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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1856
Page
2
The report presents premiums for the Agricultural Fair and details on county and state election returns. It notes Warren Academy term starts on the 22nd, party gains across Warren, Venango, and Elk counties, and Scofield and Myres leading in various tickets.
Early returns indicate the Democratic State ticket leads in Pennsylvania with no clear majority yet. Congressional delegation appears split roughly equally between Democrats and opposition. Philadelphia Bulletin tallies show 24,000 for opposition and 21,648 for Democrats in 35 counties, a Democratic gain of 3,030. Ohio results show Republicans poised for a substantial majority with Campbell and Nichols elected to Congress. Galloway district close and Republican gains over Chase’s vote. A Southern Illinoisian excerpt argues slavery concentrates power among a few, warning of minority rule over the North as debate on representation continues.
The report lists premiums across horses cattle sheep swine poultry dairy vegetables and crafts with names of winners such as Otto Steinberg J M Turner N B Langdon and John Gregg. It notes errors in premiums, pending by law review, and announces the next annual fair at Youngsville along with officers Doctorn A Irvine president and Isaac H Hier secretary. It also details shipment guidance for supplies to W F M Amy Chicago and Thaddeus Hyatt in New York.
From Kansas and St Louis reports discuss a Kansas Democrat stance urging people to refuse participation in elections held under the so called section law. A Lawrence convention planned for Topeka aims to form a Republican Electoral ticket with possible Bolander and Fillmore nominees. Messages warn of Missouri raids against Free-State men and request aid for winter famine relief.
The article lists prominent leaders aligned with Buchanan including Caleb Cushing Henry Wise Rufus Choate Pearce Pratt Benjam in Toombs Jones Stephens Jenkins Clingman Barringer and others as active opponents of Jackson and Van Buren. It notes editorial comment and updates on Connecticut town results and a Kansas emigrant clash report.
A Warren County Republican triumph is proclaimed amid praise for unity and principle. The piece stresses Freedom over Slavery, criticizes the Buchanan and Democratic factions, and urges voters to support the Fremont line on the 4th of November. It also notes local commerce and political chatter about boots, shoes, and new goods.
A Kansas relief appeal urges immediate aid for suffering families and calls for targeted support. The author cites a July kansas committee setup, notes distress among settlers, and endorses coordinated efforts from Chicago led by W. F. M. Arny to mobilize Free State volunteers and donations ahead of approaching political momentum.
George J Coffee former editor of the Democratic Evening Argus renounces Buchanan and aligns with the Freemon Democratic club after touring the state for Buchanan. He had led Keystone Club duties at the Cincinnati Convention and announced Buchanan's nomination. He spoke at Independence Square's Fourth of July event.
The Rev. Mr. Higginson and Miles Moore, lately named prisoner at Wyandot City, arrived from Kansas. Moore immediately engages for the Republican cause as Governor Geary campaigns to mobilize support and drive men to the stump for the Pathfinder.
A letter discusses possible new slave states under Fillmore or Buchanan, listing numerous inflows from Kansas Nebraska Texas Washington Oregon and other territories. The note also covers completion of the Newfoundland Telegraph line and a church ruling elder installation decision, with further local news about wallet theft in Buffalo.
Daggett announces a stock of New York millinery opening Wednesday October 92d. The event invites the public to inspect and choose hats at the lowest cash prices, with all selections guaranteed to suit.
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