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Newspaper

Weekly Times

Location

Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1860

Page

2

Paper with Lincoln for President and local nominations

This paper, claimed to have larger circulation than its Northern Lowe rival, lists political endorsements and nominations: GB for President Abraham Lincoln. Harribal Hazlitz of Maine. William Vandever for Congress. supreme judge George G. Winaut and Elijah editor of State Jonathan W. Cattell. nominees Henry Warren, Joseph A. Chapline. Charles Pomeroy for county office. Stephen J. W. Tabor for Board of Education. Jesse P. Farlby for Clerk of the District Court.

George G. Winaut Elijah Jonathan W. Cattell Wits Henry Warren Joseph A. Chapline Noines County

Mass Meeting At Dyersville By Local Republicans

A Mass Republican Meeting will be held at Dyersville on Friday afternoon next. It will be addressed by J. A. CHAPLINE, S. P. ADAMS, W. B. ALLISON, and D. N. COOLEY of the city. Citizens prepare for a fine demonstration and adjoining township Republicans are urged to attend.

Dyersville Messrs J. A. Chapline P. Adams W. B. Allison D. N. Cooley

Every Man to the Polls in Iowa

A call to voters urging Republicans to support Liscoux with a large majority in the upcoming election on November 6. Emphasizes mobilizing all able citizens and the elderly to cast ballots to prove strong Free Labor principles in Iowa.

Novigaber Liscoux Iaws Towa

Oregon elects Baxen and Nesurra to U S Senate

The Pony Express reports E. D. Baxen Republican and J. W. Nesurra Anti Lecompton Democrat chosen by joint convention as Oregon’s new United States Senators. Baxen to short term of five years, Nesurra to full six year term starting March next. Strong fusion boosted margins with Baxen 26 and Nesurra 27 votes amid statewide Republican enthusiasm.

Pony Express St. Joseph E. D. Baxis J. W. Nesurra United States Oregon Denason Surra Jo. Laxi Baxen Nesurra Comgrem Sach Uccessful

Nomination of J. P. Foster for Clerk of District Court

Republicans in Dubuque County nominate J. P. Foster Bay for Clerk of the District Court. Foster, known for probity and business ability, accepts after committee informs him. The notice highlights Foster’s long service and broad respect within the county with support from his friends and business colleagues.

J. P. Foster Bay Dubuque County Fantsy

Farley Accepts District Clerk Nomination

Letter from J. P. Farley shows he consented to run for Clerk of the District Court in Lubuque County. He notes he did not seek the nomination but accepted after urging by many citizens. He pledges to serve the court and people if elected. Dusegus, October 30, 1800.

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Political Convention Nominates Tabor for Education Board

The Ninth Judicial District Republican convention in Manchester nominated Stephen J. W. Tabor of Buchanan county for the Board of Education. Delegates selected J. W. Taxton as chair and Dr. J. Dotas as secretary. The credentials committee reported, and Tabor led an informal ballot with 20 votes to 6 for E. G. French and Hartshorn. Tabor was declared unanimously nominated. The note praises Judge Tabor as capable and popular and predicts election support in his county.

Delaware Dubuque Board of Education Stephen J. W. Tabor Buchanan County E.G. French Dubuque County W. ‘M. Hartshorn Delaware County Tabor Tasek

Lincoln's Address to Southern States Aimed at Peace Fears

A fragment claims Ans Lincoly would issue an address to the people of the Southern States after his election to assure them war is not intended against their rights. The Chicago Tribune reports no authorization for such statement and says Lincoln will decide after the election which measures to adopt, with time to reveal them.

Charleston Courier Charleston Baltimore L. Yancar Brecxi Nazivos Dovaxas Douglas Gro. N. Saxouns Dovaras J. D. Hoovar Bascximeipas Yaneny Fosner Gao. N Yancey Dovduss Dovatas Groxax Yascer Romines Fitzearricx

Pennsylvania Democratic Fusion Seen In Reading Nominees

The Douglas Electoral ticket in Pennsylvania has been withdrawn leaving in Reading the only Democratic nominees in the state prior to Baltimore. Ten are Breckinridge men and seventeen Douglas men, suggesting a practical fusion of Democratic factions in Pennsylvania. Wait until a week from next Tuesday to see how it unfolds.

Democrario Exscronat Trcxser Douglas Pennsylvania Thore Reading Baltimore Breckinridge Dougles

Renamed gentlemen linked to new place name

The text lists men associated with a renamed location. Davin Waar Nen ven McMeeuan Atezazxpan McCena ex Governor Posseen A. H. Reswen Tuap bers Stevene Ed Geizen Haver Caner Wa. B. Mans.

Gelin Beonmn Davin Waar Nenven McMeeuan Atezazxpan McCena Posseen A. H. Reswen Tuapbers Stevene Ed Geizen Haver Caner Wa. B. Mans

Pennsylvania election frauds claim forged votes prompt inquiry

A Philadelphia Times report details alleged fraud in the First Congressional District of Pennsylvania. It cites precinct judges in Moyamensing and disputes over certificate of election for Burton. The article compares past cases and urges a judicial investigation and proper certification until proven fraudulent.

Hardihood John M. Butler Republicas Idate Penmyivane P. Hos Tims Herdibood Pennsylvania Lunas Kiva Brgblr Burien Lemmax Brezzy Burton Lehnman Baxnett St. Louis Barzsrr House of Representatives Banasrr Braise Dubuque Herald

Breckinridge Fusion Vote Sparks Local Controversy

In Dubuque a Breckinridge Club adjourned meeting vote on Fusion resolutions riles readers and exposes rifts with Douglasites. The Herald, a Douglas paper, accuses Breckinridge supporters of misperceiving electoral strategy while criticizing the Fusion scheme and its political motives.

Fusion attempts split Douglas Breckinridge Bell groups

A Davenport meeting of Douglas Breckinridge and Bell men aimed to form an electoral fusion ticket with two Douglas, one Breckinridge, and one Bell representative. The plan faltered as Bell and Douglas factions refused dialogue, leading to a recommendation that each party stick to its own candidates. The piece cites New York and Pennsylvania efforts as similarly ineffective and note disillusionment among Democrats and Americans pushing toward Republicans.

Breckinridge Club Douglasites the Herald Douglas Bell Breckinridge Te Ak The Herald Jasmines Dougie Amen Ced Democratic Party Sasther Day Sckavretsiga Court House Davenport New York Pennsylvania

Douglas and Yancey and a land sale tale

A Washington style political clamor questions a proposed Douglas ticket pairing with Yancey. The narrative blends slips of names with a skein of land sale anecdotes from St. Cloud and Henderson, Minnesota, noting failed bids and phantom buyers as public lands go to auction amid heated rhetoric.

Proclamation Sells Minnesota Public Land in 4700000 Acres

A presidential proclamation opened sales of 4.7 million acres of public land in Minnesota with auctions at multiple points from October 16 through November 2. Settlers petitioned to delay, citing poor crops and immigration limits, but sales began in St. Cloud with land offered at one dollar thirty five per acre amid a calm but somber gathering.

St. Cloud Henderson United States Minnesota

Republicans of Iowa respond to Courier-Enquirer on slavery policy

The Herald reprints a Courier-Enquirer piece on Republican doctrine arguing about federal power to abolish slavery and the role of Congress. The Iowa Republicans deny broad federal authority and defend measures to drive slavery from territories, while denouncing parts of the original article as inconsistent with Republican practice.

Herald New York Courier - Enquirer Iowa United States Courier - Enquirer Republican Party Congress Conagrew Devesas New Mexico Courier Enquirer Columas

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