American Republican ticket and Dearborn politicking
The Standard reports the American Republican ticket for Dearborn county and details a political committee meeting at Upper Manchester on Sept 24. It reprints xenophobic and anti Know Nothing rhetoric, notes pledges by candidates, and recounts provocative exchanges at the nominating convention including insults, accusations, and a riot-like scene surrounding Judge Spooner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Central Committee
Dearborn County
Upper Manchester
B. T. W.S. Anderson
Lawrenceburgh
H. Morrow
Centre
Seth Platt
Manchester
Knapp
Miller
Ira Holowell
Logan
Jno. C. Moore
Sparta
Freeborn Lewiz
Kelso
D. J. Dibble
Jackson
Goshorn
York
R. D. Brown
Hogan
Geo. Bowlby
Harrison
Martin Trester
Washington
J. W. R. Rockeyfellow
Clay
J. Watts
Caeser Creek
Democratic platform sparks fears in Hamilton County
The Hamilton County Democratic convention denounces a platform endorsing religious freedom to the point of negating moral law and endorsing “free” crimes. The piece accuses leaders of pandering to foreign voters, especially Germans, to regain anti American support and calls for forming an American party to preserve social and political happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Ohio
Union
Tuermore
Indianapolis
Visiting and Tools Raise Suspicions at Sunday Visit
A reader notes that when a man leaves home with his tools it suggests work elsewhere. He recalls Crosby, editor of the Register, who also took his tools on a Sunday visit and wonders if visiting was not his only purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crosby
the Register
Benedict Arnold and Know Nothing accusations stir the press
The State Sentinel reprints long extracts to label Benedict Arnold as Know Nothing while the Rushville Republican mocks editors as liars. Reports from Jefferson, Missouri claim a sham legislature elected Atchison to the U S Senate and deny lies about leg bail. The Duncan House praised for its hospitality. Frazer praises and Crosby being a Know Nothing are debated in Lawrenceburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Sentinel
Benedict Arnold
Arnold
Mr. Sentinel
Atchison
U. S. Senate
Jefferson
Ae Vice Register
Sam Jones and Abolitionism in Political Situa tion
A critical feature on Sam Jones tracing his past as a strict abolitionist and his shifting Democratic alignment with popular sovereignty. The piece argues his opportunistic stances, recalls his Ripley county roots, and questions his honesty and suitability for office amid party tactics. It cites a confrontation over labeling both parties as abolitionists and ends urging voters to decide at the ballot box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Samuel
Ripley County
Darkey
Kentucky
Ripley
Tag
Mr. Jones
Hamilton County
Ohio
Simon
American Party
Sam
Proscription of Messenger by Ripley Know Nothings
The Know Nothings of Ripley County begin proscribing the Messenger printed at Versailles for commenting on the Louisville riots. They oppose its shift from pledged independence to “blackguardism” and labeling the rioters as murderers, while vowing to publish a paper aligning with their views. The dispute is presented as bitter proscription and a clash over editorial stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Know Nothings
Ripley County
Messenger
Versailles
Louisville
Law. Register
Know Nothings of
Ripley
Political letter from Sandy Tompkins to Samuel L Jones
A long 1855 letter from Sandy Tompkins in Dearborn County Indiana praising party stalwarts and urging support for Samuel L Jones for County Clerk. It extols leaders like Tickey and Steve, discusses whiskey as morale, notes regional figures such as Omer Roberts Holman and the Pringle family, and hints at election tactics and potential deputy hires. The missive warns against abolitionist rumors and suggests publishing Steve Harding's letter to clear Jones's name.
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Tompkins
Laxover
Sammy
Sparta Township
Esq’s
Columbia
Higbee
Register
Ciss
Webster
Bill Gimlet
Bro. Huffman
Wilmington
Steve
Daddy
Tickey
Omer Touey Roberts
Holman
Aurora
Roberts
Steve Harding
O'Brien
Lane
O’brien
Pringle
Paul
Peter
Sandy Q. Tompkins, Esq
Shannon in Kansas Territory Promotes Law and Union
Gov. Wilson Shannon arrives at Kansas City aboard the Martha Jewett and is serenaded at Westport. He defends the territorial legislature, urges enforcement of laws, warns against nullification, and signals intent to maintain slavery policy amid Missouri Kansas commerce, urging harmony between adjacent states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Democrat
Shannon
Westport
Wilson Shannon
Reeder
Kansas City
Martha Jewett
General
Speaker Stringfellow
Watterson
Weddle
Formans
Rees
Blair
Kansas
Free States
D. D. Atchison
United States
Woodson
Atchison
Gen. Whitfield
Shawnee Mission
Pawnee
Pueric
Missouri
Border Feuds and Slavery Stance in Kansas Speech
A political scene unfolds with cheers for slavery in Kansas as the new governor addresses a Westport crowd. Col Hay speaks, Park’s modesty is noted, and a joking clash ensues over who represents Missouri residents and the Kansas Legislature.
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Kansas
Parks
Col. Hay
Park
Shanon
Westport
Missouri
Typo causes truth from Register friend hurt by papers
The Lafayette Courier reports contracts for large corn deliveries at twenty cents a bushel before the canal opens in spring. Norfolk and suburbs, from a population of twenty thousand, now show only about three thousand left as seventeen thousand fled or perished by pestilence.
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Lafayette
Norfolk
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the Standard
F. Sibley
Thomas Pattison
Josiah Campbell
E. 8. Hamilton
John F. Richards
John W. Lewis
Germany
France
Hungary
Joseph Cooper
Democratic Party
H.H. Robbison
Cooper
Spooner
Bedini
Miami
Sag Nichts
Rushville
Duncan
Oscooy
Frazer
Sam Jones
Samuel L. Jones
Indiana
Morris
Blinn & Bruns
East Third Street
C. H. Seymore
Walnut Street
Cincinnati
Tate
Wadiana
Dearborn
Francia Riddell
Said
Cornelius O'Brien
Circuit Court
Said County
Frank Riddell
Canty
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