The Scofield Controversy and Republican Shift in County
A newspaper opines on political attacks against G. W. Scofield during the county election period. It argues the charges reveal despair of success by character assassination, notes Scofield’s past anti Nebraska stance, and recounts his path from Democrat to Republican ally with the party’s 42-vote convention result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Scofield
Republican Party
Jove
John Russel
F. D. Kinnear
N. A. Lowry
Dr. Burrows
Buchanan
Cincinnati
Democratic Party
G. W. Scofield
James
Mr. Curtis
Lott
Tavner
Mr. Struthers
Mr. Lott
Political loyalty and the Mercer Venango pledge
A regional political endorsement defends a Republican nominee amid attacks by opponents and pro slavery Dems. The piece argues the district must back the candidate for freedom against slavery advocates, condemns Democratic ties, and asserts the nominee’s future service. It also notes a separate fire loss at Bell’s factory and prospects of rebuilding.
Congressman's fall from Ledger prompts rail line clash
The Ledger urges votes for Gillis amid claims Myers opposes the Venango to Sunbury & Erie route. The paper accuses Gillis of unfair tactics and billing the railroad $15,000 for services, insisting the election focus stay on the political issue and the road's route already settled.
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Ledger
Gillis
Sunbury & Erie
Myers
Venango
Sash Factory Fire Loss at Bell & Co. Plant
A fire at the Sash Factory of Bell & Co. in Orr and Henry’s works burned last Friday noon while workers were at dinner. Much sash and lumber were saved from the blaze, but the dry house suffered. Richard Barber, employed on site, is stated to have lost something significant in the incident.
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Bell
Warren Pa Democratic Meeting Ends In Turmoil Over Scofield
A Warren Pennsylvania Democratic gathering last Saturday devolved into chaos as supporters clamored for Scofield to speak after Grover’s remarks. Scofield declined, sparking hisses and crowd confusion while Fremonters filled the hall and the meeting adjourned amid mutual animosity.
Bear hunted across river fatally downed by shot
Last Friday a two year old bear was seen across the river, then Brain was killed through the heart by a shot from Mr. Starling Waters. Later Mr. Barber killed another larger bear by Grinder's. A fine buck was also brought through town by Mr. Parmlee. Waters plans to pursue an old buck on November 4.
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Starling Waters
Wm. Barber
Grinder
Court House speakers draw crowd at Democratic meeting
Gillis and Grover were posted to speak at the Court House as a crowd of Democrats gathered for the bell toll. Judge Gillis, opening his snuff box, said he was no speaker but would respond when the country calls, remarking on the large delegation and the nomination process.
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Scofield
Grover
Fremonters
John van Buren
James
Gillis
Court House
Judge Gillis
Fremont banner splits after heard Maine news
Reported joke told by Eucheneers describes a banner hung over the street that tore from end to end, allegedly after a Maine news moment, provoking laughter and surprise as the banner split itself.
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Fremont
Maine
Withdrawal of Name from Warren County State Senator Nomination
William F. Clark of Mercer withdraws his name from the Radical Abolitionists Warren County nomination for State Senator. He states he supports defeating the pro slavery Democracy and urges abolitionist unity to crush the party, condemning slavery as a sin and crime.
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Warren
Warren County
Friends of Freedom
WM. F. Clark
Mercer
Music Notes at Presbyterian Church
Mrs. J A Morrison has been engaged to play the Melodeon regularly at the Presbyterian Church. Funds were raised by a subscription led by Miss Lydia Daggett and Miss Jane Parmlee. If the amount is not yet complete, supporters are urged to contribute a dollar and attend the music.
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J. A. Morrison
Presbyterian Church
Lydia Daggett
Jane Parmlee
Republicans nominate State ticket and attack Democrats
The piece lists the New York Republican state ticket with Governor John A. King and others. It mocks Democrats for Fremont support and accuses them of slavery ties. It hints at political maneuvering over judges and mentions a dance at Johnson's Hall with the James’s Band.
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New York
John A. King
Queens Co
Henry R. Selden
Monroe
Charles H. Sherrill
Washington
Wesley Bailey
Court of Appeals
Russel I. Hicks
Livingston
Daxer
Johnson's Hall
the James
Senatorial nominee John P Darling in Chautauque and Cattaraugus
John P Darling is named the Republican senatorial nominee representing Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The announcement positions Darling as the party choice amid county delegations and local party leaders.
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John P. Darling
Cattaraugus
Chautauque
Fremont Averages Two To One In Western Meetings
A. I. B. Sheffield reports travel through western states observing Fremont leading other candidates by roughly two to one in votes across cars steamboats and stages. He notes meeting Ami and Ferdinand Davis near Princeton Illinois and Charley Berry of Fiskilwood Beaver County Illinois, praising townsmen for steady work and good health. September 30, 1856.
