Columbus seeks city charter amid nationwide chatter
In a mosaic of 19th century notes, Columbus residents plan to apply for a city charter while broader news items recount political shifts, naturalizations in New York, Lincoln era taxation debates, bridge planning at Niagara, and various social and legal developments across the United States.
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Columbus
United States
Louisiana
Carpenter
Kansas
N.Y
Niagara
Buffalo
Congress
Marquis of Westminister
England
Kansas and the Slavery Question at Statehood Debate
A speech discusses Kansas territorial politics, the 1854 Congress act, and the push to form a constitution for Kansas with or without slavery. It argues popular sovereignty should decide slavery, explains the Topeka and Nebraska acts, and warns of civil strife if the people cannot vote directly. The piece emphasizes Congress delegating power to the people and the potential for peaceful union or conflict.
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Debatl
Kansas
Geary
Floritl
Topeka
Congress
Gov. Walker
Wright
Lula
Friends
Union
Sona
Fide
Nebraska
Territorial
As & State
Minnesota
Walker
Kansas-Nebraska
Kymsas
Sulin
Congress of the United States
Tranee
United States
St. Louis
Gwen
Lily Patie
President's Message in Kansas as printed in Tribune critique
The article denounces a lengthy Presidential Message on Kansas, calling it cringing and selective in fact. It accuses the President and supporters of distorting constitutional facts to justify the Kansas Constitutional Convention and slavery provisions.
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Kansas
Tribune
Broway
Cincinnati Directory
Oxford
Gross
Parnorr
Dréd Scott
United States
Ft Ia
Jon Kansas
Missouri
Dred Scott
New Haven
Democratic party split and Minnesota governorship update
The report notes Dorsnas being ousted by thirteen Democratic Senators in Carers, Sibley certified as Minnesota Governor, and the state canvass delayed. It also covers a Madison store fire, Oregon’s anti slavery move, and various national and local incidents with political and social notes.
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Dorsnas
Sibley
Minnesota
Fiery Kansas speech exposes pro slavery tensions
The Kansas speech railing against the Leavenworth constitution and Walker’s stance stirs crowd passions, attacking Calhoun and the Lecompton convention as villains. Lang urges defense of Kansas sovereignty, warns of violence, and notes Gov. Walker’s pledge to oppose the constitution. Also mentions Morison’s money worries and Mexican politics hinting Santa Anna’s return.
State Agricultural Society elects officers for the year
The article lists officers elected to the State Agricultural Society for the ensuing year including President TF Winnam and Secretary D J Pow R S, along with executive committee members A E Ray and TAurn Cramn. A letter from a subscriber sends two dollars to Charley Robinson of the Green Bay Advocate for a paper, with a note paper will be continued as long as funds last. Erastus Corning is noted as re elected President of the New York Central Road amid some opposition.
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Hudsonites
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Col Jenkins
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Congress
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Maine
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Malta
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I Saben
Reolleague
Preston King
Y Solomon Joat
Jacob Callamer
Hamlin and
Fessenden
Male and Clark
New Lampshire
Sumner and Wilson
Foster and Dixon
Towa
Kanzag
State Agricultural Society
Predig Dent
TF. Winnam
Prea
Enwarn Pron
Eri
Freanser
David Atwoon
A. E. Ray
Tuaren Crarn
Charley Robinson
Green Bay
Charley
Lesa
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