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Great issue on the beginning of the Republican Party: reports from their first Presidential Convention...

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June 18, 1856

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 18, 1856 A very historic issue for the Republican party as it reports on their very first Presidential nominating convention, held in Philadelphia.
One-third of page 4 and all of page 5 are taken up with very detailed reports of the first day of the Convention. Among the column heads & subheads: "THE PEOPLE'S CONVENTION" "The People's Convention--State of Feeling" "The President's Address" "Full Report of the Proceedings" "Speech of Robert Emmet" "Gov. Robinson to Col. Fremont" and much more. John C. Fremont would ultimately become their nomination in the 1856 Presidential campaign, to be won by Buchanan.
Included is a list of delegates by state, various actions at the Convention, and so much more. Photos only show portions.
Complete in 8 pages, very nice condition.