Cobb Doctrine Recalled 1856 Kansas Slavery Debate
The message recalls Howel Cobb’s 1856 Pennsylvania and Midwest campaigning for Buchanan. It cites Cobb’s stance that territorial residents should decide slavery, describing his use of non intervention and squatter sovereignty terms as the Democratic South’s view. The text argues Cobb now condemns Douglas while having taught the same doctrine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WR. Cobb
Breckinridge
Douglas
Cincinnati
Howell Cobb
Pennsylvania
North
Buchanan
Cobb
Westchester
Kansas
John Forsyth
Alabama
Ney
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of the South
Siena
Tllinois
Exchanges listing political alignments of various dailies
The notice thanks city papers for exchanges and details editors and yearly rates. It lists Augusta papers like the Chronicle & Sentinel and Savannah outlets such as the Savannah Republican and Savannah News, noting editors, prices, and political alignments with Breckinridge Bell Douglas and Lane affinities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle & Sentinel
Augusta
W.S. Jones
Barnes
Bell and Everett
Dispatch
S. A. Atkinson
Breckinridge and Lane
Savannah Republican
Savannah
F. W. Sims
J. R. Sneed
Macon Telegraph
Macon
Joseph Clisby
Southern Confederacy
Atlanta
J. P. Hambleton
Douglas and Johnson
J. H. Seals
Breckinridge and
Lane
Constitutionalist
Savannah News
Theodore Blois
W. T. Thompson
Atlanta American
Charleston Mercury
Tri- Aeekly
James Walker
Adams Express Co
Adams Express
Alexander's Gift Distribution Ad in Franklin Indiana
An advertisement from Alexander's Gift Distribution of Franklin Indiana claims honest management and prompt prize payments. Readers are urged to send orders to D. R. Alexander & Co. and directed to expect goods like a Watch fairly priced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
A. J. Alexander
Franklin
Indiana
D. R. Alexander & Co
Franklin Indiana
Political alignments and rumors swirl in Missouri and beyond
Missouri senator Green is rumored to back Douglas Johnson and National Democracy, amid Breckinridge doubts and shifting loyalties. Reports recount debates at Savannah and Macon, with speeches by Gov. Johnson, Howell Cobb, and John Young Brown among others, plus election bets and press bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Johnson
National Democracy
The
Union
Breckinridge
Green
Territories
Missouri
Lane
Gov. Johnson
Savannah
Milledgeville
Breckin‘ridge
Gov
Deplorable Prospects in Texas Described by Correspondent
A Washington correspondent reports dire agricultural prospects across central Texas counties including Rusk Henderson Anderson Cherokee. Drought and scarce provisions drive warnings to potential migrants to stay put. corn and cotton yields are at risk and prices rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Charleston Mercury
Sletter
Rusk
Henderson
Anderson
Cherokee
Gulf
Colorado
Warton
Territorial Non Intervention and Local Self Government
The 1850 shift left slavery in the territories to decide by local voters under constitutional bounds, praised by Clay Webster Cass and other leaders. It framed the path as self government by territorial residents within the republican system, a principle hailed as final by parties nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Democratic Committee
United States
Clay
Webster
Cass
Congress
Judge Douglas Speech at Saratoga July 21 1860
Judge Douglas expresses belief in state equality and equal citizen rights in territories. He argues that any rights a state grants in the territories apply to all states and that citizens may move into territories with property and enjoy protection of law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Saratoga
Prince of Wales described on US visit in 19th century dispatch
A New York Herald correspondent from St Johns portrays the Prince of Wales as five foot six, slender, with a boyish face and graceful carriage, in plain clothing after a city ride, noting his affable demeanor and loud voice. The letter also quotes congressman John Y. Brown praising Douglas and predicting Breckinridge's weakness in Kentucky. The piece adds a Louisville Nashville train with cargo to Georgia and a 659 patent tally for agricultural implements with seed planters leading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Breckinridge
