Pennsylvania the Battle Ground and Curtin’s Fight
The Breckinridgers refuse fusion in New York and the Know Nothings are rejected. The piece argues Pennsylvania, not New York, is the decisive state, urging Warren County Republicans to rally for Col. Curtin in October to defend freedom and defeat the Democrats’ 1856 tactics. It warns of frauds and predicts a desperate national stake in the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Douglas
Curtin
Corode
Buchanan
Col. Curtin
Foster
Lincoln
Warren County
West
Postmaster Alters Jamestown Mail Schedule
Postmaster Morrison announces mail for Jamestown will leave Warren at 9 A M instead of 1 P M to reach Eastbound recipients. He notes stagecoaches will return from Jamestown at 1 o'clock with four horses, though skepticism remains about the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Jamestown
Warren
McKean Miner A New Republican Paper Emerges
Allen and Stebbins launch the McKean County Republican paper in Smethport to replace the Bradford Miner with a Republican spirit. The note urges strong support from county Republicans and mentions Maine election figures showing a Democratic gain despite Washburn’s large majority. Murray Daxer reports a Willson Artillery dance at Youngsville Armory during the Fair, with all military invited per Captain Whitney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKean Miner
Smethport
McKean County
Allen and Stebbins
Bradford Miner
Washburn
Maine
Murrary Daxer
Willson Artillery
Youngsville
Capt
Whitney
Crawford County Fair ticket offer for Conneautville dates
Base is indebted to A. J. Mason for a complimentary ticket to the Crawford County Fair at Conneautville on October 3rd to 5th, 1860. Attendees from the region can travel by the Pittsburg and Erie Railroad from Erie. the event is expected to attract interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mason
The Warren Wide Awakes Organize and Parade
The Warren Wide Awakes are fully organized with 54 uniforms and a Warren Band. They paraded the streets halting before C B Curtis, Esq., and attended the Jamestown meeting in torch light. Plans include a Youngsville appearance with speaker Mr Kelso of Erie and torch lit processions symbolizing Republican light. The unit features oil cloth hats and capes, tin lamps, and lanterns with colored lights. Governor Morgan reportedly leads a company in Albany and Thurlow Weed is fourth corporal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
C. B. Curtis
Jamestown
Youngsville
Kelso
Erie
Republican Party
Gov. Morgan
New York
Albany
Thurlow Weed
Patton Campaign Tour Draws Support Across County
Gen Patton the Republican congress candidate spent most of last week touring the county with positive reception. He and allies spoke at Columbus Pittsfield Farmington Pine Grove Spencer Sugar Grove and Youngsville while promising sound principles and energetic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Patton
Times
Columbus
Patton
L. D. Wetmore
Pittsfield
Sugar Grove
Kelso
Erie
Youngsville
Presidential Auction Tone Defines 1860 Election Debate
The piece denounces 1860 campaign rhetoric as the presidency put up for bid by Douglas and Breckinridge. It condemns mass meetings and barroom language used to win the office. It notes a Republican convention in Dunkirk, with Cattaraugus County divided between Sheldon and Van Arnum for nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Philadelphia Bulletin
Washington
Chautauqua
Cattaraugus
Dunkirk
Little Valley
Sheldon
van Arnum
Douglas Speaks in Erie This Friday
The article notes a 13 inch report of a Douglas speaking engagement in Erie on Friday this week with many attendees expected. Railroads offer half price travel, and Maine Republicans reportedly kept him there to aid their cause, possibly helping Pennsylvania as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Erie
Maine
Pennsylvania
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad Time Table
Herewith see time table of the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad listing stations and schedule sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Atlantic and Great Western Railroad
Oil Creek Railroad Stockholders Elect Directors
The Oil Creek Rail Road Company organized on the 10th with T Struthers as President and directors including Orris Hall Boon Mead Lewis Arnett C B Curti C B Wright Wm A Galbraith Sam s A Black 8 Olney Jr James H Eddy C C Wetmore Myron Waters L D Wetmore. John F McPherson named Secretary and Treasurer. Engineering survey to start next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oil Creek Rail Road Company
T. Struthers
Orris Hall
Boon Mead
Lewis Arnett
C. B. Curti
C. B. Wright
Wm. A. Galbraith
Sam’s
A. Black
Olney, Jr
James H. Eddy
C. C. Wetmore
Myron Waters
L. D. Wetmore
John F. McPherson
Garland
Titusville
The Jamestown Meeting Rousing Republican Rally
A large Republican rally drew five thousand or more to Jamestown last Tuesday with Warren County and nearby towns well represented. Hon. John P. Hale delivered a long, able speech to an attentive crowd on the public square, followed by brief remarks from 3 W. Palmer. Mr. Grow and Mr. Sherman were absent. Despite absences the meeting proved a complete success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Warren County
Sugar Grove
Farmington
Pine Grove
Warren Borough
Douglas
Darkey
Warren
John P. Hale
W. Palmer
Grow
Pennsylvania
Sherman
Ohio
Warren County Fair Opens One Day Event at Youngsville
Warren County Fair comes to Youngsville on Tuesday for a single day. Car departure time listed as 7:04 AM with half fare. Premiums are republished in a separate column. Local oil news notes Boone Mead and H R Rouse report a new well near Titusville producing about 150 barrels daily. Warren Wide Awakes plan a meeting Monday evening at 7:04 to organize travel to Youngsville. A Dover as Herver includes a Georgia political card criticizing W B Gaulden’s stance and ties to slavery debates at the Douglas Conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsville
Boone Mead
H. R. Rouse
South West
Titusville
A Dover
Herver
W. B Gaulden
Georgia
Charleston
Baltimore
Savannah
Douglas
Douglas Conver
Africa
Dubuque
Douglas Advocates Slave Code for Territories in 1858 Speech
The excerpt cites Douglass saying slaves are property and can be moved into Territories with their owners, equating slave property with other property. He concludes that slavery exists by Constitution and supports a Congressional Slave Code for the Territories, urging fidelity to the Constitution and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
New Orleans
Dred Scott
Jerry Black
Territories
Democracy Debates Slavery Extension Across the Union
A compilation of editorials and notices critiques the Democratic stance on slavery expansion, arguing the party's national reach and defending or opposing measures as portrayed in southern and northern papers. It cites figures like Bright Mason Hunter and Buchanan supporters, and reports on the Lake Michigan disaster and Foster's platform alignment with Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash
Union
Democrats
South
Richmond Inquirer
Maine
Massachusetts
Virginia
South Carolina
Alb. Argus
Richmond Hagutter
Enator Bright
Senator Mason
Senator Hunter
North
Richmond Enquirer
Senator Evans
Richmond Haquirer
Democratic Party
Republic
Dem
Kansas
Joes Buchanan
Douglas
Chicago
Emancipation Quotes Across Revolutionary Era Figures
A compilation of quoted lines from Washington Lafayette Jefferson Henry Monroe and others arguing against slavery. The excerpt highlights calls for liberty and emancipation, contrasting views on property in man and the moral duty to end bondage among prominent historical figures.
