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Domestic News
October 21, 1860
Daily National Democrat
Marysville, Yuba County, California
What is this article about?
A correspondent from Inskip, Butte County, reports strong local support for Douglas in the presidential election, declining Breckinridge adherents after Major Brown's departure, a few Republicans, and rare Bell and Everett supporters.
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Inskip.—A correspondent writing to the Record from Inskip, Butte county, says:
There are more Douglas men here than any other persuasion. Breckinridge had several adherents here until Major Brown left, since which time the party has been growing "beautifully less." McColly, one of the most prominent Breckinridge men—I understand—has gone over to Douglas, lately—(do not know)—guess he did. There will be a vote of twenty or thirty Republicans here, while Bell and Everett men are "like angel's visits, few and far between." I'm one, though, emphatically.
There are more Douglas men here than any other persuasion. Breckinridge had several adherents here until Major Brown left, since which time the party has been growing "beautifully less." McColly, one of the most prominent Breckinridge men—I understand—has gone over to Douglas, lately—(do not know)—guess he did. There will be a vote of twenty or thirty Republicans here, while Bell and Everett men are "like angel's visits, few and far between." I'm one, though, emphatically.
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Inskip Politics
Douglas Supporters
Breckinridge Decline
1860 Election
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Brown
Mccolly
Where did it happen?
Inskip, Butte County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Inskip, Butte County
Key Persons
Major Brown
Mccolly
Event Details
Correspondent reports more Douglas supporters than others; Breckinridge support declining since Major Brown left; McColly switched to Douglas; 20-30 Republican votes expected; few Bell and Everett men.