Lake North
Herald
Freemort
Lincoln
Freemont
Bennett
Louisville
Douglas
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Prince of Wales
N. Y. Herald
St. Johns
America
John Y. Brown
Baltimore
Washington
Porrtes
Warren
Simpson
Bellard Grett
Breckiridge
Nashville Bats
Supreme Court Decisions on Sheriff Funds and Jones Form
The court ruled that a sheriff cannot justify funds held in a stolen trunk and granted absolute on the rule. It also held that a verdict for specific property and hire under the Jones Form stands as the damages in that form cannot be awarded, with Judge Lampkin delivering the opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traver
Lampkin
Aacon
Telegraph
Judge Terry Acquitted in Marion County Duel Case
The San Francisco case against Judge Terry for killing Senator Broderick in a duel ends in acquittal. Prosecutors allegedly colluded with defense. key witnesses delayed en route, failing to appear before the jury, which returned a verdict after brief deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
San Francisco
N. ¥. Times
Broderick
Marion County
Marion
Court House
Tindy
Hardy
Destruction of Corn Complete in Western Georgia
Describes widespread corn ruin across western Georgia counties including Tallet Muscogee Chattahoochee Marion and Harris. Rain cannot help now as crops average two bushels per acre with many fields ruined. only hay may be gathered. Cotton also damaged and prospects dire with growth halted and blooming at stalk tops.
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George
Tallet
Muscogee
Chattahoochee
Marion
Harris
Coluntus
Heated Wind Storm Ravages Kansas Farm Life
A fierce wind storm swept parts of Kansas on the 8th, starting at 10:30 AM and ending around 3 PM. The heat peaked with 119.4 degrees for about an hour, killing two men crossing from Iola to Humboldt and damaging livestock, with hogs and cattle dying and poultry nearly wiped out. Destruction echoed tornado devastation seen in Iowa reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Towa
Iola
Humboldt
Fires in Texas Burn Large Austin Mill and Crop Drought
News from Galveston reports a large flooring and cyber mill fire in Austin on July 26 causing about 100000 dollars in losses with incendiary suspicion. A Georgetown arson confession alleges Abolitionist incitement. The Matagordan zette notes continuing drought injuring crops with cotton decline and possible half or less of expected yields if dry weather persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin State Gazette
Dallas
Maron Jous Marsnaks
Shhansindenetté
Farrenheit
Peake
Mairstreet
Crutchfield
John J. Eakens
E. P. Nicholson
Crill Miller
Denton
Pilot Point
Belknap
Gainesville
Black Jack Grove
Kaufman
Navarro
Waxahachie
Ito
Chas. R. Pryor
New Onzeans
Galveston
Austin
Georgetown
Douglas Dominates Kentucky Field Says Revolution in Support
The piece notes wide Democratic fervor for Douglas across Kentucky counties with Breckinridge and Lane seen as weak. It reports local sentiment shifting toward Douglas, predicts his statewide carry, and mentions related party intrigues, rallies, and endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckinridge
Lane
Schell
Lewis County
Interior
Douglas
Jackson
Lincoln
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Territorii Degature
Randsos Saet
Ee Wade
Senator Green
John Young Brown
James B. Clay
Brown
Athante
Polk
President Polk
Cochran
Binagan
Paradise
Louisville Democrat
Yancey-Buchanan
Mr. Hickman
South
Linton Stephens
Supreme Court
Charles.j. Jenkins
Columbus Times
Cory Rx Imaxers
Chicago
Hinds
Benj. Brantly
Fort Scott
K. T
Evan Jones
Arkansas
Thomas Lindsay
Logan County
Ohio
Louisville & Nashville Rail Road
Georgia
Nashville
Nashville Patriot
Matagordanzette
Broxs the
Cincinnati Enquirer
Bell and Doughs
Ixvirep
Zhe van Srumsas
Morton
Hite Sulpher Springs
Hear
Judge Douglas
Petersburg Express
Srerhess
Roneson
Greenville
Chattanooga Gazette
Prierssure
Enix Hall
Charles Irving
Kextvcky
Wickliffe
Noxis Carouisa
Governes Eed
Iaiaten Messees
Gowae Democratic
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