Political shifts and local election notes across states
The piece surveys partisan shifts in the 1850s era, noting Republican majorities in Ohio, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Wisconsin, and discussing New York results. It cites Buffalo Commercial’s view on 1860 dynamics, and reports on officials, editor conflicts, and local incidents including criminal cases and social events.
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Ohio
Massachusetts
New Jersey
New York
Aly
Milwaukee Sentinel
Wmn
Sewant
Bolumdettsle
John Brown
Buffalo Commercial
Fucacas
Oram
Wal
Deweggar
Akgnes
Chase
Bani Lincolo
Rusipece
Breseher
Wullifer
la Sare
County Board Tax Debate Lands At $25 000
The Board discussed county finances after Friday’s meeting. A Special Committee trimmed proposed back debt and set the tax at 25 000 to cover expenses and interest without erasing county credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oler Malon
W. M. Griswold
Columbia County
Wilbees
Thanksgiving sermon sparks church abstinence debate
Sermons and remarks from the Brooklyn Tabernacle leader Ray Bashart recount a refusal to open services on Thanksgiving. He argues for thanksgiving through charity and discourages long sermons, while urging abstinence from tobacco and reform in church order admissions. Other items critique slavery politics and Protestant concerns, with scattered reflections on religious liberty and public virtue.
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Ray
W. A. Bashart
Brooklyn Tabernacle
Phos
Turkey
Methodiat Felecopal Church
Ators
Prattaville
Wisconsin
Ecclesaatic
Winistars
Teyigent
Notable figures of liberty cited in Jefferson tribute
A long, era-spanning discourse elevates Thomas Jefferson and the American struggle for independence. The speaker lauds Jefferson’s imagination and leadership, contrasts revolutionary ideals with contemporary ministers, and recalls the birth of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
Avery
Frank
Wallington
Henry
Franklin
Jefferson
America
Earth
Continental Congress
Chades
Independence Square
Dardry
Dactaration
United States
Controversy Over Brown Beecher Sermon Stirs Tremont Temple
The piece compares John Brown and Jesus in a Boston debate, with ministers Manning and Wendell Phillips facing criticism for defending or condemning the violence around Harpers Ferry. Discussion centers on religious justification of acts labeled as insurrection and murder and the differing views among contemporary clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bescher
Henry Ward Baesher
John Welton
Berpel Ferry
Bridrish
New Yorker
Maida
Tegebher
Boucher
Oratinen
Brown
Beecher
Deacher
Aingery
Sonik Ito
Beccher
Anysald Brown
Aman
Manu
Barsboas
Hycee
John Brown
Donander
Savior
Relph
Waldo Eierson
Hrown
Christ
Pilate
Jesus
Rsiaasa
Barabbas
Emersons
Parkers
Tremont Temple
Boston
Mr. Manning
Harpee's Ferry
Phillips
God
Trip Over the Alleghanies Sketches Aboard a Train
A narrator recounts a perilous dawn ascent and descent of the Alleghenies aboard a train toward Altoona. Vivid mountain details contrast with moving cars and a cautious moment when a passenger fears a fall, then the journey resumes toward breakfast and lower ground.
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Levompton
Bowtham
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Hunan
Son
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Wenry A. Wise
Rav
C. Wartcou
Baorx
New York Tribune
Deroy Mansmate
Jenes H. Lewis
Pew
U.S
Francie I Menry
Iowa County
Milwaukee
Eden
Alan Peach
Nashville
Tennessee
Poindexter
Union
Datin
Keatman
Kiail
Gazeits
D. C
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Delafield
Wavkeske Co
Muors
Bonoott
Wari
Templars
Levyer
Ted
Geuster Dougins
Indy Ory Shesi
Thele Beak
Jangyenrace
Old Crown
Saga
Cinemnoals Enquirer
Beachar
Wendell Phillips
Ibn le Hethe Cis
Othim
France
Divinas
Tuomas JayraRson
Shakapeare
Brooklyn Heights
Abead
Ter the Twain
Baltimore
Europe
Wes
Henry Ward Beecher
Hem
T. Bereta
Vicrouts Beinot
Montreal
Great Bridge
Minnesota
Anas Exrauss
SL Lous
Paris
Gora Jon Brown
Williams
Detroit
Toledo
Tlhough
Wuegeon
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Milwasken
Wie
Barnes
Supreme Court
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Nora
H. Hedtetogip
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Anch
Pennsylvania
Thor
Nan
Joan
Vielon
Aunset
John
Neo
Abe
Ageio
Altoona
Faily
Portage City
Wanner. & Schulze
Cool ST. Portage
Wis
Anya
Hanley Alremty
Lusinean
Cock Street
Wanker
Frange
Pettibone
Bryant
Tone
Beat Esseady
Portage
Rand
L. Funkenstein
Petitbone
Cook and
DeWitt
Cape
de Sal
Walt
New York City
Shorea
IBY State Authority
AML
Ieee
L. Loomis
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Fyssomabie Agures
Teros
Tye
Mum
Willlae
Peetege
Columbia CO. Bank
Modenos
T. E. Wan
the State Bank
Madison, Wis
Sen
Warshall & Ilsley
Banzers
Ssecum Mongmace
Cass
Icacsr
Dueee
Biles OF
Winnedago Lorge
Meanien
B Wana
Mack
Elock
A.f. Scsrington
L_FUNKENSTEIN
John Gramam
Bee's
Fortags City
Ohtauer Hamerisaser
Pat
Choek
McCormen
Portage City Mills
Holasalkama Metal
Hart & Norton
Ube Vanwiens
C. M. Berrie
DeWitt Atrest
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Portagy
Aerwrm
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Chapman
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AWD
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