Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania vote seal Republican victory
The article proclaims large Republican majorities in Indiana Ohio and Pennsylvania in state and congressional contests. Lincoln and Hamlin are hailed as virtually elected as fusion anti Republican forces failed to deny Republican gains. The piece cheers Republican control of state tickets and legislatures.
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Ohio
Thos
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Hamlin
Breckinridge
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Central States
Mass Meeting at Jefferson County Grand Convention
Republicans of Jefferson county convene at the county seat for a mass meeting. Gov Alexander Handall and Hon John F Fotter and Hon Tim O Howe headline with other speakers. Invitations extend to Whitewater Mil town Whitewater clubs and local groups including Whitewater Boys.
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Fairchild
Lagrange
Gro. G. Williams
Dla Spickerman
Allan Loumwer
Jacob Stoner
Jefferson County
Alexander W. Handall
John ¥ F. Fotter
Tim. O. Howe
Douglas Meeting This Evening At Metropolitan Hall
The Hon J E Arnold Democratic candidate for Congress and the Hon Mat H Carpenter address Whitewater voters at Metropolitan Hall this evening. Republicans are urged to attend and scrutinize the facts as speakers defend against squatter sovereignty. Also notice Mr Guernsey ends the Delafian Journal due to financial losses.
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J. E. Arnold
Congress
Mat. H. Carpenter
Whitewater
Metropolitan Hall
Judge Potter Praise and Political Clash in Mil waukee Letter
The Washington correspondent lauds Judge Potter for reelection and criticizes Democrats and Douglasites. He urges large Republican turnout in Walworth County, cites North versus South tensions, defends Potter against Black Power foes, and disputes Douglas doctrine on slavery in territories.
New York Herald on the Pennsylvania Election and Pryor Threat
The New York Herald warns Curtin's win could seal Lincoln's fate in November and, amid fears of Roger A. Pryor, imagines an extreme response. It cites Wisconsin’s Potter as a protector figure ready to confront Pryor in Washington if danger arises. Gov Willard of Indiana dies in St Paul Minnesota from pneumonia.
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Pennsylvania
Snys
Curtin
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Julius Cesar
Herald
Pryor
Lincoln Green
Mr. Botta
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Dissension in the Ranks Over Assembly Nominations
The article reports intraparty strife in two Wisconsin districts over Assembly nominations. In the Delavan District C D Long of Darien was nominated, while Sharon backed an independent candidate, Charles E B Hutchins. In Elkhorn, Wyman Spooner was declared the nominee after a contested ballot, though Burgett supporters claim votes for him. Both men are praised, but party divisions threaten GOP unity and aims against Congressman Potter.
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Darien
Sharon
Charles EB. Hutchins
Hutchins
Elkhorn
Wyman Spooner
Wm. Burgett
East Troy
Mr. Spooner
Burgett
Congress
John F. Potter
Lying Match-Pump Ahead In Political Rows
The Milwaukee press and Madison peers clash over crowd estimates at a Chicago demonstration with Beriah and Pump figures. Connecticut township votes swing Republican, fusionists win some seats, and party splits touch Oregon and New York as Douglas allies face pressure. Florida votes Breckinridge. Douglas unlikely to carry all South States.
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Fio Milwake People's Press
Madison Péériot de Tok
Beriah
Pump
Points Established by the Dred Scott Decision
The 19th Howard volume syllabus outlines core Dred Scott points. It asserts Congress cannot restrict rights of citizens in a Territory, that open territories must be equal for all, and that slaves are recognized as property protected by the Constitution. It notes Congress may govern Territory within constitutional limits and mentions Senator Benjamin's claim of Judge Taney drafting the syllabus.
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Tanoy
Douglas on Squatter Sovereignty and the Dred Scott bargain
The piece analyzes Senator Douglas stance on Popular Sovereignty linked to the Kansas Nebraska Act amendment offered by Trumbull in 1856. It lists voting figures showing Douglas and Johnson opposing the amendment and argues this reveals a bargain surrounding the Dred Scott decision. It also defends Potter’s mileage and mocks Democratic attacks while noting Boston Courier forecasts Lincoln’s chances in Massachusetts.
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Jones
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Mallory
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Dred Scott
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Georgia Exalts Douglas Through Popular Sovereignty Logic
Hon. Alexadder H. Stephens of Georgia praised Douglas in Atlanta on the 25th, arguing Douglas affirmed Negro inequality, slavery’s morality, and popular sovereignty as the force behind slavery’s spread from Virginia to Georgia. He contends slavery is the natural condition of the negro and will exist in every state someday.
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Georgia
Douglas
Atlanta
Mr. Stephens
Stephens
Virginia
Carolinas
Great Britain
Gorgia
Tennessee
Texas
Union
Democratic Sacrifices and Mammoth Trees Report
An Indiana gubernatorial candidate Henry 8. Line lauds Democratic sacrifice rhetoric in campaign speeches. The piece recounts a North Carolina farmer anecdote about hog theft to illustrate party harmony. Also notes San Francisco reports of a Tulare forest of mammoth trees and rich copper ore discoveries in British Columbia.
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Line
Indiana
Oll
Democratic Party
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John
Baw Sever
San Francisco
Tulare County
British Columbia
Ete Superior
Union or Disunion in Southern Journal on election
The Southern Journal argues the South must decide Mr. Lincoln's election calmly to avoid rash actions. It warns against cold calculation by enemies and praises Southern independence, while noting Northern papers warn of constitutional violations and potential revolution. The Nashville Gazette offers a cautious view on Republican leaders and political expediency. Jefferson County pledges support to oppose Larrabee and defend slavery as constitutional. John B. Gough is to visit the West in December.
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Delafan Journal
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Gary Hus
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Gay
Oshlash
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Potter
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Larribes
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Jefferson
Uncertain Destiny and Local Bigamy Case In Albany Journal Summary
A St Louis Democrat praises Governor Seward's Westward policy and the idea of destiny tied to expansion. A Glen’s Falls case reports John Bisnett accused of bigamy after a rumored second marriage proves a mix up with a man of the same name. The Albany Journal notes bets on Lincoln’s presidential chances and public interest in the 1860 election.
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