State Nominations and the 1860 Presidential Contingency
A political appeal urges Republicans in Pennsylvania to vote in 1860, stressing state and district contests. It argues for Gillis against Chapin Hall, condemns the Administration for betraying voters, and warns that House control in 18 states may decide the next President amid looming Kansas and Lecompton conflicts.
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Pennsylvania
Kansas
House of Representatives
Delaware
Oregon
Buchanan
California
James L. Gillis
Chapin Hall
Mr. Gillis
Demagogic Labor Rhetoric in Buchanan Era Speech
The excerpt from Senator Hammond’s speech criticizes Northern white labor as a degraded class and portrays enslaved labor as the South’s model. It argues Democratic leaders align with this view to maintain power, urging Pennsylvania voters to oppose Congress members who support such doctrine and the party’s labor-degrading policy.
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Hammond
North
South Carolina
U.S
Buchanan
National Democratic Party
Democratic Party Drives Toward Territorial Slave Code
A 1860 political argument argues slave property in federal territories requires positive protection. It cites Charleston and New York newspapers to urge a party nominee pledged to slave property protection and calls for congressional laws to extend a slave code to territories. It warns Democratic loyalties hinge on territorial slavery rights and federal enforcement.
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Democratic Party
Jefferson Democracy
Charleston
S. C
Territories
Kansas-Nebraska
Charleston News
Richmond
Enquirer
Supreme Court
Congress
United States
Buchanan
the Tribune
Kansas
Dred Scott
Slavery Expansion Contested at Lecompton
The writer warns that Lecompton fraud signals more Northern concessions to Slavery and urges citizens to oppose any further advance under the flag, stressing conservatism, peace, and fraternal harmony as motives to resist new demands.
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Lecompton
Local Rep Criticizes Gillis Over Warren Postmaster Pick
A Warren district letter critiques Congressman Gillis for slow action on the Warren Postmaster vacancy. The writer cites delayed appointments, alleged influence from political allies, and electioneering from home. The piece argues this neglect reflects poorly on his fitness and could drive voters against him.
Chapin Hall Nominated for Congress in Pennsylvania
The New York Tribune endorses Chapin Hall as the Republican candidate for Congress in Pennsylvania's XXIV District. Hall, a non politician but noted businessman, switched from Democrats in 1856, opposing Border Ruffian outrages. He faces Judge Gillis, incumbent since 1856, who won by 671 in a 19000 vote.
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N.Y. Tribune
Chapin Hall
Pennsylvania
Warren
M’kean
Elk
Clarion
Venango
Forest
Clearfield
Jefferson
Hall
Buchanan
Judge Gillis
Political cross pressures cited in Gillis case
The piece cites attempts to defeat regular Democratic nominees as strengthening the party. It notes a relative of Judge Gillis suggesting he could gain $100,000 if defeated, implying administration support would then be required for him, a point echoed by his home organ.
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Bigler
Brookville
The
Star
Keystone State
Mr. Lee
Carver House
Kinzua
Henry Millford
J. M. Turner
Turner
Mr. Turner
Millford
Erie County Union Convention to Nominate Against Hatch
In New York and Erie County anti Lecomp ton forces plan a Union Convention on the 27th to nominate a congress candidate to beat Hatch. Dunkirk Press recounts a protracted convention episode in Williamsport with a misheard ballot cry and notes Gov. Packer’s paper colonels failed as aides.
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New York
Erie County
Congress
Hatch
Fenton
Dunkirk
Murphy Beats European Masters In Blindfold Chess Match
The American chess player £ 27 Murphy defeats seven of Europe’s top rivals in a simultaneous blindfold display against eight opponents. The victory enhances American prowess and signals strong Cable era competition.
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Murphy
Europe
Donkey Race at State Fair Promises Loud Finish
State Society officials plan a donkey race at the State Fair with a silver cap prize. Rules bar owners from riding their animals and require steady effort to win. The event aims to produce lively competition and spirited betting among riders.
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Sarrisburg
Slavery Ad in Leavenworth County Auction
Leavenworth County Kansas sheriff publishes for sale a yoke of oxen and a Negro boy as part of a public advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Leavenworth County
Anti-Lecomptonism in Jefferson Meeting in Brookville
A large Anti-Lecompton gathering in Brookville on the 16th praised by Jeffersonian coverage. Resolutions denounce Democratic Congress members for backing Lecompton and the English bill, urging repudiation at the polls to preserve party integrity. The piece also notes Senator Bigler's criticized Brookville speech and reports on Comet Charles V as visible at night with predictions for October.
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Brookville
Jeffersonian
Gillis
Robert J. Nicholson
McCormick
Venango
Charles V
Arcturus
Leta Scorpii
Harvard College
Faye
Encke
Castor
Capella
Lincoln Douglas debate draws 4000 at Monticello with women on horses
Lincoln and Douglas contest continues with strong zeal. Lincoln appears at Monticello and argues Douglas once favored amalgamation. About 4,000 attend as 31 women on horseback display a banner reading The ladies for Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Douglas
Monticello
Judge Conway Denounces New Constitutional Convention
Judge Conway a leading Free State figure argues in a Lawrence Republican letter there is no need for another Constitutional Convention. The Leavenworth Free Constitution, adopted by voters, faces Congress next session, shaping the upcoming territorial admission fight and the next winter's Congressional struggle.
