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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1856
Page
2
A political call urges Republicans to vote the entire party ticket next Tuesday. It warns that deviating on any point invites breakage and insists on closing ranks for a decisive, unbroken front to secure future wins.
In Warren County 1856 politics rage over Kansas slavery and the Erie Railroad. Citizens urged to vote next Tuesday, back Republicans, and expose slander in letters from Jamestown and Lock Haven era. Leaders like James and Willson feature in local debates and meetings as the race shapes up for the November election.
A call to build a strong Freedom party in Warren County as the next Tuesday election will reveal the movement’s strength. The piece urges discipline, organization, and unity across former parties to support the anti slavery platform and elect capable leaders on October 14.
An early journal recounts the author’s adventures in a scarcely traveled country offering bold hunting and thrilling encounters with grizzly bears and other wild creatures. The work is offered for sale by Hazeltine & Co for 25 cents.
In a card dated October 5 Sugar Grove Marx Wilson states he withdraws his candidacy for Associate Judge. He cites party unity and opposition to slave expansion urging supporters to align with the Republican ticket to uphold the nation’s founding principles.
Citizens rally for Fremont and Freedom as election day nears. Fremont supporters raise a 60 foot pole with a Fremont and Dayton inscription despite doubters. Some plan to vote the full Republican ticket from Auditor to President in October and November.
Charles Jones, nicknamed Nimrod of Warren County, returned with a fine buck and a large bear after a short trip to Elk County. He also reportedly killed four deer during the outing while preparing a winter shanty. A Fremont Club meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 7 PM with a call for full attendance.
A Columbus correspondent describes a Fremont flag incident where a Banner and ropes were torn, streamer damaged, and officials debated whether Republicans or law and order supporters caused the mischief to inflame sentiment. The exchange hints at national politics influencing local actions.
New Lonpoy Connecticut September 6 election results show the Republican ticket winning by a large margin estimated between 150 and 300. Pierce’s 1852 majority was 332. Groton Norwich Montville Waterford and East Lyme also supported the Republicans.
Rev. W. Nute recounts his private experience of Border Ruffianism in Kansas. He asserts sixty families were turned from their homes and their belongings looted or destroyed. He lists six individuals he personally knew who were butchered, noting much cannot be made public.
A Washington paper portrays a Pennsylvania race as a trap set by sham Democrats aiming to split votes for minor offices to boost Buchanan in Canal Commissioner while Union candidates risk defeat. The alert urges vigilance against bribery, threats, and tricks, warning that betrayal from within could mislead voters on October 14.
In Mercer Whig coverage of a Fremont meeting in West Middlesex, Rev H H Moore formerly of Warren M E Church spoke for 24 hours. He urged Christians to vote for Humanity and Liberty, condemned slave power and Northern Dough facism, attacked Fillmore, and drew loud cheers as the meeting adjourned.
Hartrorp Connecticut October 7 reports indicate 73 towns replied with 44 Fremont, 28 Buchanan and 1 divided. Fremont up in 17 towns since spring and Buchanan up in 10. The Courant notes 85 towns heard, Fremont 50 and Buchanan 35, surpassing last fall by 21 for Fremont and 13 for Buchanan.
A 1856 notice from Puitaperputa warns that over twenty thousand new names have been added to city voting lists by extra assessments under municipal rulers. It suggests this could yield a large illegal vote, reflecting desperation of the Border Rusfians faction and raising alarm among supporters.
On October 3 in Broken straw township schoolhouse No 4 a Republican meeting elected E N Tuttle president Wm Graham and Nathanial Brown vice presidents and Truman A Hull secretary. E H Day urged attendees to back regular Republican nominees and oppose free soilist claims. The group pledged to pursue free speech free press Fremont Dayton and the union and to send the proceedings to the Warren Mail Editor.
An 1833 perspective by Judge Story and Chancellor Kent on Congress power over U S territories. It cites Marshall in American Insurance v Canter and 19th century constitutional doctrine. The piece condemns Democratic party policies amid Kansas strife and praises Republican views. Mr Truman Kidder notes a Fremont beet weighing five pounds.
Boston receives Mr. E. B. Whitman from Lawrence with Kansas outrages tales and artifacts including a cannon ball of Herald of Freedom type, John Brown Jr.’s manacle chain, and the Lawrence hotel flag. Reports critique Governor Geary’s enforceable laws and warn peace may be short-lived amid disputes over abolitionist forces and Missouri border politics.
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