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June 27, 1856
Bedford Inquirer And Chronicle
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Humorous anecdotes from Lebanon about bets and banter over James Buchanan's 1856 presidential nomination, satirizing concerns over low wages under his potential presidency.
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Paying According to the Standard.
The Lebanon Courier says:
While the balloting were going on at Cincinnati considerable interest was felt in the result even here in Lebanon, and some bets were staked on the final issue. Among others were two of our fellow citizens, who risked a day's wages on Buchanan. When the news of the nomination arrived, the backer of Buck called on the loser for the amount of the bet, and was proffered ten cents, it being contended that under Buchanan his standard of wages must rule.
In another case, an admirer of Mr. Buchanan was rejoicing over his nomination when a rather crusty opponent silenced him with 'yes, you needn't care if Buchanan should be elected and labor reduced to ten cents a day, for you are too lazy to work, anyhow.'
The Lebanon Courier says:
While the balloting were going on at Cincinnati considerable interest was felt in the result even here in Lebanon, and some bets were staked on the final issue. Among others were two of our fellow citizens, who risked a day's wages on Buchanan. When the news of the nomination arrived, the backer of Buck called on the loser for the amount of the bet, and was proffered ten cents, it being contended that under Buchanan his standard of wages must rule.
In another case, an admirer of Mr. Buchanan was rejoicing over his nomination when a rather crusty opponent silenced him with 'yes, you needn't care if Buchanan should be elected and labor reduced to ten cents a day, for you are too lazy to work, anyhow.'
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Buchanan Nomination
Political Bet
Wage Standard
Lebanon Courier
Cincinnati Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Buchanan
Two Fellow Citizens
Admirer Of Mr. Buchanan
Crusty Opponent
Where did it happen?
Lebanon, Cincinnati
Story Details
Key Persons
Buchanan
Two Fellow Citizens
Admirer Of Mr. Buchanan
Crusty Opponent
Location
Lebanon, Cincinnati
Story Details
Two citizens bet a day's wages on Buchanan's nomination; the loser pays ten cents, joking that Buchanan's standard reduces wages to that amount. In another instance, an opponent silences a rejoicing Buchanan admirer by calling him too lazy to work if labor falls to ten cents a day.