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Bedford Inquirer And Chronicle
Bedford, Bedford County, Pennsylvania
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A satirical circular announces a Grand Rally of the Sons of Erin at the Portsmouth Custom House on March 8, 1856, promising political support from Democrats if Wells is elected, with speeches by Zanis O'Clinent, Teddy Magee, and Samuel McSwasey.
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They must have had a hot time of it in New Hampshire. We copy the following circular which was published in one of the American papers. The editor says it was picked up by some one who thought it too good to be kept a secret. Whether a real call, or a burlesque, he is unable to say?
G'CONNEL LEAGUE ATTEND!
This will inform you that there is to be a Grand Rally of the Sons of Erin at the place of our second nativity the Custom House, (third story) on Saturday Night, March 8. Mr. Zanis O'Clinent, Teddy Magee, and Samuel McSwasey will speak at the meeting
The democrats promise to give us a Representative or an Alderman this year, and if Wells is elected, to help us celebrate St. Patrick's Day on the 17th.
Keep this to show at the door. Password —"Look out for the Lindos."
By Permission of the Priest,
Patrick McCarthy, Scribe.
Portsmouth, March 5. 1856.
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire
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March 8, 1856
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A circular announces a Grand Rally of the Sons of Erin at the Custom House (third story) on Saturday Night, March 8, with speeches by Mr. Zanis O'Clinent, Teddy Magee, and Samuel McSwasey. Democrats promise a Representative or Alderman, and if Wells is elected, help celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Password: 'Look out for the Lindos.' By permission of the Priest; Patrick McCarthy, Scribe. Dated Portsmouth, March 5, 1856.