Kansas Territorial Slavery Question Split Over Legality
The narrative argues the act leaves the slavery legality question in the Territory to courts if removed within eighteen months, otherwise slaves would be free. It contends the Dunn bill is better than Toombs, denying Republicans seek to establish slavery and praising a bill that would have brought Freedom to Kansas if enacted.
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Mc Cook
Medill
Ce ‘Eruinall Fry
Allens County
Messa
Firk
McCook
Mr. Horton
Rrepublian Merbers
Congress
Dunn
Larry
Kansas
Kanane
Duan
Kaneus
United States
Missouri
Gongrea
Havens
Horton
Pirce
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Dane
William Medill Opposed by Athens Alexander Lessor Foes
A historical defense accuses William Medill Buchanan candidate of originating a re valuation plan harming lessees in Athens and Alexander townships. The piece credits local leaders and associations for years of struggle, frames Medill as the instigator, and likens the issue to the Missouri Compromise amid political rancor.
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Athens
Alexander
William Medill
Buchanan
Congress
Thotine Arnetrong
Samuel Karacart
Ana Condee
Ziba Linley
Arch. Stanley
Willian
Goluen
Board of Trustees
Medill
Missouri
Political reply to Republican challenge in Athens
In Athens on September 90 Leo 6 a reader questions whether a committee will respond to a Republican challenge and seek public discussion. The note asks if the committee will discuss publicly or avoid the issue.
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Republian
Aturns
Leo
Republcan
Athens
Medill Slavery Record Examined in Gubernatorial Fight
A front page review accuses Gov Medill of demagogic anti slavery posturing while backing pro slavery votes in Congress. It details his stance on petition rights, anti slavery petitions, and key votes with Ohio allies, contrasting him with Horton and highlighting figures like Adams Giddings and Buchanan aligned papers. The piece argues Medill’s record proves pro slavery alignment despite radical rhetoric.
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Medill and the Ohio stance on slavery in 1850s politics
The text argues Gov Medill reflected anti slavery sentiments from youth, despite accusations of wavering in Congress. It cites a Baltimore Pierce convention incident and a 1850 Ohio platform opposing slavery expansion, suggesting Medill opposed further expansion and aligned with anti slavery Democrats and Republicans of today.
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Steamer Niagara Fire Claims Sixty Lives
Chicago papers report the Niagara steamer burned near Ozaukee to Sheboygan on Lake Michigan. About 200 aboard, sixty plus souls perished as lifeboats capsized. Travel 1 and Illinois rescued many while waters were icy. The vessel valued at $60,000.
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Ozau- Kee
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Lake Michigan
Stemmers Travel
Illinois
Gank
Slavery Debate Forbidden in Charleston Telegraph Rant
A Charleston Telegraph excerpt proclaims that slavery will never be debated and resists abolitionist lectures. It threatens severe punishment for anyone challenging the system, asserting it is deeply rooted and permanent.
Gov Wood's 1752 inaugural tackle on slavery limits
Gov Wood in his inaugural address stated that slavery must never be extended in this government and that the united voice of Ohio would oppose any constitutional form to spread it. He urged restraint and a firm stand against expansion, invoking a proud wave that would not advance further.
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Voice
United Voice of
Ohio
Fremont religion inquiry reassures public in frank testimony
Clergymen and scholars visited Colonel Fremont to verify his religious upbringing and beliefs amid rumors he was a Catholic. Fremont affirmed Episcopal roots, noting limited Catholic exposure and a sincere, unbigoted Christian faith in a quiet, candid exchange.
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de Witt
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Henry B. Smith
R. D. Hitchecek
Union Theological Seminary
David B. Coe
Home Missionary Society
Col. Fremont
Episcopal Church
Biglow
Declaration of Independence of Democrats of Lewis County
A Martinsburgh Republican report from August presents a West Turin declaration by Democratic citizens dissident from Cincinnati platform principles. They pledge to vote against any candidate on that platform and to unite for Fremont or Premont opposed to slavery expansion, naming 251 Lewis County Democrats. The piece also cites local politics with a Buchanan administration angle and a Fremont anecdote from Gen. Nye.
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N. Y
Martinsburg
Fremont
Dayton
Lebanon
Amos R. Boughter
Congress
Fremont Club
Asonune
Wyandot
Mursen
Ranfus
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Gen Jackson
Reputiean Party
Axommr Stavrepe
Detroit
Democrats of
Michigan
Democratic Party
State Journal
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Martinsburgh
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Cincinnati
Kansas
Free States
Washington
Premont
Buchanan
Murder on Missouri Stage Near Westport
Mr Whitman, arriving from Kansas, reports a stage from Kansas City to Westport halted by Missouri men headed by a ruffian named McKay. Two men were dragged from the coach and shot. One murdered man was Hyatt. the other’s name not learned. The victims had little time in the Territory and were not known to be involved in local troubles.
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Richmond Engurer
Kansas
Athens County
11Th Congressional District
Richmond
Enquirer
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Pary
South
North
Virginia
Charleston S. C
South Side Democrat
House of Representatives
Congress
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Kansas City
Westport
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Hyatt
Chicago Press
War Near Lawrence Ends as Missouri Troops Return
In Kansas the conflict around Lawrence subsides after Governor Geary forces disbandment of the invading Missouri force. General Heiskill led 2400 men toward Franklin and Lawrence but shifting events and Geary’s arrival prompt arrests of outlaws and a withdrawal. Lane flees toward Nebraska. order returns to the Territory.
Kansas Border Tension Update Amid Stage Attack Near Westport
Reports from Kansas Territory describe a tense boundary with free State men barred from crossing. Two travelers from Lawrence to Kansas City were halted near Westport and shot, one Harris of Nashua NH. General Lane reached Nebraska City, Col. Harvey and the Chicago company captured the Lane Star flag of the South Carolinians and sent it to Chicago.
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Free State
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Kansas City
Westport
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Nashua
New Hampshire
General Lane
Nebraska City
Col. Harvey
Chicago Company
Lane
Fay
Chicago
Two political meetings in Louisville end in disruptions
In Louisville on September 30 two meetings occurred at East Hall and West Hall Court House for Thomas L. Jones and Cassius M. Clay. Clay's speech faced interruptions by fights and loud heckling as factions claimed responsibility. Supporters from various papers blamed parties, while others denied involvement.
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Thomas L. Jones
East Hall
Cassius M. Clay
Fremont
West Hall Court House
Clay
Col. Jones
Journal (American
Fillmore
Times
Democrat
Courier
Whig
Republican mass meeting draws large Clark county turnout
Stucrimp O Sept. 27 reports a spirited mass meeting with a 90 minute procession. about twenty thousand strangers are in town for the event, the largest gathering ever seen in Clark county. Gov Myers and speakers Probasco Craighead and Corwine are among those present.
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Stucrimp
Clark County
Kansas General Attacked After Political Talk in Eastox
Gen G P Lowry of Kansas was assaulted yesterday afternoon by Mr Lee after a political discussion. Later that night a riot broke out at the fair grounds between managers and pickpockets, with several managers bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Lee
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