Old Line Democracy in 1855 Indiana Sparks Critique
The writer mocks Old Line Democracy for shifting positions on popular sovereignty, noting changes from opposing slavery in Kansas to backing a few dissenting men overriding the people's will. The Indiana Senate delays election of a U. S. Senator to late February, citing other business and the chance to elect two senators, accusing the party of political dodging and hypocrisy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Nebraska
Senate
House
U. S
Indiana
Lawrence
RRO.& Uo's
N. O
BRO. & CO
Jan Llawrence
Lawrence Bro. & Co
Weaver & Lawrence
Engle Hotel
Lawrence, Bro & Co
R. Pierce
S.P
Elkhart Co
Connersville
Jam'o A. Epstein
Cords Wood
W. P. Squibb & CO
W. P. Tumy
of Deel
W.P. Squibb & GO
Riot near Buffalo spurs deadly clash over unpaid wages
Rioters at Ridgeway on the Buffalo and Brentford and Goodrich Railroad attacked workers after months of unpaid wages. A man named Simon Wemple was killed and several others wounded as armed locals from Buffalo pressed to protect the tracks. About a dozen rebels were arrested and later examined at Fort Erie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Burrato
Buffalo and
Brentford and Goodrich
Ridgeway
Simon Wemple
Wemple
Fort Erie
Congressional debate on pensions and Pacific Railway advances
The report covers Jan 16 to 18 with Senate action on a compensation bill for Congress and judges, a memorial on the 1812 army relief, and the Pacific Railway bill debates. It notes executive sessions, ministerial appointments, and multiple amendments. House discussions include a French Spoliation bill, and a committee focus on the Smithsonian and Pacific Railway funding. Indications of Indian hostilities and emigrant protection are also reported.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Senate
J. ©. Breckenridge
Spain
House
Pacific Railway
Bayley
Benton
Pacific
McDougal
Danbar
Fessenden
Maine
Bell
Chase
Rufus Choate
Smithsonian Institute
Perkins
New York
California
Gwin
M. Weller
Smithsonian
Pacific Railway bill moves and amendments debated
The House committee debate centers on the Pacific Railway bill with McDougal and Davis amendments. Attempts to strike the enacting clause fail or succeed, several refer to committee referrals, and positions on tranks and branches are aired. Jan 19 to 20 records show approvals of a Grand Trunk route from western Arkansas Missouri or Iowa toward Memphis and Lake Superior, with adjournments noted.
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Pacific Railway
Davis
Flows
Memphis
McDougal
House
Baron de Kalb
Faulkner
Hamilton
Edgerton
Richardson
Kansas
Elgarton
Benton
Senate
Oliver
Missouri
Indiana
Arkansas
Iowa
Lake Superior
Indiana Senate and House Proceedings January 15 16
Reports from Bedford and Indianapolis banks oppose real estate oath. Bills on Kankakee drainage, swamp land refunds, railroad regulation, and attorney general duties. Senate debates US Senator election postponement, court timing, and tax provisions. House discusses sheep-killing dogs, geological survey funding, school taxes, and consolidation of road laws. Readings, resolutions, and many bills filed or laid on table.
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Senate
State Bank
Bedford
Indianapolis
Kankakee
United States
Suit
Anthony
8Th Judicial Circuit
Society of Friends
England
Clarksville
Committee On
Federal Relations
Housie
Ted
Court of Common Pleas
Congress
12Th Judicial Circuit
Circuit
House
U. S
Febes House
Mills
Common Schools
Treasurer of State
Wabash & Erie Canal
Courts of Common Pleas
Superintendent of Common Schools
Indiana Cotton Mills
Man
Huntington and
Wells
McDowell
Huntington
Third Judicial Circuit
State of
Indiana
Thomas Smith
Vanderburg
Merchant Bank of
N. York
Jas. Harrison
Eac
Missouri House and Senate Whip Up Local Reforms
The legislature debated banking, circuit reorganizations, and juries while considering bills to extend court terms, regulate county officials, and empower road and school law changes. Resolutions sought swamp land funding details, German language teaching limits, and a state normal school, with statewide road, tax, and railroad guard measures.
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House
Bill Pesseed
7Th Judicial
12Th Circuit
Senate
13Th Judicial Circuit
12Th Judicial Circuit
Courts of Common Pleas
U. S
Aud
Sec. of State
County Board of Commissioners
Marshall Circuit Court
Messrs
Spann
Burke
Eueeen
Mathes
United States
Congress
Committee On Education
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the Standard
D. F. Sibley
Cours of Common Pleas
Leonard Woods
Abbott
Andover
Mass.) Theological Seminary
J. Hoofland
C.M. Jackon
Wm. G. Harwood
Richmond
Carter
Virginia
Kentucky
Toleco
W. P. Squine & Co. OZ
Cincinnati
Pri
Foe Satiepeco
Sugar House
New Orleans
P. Squibb & CO
I Pena
I. TaNebos
W. W. Conway & Co
W. W. Conway
W.w.conway
Aurora
MO. L.conway
Atand
MO. L. Conway
Conwar
a _ CONWAY & HILL
Conway & Co
ANEBU
P. COBB + CO
O. P. Cobb & CO
Inda
N. W. Thomas Ae Oh
Prine
UO. P. Cobb & CO
Main
Second Streets
Cobb E& Col
Conway & Hill
Orkee
P. S
Maderia
Malaga
Muscat
Rere
Conway & Hul
Conway & Enileish OT
Fsight
Conway & Hiel
Prandies
Otard and Depuy
John Bull
Young Hyson
Imperial
P Squibb & CO
Ens Nt
J. Kilner
F. Sibley
F.sible
RS. B. K
Boston
EL K. Lite
Frofeszer Trenkle
M May Perfor
Moses Farmer
A.M
Howard Street
Salem
Mass
William D. Roasiter
WM D.rossiter
Sec
Amer
Christian Union
Maovison
Ind
Henry Little
E.K. Little
Madison
Hoosier
W. W. H. Lawrence
Sewell Plummer
Barrell’s
NDIA
Navio
B. Vail
Eee
Eeee
Wilmington
Williams & Brother
Ze Mie
O G. Williams
Isaac N. Cochran
Lyman Beecher
Lane Theological Seminary
Ohio
Accott
Andover Theological Seminary
Daniel P. Thompson
Vermont
Green Mountain Boys
Lock Amsden
E . Montpelier
N. B. Williams
Baltimore
Josiah Lynch
Philadelphia
Jon’n Cutler
Reed, Cutley & Co
India Street
Masa
J. P. Ulrey
Foun Corp
Eagle Hotel
Aep
Chambers
Stevens &C
Yara, &c
Chambers, Stevens & Cos
Chambers, Stevens & CO
Dean & Ca
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