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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1856
Page
2
From the Galena advertiser abstracted remarks by Hor Hollman addressing fellow citizens and German neighbors. He denies seeking office, defends being a Republican, denounces the slaveocracy, and asserts unity for liberty free speech and free territory, predicting a November majority to crush slavery.
A Wisconsin or Milwaukee News sourced summary recounts Missouri figures in the St Louis district debate over slavery expansion, Buchanan alignment, and Missouri Compromise issues. It notes Brate as a candidate, Paxton’s stance, and reactions across factions, including the Know Nothings and Democrats, with references to Blair, Banton, and the Kennedy era party tensions.
Mr. Mosen of Braver Dam will preach at the Presbyterian Church in this place. Service is scheduled for 1:42 oclock in the afternoon with a second time at 2:00 oclock.
Last Saturday drew about 3,000 residents to Sauk County for a Mass Meeting featuring Fremont and Dayton flags presented by village ladies. Rev. Cochran spoke on Republican principles aligned with the Declaration and Constitution, while speaker Mr. Nouani criticized Democratic pro slavery ties and praised liberty, with 9000 attendees later listening to two hours of vigorous debate, song, and a peaceable procession.
In the Southern States Buchanan seems certain with unanimous electoral votes as they rally behind slavery. The North favors Fremont with a united anti-slavery push, while Iowa tilts Republican and Iowa’s shift signals a broader cross-state realignment toward Freedom and the pathfinder of Empire. Local editors note Democrats split, with some supporting Fremont while others cling to Buchanan Breck.
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West Bend dated Aug 9 1956 letter praising clergy in revolutionary history and Patrick Henry resolutions. Discusses press, public meetings, and colonial rights as reflected in Thomas History of Our Country. laments current ministerial stance and condemns oppression and slavery while urging equal rights and humanity.
A republican era summary notes James Buchanan’s supporters praising the Syracuse convention and the hoped unity of the South amid threats to the Union. It contrasts proslavery blocs in Kentucky and Pennsylvania with calls for unity under Buchanan and Fremont sentiment among German voters. A Quincy Independence Day celebration honors Adams and Adams Jr. with the Declaration read and memorial services.
A garbled document reveals a contested Cincinnati platform excerpt and a harsh attack on Buchanan’s leaders, claiming suppression of a key resolution endorsing Pierce. Washington cabinet convenes and issues a proclamation calling Congress to meet in August to address frontier hostilities and defense funding.
A dated civic chatter notes a strong German vote for Republicans in Iowa with many Freemont supporters switching. It cites reports from Keokuk and Madison Democrat about Know Nothings and Black Republicans winning local offices, predicting a Buchanan November outcome. The piece questions sensational town results and recalls a 1846 Fremont incident tied to broader party tensions.
Virginia citizen J C Underwood states he fled the state for safety after attending the Philadelphia People’s Convention and backing Fremont. He corrects Clarke County’s slave figures, asserts the confiscation of his property, and recounts threats and exile conditions. He thanks readers for support and describes a temporary move toward the free North with his family.
A Burlington dated letter reports a large Iowa vote shift with 9,000 to 10,000 tickets. Premont Cexris elected to Congress by 1,400 to 1,800 and Fremont’s Davis by 6,000 to 7,000. Legislature branches favor Republicans by overwhelming margins. Buchanan and Slavery facing a rout in Iowa and the Northwest. Tan nent and Paxepont expected to win.
A 19th century tirade condemns sham democracy and slaveholding rhetoric. It recounts clashes with a locomotive metaphor, cites Southern boasts about Fremont, and reports a Connecticut man robbed of 2600 dollars in Wisconsin. It mentions brutal slave whipping in Lexington Missouri and questions the nation’s freedoms.
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