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A Rallying Refrain for Breckinridge and Lane
(Column 01)

Summary: Poem/song for the "gallant Lane and Breckinridge."

Origin of Article: Journal of Commerce

Lincoln's Supporters
(Column 01)

Summary: Gives brief quotes that illustrate the radical beliefs of a number of Lincoln supporters.

Origin of Article: Dayton (Ohio) Empire

Facts Worthy to be Considered
(Column 02)

Summary: Stresses that the quarrel with the South is being carried out by the abolitionists of New England--Pennsylvanians shouldn't get involved.

The Celebration of the Death of Old John Brown in Massachusetts
(Column 02)

Summary: Discussion of the commemoration of Brown's hanging. A Lincoln and Hamlin club made up entirely of free blacks marched in the parade.

Lord Brougham on the Election
(Column 03)

Summary: Analysis of the presidential election, in which Brougham states that the great question of the election "depends entirely upon the principles expressed by the candidates respecting slavery."

Douglas in Alliance with Southern Secessionists
(Column 03)

Summary: Although Douglas spoke against secession in a recent speech in Pennsylvania, the Spirit points out that he is in alliance with a secessionist: his Vice Presidential candidate Hershel Johnson.

The Republican Party
(Column 04)

Summary: The opinions of John C. Calhoun and Henry Clay on abolitionists.

Was the Vice-Presidential Nomination on the Douglas Ticket Tendered to William L. Yancey?
(Column 04)

Summary: Claims that Yancey was offered the vice presidential position on the Douglas ticket at the Democratic convention. He turned it down, saying that "oil and water do not mix."

Origin of Article: Richmond Enquirer

The Presidential Race by "Sam Billings"
(Column 06)

Summary: Satirical story about a "race" between the presidential candidates.

Origin of Article: Charleston Courier

The Maxims of Washington
(Column 01)

Summary: Washington's views of Union, drawn from his farewell address.

Initiation of a Wide Awake
(Column 04)

Summary: Satirical view of the initiation rites of the Wide Awakes.

The True Doctrine
(Column 04)

Summary: James W. Gerard of New York, an old Whig, claims that the true Republican doctrine is not to prevent the spread of slavery to the territories, but to abolish slavery in the South.

Prepare for November
(Column 01)

Summary: States that the election is now between Lincoln and Breckinridge. The Spirit urges Pennsylvanians to vote for a "Union, and not a sectional president." If Pennsylvanians "desire to see the soil of Pennsylvania made the battle field for the contending armies of the North and the South . . . then vote for Lincoln and all these things are likely to come about."

Where Will He Go?
(Column 02)

Summary: Douglas must "stand in opposition to the Democratic Party of the Union" when he reenters the Senate after the election. Claims that Douglas cannot gain the electoral vote of any state in the Union and wonders what he will do after the election.

Origin of Article: Concord (NH) Standard

Straight-Outs Dissatisfied
(Column 03)

Summary: The straight-out ticket supporters are upset because their ticket has been withdrawn. They are especially angry because supporting the Reading Electoral Ticket puts them on the same side as the Spirit. However, some straight-outs have declared that they will back Lincoln rather than Breckinridge.

Ohio Carried by the Negroes
(Column 04)

Summary: The Republican victory in Ohio was largely due to the fact that 14,000 blacks were allowed to vote. Claims that Douglas cannot gain the electoral vote of any state in the Union and wonders what he will do after the election.

