Royal Marriage Act debated as Britain shifts on alliances
Oct 19 1855 Loxpon notes Parliament may repeal the royal marriage act to widen matches for royal issue. It details historic veto powers, past marriages to commoners, and how the act has shaped alliances with German princes. Also reports court case on humane slaughter and market forces amid grain shortages and naval deployments shaping wartime strategy.
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Passmore Williamson urged to purge contempt and tell full story
The court criticizes misdirection by politicians and urges Passmore Williamson to answer fully and purge his contempt. It argues the central issue is whether he had legal right to intervene between the negroes and Col Wheeler and that his evasive replies blocked jurisdiction and potential habeas corpus action. The piece stresses the need for clear accountability and warns of continued defiance until purgation.
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Franklin Pierce Nominated by Southern Banner for Presidency
The Southern Banner of Minden Louisiana endorses Franklin Pierce for president. It lauds his three years leading the government, vetoing unconstitutional bills, curbing wasteful spending, defending the constitution, and uniting Democrats across sections as a pure patriot and honest statesman.
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Political slate listing candidates for state offices
The document lists nominees for governor Erasmus D Beach of Springfield lieutenant governor Caleb Stetson of Braintree treasurer and receiver general Stedman Buttrick of Concord secretary of state Jonathan E Field of Stockbridge attorney general Nathaniel J Lord of Salem auditor Giles H Whitney of Winchendon and a placeholder for representative to Congress.
Worcester politics in 1855 clash of Know Nothings and fusionists
Correspondence reports turbulent party feuds in Worcester with Know Nothings and fusionists traducing each other. Gardnerites stage a torched light procession amid ominous Sam a live or dead sign. Democratic rally at City Hall features Hon. John Wells praising democracy and railing against foreign birth and liquor laws.
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