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Aurora Weekly Standard

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1854

Page

2

YUE CONVENTION AT MANCHESTER SPEECHES AND POLITICS

A Dearborn county gathering of about five hundred Democrats denounces what they call the Nebraska and Squatter Sovereignty debates. Key figures Benj. J. Spooner Dr. Bowers Won Henry Walker William Cumback and Judge Holman speak on party unity, the Missouri Compromise, and the Nebraska bill with attacks on opponents and praise for strong national action.

Manchester Old Dearborn Dearborn County Benj. J. Spooner Bowers Mr. Cumback Br. Cumback Democras

Old Line Democrats Oppose Slavery in Territories Debate

The narrative recounts speeches by Cumback Lawrence and Collins on slavery in the territories, accusing Old Line Democrats of backing a Nebraska bill swindle. Cumback defends his youth, promising to vote rightly for constituents, while Lawrence asserts he is “all right on the goose” on hot topics. County nominations are approved amid favorable prospects for the ticket.

Congress South Nebraska Cumback Lawrence Old Dearborn

Judge's Nomination Questioned In Civic Debate

The speaker argues not to blame the party for remarks by private citizens and urges fair methods in the campaign. The judge hinted at candidacy but did not clearly accept or decline. If he decides, the public will be informed promptly.

Cumback Nominated for Office Amid Democratic Scrutiny

The Greensburg resident Mr. Cumback, a young lawyer of self made stature, was nominated for a high office with unanimous local support. A fluent speaker and industrious student, he addressed the public Friday September 1, inviting attendance to judge his qualifications. The Standard’s observer criticizes the Nebraska and Kansas bill as an attack on Congress and federal sovereignty, arguing it could force territorial slavery and disrupt settled rights.

Council Hall Nebraska Pioneers Sons of Pioneers Congress Utah Underwood Decatur Eititons Cumback Greensburgh Cumaback Nebraska Junto Messrs. Eorrors Kansas Territories South Missouri Texas Indian Territory United States

People's County Convention Nominates Local Candidates

The Saturday meeting organized by Ralph Collier's chair, with E G Burkam and others as vice presidents, formed a nine township committee to suggest candidates for county offices. Nominations include Alexander Connelly for Senate and Jonathan Hollowell for Representatives, with other county posts filled by local figures. The group endorsed state and district resolutions and praised Caumback, ending with a orderly, peaceful gathering.

Forrison Dawson Ralph Collier G. Burkam Sect Abbott Lawrenceburgh Township Manchester Miller York Kelso Jackson Harrison Centre Hogan Washington Sparta Clay Ceasar Creek Logan Henry Harker Dr. Bowers B. J. Spooner Committee On Nominations Senate Alexander Connelly Jonathan Hollowell Warren AL. Lawrence Stokley Dill Zephaniah Heustis Lawrenceburgh WM. F. Ross Geo. Bowlby Tames Powell Ripley and Dearborn Mayhew Ripley Indianapolis Witt Cusack Greensburgh Caumback T. W. Abbott

Dearborn County Musical Association Convention at Aurora

The Dearborn County Musical Association held a convention in Aurora from Monday the 15th to the 16th with a large concert. Prof Woodbury conducted exercises and offered musical instruction. Officers were elected including Wa. B. Harver president and Rev. A. W. Freeman vice president. board members from Moore's Hill Lawrenceburg Guilford and Dillsborough. The Cythara was adopted as the standard singing book. Prizes planned for next quarterly convention. Public thanks extended to Prof. Woodbury and Aurora citizens. Baptist congregation and Thomas Gaff Esq. for use of facilities. The association plans fall and winter music classes with new teachers in the county.

Bartor Aurora Woodbury Wa. B. Harver Manchester A. W. Freeman SS. Porren Lawrenceburgh George Tint Rob Brewington Moore’s Hill Joan Parker Ralph Coltier Guilford John Perlee Dillsborough Prof. Woodbury Baptist Thomas Gaff Jargs Potter

Dearborn County Musical Association Constitution 1854

The society adopts a constitution to promote Sacred Music by forming a permanent association named Dearborn County Musical Association. It creates officers a President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer and an eight-member Board of Managers with duties to conduct meetings preside in absence and act as conductor record proceedings maintain accounts and decide meeting places and organize district associations and educators.

Dearborn County Musical Association Src. Bnd Treasuer

New York City Reformers Club Constitution Summary

The passage outlines a formal association with a Board of managers requiring five for a quorum and officers serving one year terms. It calls for quarterly meetings on the first Monday of March June September and December, including a Public Concert. Membership costs one dollar annually for men, women admitted free, and amendments require a two thirds vote.

Baltic News From New York Reports Crimea Movements

News from the Baltic notes allied fleets embarked for the Crimea with no landing reported, and French forces rumoured near the coast. Aland reportedly captured and held by the French, while Omar Pacha’s Turkish forces occupy Bucharest. Vienna dispatches describe shifting fronts and a London Paris stand at the Vienna Conference. Taylor with Espartero in Spain and Cuba’s Governor General Jose de la Concha named.

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