First Premium Rock Salt Award at State Fair
The Athens Messenger notes the first premium for rock salt at the late State Fair went to Judge Prunen of this county. Second premium for table salt awarded to H Simus of Malta, Morgan County. Also mentions A J Van Vornes’s Republican renomination in Washington County Minnesota and political warmth in the state’s elections.
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Athens County
Athens
New England
Nelsonville
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A.G
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the Messenger
Washington County
Washington
Stillwater Messenger
Important State Board of Equalization Election Office
Citizens are urged to consider the State Board of Equalization as a key office in the upcoming election. The board balances county property valuations to ensure fair tax contributions, with Hamilton County receiving three seats while other districts elect one member each.
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State Board of Equalization
County of
Hamilton
Ohio meeting denounces fugitive law and Ranney over Kansas plans
A contested gathering denounces the fugitive slave law, condemns Judge Ranney’s shifting political principles, and urges defenders of liberty. The piece also warns that Gov Medary’s absence in Kansas election proclamations signals administration efforts to block Kansas admission, through a rival election board.
Judge Ranney Denies 1850 Fugitive Slave Act Denunciation
A Mahoning Register report claims Judge Ranney spoke in Canfield in 1850 denouncing the Fugitive Slave Act as unconstitutional. Democratic papers question the tale, noting the bill existed and a Cleveland debate with Mr. Dennison sought the judge’s denial of such remarks.
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Mahoning County
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Douglas’s shifting stance on slavery in territories
The State Journal catalogues Douglas shifting positions from backing the Wilmot proviso to supporting congressional limits on slavery then urging a judicial solution. It notes votes on extending the Missouri Compromise, a 1854 bid to revoke it, and claims the Constitution and Supreme Court protect slavery in territories while people may regulate it.
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Statesman
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Supreme Court
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Webster on the Irrepressible Conflict
Edward Everett quoted Webster in his Statue of Daniel Webster inauguration address. He argued free labor would prevail nationwide, and that newly formed territories would become Free States. He believed the North would also adopt free labor as the more productive system due to economic forces.
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Edward Everett
Daniel Webster
Mr. Webster
Wooster Republican Mass Meeting Draws 8000 Plus Crowd
The Republican mass meeting in Wooster drew over 8,000 attendees from Wayne and surrounding counties. Governor Chase critiqued Democratic administrations and Popular Sovereignty while defending himself against Judge Ranney's charges. Governor Corwin delivered a broad, forceful speech appealing to voters for the Opposition ticket.
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Ohio showman act in governor race draws crowd
The New York Tribune notes Ohio notices of side show performances by Dennison and Ranney in a joint canvass for governor. Bengal tigers trained monkeys and dwarfs attend, drawing crowds and copper coins with a shrewd dodge.
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Missouri State Fair Hosts Record Attendance in St Louis
The Missouri State Fair concluded in St Louis last week with Tuesday crowds estimated at 30 000 to 40 000. Ohio and Kentucky residents captured several top premiums as the exhibition, especially the stock show, was hailed a complete success and the best yet seen in the state.
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Doom of Faran targets Moran as war on Judge Douglas deepens
The Washington note in the Philadelphia Press declares the Administration will renew its offensive against Judge Douglas. It names James J. Moran, Cincinnati Postmaster and Enquirer proprietor, as the likely first victim. Moran’s Cincinnati leadership and prior Democratic stance mark him for removal, though he is not the Enquirer editor.
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Free Press in the Slave States and Republican Newspapers
The rise of Republican journals in slave states marks a significant shift in free speech attitudes. Across English and German papers, eighteen titles exist, including The Missouri Democrat and The Wheeling Intelligencer, spanning cities such as St. Louis, Louisville, Baltimore, Albany, and Kansas City, reflecting growing GOP influence in the South.
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Westhehe
Georgia Governor Race Hopeful Opposes Daaries Policy
Warren Akin, the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor, replies to inquiries stating he will not vote for Daaries even if Charleston nominates him. He denounces squatter sovereignty as worse than the Wilmot proviso and urges Congress to legislate to protect slavery in territories, pledging to uphold this doctrine.
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Georgia
Daaries
Charleston
Congress
Ranney and Dennison described in state campaign debate
The Mac-a-check Press notes Republican praise for Dennison’s gallant, cool, well argued debate style while recognizing Ranney’s strong stump presence. It urges direct, face to face appearances before the people and calls for keeping campaign promises with public scrutiny.
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Col A M Speer Will Not Back Douglas in Georgia Race
Col A M Speer, Democratic candidate for Congress in Georgia's Third District, declared he would not vote for Douglas even if nominated by Charleston conventions. In a letter replying to inquiries he said he opposes Douglas's doctrine of squatter sovereignty, calling it worse than the Wilmot proviso.
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Charleston
Warren Akin
One Vote Matters Says Senator Hale Speech
A historical speech cites the power of a single vote in elections from Texas to Oregon. It notes Kentucky and Tennessee contests decided by minimal margins and praises Abraham Lincoln era themes. The scene includes Tom Marshall and a fiery denouncement of compromise and slavery.
First American Railway Historic Growth Noted
The American Railway Review cites Stuart on the engineer who built the first railway on the continent and later wrote its history. It traces progress from the Quincy Railway of 1826 to Mohawk and Hudson in 1830 and Charleston to Augusta and other works, noting a thousand miles of rail added yearly over thirty years. The vast system highlights immense expansion despite sparse population and resources.
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Death of Isambard Brunel Designer of the Great Eastern
The Circassian cites Isambard Kingdom Brunel of Portsmouth born 1856 as dead at St Johns. Renowned English engineer he built the Great Western Railway bridges at Maidenhead Chepstow and Hungerford and helped with Sardo Tuscan and Britannia bridges. He launched the Great Western steamer and the Leviathan Great Eastern and served in the Dardanelles hospital project. He was a Royal Society member since 1830 and held the Legion of Honor. He died after hearing of the Great Eastern’s triumph on her voyage from the Thames to Portland.
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Christ Church Parish votes for land slave trade barbecue
Citizens near Charleston D C plan a land slave trade barbecue on October 20 inviting all prominent advocates of reopening in the state to attend.
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Charleston
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Western Patents Issued Week End Sept 20 1859
A compact list of U S Patent Office grants for the week ending September 20 1859. Names include Lemuel Allen Pekin Illinois for an improved planetarium W K Axe Beloit Wisconsin for mortising machines Albert Bissell Berlin Wisconsin for improved washing machine J L Booth Cuyahoga Falls Ohio for improved washing machine and many others across Ohio Indiana Kentucky Illinois promising devices in logging, steam boating, tanning, photography and more with several reissues for Cyrus E Howe Chicago in reaping machines through Sept 20 1859.
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Cuyahoga Falls
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Madison
Indiana
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Grand View
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Illinois
Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad Progress Report
The Union branch from Marietta to near Parkersburg is functioning well with good landings and regular water transit of three miles to the Northwestern Virginia Balimore and Ohio connection. Unfinished work advances and an arrangement with bondholders to capitalize securities per stockholders proposal is expected.
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Odd Editorials and Early War News Mix in 1860 Record
A humorous quip on ladies stockings sparks reader stir. The Chicago Press and Tribune proclaims the Illinois Republicans united for a 1860 victory. Bull prizes awarded in Ohio. Fremont profits from California gold. Great Eastern steamship accident kills five firemen. Siege of Sebastopol gunpowder and shells noted. Virginia land sale to Northern Emigration Company. Alfred Caldwell named to National Republican Committee. Vigo county election results referenced.
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