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Newspaper
Benton County Democrat
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1856
Page
1
Democrats Hold Meeting for District Delegates in Vinton
The Democrats of the 2ith Senatorial District comprising Linn, Benton, Black Hawk, and Buchanan counties will meet in Vinton on Thursday October 19, 1856 at 1 p.m. to determine the plan for electing a representative and delegate for each hundred. District Committee chair X K Bass orders notice dated October 2, 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Senton
Black
Vinton
Thorsay
Lown Y Lo
Fla
Bass
Chaiman
Democratic County Convention at Vinton on Oct 16
The Democratic County of Benton meets in Vinton to choose delegates to the District Convention. The township representation is one vote per twenty five residents from the last August election, with one for any fraction over half that amount. Every Democrat in the county may participate and vote of his township. The committee adopted this plan because townships cannot send regular delegations. Samuel Douglass, Chair. Central Committee, Vinton, Oct 16, 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democraty
Benton County
Mags
Vinton
Ertat
Samuel Douglass
Ciip Cy
Central Committee
Agricultural Society Meeting in Benton County October 25
The Farmers of Benton County and others interested in organizing an Agricultural Society are invited to assemble in Vinton on Saturday October 25 at 7 P M to consider the society's purposes and related business. Signed by Bordwell Bergen Will Isabel Rhodabeck Trair Clingan Mason Guis Rossell Jones and others. Vinton October 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Th B. Clingan
Jules Mason
A. Guis N. Rossell Jones
Jeffersonian Democrats and the Pye Tartford Convention
Opinion on political traps by abolitionists and the Jeffersonian Democrats. The piece blasts Abolitionists and Black Republicans for fraud and hypocrisy, claims Monticello’s sage would expose them, and discusses the presidential race with northern and southern candidate divisions. References to Cass, To Doveras, Bucwaxay, and old Federalist aristocracy air strong partisan views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abolition School
Henry Wann Breduck
Fry
Cass
Tovcer
Doveras
Bucwaxay
Democratic Party
Jefersonian
Jerrenson
Draco
Moses
South Sea Islands
Prince of Darkness
Prince Exmasven
Sage
Monticello
England
Republican Party
Pye Tartford
Missouri Question Divides Parties as Federalist Links Fade
The letter collection discusses Jeffersons warnings on the Missouri restriction, criticizing Federalist legacy and Anglo British influence. It argues a geographic political divide will shape the Union, urging readers to consider emancipation, state sovereignty, and party tactics.
Democratic fervor grows as election nears and states tilt
The piece reports rising Democratic enthusiasm nationwide ahead of the November election. It predicts Pennsylvania backing Buchanan by 25,000 and Indiana by 26,000, with Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Iowa likely for Fremont. It criticizes abolitionism and eastern influence, urging Mainers to vote for the candidate viewed as best for the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Pennsylvania
Buchanan
Indiana
Thiese
Premont
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Towa
Hawkeye
James Buchanan
Ohio
New York
Fremont
Ruffianisim Its Authors and Democratic Schemes
A blunt attack on Democratic journalists claiming they plot to ruin the Union and elect Fremont, alleging arsons rapes and murders to undermine Kansas and the administration. The piece mocks Republican critics, calls out the Reporter, and predicts harsher exposure and public scorn amid partisan vitriol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Free States
Fremont
Pel Zugle
Toman Tift
Canada
Agricultural Society Meeting Promised in Village
A call signed by leading citizens invites a village meeting on the 25th to organize an Agricultural Society. The proposal aims to advance agriculture and the mechanic arts, with mechanics and farmers alike urged to participate and boost county industrial resources. The plan echoes Eastern states societies fostering broad patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hind
Parmders and Mechanic’s Association
Association For the Advancement of
Mechanic Arts
Bouton County
Post Office Manters Seek New Offices and Postmasters
Two petitions go to the Postmaster General requesting a new Post Office at Union Grove with William Bise named as Postmaster and another for a Post Office at Wolf Creek in Tama county with A G Lecas proposed as Postmaster. Sites lie on the new 1856 Congress rail route from Vinton to Albion and citizens along Yankees Grove Collins Grove and Green Mountain urge locating a Trust-Office and nominating a Postmaster to secure mail service delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Grove
Wylliam Bise
Wolf Creek
Taia County
A. G. Lecas
Congress
Vinton Tia
Yankee Grove
Collins Grove
Canion Grove
Green Mountain
Albion
LaFtte
Marshall County
Yankees Grove
Buchanan’s Withdrawal Rumor Drives Political Talk
In a Philadelphia Bulletin extract republished by The Eagle, chatter claims James Buchanan plans to withdraw his name and move from Wheatland to the White House. The piece mocks the fiction as fusionist screed and urges readers to ignore such nonsense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Bulletin
Buenaxax
Bancwisnen
Buchanan
Wheatland
White House
Ual
State University circular outlines new departments and terms
The Circular from State University of Town lists adding Ancient and Modern Languages Mathematics and Natural Philosophy to University proper. It explains the academic year has two 20 week terms starting in September with a one week vacation, and notes two faculty appointments: Auos Tras, Chancellor, formerly Albany Law, and Groner Praxis, Professor of Mathematics, formerly head of New York State Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State University of Town
Town City
New York State
Auos Tras
Law School
Albany
N.Y
Groner R. Praxis
Trotssor
New York State Normal School
Questioning Kansas Legislature powers and Lincoln era actions
