Poem and political blasts tied to Kansas slavery alarm
A lyrical meditation on nature with fading beauty and harvest imagery precedes a partisan rant blasting Buchanan and Democratic leaders over the Kansas slavery crisis. The piece condemns Civil War era policies and accuses Democratic figures of supporting outrages and violence. It names Buchanan, Atchison, Sumner, and others, urging readers to vote accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Kansas
James Buchanan
Atchison
Sumyfellow
Sheryi Jones
Buiora
Capt
Emery
James Suchanan
Ruy Bivoks
United States
Senate
Liouse Ui Lu
James Bueiatuan
Kerbert
Woo
Tiisimian
Keating
House of Representaives
Dames Bucuanan
Democratic Party
Keep It Before the People on Kansas Crisis
A compact exposé urging the public to remember Democratic support for the Kansas-Nebraska conflict, border ruffians, fraudulent elections, treason indictments, and violent acts against Free State residents under President Pierce and his appointees, with calls to denounce government inaction and endorse Free State principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Kansa
Missouri
Kansas
Charles Robinson
G. W. Smith
G. Jinkins
Henry H. Williams
John
United States Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Crittenden, Weller and Seward
Chas. W. Dow
Thos. Barber
R. P. Brown
Thomas Newman
John Stewart
Wm. Philips
Jared Phillips
Major Hoyt
Wm. ©. Hopps
Leavenworth
Free State
Kiumian
Thomas Barber
Lawrence
G. W. Clark
Pierce
S. J. Jones
J. B. Donaldson
Pieres
Terriory
Bayotas
Emery
United Staes
Demora Ic
James Buchanan
James
Editor Patrick of Putnam County Hung in Kansas
A Green Castle, Putnam county, report says Ail Patrick once editor of the Putnam County Parner was hung in Leavenworth by Border Ruffians. He moved from pro slavery to opposing Cabhgeis after observing Kansas pro slavery actions. His letters home claimed a change in views before his death.
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Evansville Journal
Green Castle
Putnam County
Kansas
Free State
Buchananism Sours in Reading and Ohio Mass Meeting
The Berks County Press reports despair among Buchanan allies as they expect withdrawal from the race. A Reading meeting hints at nominal status for Buchanan, with Democrats atop a Cincinnati platform unlikely to win any state. In Ohio, a Piqua mass meeting pivots to Fremont and Dayton after derisive speeches about Black Republicans.
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Berks County Press
Billmore
Reading
Buchanan
Huphiata Springs
Wil
Luehanan
Berks
York
Miami County
Viqua
David Saller
Col. Harris
Kentucky
Olio
David
Fremont
Dayton
I. —State Journal
Vigilance Committee Demands Suppression of Northern Pro-Union Press
Petersburg Virginia denounces the Philadelphia Post and the Living Age as incendiary and calls for renewed Vigilance Committee action. The piece recalls past bonfires of objectionable mail matter and urges destroying copies not to cross the Potomac into the South.
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Petersburg
Philadelphian Post
Living Age
Slavery Committee of
Post Office
Potomac
Sympathy note ties Buchanan and Fillmore groups in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati Gazette reports strong sympathy between Buchanan and Fillmore factions. A leading Buchanan politician reportedly donated $100 to fund last week’s Fillmore demonstration, with other similar contributions likely from allied politicians. Governor Suawnes traveled through Columbus en route to St. Clairsville, appearing downcast and avoiding observation.
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Buchanan
Fillmore
Governon Suawnes
Columbus
St. Clairsville
A Letter From Gov Reeder On Approaching Election
A dated letter from Governor Reeder to editors dated September 18 1856 discusses his opposition to the Democratic party and its Kansas policy. He condemns southern influence and outlines support for Mr Buchanan while signaling a split with party leadership. Reeder stresses personal integrity and willingness to sacrifice party ties for country.
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Lim
Mr. Kuehthan
Aman
Pennsylvania
Nave
Eige
Democratic Party
Kansas
Missouri
South
Congress
Luadae
Nacion
Nine & Aisi Hiales
Remembering a Cincinnati Convention remark controversy
Cassius M. Clay recounts a Kennody delegate at the Cincinnati Convention supporting slave labor. He quoted Robert Wicklife as favoring enslaving African Americans if needed. The report notes no one disputed the claim, reflecting on pro slavery rhetoric.
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Robert Wicklike
Kennody
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Cin
Proem of Freedom Chorus Across the Western Frontiers
A Civil War era style sung trumpet of liberty proclaims Peemowr Davros Proedoam and allies to beat the Ruffian clan. It references battles, mountains, and a 1776 independence motif, claiming unity, commerce, and a pledge to the Union against border forces.
