Political opposition grows in allegiance to the Whig legacy
The Dawsons Weekly Times surveys national politics, urging a united opposition grounded in constitutional principles. It recalls the old Whig party’s influence, argues for major party realignment, and notes a Cincinnati Enquirer report on Judge Douglas’s Wooster, Ohio, event featuring a large wagon procession with multiple riders.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Douglas
Wooster
Ohio
Resolutions Show Borrowed Virtues From New York Rally
A Times report recounts twenty-two Republicans meeting at the city courthouse on Saturday the 18th criticizing the Duke County slate. They adopt resolutions echoing New York Republican lines on liberty, territorial policy, anti slavery measures, and federal restraint, while condemning the Buchanan administration and democratic governance.
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New York
Philadelphia
the
United States
Congress
Democratic party
Republican party
Resleec
James Buchanan
Grow
Pennsylvania
Allen County
dwenty-ftea
Preston
Downton Territories
Copeland Named for Prosecutor in Indiana Circuit
The Republican Central Committee of the district endorses George D. Copeland, Esq. of Goshen for the Prosecutor's seat in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit. Moses Jenkinson is urged by some as a stronger candidate, but Copeland holds broad backing across counties. The notice also mentions Bishop Orderdonk restoration talks and the Union Fair at Kendallville, with civic debates and upcoming attendances.
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Jf. Defrees
Repubican Central Committee
Goshen Tones
Messrs. Evitons
lth Judicial Circuit
Central Committee
George D. Copeland
Copeland
Com. Gossion
Indiana
Moses Jenkinson
denmuerstic
Orderdonk
New York
Episcopal Church
Richmond
Virginia
Bailey
Slonen
Opposition convention in Trenton endorses Olden for governor
Fragmented report of an 1868 convention of the Opposition of New Jersey held in Trenton. Old Line Whig and Fillmore American-Chas. 8 Olden chosen as candidate for governor, with resolutions opposing corruption, endorsing tariff protection, free speech, and cautious slavery policy. Also notes on political unions, local prison site disputes in Indiana, and various public notices.
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New Jersey
Trenton
Locofuco
Congress
Kendallville
Olden
Old Joseph
United States
Tudiana
Terre Haute
New Albany
Washington
Cape May
Newport
xhore
VM. Tribune
Tribune
Fort Wayne
Logansport
Resolutions of the Democracy Endorse Buchanan Policy
Allen County Democrats met at the Courthouse on the 17th and adopted resolutions defending Buchanan era policy and backing the National Adjudication. They condemned Gov Willard and called delegates to oppose any candidate who supports his stance or opposes Fort Wayne penitentiary location.
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democracy of Allen Co
F. P. Randall
Crest
N. McLain
Sec’y
C. Miner
P. Hoagland
Jesse Coles
M. Crow
I. D. G. Nelson
James Buchanan
United States
Buchanan
Democratic party
James Bunchanan
Gov. Willard
Gov
Willard
Mell County
Gav. Willard
Fort Wayne
Murder Trial Sparks Turmoil In Piqua County
A chaotic early 19th century report describes the arrest of Hobata, a Frenchman, for the murder of Manning after a cross-state journey from California. The tale includes bloodstained clothes, shifting alibis, a confession, and a tense crowd in Troy. Manning, a Kentucky resident, allegedly financed Hobata’s trip and faced a fatal shot in woodland near Versailles. Authorities prepared a preliminary examination, amid rising tempers and calls for summary punishment. The item also notes political chatter and a court term starting October 3 in Allen County.
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Miami
tunterer
obata
California
Jacksonville
Hobataas
Trey
McDowell
Troy
Manning
Kentucky
Cole
Piqua
Circus on the Great Eastern in Ireland
Mowe and Cushing's United States Circus plans to travel to America on the steamship Easterm with about one hundred horses and set up a temporary deck ring for performances aboard. The ship could carry eight to ten thousand passengers daily, with a matting ring and gymnastic gear rigged to the masts and rigging. Also noted is charity funding by Sons of Malta in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia's proposal to build a large hospital for indigent care.
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Mowe & Cushing
United States
Ireland
New York
America
India
London
Sons of Malta
Pittsburg
Qejer
Philadelphia
Lafayells Courier
Great Eastern Poised for Portland Harbor Entrance
A dramatic defense of the Great Eastern’s impending visit to Portland and its anticipated financial potential. The piece contrasts New York and Portland bidders, notes harbor depths and entry routes from Morris Island to Long Island Sound, and predicts visitors paying 25 cents could yield quick profits. It mocks the era’s appetite for novelty over merit, arguing the ship’s fame will eclipse technical merit.
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Portland
England
New York
New England
London
Long Island Sound
Morris Island
The Tribune
city of
City Hall
Harlin
plisain
Montauk Point
Long Island
Block Island Channel
Morris’ dock
Brothers’ Islands
Hussar Point
Tribune
St. Paul
Vicar of
Wakefield
halcyon
Sylvanes Coon
G. P.M. damus
Cin
No Trace Wanted on Slavery Agitation in Politics
The National Intelligencer notes two leading Republican journals in New York showing dissatisfaction with calls to withdraw slavery from national politics. It cites Mr Immedes of Mississippi and responses from Mr Corwin and Toombs, arguing for restraint and warning against perpetual agitation.
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New York
Tennessee
Immedes
Mississippi
Corwin
Toombs
delares
National Intelligencer
Noble mother rescues child on crowded train track
On a morning passenger run to Chicago a mother near Rock River bridge leapt onto the track to save her child as an engine approached. The engineer blew the whistle, the mother grabbed the child, and both were saved just before impact. The heroism was praised by the Rock Island Argus.
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Chicago
Rock River bridge
Robert Waugh
Pillipa
Ilo
Shipwrecks and political moves afloat and ashore
Ledger of maritime losses and insular defense notes recounts the American bark Lancaster foundering off Malakai with cargo. Twilight wrecked near Marquez Islands. Guano discoveries at Independence Island. Victorian dispatches cite troops landed at San Juan Toland and Assembly pressure on Gov. Douglas for withdrawal of U S troops. gold shipments and legal matters follow in Washington and New York.
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Lancaster
Philadelphia
Australia
Malakai
New Bedfont
Marquess Islands
Independence Island
Victoria
saya
U.S
Massachusetts
San Juan Toland
House of Assembly
Douglass
New York
Minititlan
San Francisco
Sun
Washington
Brazil
Sanduan
Harney
Ile
Van Couvers Island
Hudson Bay Company
Gov. Douglas
Oregon
Mexico
Paris and European Power Moves Reported
In Farther Point Sept 22 the Nova Scotian from Liverpool 7th inst passes. Reports from Paris and London discuss the Danube navigation, Suez policy, and Italian affairs. France, Austria, Turkey, and Tuscany loom large with talks of amendments, amnesty, and possible Congress as Italy fears shifting alliances.
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Zurich
Iaubardy
France
Austin
Switzerland
Paris
Conzor
Moldavia
Wallachia
Danube
London Net
ald
Crugat
Cherbouz
Mohiteur
Algiers
London Times
Anesty
Guisot
Felix Peatte
Napoleon
M De La Gueroniere
St. Sauveur
Porte
Suez canal
Independence Belge
England
Victor Emanuel
cires
Europe
Tuscany
Greece
Belgium
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Piedmont
Florence
London
The
united States
Times
Metternich
Franc
Austria
Legations
Penarod
Antwerp
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