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Connecticut (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
iminished, in the average, more than half, while that of Connecticut was reduced from 7,715 to 546. So, in Ohio, Gov. Chase hulsetts, Simmons, of Rhode Island, Dixon and Foster, of Connecticut, Collamer and Foot, of Vermont, King, of New York, Ten Es 198--as follows: Yeas--Maine, 3; Massachusetts, 8; Connecticut, 2 1/2; New Jersey, 5; Pennsylvania, 16 1/2; Delaware, 3hire, 5; Vermont, 5 ; Massachusetts, 5; Rhode Island, 4; Connecticut, 3 1/2; New York, 35; New Jersey, 2; Pennsylvania, 10 1/hire, 5; Vermont, 5; Massachusetts, 7; :Rhode Island, 4; Connecticut, 6; New York, 35; New Jersey, 5; Pennsylvania, 12 ; MaryNew York, 7; Joseph Lane, of Oregon, 6; Isaac Toucey, of Connecticut, 2 1/2; Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, 1 1/2; Frankline: in several of those States--Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Oregon--the leaders of the Democracy in, carrying the State over theirs, by 1,460 majority. In Connecticut, Gov. Buckingham had been re-elected by barely 541 major
Auburn, N. Y. (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
shape of Southern indebtedness, ready to bleed freely for even a hope of preventing a result they so dreaded as fatal to their business, their prosperity, and their affluence. Gov. Seward--who had made a political tour through the North-West during the Autumn, wherein his speeches in behalf of the Republican cause and candidates were of a remarkably high order, alike in originality, dignity, and perspicuity — closed the canvass, the night before Election, in an address to his townsmen at Auburn, which concluded with these truthful and memorable words: Now here is the trinity in unity and unity in trinity of the political church, just now come to us by the light of a new revelation, and christened Fusion. And this Fusion party, what is the motive to which it appeals? You may go with me into the streets to-night, and follow the Little Giants, who go with their torchlights, and their flaunting banners of Popular Sovereignty; or you may go with the smaller and more select and mod
New York State (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
cratic National Convention of 1856 had decided that its successor should meet at Charleston, S. C., which it accordingly did, on the 23d of April, 1860. Abundant premonitions of a storm had already been afforded. One delegation from the State of New York had been chosen by the Convention which nominated State officers at Syracuse the preceding Autumn; while another had been elected by districts, under the auspices of Mr. Fernando Wood, then Mayor of the Commercial Emporium. The former was ons and associations amid whom they have lived for years, rolls up her eyes in holy horror when I would go to Africa, buy a savage, and introduce him to the blessings of civilization and Christianity. (Cheers arid laughter.) Capt. Rynders, of N. Y.--You can get one or two recruits from New York to join with you. The President.--The time of the gentleman has expired. (Cries of Go on! Go on! ) The President stated that, if it was the unanimous wish of the Convention, the gentleman cou
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
's majority against them in New York; carry Pennsylvania for the first time by over 26,000 majority;l represented by Democrats, as were in part Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Illinois; but the strong anti-Leouse delegations from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, deci Ohio, sixty-six; Galusha A. Grow, Rep., of Pennsylvania, forty-three: twenty-two were divided betwecticut, 3 1/2; New York, 35; New Jersey, 2; Pennsylvania, 10 1/2 ; Maryland, 2 1/2; Virginia, 2 1/2;. Nays--Massachusetts, 6; New Jersey, 2; Pennsylvania, 15; Delaware, 3; Maryland, 4 1/2; VirginiaIllinois 102 181 231 1/2 Simon Cameron, of Pennsylvania. 50 1/2 Withdrawn   Salmon P Chase, of Ohill. Nay, more: in several of those States--Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Oheld had secured New York had chosen 10; Pennsylvania 7; New Jersey 3; Ohio 8; Indiana 4; Illinoih a Republican majority of 22,370; but when Pennsylvania and Indiana, early in October, declared unm[5 more...]
Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
Slidell, of Louisiana, Mallory and Yulee, of Florida, Hemphill and Wigfall, of Texas, Crittenden and Powell, of Kentucky, A. Johnson and Nicholson, of Tennessee, Gr2 1/2; South Carolina, 8; Florida, 3; Alabama, 9; Louisiana, 6; Mississippi, 7; Texas, 4; Arkansas, 4; Missouri, 4 1/2; Tennessee, 1; Kentucky, 3; Ohio, 23; Indiana,Carolina, 8; Georgia, 10; Florida, 3; Alabama, 9; Louisiana, 6; Mississippi, 7; Texas, 4; Arkansas, 4; Missouri. 5; Tennessee, 11; Kentucky, 9 1/2; California, 4; Orhe name of the people represented by us, we repudiate. Mr. Guy M. Bryan, of Texas, next announced the withdrawal of the entire delegation from that State. In th, for President; he receiving 138 votes to 114 for all others. Sam Houston, of Texas, had 57 votes on the first, and 69 on the second ballot. Edward Everett, of Mas of Kansas and Nebraska. There was a delegation present claiming to represent Texas, but it was afterward found to be fraudulent. David Wilmot, of Pennsylvania, w
Wisconsin (Wisconsin, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
d but 2,151, where Fremont had received 7,784; and Gov. Randall was chosen in Wisconsin by barely 118, where Fremont had received 13,247. No Republican State was acect an anti-Lecompton Democrat in another district; while Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin, chose Republican tickets — as of late had been usual with them — by respectaept into the House delegations from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota, decidedly hostile to the Administration; and these, witOhio, Trumbull, of Illinois, Brigham and Chandler, of Michigan, Doolittle, of Wisconsin, Grimes and Harlan, of Iowa--21.--every Democratic Senator present but Mr. Pu Tennessee, 1; Kentucky, 3; Ohio, 23; Indiana, 13; Illinois, 11 ; Michigan, ; Wisconsin, 5; Iowa, 4; Minnesota, 2 1/2; California, 4--198. The question was next nessee, 1; Kentucky, 2 1/2; Ohio, 23; Indiana, 13; Illinois, 11; Michigan, 6; Wisconsin, 5; Iowa, 4; Minnesota, 4--165. Nays--Massachusetts, 6; New Jersey, 2; Pen
South Carolina (South Carolina, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
Massachusetts, by Representative Brooks of South Carolina, abetted by Representatives Keitt, of Soutssailed and ridiculed Judge Butler--one of South Carolina's Senators, and a relative of Mr. Brooks--ion. Either the cotton and rice-fields of South Carolina and the sugar plantations of Louisiana wilof North Carolina, Chesnut and Hammond, of South Carolina, Iverson and Toombs, of Georgia, C. C. Cla10 1/2 ; Maryland, 2 1/2; Virginia, 2 1/2; South Carolina, 8; Florida, 3; Alabama, 9; Louisiana, 6; , 4 1/2; Virginia, 14; North Carolina, 10; South Carolina, 8; Georgia, 10; Florida, 3; Alabama, 9; Lnted by the Democratic State Convention of South Carolina, beg leave respectfully to state that, accden, of Kentucky, and James L. Petigru, of South Carolina, as the exponents of its principles, the je of organization in every Slave State but South Carolina. It had polled a majority of the Southernould see fit unitedly to oppose. And yet, South Carolina had scarcely indicated unmistakably her pu[3 more...]
Pacific Ocean (search for this): chapter 21
c party do hereby pledge themselves to use every means in their power to secure the passage of some bill, to the extent of the constitutional authority of Congress, for the construction of a Pacific Railroad, from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean, at the earliest practicable period. [The report concludes with resolves 5 and 6 of the Douglas platform, for which see preceding column.] Gen. Benj. F. Butler, of Massachusetts, disagreeing with both these reports, proposed simply toharacter, required for the accommodation and security of an existing commerce, are authorized by the Constitution, and justified by the obligations of Government to protect the lives and property of its citizens. 16. That a Railroad to the Pacific Ocean is imperatively demanded by the interests of the whole country; that the Federal Government ought to render immediate and efficient aid in its construction; and that, as preliminary thereto, a daily Overland Mail should be promptly establishe
Oregon (Oregon, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
. To swell the resistless tide, Minnesota and Oregon--both in the extreme North--each framed a Statwith the dominant party--Minnesota by a small, Oregon by an overwhelming, majority — the two swellin one increased to nearly 6,000. California and Oregon still adhered to Democracy of the most pro-Slaenty-four. Indiana, Minnesota, California, and Oregon, were still represented by Democrats, as were on, of Ark., Johnson, of Tenn., Kennedy, Lano (Oregon), Latham, Mallory, Mason, Nicholson, Pearce, Piana, Gwin and Latham, of California, Lane, of Oregon--in all, seven from Free States; with Messrs. ittee from all the Free States but California, Oregon, and Massachusetts--States entitled to choose Tennessee, 11; Kentucky, 9 1/2; California, 4; Oregon, 3--138. Hereupon, Mr. L. P. Walker, of Al S. Dickinson, of New York, 7; Joseph Lane, of Oregon, 6; Isaac Toucey, of Connecticut, 2 1/2; Jeffeania, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, and Oregon--the leaders of the Democracy in previous cont[3 more...]
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 21
tion. Total 35. The Nays were--Messrs. Fessenden and Hamlin, of Maine, Clark and Hale, of New Hampshire, Sumner and Wilson, of Massachulsion; which was defeated — Yeas 105; Nays 198--as follows: Yeas--Maine, 3; Massachusetts, 8; Connecticut, 2 1/2; New Jersey, 5; Pennsylvannessee, 11; Kentucky, 9; Minnesota, 1 1/2; Oregon, 3--105. Nays--Maine, 5; New Hampshire, 5; Vermont, 5 ; Massachusetts, 5; Rhode Island, by Mr. Samuels; which was adopted, by the following vote: Yeas--Maine, 8; New Hampshire, 5; Vermont, 5; Massachusetts, 7; :Rhode Island, to Lincoln, giving the latter a clear majority. Mr. McCrillis, of Maine, followed, changing ten votes from Seward to Lincoln; Mr. Andrew, oon proceeded to ballot for Vice-President, when Hannibal Hamlin, of Maine, received, on the first ballot, 194 votes; Cassius M. Clay, of Kentin. But, after the disruption there, things were bravely altered. Maine, early in September, elected a Republican Governor by 18,091 majori
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