Geary and the Kansas Crises Amid Pro Slavery Laws
The author denounces Governor Geary as a tool of the pro Slavery faction, condemning the Lecompton inaugural agenda as backing illegal laws. It argues the Territorial Legislature imposes disqualifying test oaths and anchors slavery, forcing Free State opposition to be silenced and enabling Missouri agitation at polls.
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Geary
Lecompton
Othr
Forea
Gov
Kansas
Shannon
Woodson
Free State
Crusade Against Freedom
Nausae
Houston Defends Missouri Line in Disunion Speech
Sao Houston on Disunion to the Senate defends the Missouri Compromise line and Kansas policy, declares himself a Know Nothing, rebukes Albany disunion sentiment, opposes Fremont secession, and pledges to honor the people's majority choice as Chief Magistrate. Washington report notes echoed Southern leaders' stance against “dropping fifteen Stars.”
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Sao Houston
Senate of the United States
Sam
Houston
Kansas
Fillmore
Albany
Kremont
Col. Premiont
Col Frdmont
Washington
New York Post
Edward Bates
Missouri
Bell
Tennessee
South
Union Buck and Breck Meeting Urges Anti Slavery Tax Talk
Circleville Republicans gathered handbills for a Beenanan meeting and sent copies to the Charleston Mercury and Richmond Enquirer. The card proclaims The Union Buck and Breck To the Rescue and calls a meeting of those opposed to legalizing slavery tax in territories and to making children born to slave mothers in those territories slaves for life.
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Circleville
Charleston Mercury
Richmond Enquirer
Union
Buck and Breck
Cian. Com
Pisabyterians Churches and Ministers Across Nation
The Pisabyterians of this country have 2,300 ministers, and 3,100 churches, and nearly 250,000 communicants. For vari ous church uses they raise, annually, wo aod a quarter millions of dollare.
Panama Massacre Report Urges Immediate U S Occupation
Special dispatch summarizes J A B Corwine’s investigation into the Panama massacre on the Isthmus. It claims a premeditated plot involving Panamanian authorities and violence against American passengers, faults Panamanian policing, and urges immediate U S occupation from Ockay to Ocean to restore order and protect lives and property. The report awaits Cabinet review and could influence policy before or after elections.
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N.Y
Wism
Panama
Met
Buse
Una
Uietu
Mrr
Corwine
New Granada
Ockay
Ocean
United States
Ranquill
Wansit
Uitless New Granda
Manama
Comwine
Urely
Bing
Boston Lawyer Joins Fremont in Manchester Political Shakeup
Frances G. Louse Fay, a prominent Boston lawyer long aligned with the Whig party, endorses Fremont and Dayton at a Manchester Republican Convention. She argues the Union’s future peace hinges on Fremont’s election and condemns the Democratic platform for extending slavery. She warns that supporting a candidate tied to a secret proscriptionist party risks inciting a disastrous result for the nation and questions voting for Buchanan if the alternatives are unavowed principles.
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Fe Frances G. Louse, Fay
Boston
Fremont
Dayton
Manchester
Mass
Lnion
Mr. Fillmore
Lhid I Cowldj
Buchanan
Pax Mont and the Mob Law in a 1860s Theatrical Polemic
The Cin. Commercial laments the Kansas lawn as mob product and attacks the Loowbs-Douzlis and Dunn bills as threats to order. It denounces liberal minds, predicts enforcement failures, and urges Free Space men to back Pax Mont for president to achieve emancipation through political power.
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Kansas Lawn
Senate
Loowbs-Douzlis
House
Dunn
Missouri
Pax Mont
United States
Cin. Commercial
Southern men urged to peacefully dissolve public property copartnership
The Norfolk Argus asserts Southern men have long known the Union is worth lies to the South and suggests a peaceful, amicable dissolution of the copartnership. It argues public property can be fairly valued and divided among the respective partners during peacetime.
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Norfolk Argus
Buchanan
Opinion on Henry Clay and honesty in a private letter
A fragment discusses Henry Clay’s character, comparing his honesty and sincerity to that of Mr. Buchanan. The private correspondent questions how much honesty a man can have if he has less than another. The text reflects partisan commentary and editorial tone.
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W. W. Love
Mayls
W. II. Potter
Groceries & Provisions
Pickering & Carley
Athens
Ohio
Boston
Henri Clay
Cass
Buchanan
Rivate
Henry Clay
Gacette
Buchan
Congression
Weedsbury
Mass
Providence
Daily Post
Oman
James
Bolas
Vane
Fragmented political remarks in Bellefontaine speech
A journalist notes a vendeman in Bellefontaine predicting electoral outcomes. He cites Maine news to doubt dissenters, claims Ohio canvass signs favor Free sentiment, and says he plans one more push before the election. He references the City Bank of Ohio and a partisan shift observed in recent canvassing.
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Jountreugh
Vendeman
Bellefontaine
Mepuddicum
Aspevel
Speeghee
Maine
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