Fragments of 19th Century Slave Debate and Personal Reflections
The passage presents a collage of quotations on slavery from various figures, including Joux C. Farxowr and Thomas Jefferson, arguing for and against abolition and state sovereignty. It reflects Unionist and pro slavery sentiments, with references to emancipation, constitutional interpretation, and the politics of Missouri and western territories.
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Keith
Missouri
Bat
Fuiaun
Tha Massa
Paijon
Rigwrath
Ahadder
New England
Virginia
Fremont and Davros Promote Constitutional Liberty and Progress
A faction attacks James Buchanan as the candidate of Missouri ruffians and slave power. They urge voters to elect Don C. Fremont and William L. Davros on November 4 to uphold liberty, Christian civilization, and universal rights against oppression.
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James Buchanan
Compact of Freedom
Senate
James Buchandin
Missouri Ruffians
Atchison
Free Statement
Kansas
Wise
Brooks
Mason
Richmond
Ohio
America
Don C. Fremont
William L. Davros
Kansas Territorial Election Turmoil and Letters From Prison
The piece reports a projected Republican lead in state elections with tally from 86 counties, plus religious press commentary on free Kansas and slavery, and publishes a prisoner letter from Leavenworth about Kansan violence. It includes notes from Wilcox and Fuller urging support for freedom and caution about border contention.
Fractured Debate on Democratic Platform and Slavery Policy
The text recaps a political dispute over slavery in the Democratic platform of the era, noting Smith’s Appeal and the party’s shifts. It cites that both parties once supported non interference with domestic institutions, while factions within the Democrats advocate for doctrines aligning with Squatter Sovereignty and territorial rights. Washington Union May 25.
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Congresa
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Calhoun
Valley of Alalana
Committee On
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Confederation
Thin Holy
Washington Union
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Dietep
Democratic Party
Lod
SS Southern News
Ohio
State
Lerjye
Alfred PL Wedgerton
Dasil T
John Larwill
Letter Excerpt From A Curtiss Discusses Kansas Conflicts
The document, dated October 7 from Bloomington Kansas, reports Curtiss now a Kansas lawyer and former M and C Rail Road figure. He recalls eight to ten pitched battles with proslavery forces, a forthcoming clash, and claims superior arms to defeat Border Ruffians. He urges Freemen to use ballots to oppose tyranny and slavery in Kansas.
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Milo Ames
A. Curtiss
Feq
Bloomington
Kansas
Curtiss
M.D& C
Point Ferman
Lawrence
Territorial
Lgislatury
Letter from Kansas resident discusses slavery and politics
A letter to Dr. Sam. Marsh from O. M. Marsa, jailed in Kansas, criticizes slavery era policy and the Democratic party. It laments lack of press freedom, presses for Kansas deliverance from slavery influence, and cites Pierce and Buchanan. Dated Lacomites Sept. 26, 1850.
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Sam. Marsh
O. M. Marsa
iKatisas
Kansas
de. Marsh
Kaneas
Missouri
Geary
Pierce
James Buchanan
Cincinnati
Marsh
Election returns in Callia county reveal Nash leads
Official returns show Nash with a large Republican share in Callia county and across others. Welch remains regular nominee but loses votes to Nash, while Nye and Whittlesey receive smaller counts. Overall Nash holds majorities in several counties including Gallia and Meigs.
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Callia
Judge
Nash
Welch
Whittlesey
Nye
Athens
Washington
Éssine
Gallia
Meigs
Fillmore Men Vote to Support Buchanan State Ticket
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports a Fillmore aligned meeting where Mr. Sheil praised Fillmore and opposed any unity to defeat Buchanan. He claimed Fillmore supporters elected the Democratic state ticket and boasted a threefold majority over their ticket. The chairman endorsed these statements, while the Pittsburgh Gazette notes Fillmore votes crossed over to aid Buchanan and blames the Fillmore split for Democratic gains.
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Shell Rege
Fillmore
Buchanan
Sheil
Pittsburgh Gazette
Sanderson
Pilmore
Buchanan County
Fraudulent votes cited to swing Indiana election gains
A document signed by Joun D. Dervers alleges widespread fraud in Indiana’s 184 state election. The letter claims up to twenty thousand fraudulent votes from out of state residents and laborers, with Old Line tally increased by about twenty eight thousand, suggesting a purge could swing the result by over ten thousand in favor of Republicans.
