Samner's Illness Leaves Samner in Frail Condition After Long Illness
A correspondent recounts Samuel Samner's arrival at Creson after a prolonged period of illness. The narrative describes his emaciated frame, bowed posture, and marked debility. Observers note the loss of vigor and spirit as his mind and faculties endure a trance-like torpor amid ongoing pain and weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samner
Ibune
S. Gazettes
Cresson
Jan Ruid
Ywan
Samuel
Freedom and Fremont in Kentucky Letter from a Kentucky citizen
A Kentucky resident and former Democratic leader writes from Douinville to a Cleveland acquaintance. He argues slavery is evil and praises Fremont, claiming support for the Republican ticket is growing in Kentucky. He notes many respectable citizens favor Republicans but delay public backing, while interior support increases as the state moves toward Fremont. He mentions a favorable report from C. M. Gray.
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Kentucky
Democratic
Douinville
Cleveland
Obie
Fremont
C. M. Gray
Buchanan
Tim
Pennsylvania
United States
Qroyon
Great Britain
Linister
Russia
Tia
St. James Ind
Argus
Addaway Journad
The Kansas War Affects Lawrence Environs Unite Free State
General Atchison leads Missouri invaders near Lawrence with about 3000 troops while Col J A Lave commands roughly 1500 Free State forces in the town. Lane, a ex‑Mexican War officer, adds veteran experience. Governor Carary stays away. President Pierce is denounced as betrayer of constitutional rights.
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Atchison
Pierce
Missouri
Kansas
Lawrence
J. A. Lave
Free State
Lane
Girary
Tansas
Picrea
Wis
Stampeds in New York Letter From a Filmore Friend
A New York letter quotes a Filmore supporter noting Tremont is popular, Fremont’s NY victory margin would matter, and rural Whigs Free-Soilers and K N s are active. The writer dismisses Pierce and hints at November agitation. A toast extols Woman as the last word from the heart.
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New York
Filmore
Sentinel
Savannas
Fremont
Pierce
Delton
Tors
Parlor
Plato
Political pamphlets and mobilization efforts in the Kansas crisis
In a call to action, advocates urge distribution of campaign documents and speeches by Colfax Sumner and Seward, urging voters to study, circulate, and fund materials on Fremont and Kansas outrages. They stress September activity, broad family involvement, and buying the Life of Fremont and related works to inform the November vote.
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Henry
Marand
Raynoldte
oBemis Weekly Tribune
Evening Post
Washington
Fremont
Kansas
Kansan
Sumner
Sumper
Nunsng
Peemons
Freamonts
Colfax
Seward
America
Republican Party
Avery
Greeley & McElrath
Tadermins
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Freedom and
Wickhils
Cassius M. Clay
Howe
Jimmy
Arragh
Jimsmy
Howli
Carling
Ffestern Clothing Emporium
Excelsior Drug Store
Beraboo, Wis
Fouunnd
Qrison Thomas
C. & W. Stanley
Beater
Crockery, Drugs & Medil
Sanford
Arara
Nur
Wearta
Nowommodaia
Wesern
Loreal
BRA Goods
Ist
Jzoors & Sro
Baraboo
Siliver
Inne
Baroheo
Booth
Sanford & Aillenpy
Albany
Treadwell, Perry& Norton
M Paves
Sanford, Baraboo
New. Institution
Door
Barabon
Almira
Savage
Jane
Hall
Cawyse
Barnhou
Milwaukee
FOOTE
Nad. J
Gigon’s Slough
Burabee
LDS
Conger
Inez
Samuel Nortav
Tin
Dellona
Portage City
Wik
Othae” Piorshine
Porta Fe
Eaux
Opnys
Deseph J. Helm
Deln Wheeler
Nelson Wheeler
Enid
John Wheeler
Goat
Joseph Welni
Henery Wheeler
Anil
M. Gemont
Henry Wheeler
John B. Crawford
Barelset
Bourbc
Syria
Calwall 6 Co
Enlo
Mills & Cowles
Agus
Steves
Earigtt
Cowiey
Hoffra
United 3
Kanbass
Hirdavare
Noi Foote's
Biathon
Barahon
Phere
Ale
Bric
Albany Steves
Calluin
Per
Manthy
I. B
Wouchton
R Hazard
Houghtson
Hazard
WWE
Kida
Houghton & Tazarins Welcoise
Hayatelyars
Torentin
Willow & Wooden
WARK
Ake
al Hougilon & Tazards
Gunso
al Trax
Charles
Ryan
Mig
Hed
Marmisons
Ryawa
Nan
Rarabeo
Senis Glves
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