McClure Speech at Wigwam Urges Union and Protection
Varney's Press summarizes Hon. A. K. McClure's Philadelphia wigwam address urging national unity against sectionalism, preservation of constitutional compromises, and strong protective policy. He attacks Henry D. Foster over 1844 tariff fraud, contrasts free territories with slave expansion, and warns of political alignments tied to Breckinridge and Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure
Breckinridge
South Carolina
Douglas
Illinois
Yancey
Pennsylvania
Richardson
Henry D. Foster
Polk
Clay
Congress
Democratic Party
Washington
Foster
Stump Speaks on Tariff as Curtin Favored by Voters
A political speaker denounces Henry D. Foster for supporting free trade over protective tariffs and argues for C. J. Curtin as the pro tariff choice. The speech links Pennsylvania’s October vote to national tariff policy and praises Curtin and his party. McClure receives enthusiastic applause for his remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Congress
Henry D. Foster
Mr. Foster
Philadelphia
Foster
Hoope
Pennsylvania
C.J. Curtin
Senate
Bigler
Col. Curtin
County Fair Livestock and Craft Premium Listings
A detailed record of premium classes and judges for animals and crafts, listing officers, stallion breeding, cattle, swine, poultry, bread and honey, fruits and vegetables, carriages, leather goods, and assorted crafts with payout amounts for places from first to third in each class. The document names multiple judges and outlines prize values across divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
F. R. Willer
Mark Wilson
al Tred Willoughby
Geo. Cady
H. B. Wait
Wm. S. Marsh
Wm. Cummings
David Dalrimple
R. F. Cook
Robert Allen
Durham
L. P. Dennison
Nelson Preston
Oliver Spencer
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Warren Mail
Thas
Stephen Girard
Abrash AM
Wi Annibal
AML
Hox
Thomas M. How
Fiward
Knight
Robert P. King
Henry Rumm
Robert M. Foust
Nathan Hills
John M. Broomall
James W. Fuller
Levi B. Smith
Francis W. Christ
David Mamma, Jr
David Taggart
Thomas R. Hall
Severnes
James Pollock
Francis B. Penniman
Ulysses Mercur
George Brissler
A. B. Sharpe
Daniel
Gahr
Samuel Calvin
Edgar Cowan
William M’kerman
John M. Kirkpatrick
James Kerr
Richard P. Roberts
Henry Souther
Jon Greer
Andrew G. Curtin
Centre County
John Patton
Clearfield County
S. P. Johnson
Hiram Butler
Crawford CO
E. Cowan
Robert K. Russell
George H. Ames
Arthur McGill
Deerfield
Warren Academy
Alonzo Crandall
Pleasant
Our County
Warren County Fair
Warren Wide Awakes
Yue Lapy
Lake Michigan
Augusta
Bard
Lady Elgin
London Illustrated News
Cincinnati
Old Times Democracy
Lafayette
America
Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Lenvy
Joan
Dr. Rusu
Henry Chay
Tennessee
Tucker
Blackstone
Thomas H. Bentox
Franxuig
Janes Medion
J Mes Monroe
Patrick Heny
A .K. McClure, Esq
Agricultural Society
Warren County Aricentural Society
Thomas Phillips
John M.kinney
Arthur Magill
Daniel Gross
James Woodside
John Mahan
Henry Stuart
Jefferson McKinney
John Dallas
P. Johnson
G. W. Scofield
J. H. Hiller
Quartes Wright
G. V. N. Yates
Jas. Dennison
Chancy Smith
G. Nparmlee
Dr. A. Blodget
James Younie
Wm M. Cumming
Jason Andrus
W. B. Acocks
Hulett Lott
Judes
Davie Chipman
J. Page, Co. Munroe
Bess
Alvin Martin
H. Day
Hollis King
Henry Cobham
C. V. Kinnear
D.W. Buel
Martha Willson
L. L. Lowry
C. Pond
Frank Kinnear
S. A. Wetmore
Chambers Mead
R. King
Harriet Lott
John F. Davis
T. F. Abbott
Herry Payne & Their
Mr. Cobham
Joseph Guignon
L. L. Spencer
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