THE FIRST REPUBLICAN CONVENTION–JOHN C. FREMONT NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT!
WILLIAM L. DAYTON CHOSEN AS THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDTATE;
ABRAHAM LINCOLN COMES IN SECOND PLACE!!
The Bangor Jeffersonian, Maine
June 24, 1856
Over four columns of page two are devoted to the “REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION” meeting in Philadelphia. “The first Republican convention in history, meeting in Philadelphia, chooses Colonel Fremont, a former California Senator, for President, and William L. Dayton of New Jersey for Vice-President.” There are complete details of the nominations and balloting statistics. Abraham Lincoln came in second for Vice President (I hadn’t known this fact). This newspaper strongly endorses the Republican ticket.
Amazing CIRCUS advertisement with numerous woodcut illustrations (see scans)! A very historic issue for the Republican in your life! Four large pages, very fine condition. Hours of historic entertainment, and you’ll want to show this to your family and friends!
$350