in the Clayton Bulwer treaty.
The town of Cherry Grove, Warren County, cast 18 votes in October, 16 Republican, and now has 20 voters all Republican. The note calls Cherry Grove a banner town bearing a strong Fremont majority and praises its spirit, while noting no figures for Buchanan’s Pennsylvania majority.
Venango County adds Buchanan 2 157 Fremont 2106 and Willmore 7, a move praised as good for Venango.
News from New York and multiple states reports Buchanan leading in several counties and states with large Democratic gains inIndiana Illinois and Wisconsin. Lincoln era details note Buchanan majorities in New York City and statewide while Fremont and Fillmore trails appear in various counties.
Report suggests the Florida fruit season will yield a plentiful crop of oranges and lemons, with expectations of good quality and high supply across the region observed by agricultural officials.
The Free States show a large popular majority against Slavery expansion, totaling about 426000, while electors favor Buchanan in three northern states. The piece argues the Republican party remains strong in the Free States and will grow by absorbing liberty-loving citizens, despite electoral defeat.
A Jamestown Journal column extols a jet black Vermont Black Hawk colt and its bloodline noting high values and prices from one hundred to two thousand dollars. The article compares it to a Clymer horse, recounts a Rutland County Fair premium, and cites breeder Mr J M Freeman and rider trainer RK Fenton. It also mentions Holloway's Pills and a railroad expansion from Bangor to Montgomery toward New Orleans.
The New York Times lauds Col. Fremont for maintaining propriety and shaping Republican strength. It argues no other U S candidate could have mobilized such enthusiasm or votes, while noting the 1860 political timetable should delay a new presidential contest.
Early returns from Cuscano show Buchanan leading by about 3,000 in the state with Bissell and the Republican ticket ahead by 9,000. House control looks Democratic in several districts while Republicans claim 1 Congress seat group. Illinois results indicate a Democratic gain in 35 counties and Republican gains in 18, with Buchanan possibly around 10,000.
Prothonotary's Office in Warren releases a December 1856 term calendar with names such as Patterson Derworth Owens and Owens Survivor and various firms and individuals tied to court actions. The document lists cases and parties including insurers and creditors with a note date of October 24 1856.
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