28 May 1856
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1856
Page
1
The document discusses the American Party in Missouri and nationwide support via newspapers and conventions. It notes fusion attempts undermining American interests, cites growth in Missouri and various papers backing the ticket, and mentions Millard Fillmore’s presidential prospects with cautious optimism about constitutional fidelity.
The account describes arrests of individuals fleeing to Kansas Territory via Leavenworth and Lecomp ton. It depicts mob violence, threats to Lawrence, and federal troops conducting drills near Fort Leavenworth as a critic laments a rise of “higher law” and calls on the President to act.
Testimony before a Congressional committee describes Parkville area residents and Platte county residents taking part in disputed voting over the Kansas issue. Witnesses claim paid coercion, destruction of a press, and travel to Kansas to vote, with accusations against multiple named locals and discussions of water use and honor.
A violent storm struck central New York on Saturday causing devastating damage in Fulton County. Residents report hail the largest ever seen, with properties damaged and local emergency crews responding to widespread havoc.
Columbus reports detail the May 27 1856 American Party gathering at the Neil House with delegates from southern and central Ohio. Leaders discuss nominating state officers and an electoral ticket while addressing press access and council procedures. President T C Ware urges twenty three national delegates and a unified campaign plan ahead of the New York National Council.
The Secretary’s report covers operations since March 20 under a new dispensation from President Bartlett. It lists county officers named by the order, with over four hundred sub-Councils reported across sixty nine counties as the work continues. The Treasurer reports a small treasury balance and several committees are filled. The American Executive ticket for Ohio pledges Mills Fillmore and A J Donelson. Washington is expected dull for weeks. Cincinnati prepares for conventions as Kansas turmoil rises.
A blaze yesterday afternoon destroyed the upper portion of the G. & Bradbury planing mill at Eighth and Broadway. The stock and machinery suffered heavy damage below. Loss runs into thousands with insurance undisclosed. Fire likely started by sparks from Boyd's furniture manufactory to the west.
The record reflects heated debates over Kansas civil war prevention and Sumner Brooks remarks. Senators challenge each other, Apologies exchanged, and a tabled land bill motion failed 60 to 67 while Michigan land bill passed 75 to 6 as session adjourned.
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