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Newspaper
Aurora Weekly Standard
Location
Aurora, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1854
Page
3
A political gathering in Dearborn county shows Democratic unity against Nebraska policy. William Cumback speaks on national issues, while Judge Holman faces scrutiny over his stance on Squatter Sovereignty and the Nebraska bill, with mixed reception from attendees.
Documentary evidence shows bitter opposition to slavery in the territories and support for Congressional power to regulate. Cumback defends his vote and constituencies amid cheers, Lawrence pledges no speech, Collins unavailable, county officers nominated by acclamation, prospects for the ticket praised, and a warning against political trickery in Old Dearborn.
The speaker urges fair means in the canvass and warns against personal attacks while addressing a judge. The text notes uncertainty over whether the judge will accept or decline the nomination and promises public disclosure as soon as a decision is reached.
The piece praises Cumback of Greensburg as a self made young Democrat and notes his anti Nebraska stance leading to exclusion from the state convention. It also attacks the Nebraska and Kansas bill as Congress trying to control future territories and force slavery under various schemes, urging readers to attend Cumback speaking event Friday September 18 in the city.
The meeting organized with Ralph Collier as chair and E G Burkan and others as vice presidents. A seven-person county nominating committee drawn from multiple townships proposed candidates for Octobers election including Alexander Connelly for Senate Jonathan Hollowell Warren H Bawrence Stokley Dill Zephaniah Heustis etc. The group endorsed Witt Cusack and formed a committee to back district and county candidates, with Will Camback praised and no disorder reported among attendees.
The Aurora gathering opened Monday and ran to the 16th with a large concert. Prof Woodbury conducted the exercises and Prof W offered notes on singing. Officers elected include War. B. Harvey president Rev A W Freeman vice president Rev S S Potter secretary and George Hit treasurer, with a board of managers. The Cythara was adopted as the standard book, prizes to be awarded next convention, and resolutions expressed thanks to Woodbury, Aurora citizens, the Baptist church, and Thomas Gaff Esq. The society aims to hire teachers and form county classes for sacred music in fall and winter.
The document sets quarterly dues to cover expenses, requires five managers for a quorum, officers serve one year or until successors are elected, and mandates quarterly meetings with a final public concert. Members pay one dollar annually, with free admission for ladies, and amendments require two thirds vote.
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