When was it published?

July 2, 1860 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News July 2, 1860

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Douglas, Mr. Claiborne, Major John S. Phelps, Johnson

Q: What keywords are associated?

Douglas Nomination, Democratic Support, Missouri Majority, Ohio Democrats, Phelps Endorsement

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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The Washington States and Union celebrates widespread support for Stephen A. Douglas's presidential nomination. Missouri delegate Mr. Claiborne predicts a 25,000-vote majority for Douglas there. Major John S. Phelps endorses Douglas and Johnson. In Ohio, Douglas is expected to unite the entire Democratic party.

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The Washington States and Union exults at the "cheering evidence" it receives of "the deep and heartfelt joy with which the nomination of Douglas is hailed all over the country." Mr. Claiborne, one of the delegates from Missouri to the Baltimore Convention, claims that Douglas will get twenty-five thousand majority in that State.

Major John S. Phelps, of Missouri, "the father of the House of Representatives," has promptly declared for Douglas and Johnson.

In Ohio, it is said Douglas will carry the whole Democratic party.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Douglas Nomination Democratic Support Missouri Majority Ohio Democrats Phelps Endorsement

What entities or persons were involved?

Douglas Mr. Claiborne Major John S. Phelps Johnson

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Key Persons

Douglas Mr. Claiborne Major John S. Phelps Johnson

Outcome

douglas predicted to receive twenty-five thousand majority in missouri and to carry the whole democratic party in ohio.

Event Details

The Washington States and Union reports cheering evidence of deep joy over Douglas's nomination nationwide. Mr. Claiborne, a Missouri delegate to the Baltimore Convention, claims Douglas will get twenty-five thousand majority in Missouri. Major John S. Phelps of Missouri declares for Douglas and Johnson. In Ohio, Douglas is said to carry the whole Democratic party.