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Newspaper

Aurora Weekly Standard

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1854

Page

2

Parke and Vigo Officials Named in State Listings

The treasurer William R. Nofsinger from Parke county a judge Samuel B. Gookins from Vigo county and Caleb Mills named as superintendent of common schools in the new state roster.

William R. Nofsinger Parke Co Supreme Court Samuel B. Gookins Vigo County Caleb Mills

Grand rally planned with same speakers at Osgood

A similar gathering is scheduled for the next day in Osgood Ripley County on the Ohio and Mississippi Rail Road to hear the same speakers.

Osgood Ripley County Ohio Mississippi Thomas Baker Elias ‘Chi-man Court Common Pleas Dearborn Lawrenceburgh Cornelius (Brien Court Commion Peas, Aif

Our Forces Marshalled for Election Day Battle

A political appeal warns of false and mis-spelled tickets on the eve of the election. It urges careful verification of every candidate name and proper office, cautions against non residents voting, and calls for vigilance to ensure the people triumph.

Who Are the Rioters in Dr Fitch Speech Outburst

The event centers on Dr GN Fitch whose violent harangue in this city accused Know-Nothings and foreigners of treachery. Foreigner supporters groaned the speech down while Old Liners claimed a riot attempt. Accusations of deliberate falsehood target Fitch and his backers as they defend themselves.

N. Firca GN. Fitch Messrs. Haines Cumback Conttins Haines Cumsack Dr. Contrns Register Firciu Dr. Firen Wilmington Academy S. 2. Adams Tsing Hutten Ie Hilancy I Ig Lee Lawrenue Sep

Debating the Nation and Know-Nothings in Aurora

A report recalls a heated public discussion led by Judge Houmas and C B Tonser on politics and religious tensions. The speakers attacked abolitionists Know-Nothings and Catholicism, linked secrets to tyranny, and criticized President Pierce and river projects amid Western discontent.

Political Broadsides and Rhetoric on Religion and Nominations

A collection of fiery letters and speeches attacking W S Hotman and Judge Horman over river improvements, Catholic influence, secret orders, and election tactics. It cites a Dearborn county Jesuit-Sanfedesti presence, claims riots at Dr Firen’s speech, and denounces the Register for slander ahead of elections. The piece urges readers to speak out and questions Democratic and Know-Nothing affiliations.

Maine France Mexico Mr. Torset Church of Rome W.S. Hotman Papal States Europe W.S. Horas Order of Pequoid Horman The Register Dearborn County Jesuit Order of Sanfedesti Democratic Party Martin Young Dearborn William Young Adm'r

Foreign Birth Voter Letter Questions Party Loyalty

A political notice addresses immigrants and foreign birth voters on the eve of an election. The writer defends the Democratic and Republican positions, questions the motives of party leaders, and urges readers to consider riverHarbor, labor, and slavery issues before choosing which party to support.

Democratic Party

Democraic Nominee for Prosecuting Attorney endorsed

John S Detweiler of Lawrenceburg is the regularly nominated Democrat for Prosecuting Attorney of the Court of Common Pleas for Dearborne and Ripley counties. He is described as talented and well qualified. The endorsement comes from social and professional acquaintances. Also notes Nashville mayoral winner W B Sherp Page by 950 majority, elected unexpectedly.

Lawrenceburg Democratic Party Court of Common Pleas Dearborne Ripley Dettweiler Lafely Ccy Nashville W. B. Sherp Page

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