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January 2, 1857
Lewisburg Chronicle
Lewisburg, Union County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
Irish press, particularly in Dundalk, celebrates James Buchanan's election as US President, highlighting his Irish heritage and thanking Irish-American supporters for his victory with 174 electoral votes against Fremont's 114 and Fillmore's 8.
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Pres. Buchanan In Ireland.—The press of Ireland is jubilant over the success of Buchanan. Hear the Dundalk paper:
"The greatest news of the week is the triumphant election of James Buchanan, the son of an Irishman—of the old stock—as President of the American Republic. Honor to the men who supported his cause, and to those who returned him by their votes, amongst whom the Irish residents of the States stand out conspicuous! The votes were—for Buchanan 174, Fremont 114, Fillmore 8, giving Buchanan a majority of 52. On behalf of the people of this part of Ireland, we beg to thank the noble supporters of Buchanan for the victory they have won."
"The greatest news of the week is the triumphant election of James Buchanan, the son of an Irishman—of the old stock—as President of the American Republic. Honor to the men who supported his cause, and to those who returned him by their votes, amongst whom the Irish residents of the States stand out conspicuous! The votes were—for Buchanan 174, Fremont 114, Fillmore 8, giving Buchanan a majority of 52. On behalf of the people of this part of Ireland, we beg to thank the noble supporters of Buchanan for the victory they have won."
What sub-type of article is it?
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Buchanan Election
Ireland Reaction
Dundalk Paper
Irish Heritage
What entities or persons were involved?
James Buchanan
Fremont
Fillmore
Where did it happen?
Ireland
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Ireland
Key Persons
James Buchanan
Fremont
Fillmore
Outcome
buchanan received 174 votes, fremont 114, fillmore 8, giving buchanan a majority of 52.
Event Details
The Irish press expresses jubilation over James Buchanan's election as US President, noting his Irish ancestry and honoring supporters, especially Irish residents in the States, for securing his victory.