Fragmentary editorial questions challenge Col dix and Gov. Lincoln regarding constitutional authority. It asks why Dix sought relief from the legislature and why Lincoln sent a message urging acts beyond presumed authority. It notes belated warrants to murder suspects and mentions certifying elections despite possible invalidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. dix
Kansas
Gov. Tincoin
Steamer Niagara Burns Off Sheboygan Ocean Voyage Tragedy
The steamer Niagara of the Collingwood Line caught fire about two o'clock on September 24 two miles from Sheboygan while carrying 150 to 175 passengers. All lifeboats were lowered and filled except one with twenty aboard. It is feared about sixty lives were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara
Collingwood
Sheboygan
St Miz Somers to Speak at Parker's Grove
A Republican meeting note reports St Miz Somers will deliver a Republican speech tomorrow night at Parker's Grove on political preaching. The letter suggests the talk will attack abolitionists and Demagogic tactics, urging clear allegiance to God over conflicting opinions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellsburgh
Father
le God
Baal
Rail-toad is Combiz surveyors discuss Cedar Rapids line
Surveyors and civil engineers working on surveys and estimates for the Clinton Iowa and Nebraska Railway up the Cedar Valley were in town yesterday. They fear the line will run from Cedar Rapids up Cedar River but details remain uncertain near Vinton. Further updates promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combiz
Clinton
Iowa
Nebraska
Cedar Valley
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Vinton
Advertising can increase a weekly ledger's reach
Mr. Bosser, proprietor of the New York Ledger, reports a weekly circulation of 170000, larger than any weekly paper. A year ago it was 10000, and this year he has spent 12000 on advertising, arguing Printer's Ink is effective for drawing patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosser
The
New York Ledger
Ledger
Black Code of Kansas Sparks House Senate Clash
A brief, satirical note mocks the so called Black Code of Kansas with criticism of the Senate and House actions. The author argues the bill aimed to repeal existing laws and laments political posturing. The piece hints at contentious debate and urges staying aligned with the author’s viewpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Senate of the United Sites
House of
Call for County Democratic Convention Notice
County Democrats issue a call for the Democratic Convention with the district meeting scheduled the same afternoon. The notice urges turnout and warns opponents of Young Benton on the upcoming November 4th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Benton
Bridge Fund Subscriptions for Cedar River Crossing
Our town reports generous pledges for a Cedar River bridge at Main street. J B Tinroun Esq, Iokes & Thagron, and J W Finkixs Esq lead with 2000 dollars, others follow with sizable gifts. Work will begin when the required amount is raised, which is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8
Tinroun
Loxes& Thagron
Finkixs
Cedar River
Main Street
Our Prospects for November in Leer County
An informed Frescor man from Leer County, JIL, says the Democratic party is gaining strength locally and that Beenawax is safe to win in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leer County
Jil
Beenawax
Annual Fair and Cade Show Opens in Muscatine
The Tava State Agricultural Society hosts its three day fair in Muscatine ending soon. Advertisers tout new goods from Mosers Jexas Diaster to Young America and Stanbery’s Column offers ad reading practice. Watch and jewelry repair by Darr is announced along with a new stock of clothing and other goods from Wey. Convent Saddle and Harness Shop sells items in the best manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowa
Tava State Agricultural Society
Muscatine
Norrow
Messrs, Ounstep
Way Worx
Young America
Amelia
Wlc. Srasunny
Stanbery
Tfl
Acon Wey
J. MG
Iris Saddle
Faint Fragments Sketch Local Shop Notices
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local shop near the Court House offering a full stock of drugs and books and stationery. The text is incomplete but implies a new or continuing merchant presence serving the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Plan to announce presidential results next morning by night work
A era of coordinated effort by inspectors, telegraph operators, and editors to declare the presidential vote on the night of the election. The proposal urges counting electoral votes first and transmitting only that result, enabling timely morning publication nationwide. It calls for widespread adoption and ongoing publication of the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Kansas Letter from the War in Kansas excerpts
A letter from near the seat of war in Kansas alleges that abolitionists provoke conflict and that Border Ruffians fight to protect themselves. It accuses abolitionists of killing and threatening pro slavery supporters, cites Col. Lane and Reeder, and frames the Kansas turmoil as a battle between pro slavery and abolitionist forces with party loyalties to Fillmore or Brem Fremont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Ge. Benoix
Cornelius Lyster
Jansas
Free State
Omother
Col. Lane
Kansas
Reeder
Tam
Fillmore
Fremont
Political Disturbances at Two Meetings in Lotteriiew
Reports detail last night’s disturbances at two political meetings for Thirst and for Cassius M. Clay in Lotteriiew. Clay faced interruptions, fist fights, and crowd chaos as crowds clashed with the speaker, while press accounts diverge on who caused the disturbance. A claim of Muskets and a six pounder shipped from Lebanon to Kansas is noted, with officials and newspapers debating responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotteriiew
Tonng
Cassius M. Clay
Fremont
Wet Jhials
Court House
Clay
Kentucky
Ohio
Eric
Moye
Fillmore
Lay
Hall
Col Jones
Jones
The
Journal (American
Willmore
Tins
Democrat
Courier
Whig
Bedlam
Lebanon
Kansas
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John Holmes
Sefersan
John Doe
Richard Moe
John. Aldams
Harvard University
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Jeverson
Joseph C. Cabell
Offersec
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Nasey Lysten
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