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Aurora Weekly Standard

Location

Aurora, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1854

Page

2

Political Rally Delivers Heated Lawrenceburg Speech

About three hundred citizens rode a special train to Lawrenceburg to hear Cumback address a crowd of fifteen hundred in the Court House yard. The speech condemned the old line and slavery extending democracy, drawing strong applause and artillery salvos as Judge Holman spoke cordially on Whig leanings and reactions to abolitionism.

Holman Clay Webster D&c Tom Benton Nebraska Mr.Caumbark Minyios Tox New Orleans Delta Sam

Fall of Democracy Seen From Court House Grass

A diverting recount of a political meeting with open crowd laughter and sparse Nebraskaites, recalling past Democratic control and a shift to fear. The narrator contrasts old triumphs with present warnings against leaders who overreach, urging all parties to take warning.

Old Dearborn

The Democratic Party's Decline and Rise of a New Americanism

A critical portrait traces the decline of the Democratic Party from immigration driven shifts and foreign influence to obstinate power and slavery expansion. It contrasts this with a new American movement led by honest men under the banner Americans shall rule America. The piece argues for supporting true American principles over a corrupt party.

Democratic Party New World Old World American Democracy of Tte America Democracy People’s Movement

Unblushing Impudence and Political Bribery Accusations

The piece rails at the Nebraska bill supporters and Judge Holman for alleged centering of power and bribery in passing the measure. It cites Judge Holman’s past anti-centralization stance, hints at Pierce administration bribery, and comments on national issues including wheat prices, a mysterious flat boat near Cincinnati, and Mexican expedition funding. It notes cholera in Columbia and a large fire near Brunswick, a brief Blackwood notice, and Maine gubernatorial results with Morrill leading as fusion and Know-Nothing support.

Nebraska U. S Friends of the Senate Holman Pierce Wheat Cuba New Orleans Gen. Woolf Col. Wheat

Indiana Constitution Blocks HOR Candidate From Judicial Post

An Enquirer letter to the Standard questions Democratic candidate BE Horrmay's eligibility for Representative. It cites Indiana Constitution Article 7 Section 16 barring a person elected to a judicial office from holding any other state office during the four year term, asserting Horrmay cannot be eligible for the Representative seat while serving as Justice of the Peace.

Messrs. Boityas BE Horrmay Indiana Hurrxgs The Liverpool Mercury Minnear Wood Havardwest de Rutzen

Prose on a plagiarist copying Byron verse

The letter critiques an individual named Ralph of Wilmington for stealing lines from Byron, calling the plagiarist a brainless goat and a worthless hound. It contrasts God and man’s laws with theft and hints the writer may publish further verses under biblical titles. Aurora notes dated September 9, 1854.

Byron Ralph Wilmington David Solomon Ion Aurora

European News Highlights From The War News Packet

Reports from Europe detail French troops re-embarking at Bomarsund and potential seaborne actions near Helsingfors. Varna prepares to depart 30th with 70,000 troops and 600 transports for Crimea. Spain borrows 65 million reals on Cuba revenues while Queen Christina travels Madrid to Lisbon unopposed. Cholera lingers at Bomarsund and Warna, fire losses reach half a million pounds. Bacchus, Bucharest, 25,000 troops greet Pachy with 30 guns on the 22nd. Sweden hears Baron de Hilliers offers 14 million francs for first month and 7 million subsequent monthly aid. Aland Islands petition to stay from Russia. Austria and Western powers near offensive defensive treaty accord. Belgian ministry resigns en masse.

Europe Bomarsund Gulf of Finland Helsingias Crimea Varna Cuba Christiana Madrid Lisbon Warna Bucharest Copenhagen Baron de Hilliers Sweden Aland Islands Russia Austria Brussels

Violent storm devastates Charlestown and surrounds

A severe two day storm battered Charlestown last Thursday and Friday causing extensive damage. Wharves warehouses ships gardens and houses suffered severe flooding. Some structures collapsed or were carried away and many residents fled by boat.

Charlestown Sullivan’s Island Old Point House Moultrie House Fort Moultrie

Durst Predicts Indian General War After Galveston Fever News

Major J. H. Durst arrives in Austin warning Indians intend a large conflict after a series of fierce engagements. Four to five of Major D s men killed in skirmish with Indians who fought bravely dismounted and fought hand to hand. Galveston Journal reports fever epidemics spreading amid cool damp days and heavy rains.

Austin Limes J. H. Durst van Buren Galveston Journal of the 24Th

Mexican Civil War Rumors Reach Nueces Valley

In the Nueces Valley and Brownsville reports, insurgents gain ground in Tamaulipas with Victoria and Matamoros cited as rebel strongholds. The Austin Gazette notes a state wide draft plan for six companies and rendezvous locations. A long Flag of the 19th account details battles and shifting control near Tampico and Camargo amid Santa Anna opposition.

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