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January 16, 1860
New York Daily Tribune
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A correspondent reports growing Republican support in Salem, Marion County, Illinois, from 30 votes for Fremont in 1856 to 575 for Lincoln in the recent Senate election, predicting at least 1,000 next. Credits Lincoln's campaign and notes Illinois will vote Republican in 1860.
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HOPE FOR EGYPT.
Salem, Marion Co., Ill., Jan. 3, 1860.
Correspondence of The N. Y. Tribune.
At the last Presidential election Fremont received in this County only 30 votes out of 1,800. More recently—at the election for United States Senate—Mr. Lincoln received 575 votes, and now our most intelligent Republicans think the County good for at least 1,000.
In this town, where no Republican party was formed until recently—at the late election for Aldermen—three out of five are elected as Republicans. Until two or three years ago THE TRIBUNE was unknown here, while now near 50 copies are taken.
The revival of religion in Ireland is not more remarkable than the revival of the spirit of the Fathers in poor old Egypt; and it is now the most hopeful and promising missionary ground in all our land.
Much of this is due to the faithful laborer in the late Senatorial canvass, to that noble Kentucky Republican, Abraham Lincoln.
Illinois is as sure to vote for the Republican candidate for President in the next election as Massachusetts or New-York.
L.
Salem, Marion Co., Ill., Jan. 3, 1860.
Correspondence of The N. Y. Tribune.
At the last Presidential election Fremont received in this County only 30 votes out of 1,800. More recently—at the election for United States Senate—Mr. Lincoln received 575 votes, and now our most intelligent Republicans think the County good for at least 1,000.
In this town, where no Republican party was formed until recently—at the late election for Aldermen—three out of five are elected as Republicans. Until two or three years ago THE TRIBUNE was unknown here, while now near 50 copies are taken.
The revival of religion in Ireland is not more remarkable than the revival of the spirit of the Fathers in poor old Egypt; and it is now the most hopeful and promising missionary ground in all our land.
Much of this is due to the faithful laborer in the late Senatorial canvass, to that noble Kentucky Republican, Abraham Lincoln.
Illinois is as sure to vote for the Republican candidate for President in the next election as Massachusetts or New-York.
L.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Republican Gains
Lincoln Campaign
Illinois Politics
Senatorial Election
Presidential Prediction
What entities or persons were involved?
Abraham Lincoln
Fremont
Where did it happen?
Salem, Marion Co., Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Abraham Lincoln
Fremont
Location
Salem, Marion Co., Ill.
Event Date
Jan. 3, 1860
Story Details
Growing Republican support in Marion County, Illinois, shown by increased votes for Fremont and Lincoln, recent local elections, and circulation of The Tribune, attributed to Lincoln's senatorial campaign, predicting strong Republican vote in 1860 presidential election.