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Staunton Spectator, May 24, 1859 Go To Page : 1 | 2 | 3 | 4

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Description of Page: Col. 6 has a copy of the state opposition ticket, which readers can cut out and use as a ballot in Thursday's election.

Opposition!
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Summary: Description of Opposition. Incudes platform on a variety of issues.

Trailer: Lynchburg Virginian

Origin of Article: Lynchburg Virginian

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Description of Page: Lots of election articles, exhortations to vote.

The Election on Thursday--To The Polls
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Summary: Stresses the importance of this election as a test of the viability of the Whig party. It will be watched eagerly from "Maine to Louisiana."

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Description of Page: electoral announcements

Married
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Summary: Married on May 12.
(Names in announcement: Rev.GeorgeStatton, GeorgeTutwiler, MissE.F.Murray)

Married
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Summary: Married on May 12.
(Names in announcement: Rev.GeorgeMcPhail, JohnImboden, MaryMcPhail, JohnMcPhail)

Died
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Summary: Margaret, Van Lear's oldest daughter, died on May 18.
(Names in announcement: MargaretVan Lear, RobertVan Lear)

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