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November 14, 1864
Gold Hill Daily News
Gold Hill, Storey County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Nevada competes with Massachusetts for a $1,000 banner awarded to the state giving the largest proportional majority for Lincoln and Johnson in the 1864 election. Massachusetts leads, but Governor Nye urges Governor Andrews to waive the claim so Nevada, the newest state, can win the patriotic prize.
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THE NATIONAL BANNER.
The State of Nevada has a competitor for the thousand dollar Banner offered to the State which would give the largest majority for Lincoln and Johnson, proportionate to the entire vote. Massachusetts is our competitor for the precious gift she having cast 99,000 for Lincoln against 36,631 for McClellan; and the soldier vote yet to hear from. Our vote, as near as it has yet been made public, is two to one for Lincoln. Although Massachusetts is undoubtedly entitled to that Banner, according to the terms of its offering. Governor Nye, at Carson, yesterday informed us that he intends telegraphing to Governor Andrews to waive the claim of his State (she already having as much political and patriotic glory as she needs). so that the youngest, and, in accordance with her size, the brightest star in the sisterhood of States may receive the first warm kiss of affection for her devotion to the mother that gave her birth in this trying hour of her existence. We hope Governor Nye will use every exertion to secure the prize--and, if successful, on its arrival there will be one of the grandest ovations ever witnessed on the coast.
The State of Nevada has a competitor for the thousand dollar Banner offered to the State which would give the largest majority for Lincoln and Johnson, proportionate to the entire vote. Massachusetts is our competitor for the precious gift she having cast 99,000 for Lincoln against 36,631 for McClellan; and the soldier vote yet to hear from. Our vote, as near as it has yet been made public, is two to one for Lincoln. Although Massachusetts is undoubtedly entitled to that Banner, according to the terms of its offering. Governor Nye, at Carson, yesterday informed us that he intends telegraphing to Governor Andrews to waive the claim of his State (she already having as much political and patriotic glory as she needs). so that the youngest, and, in accordance with her size, the brightest star in the sisterhood of States may receive the first warm kiss of affection for her devotion to the mother that gave her birth in this trying hour of her existence. We hope Governor Nye will use every exertion to secure the prize--and, if successful, on its arrival there will be one of the grandest ovations ever witnessed on the coast.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Election Banner
Lincoln Majority
Nevada Competition
Massachusetts Vote
Governor Nye Telegram
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Nye
Governor Andrews
Lincoln
Johnson
Mcclellan
Where did it happen?
Nevada, Massachusetts, Carson
Story Details
Key Persons
Governor Nye
Governor Andrews
Lincoln
Johnson
Mcclellan
Location
Nevada, Massachusetts, Carson
Story Details
Nevada seeks a thousand-dollar banner for the largest proportional vote majority for Lincoln and Johnson, competing against leading Massachusetts; Governor Nye plans to ask Governor Andrews to waive Massachusetts' claim so Nevada can receive the prize for its devotion to the Union.