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Ellsworth American

Location

Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1856

Page

3

The True Issue in Maine's Political Canvass

A nineteenth century letter argues voters must grasp the real national question of slavery versus liberty, denounces pro Buchanan organs for hiding the issue, cites Josiah Quincy Sr and John Quincy Adams on Southern Congress members, and condemns dueling culture and insults among northern and southern Democrats.

Buchanan Freemen Maine Buck & Breck Pine Tree North South Richmond Enquirer Josiah Quincy Quincy Congress

Puller Voting and Political Turmoil Reported

On Monday last Mr Purvaince sought a suspension of rules to authorize a report outlining authority behind threats in Kansas and related offenses. The motion failed 106 to 74. two thirds required. Thomas J Fuller voted No, opposing inquiry into why New England and Maine citizens are jailed in Kansas. A Republican convention in Auburn named Charles J Gilman of Brunswick to run for Congress, replacing John J Perry who declined candidacy.

Purvaince Judiciary Committee Kansas Thomas J Fuller New England Maine Kansae Second Auburn Charles J. Gilman Brunswick Congress John J. Perry

Enthusiastic Burlingame Reception Draws Crowds

The Ohio State Journal chronicles Burlingame’s reception in Columbus with vast crowds at the Buckeyes game and at Clegg’s Hall. Thousands cheered, pressed for a view from windows, and followed him to Philips House for more eloquent remarks. Civil discourse and mass enthusiasm mark the scene amid election telegraph items and political notes.

Ma. Buattxoawear Ohio State Journal Burlin Buckeyes Clegg Burlingame Philips House Mr. Burlingame

Melee at New York lager house ends in multiple injuries

A Sunday night brawl on 7th Avenue New York left John Madden severely cut and George Bender losing three fingers while trying to aid him. Philip Unridges armed with a razor caused a three inch throat wound. Unridge himself was wounded. One other man injured.

Snochine Artray 7Th Avenue New York Philip Unridgs John Madden George Bender Maddon Unridge

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