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Ipthe State Journal
Medina
Wyandot
Indianapolis Journal
Joun D. Dervers
Republican State Central Committee
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Ilineis
Kentucky
Republican Party
Athbens
Ann B. Pisk
Burlington
Weemont
Athens
Emancipation Debate Roils North and South in 1840s
The Redmond Enquirer reports rising hope for James Buchanan’s nomination and argues slavery’s economic and moral costs. It contends West India emancipation failed, slavery’s influence harms global trade, and that white labor would suffer without slave labor, urging careful North-South reckoning.
Frauds in Philadelphia Vote Spark Outcry and Calls for Integrity
The Pittsburgh Gazette denounces alleged deliberate vote fraud in Philadelphia and criticizes city and state actors for manipulating the tally. It warns fraudsters to beware as the November election approaches and pleads for true rights at the ballot box.
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Eveorios Fraros
Philadelphia
Plains
Philadelpia
Warde
Pennsylvanian
Ena
Kansas
California
Kansas Slave Code Debate and Proposed Enforcements
A heated quarrel over Kansas territorial laws seeks to suppress slave rebellion with death penalties and harsh penalties for aiding emancipation. The piece contrasts Democratic push to enforce the code with Republican condemnation as unconstitutional and inhumane, citing a lengthy enactment and calls to arms.
Election funding alleged for Pennsylvania rivalry
The Evening Post reports alleged financing behind the Buchanan efforts in Pennsylvania. It claims Belmont renewed a $50,000 subscription linked to Slidell’s mission at The Hague and a Wall Street banking house added $59,007 to a fund linked to Slidell’s New York gathering. It also alleges a 30 percent levy on about 800 Casto House officers and other public salaries, with total raises possibly exceeding a million dollars for late and upcoming elections. The piece compares this to Hessian payments in the revolutionary era and predicts strong mobilization for freedom.
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Pennsylvania
Belmont
Slidell
Hague
Wall Street
New York
Casto
Navy Yard
Baal
Emigrant Train Arrives In Town Amid Welcome
A train carrying about two hundred fifty emigrants arrives by the town route. They march in order, women and children ride in wagons, men appear healthy and cheery. The group was escorted by US troops after arrest order. Governor Preston and a Topeka talk urged disbandment, which occurred as settlers scattered. Arms found with the men were not taken, but captured munitions stay with the Governor until residents prove peaceable status.
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Pam
Kanpar
Milee
Hickere Point
Seo
United State
Lawrence
United States
Preston
Amet Ther
Topeka
Kansas
Delegates Decide No Presidential Election in Free State Kansas
A Delegate Free-State Convention in Torka Kansas abstains from voting on November 4 due to statewide disturbance. A Mass Convention is set for Big Springs on the 26th to select a Congress delegate, amid repudiation of J. W. Whitfield’s election. An emigrant train of about three hundred arrives under Col. Eldridge, arrested then released. Grand jury indicts Free State prisoners for murder as trial starts tomorrow. W F M Amy of the National Kansas Committee arrived to coordinate with the State Central Committee.
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Democratic Party
Kansas
Esee
Rutdaus
Ostend
New Eoghand
Philadelphia
Big Springs
Congress
J. W. Whitfield
Nebraska
Eldridge
Free State
W.F. M. Amy
National Kansas Committee
State Central Committee
Litral
Letter From Doingham Assails Slavery Policy Debate
A 1556 Missive from Doingham argues against abolitionist aggression and supports free labor in Kansas. He contrasts Kansas settlement with Virginia slavery, defends democratic principles, and notes his feeble health while writing from a private room. The letter stresses exclusion of slavery from territories as a political stance.
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Tresroy
Sirn
Kansas
Virginia
Gov. Wise
Earth
South
Ohio
Doingham
P. S
Slavery Preserves Union Says Southern Voice
The Richmond Enquirer argues that Northern and global economies depend on Southern slavery for cotton, sugar, coffee, tobacco, and other goods. It claims disunion would not be possible without slavery and that mutual interests bind the North and South under slave labor.
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