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Kansas
Conway
Lawrence
Leavenworth
Debating Free Trade and Tariffs in 1840s Politics
A Jefferson Star commentary contrasts Gillis and Hall on free trade versus protection. It cites 1833, 1842, and 1846 tariff impacts, arguing that progressive free trade led to bankruptcy while protective tariffs revived prosperity and funded government with revenue tariffs.
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Gillis
Brookville
Cincinnati
United States
People’s Convention
Harresburgh
John M. Reed
Frazer
Chapin Hall
Union
Pennsylvania
Hall
Europe
Jefferson Star
State Canals Sale Finalized to Sunbury and Erie Railroad
The Ledger reports the sale final payment of 75 percent of the excess price totaling 281,250 dollars, completing the deal with Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company. President Moorhead and state officials closed the act, signaling confidence in rapid railroad completion to Erie.
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Moorhead
Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company
Sunbury and Ene Railroad Company
Erie
Harrisburg
Early Atlantic Cable Origins and Balloon Incident
In New York City the Ocean Telegraph began with a meeting at Cyrus W. Field's dining room in March 1854 where executives including Samuel F. B. Morse and Peter Cooper organized plans for a transatlantic telegraph. They sought a Newfoundland charter with government support. Also reported is Thurston the aeronaut's balloon incident at Adrian Michigan with a dramatic ascent and balloon inversion during escape attempts.
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New York City
Ocean Telegraph
Cyrus W. Field
Gramercy Park
David Dudly Field
Samuel F. B. Morse
Peter Cooper
Moses Taylor
Marshall O. Roberts
Chandler White
America
Europe
White
Newfoundland
St. Johns
Executive Council
Neofundland
Lirrie Giant Sorp! Seller Auctions Boy Named Douglas
In Richmond an auction room sold a thirteen year old boy praising Senator Douglas for $990. The item reflects rising Douglas stock in Virginia and the sensational nature of the sale.
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Richmond
Douglas
Virginia
Local notes mix speech previews and small-town happenings
In homes and churches this week readers glimpse Col Forney’s Tarrytown remarks and note Rev C L Hequemnbourg will give the Agricultural Address at the County Fair. The piece also details a frost‑threatened chestnut crop, repairs to church lamps, a Pine Grove accident injuring Mrs Freman Fenton, a deer chased by two locals, Sociable reorganization, and a circus theft incident with Henry Millford jailed.
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Rev. C. L. Hequemnbourg
Ss the Sociable
R. Brown
F. Henry
L. D. Wetmore
C. C. Wetmore
Mary Hodges
L. A. Rogers
The
Presbyterian Church
Sociable
Disgraceful Spiritual Meeting Draws Sharp Critique
The State Line Springs gathering last Friday to Sunday drew strong condemnation for its speeches and perceived immorality. The editorial urges sincere Spiritualists to repudiate the doctrines promoted there and to prevent recurrence in the region.
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State Line
Warren County Boys Celebrate Atlantic Cable Milestone
A Warren County note praises H. J. Taylor an alderman from St. Paul and recalls a Sept. 3 celebration in St. Paul for laying the Atlantic Cable. T. C. Spencer, once with Wetmore and Spencer, now in Eau Claire Wisconsin, is wished success after moving west and joining the bar in Galveston.
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Warren County
Great West
St. Paul
H. J. Taylor
Guy
Ramsey
Gorman
T. C. Spencer, Esq
Wetmore and Spencer of
Warren
EU Claire
Wisconsin
Warren Co
Galveston
Texas
Warren County Agricultural Society appoints fair committees
The Executive Committee of the Warren County Agricultural Society announces committees for the October fair to be held on the vacant square opposite the Catholic Church in Warren. The Ladies Committee in charge of receiving and arranging articles includes Mrs Chapin Hall and others. Ground preparation committee lists R S Orr George A Cobham Jr A J Davis.
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Warren County Agricultural Society
Warren
Chapin Hall
A. J. Davis
E. Cowan
R. S. Orr
Boon Mead
L. D. Wetmore
C. B. Curtis
R. 8. Orr
George A. Cobham, Jr
S. Burgess
E. E. Eddy
James Clark, Jr
Hamilton King
E. T. F. Valentine
Z. H. Eddy
Frank Henry
John Sill
Carver House
Warren Co
Hequenbourg
P. Falconer
Official decisions summarized from proceedings
A brief compiles the official decisions issued from recent proceedings, outlining results and rulings. The document emphasizes authoritative conclusions and actions taken, preserving the formal tone of the record.
Foreign markets show firmer tone and strong export inquiry
New York Sept 21 Foreign markets firm with improved home trade demand and moderate export inquiry. Grain markets diverge with wheat dull yet active. corn buoyant. rye scarce and firm. barley quiet.
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Florr
Hoop
Ohio
Fair Sound
Indiana
White Southern
Red Southern
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Wh. E. Frazer
Fayett
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H. R. Rouse
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Crawfford Co
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Sugar Grove
Isaac H. Hiller
Robert Campbell
Chase Osgood
Sheffield
Junius R. Clark
Democracy
Washington
Packer
Williamsport
the State
Thurston
Adrian
Michigan
Malden
Canada West
Home Matters
Col. Forney
Tarrytown
Old Buck
J. D. Sumerton
Methodist
N.Y. Ledger
Variety Hall
Fred
Buffalo
Warren County Fair
Literary Notices
A. Huidekooper
Meadville
Graham’s
Porter
Spirit of the Times
Godey
Cosmopolitan Art Journal
Henry & Huntingdon Publishers
N. Y
Atlantic Monthly
Pennsylvania School Journal
State Association
Scranton
Mead
Enecton Torit
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