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Warren Mail
Fremont
Ami
Ferdinand Davis
Princeton Illinois
Charley Berry
J. J. Berry
Fiskilwood, Beaver Co
Charley
Warren
Maine Abolitionist Victory Sparks Democratic Wakeup
The Daybook argues that abolitionists won Maine, exposing the Buchanan faction as misled. It urges honest Democrats to unite, work harder, and avoid “nigger freedom” rhetoric to save other states. Maine’s loss is blamed on leaders, not on mass opinion.
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N. Y
Buchanan
Daybook
Richmond Enquirer
Maine
Savery
Democratic tactics on slavery and race in the union debate
A polemic argues that northern Democrats oppose abolitionism while claiming to favor limited slavery, urging a blunt platform: white supremacy with black subordination. It warns that abolitionist rhetoric would mislead youths and threaten white safety, urging honest, explicit support for racial hierarchy.
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Democratic Party
Maine
Vermont
Meeting in Lottsville Was Not a Public Nominating Rally
In Freehold Sept 27 1855 a letter disputes a Warren paper claim that a Lottsville meeting held on the 8th proposed a new Associate Judge candidate. The writer says almost no one in Lottsville knew of the gathering and that only a small group of Democrats attended, contradicting reports of a large cross party turnout.
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Freeway
Frmexp Cowan
Lottsville
Freehold
Lottsvill
Mark Wilson
Sugar Grove
Mark Willson
Philander Parker
Warren
Fillmore
Columbus
Pine Valley
Olcott Donates $10,000 to Dudley Observatory
The Albany Argus reports Thomas W. Olcott contributed ten thousand dollars to the Dudley Observatory. The gift highlights private support for astronomical research and public science funding in Albany.
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Albany N. Y. Argus
Thomas W. Olcott
Dudley Observatory
Pittsfield Meeting Endorses Mark Willson for Associate Judge
Citizens in Pittsfield gathered on Friday September 26 to back Mark Willson for Associate Judge, selecting G R Doty as chairman and James L Acocks as secretary. A three member committee was appointed to approach Willson for acceptance, with resolutions urging fair, non party support and asking local papers Warren Ledger and Warren Mail to publish the proceedings.
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Pittsfield
G. R. Doty
James L Acocks
Mark Willson
N. A. Lowry
A. McIntire
D. R. Dalrymple
White Slavery and Democratic Rhetoric Debate
A Northern Democrats critique accuses Southern party leaders of steering policy to defend slavery by arguing its principle extends beyond Negro servitude. The piece cites the Richmond Enquirer and cites biblical and historical authority, asserting that slavery justifies white subjugation as a natural, racially rooted system. It urges voters to respond at the ballot box.
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Richmond Hnquirer
South
Moses
Aristotes
Buchanan School
North
Geary Forces Restore Peace as Lane Fleeing to Nebraska
Reports from Kansas and Missouri detail Governor Geary's peacekeeping actions with 1000 troops at Lecompton. Ninety prisoners are cited at Lawrence, where Gen. Lane's men reportedly fled to Nebraska. Three hundred fifty Missouri citizens aboard the David Tatum surrendered their militia.
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St. Louis
David ‘Tatum
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Missouri
Geary
Lawrence
United States
Lane
Nebraska
Jefferson City
Kansas
Aubrey
Governor Read
Lecompton
Loss of the Steamer Niagara near Port Washington
Milwaves Sept 25 reports a lake disaster as the steamer Niagara of the Collingwood line burned and sank off Port Washington about 20 miles north of the city. Capt Miller’s vessel caught fire on her voyage from Collingwood to this port within four miles of Port Washington and 26 miles from here. The light of the Niagara was seen at 7 p.m. and about 100 lives were lost.
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Niagara
Collingwood
Port Washington
Snow
Snow & Williams
F. S. Miller
Telegraphic Advices on Kansas to Nebraska City and Regional Tensions
Telegrams from Kansas via Chicago report safe returns of Lane to Nebraska City and reference orders in Warsaw. Slavery remains dominant in political alignments with Geary at center, Titus & Co advising. Unclear if Free-State men may obtain border food, while pro Slavery factions seek Missouri ingress. AF State Election set for October 14.
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Kansas
Chicago
Lane
Nebraska City
Warsaw
Geary
Atchison, Titus & Co
Missouri
Nebraska
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WM. L. Dayton
Union State Ticket
Thomas L. Cochran
York County
Darwin Phelps
Armstrong County
Bartholomew Laporte
Bradford
David Derickson
Crawford Co
Congress
Venango Co
Senate
Glenni W. Scofield
Warren Co
Assembly
Thomas Struthers
P. M.calmont
Samuel Kerr
Mercer Co
James L. Lott
Griffin Brown
Deerfield
E. Cowan
Erastus Barns
Sheffield
William B. Acocks
Franklin
Harrisburg
Pierce
Bigler
U. S
U. S. Senate
Warren Pa
Father Stacy
Warner Perry
Bate
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