Democratic State Committee Rooms
(Column 05)

Summary: The Democratic State Committee met at Reading on Oct. 12 and resolved "that the action of the Committee on the 2nd of July and 9th of August be rescinded." The above electors are to be supported.
(Names in announcement: George Keim, Richard Vaux, Frederick Server, William Patterson, Joseph Crockett, John Brenner, George Jacoby, Charles Kelly, Oliver James, David Schall, Joel Lightner, Samuel Barber, Thomas Walker, Stephen Winchester, Joseph Laubach, Isaac Reckhow, George Jackson, John Ahl, Joel Danner, Jesse Crawford, Horatio Lee, Joshua Howell, Nathaniel Fetterman, Samuel Marshall, William Book, Byron Hamlin, Gaylord Church, Wm. Welsh)

A Judge of Beauty
(Column 05)

Summary: The editor of the Transcript, Andy Rankin, has recently begun "carping at the 'beauty' of the editor of the Spirit" and finding him lacking. The Spirit states that Rankin is a judge of beauty, since he is handsome himself and since he holds the "delicate and highly honorable position of inspector of 'modeled artists' in the Academy of Fine Arts." In that position, he has to judge the beauty of naked male and female models. states that

Reported Failure of Forney, Haldeman & Co.
(Column 05)

Summary: Satirical article about Forney and the withdraw of the straight-out ticket.

Origin of Article: Washington Constitution

Approval of the Action of the Democratic State Committee
(Column 05)

Summary: The Sentinel approves of the action of the Democratic State Committee in its recent meeting at Reading.

Origin of Article: Easton Sentinel

Another Falsehood Nailed
(Column 06)

Summary: The Inquirer denies the charge of the Washington States and Union that Yancey was not offered the Vice Presidential nomination by the Douglas ticket. The Inquirer states that in fact he was, and that the States and Union makes a charge "about which it knows nothing."

Origin of Article: Richmond Inquirer

Another Indication of Black Republican "Conservatism"
(Column 06)

Summary: Claims that the Republicans aren't as conservative as they claim. As evidence, the Spirit quotes Senator Wilson of Massachusetts, who claimed that the Republicans would essentially abolish slavery in the states.

Historical Facts
(Column 06)

Summary: Quotes three Republicans praising John Brown.

Hamlin and the Old Soldiers
(Column 06)

Summary: States that Hamlin voted against the amendment that gave veterans of the War of 1812 one hundred and sixty acres of land.

Burning in Effigy
(Column 06)

Summary: Democrats in Lancaster burnt Col. Forney in effigy.

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(Column 06)

Summary: The defeat of the Democrats in Pennsylvania has energized the conservative movement in New York.

Bayard Taylor's Lecture
(Column 01)

Summary: Taylor, an experienced traveler, lectured on Monday evening and will speak on "Moscow" next Tuesday.

Chance for a Young Man
(Column 01)

Summary: The Ledger ran an add in which a "respectable colored family" stated that it wanted a "White Boy 14 or 16 years of age, to wait on the table and make himself generally useful about the house."

Origin of Article: Philadelphia Ledger

Editorial Comment: The impudent advertisement "can certainly remove the dilapidated linen from the bush."

The State Election
(Column 03)

Summary: Official returns from the race for auditor general, governor, congressman, and representative.

Gen. Foster at Home
(Column 03)

Summary: After his defeat, Foster returned to Greensburg and gave a brief speech expressing his gratitude to his supporters.

Pennsylvania Legislature
(Column 04)

Summary: Lists all the newly elected members to the state legislature and the House of Representatives.

Married
(Column 05)

Summary: Married on September 3.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Z.A. Colestock, Geo. Glass, Lydia Carbaugh)

Married
(Column 05)

Summary: Married on October 18th.
(Names in announcement: Rev. Z.A. Colestock, George Swain, Anna Margaret Baker)

Married
(Column 05)

Summary: Married on October 18th.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. McHenry, Samuel Lehman, Martha Ebersole)

Married
(Column 05)

Summary: Married on October 3rd.
(Names in announcement: Charles Shanebrugh, Rev. Z.A. Colestock, Mary Harmony)

Married
(Column 05)

Summary: Married on October 18th.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. McHenry, Samuel Wingert, Eliza Soder)

Married
(Column 05)

Summary: Married on October 18th.
(Names in announcement: Rev. S. McHenry, Daniel Shettron, Susan Gelwicks)

Died
(Column 05)

Summary: Died on October 11th, aged 21 years.
(Names in announcement: John Black)