Outrage at Sumner and Brooks noted in 1856 letter record
The correspondence and reports describe the Sumner assault as a Congressional outrage, with Brooks and Wilson exchanges over dueling and self defense. Widespread reactions include calls for expulsion, with Boston and Portland meetings condemning Brooks, and notes on Kansas struggles, emigration, and aid efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taetaist Hever
American Colt
Mr. Sumner
Washington
Herbert
Sumner
Congress
Willand
Wilson Towit
Rook Wasnuxetox
Pos. Brooks
General Lane
Senate
Elock Sen
Portland
William Willis Bay
Brooks
Beerano
Jame
Bagh Street
Pym. Brooks
South Carolina
Stevens
Thompson
Whit
Kansas Tnsostixatings Commission
Eloquent Extracts on Slavery and Kansas Fights
Senator Sinner denounces slavery as incompatible with freedom and urges bold action. He praises Kansas as a beacon and condemns Northern timidity, arguing the Union must resist pro slavery expansion and defend constitutional rights and republican ideals.
Freedom of our territories as battle lines form
A Union era quotation argues one party clings to slavery and office while the other deserts its principles. It declares that opposing ideas are mustering for a clash over territorial rights, asserting that freedom of our territories will gather its forces for a battle it cannot avoid with honor and win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toya Towey
Teds
Cone
Ransis
el Bank
Tata
Itv
Texington
Banker Hill
Mussacha
Carolina
Kansas
J Young
South Caralhea Co
Taries
Ventur
South Carolina
Missouri
Lave
Rome
South Car
Jollnn
Emizra
Lawrence
Free State
Republic
Union
Attack on Lawrence Reported and Aftermath Details
Leavenworth reporter describes a night descent on Lawrence by US Marshal Donaldson and posse. They seized the town without resistance, burned newspaper offices, and destroyed a hotel area amid cannonade, arson, and chaos. Some cited casualties and arrests, with Unionist views and retaliatory sentiment across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Donaldson
Dritzlers
Smith
Cts
U.S
Concerts at Lords Hall Promised by Talented Company
Citizens are urged to attend an evening concert by a noted company at Lords Hall. Critics praise the performers, and local press testimonials endorse the show as commendable and worth purchasing a ticket for. The message emphasizes opportunity to hear skilled singers and enjoy an engaging program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exons Banis
Lords Hall
Unclear Marine List with Mixed Names and Fragments
fragments depict a chaotic roster of names and terms including several unclear or garbled entities. The readable portions hint at a list of individuals or items under headings like CLEARED and ULE AGED, but key context and structure are missing, preventing a coherent summary of events or actions.
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Wilse
Mr. Brooks
Henry Wils
Graphic
Boston
Temporatil
Benton
Masteu Kistovnin
Buller
Fat Seal Cove
Burn Heath
William Loath Hey
Mint
Ecemacy
Fuller
Tremymnt
Horder
Omar
Rabin
Whitehouse
Machias
Elsworth
Crampton
Jones
Kasas
Post
Topeka
Misouria
New England
Texas
Ax Inpyarniova Canvassen
H Indy
Gem and Gazette
Dexter Gem and Garatte
Senator Sinner
Curenan
Shannon
Bi Sime Au
Atkison
CIE
Ilinois
Pracire
Nulvalo
Roof
Mieneel Nor
Mipppetowy
Dune
Mitchell
Dr Root
SMW
Orleans
Baton Rouge
Omerys
Louisiana
Prom Tue South
Baltimore
New Orleans
Messrs. Wright
Williams & C
Tampa
Washington City
Wasuiveros
Magruder
Hill
K. N
Household Words
Mssrs Dix & Edwards
New York
Charles Dickens
J. 18. Osgood
Marine List
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Heston
Burith
Abizial Nagios
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Moire
Ole Dmrived
Anhorper
Jonken
Masten Wotan
Davies
Hasan
Teton Uaerhen
Abu Atiguah
Hite Marni Hiinslen
Tlakin Top Haehet
Corwat, Sloders
Wemok Sd
Stonen
S Usetr Denett
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Fue
Nope Dirfe
Cort Farah
Soh
Perron
Mavet Neston Valunt
Lewd
Abs Waautecer
Treworsy
Mattie Seay Maen
Basti
Hasta
Capt Dolin
McRived
Tucker
Dar
Eto
Davie
Wanrevsisy
Dynith
J. Warren
Fontan
Teast
Conran
Kotatea
Haa
Wroushl
Brooklyn
Wight
Jidge
Hancock
Timothy Crosby
Bangor
Penobscot
Maine
Yrar
Albert C. Eilia
John
Bil
Sarah S. Bilis
Wwe
Snaitter Mrookeville
Eigiteen
Boekapean
Staliere
Cain
Wantne Kies
Orien
EMI
Bucksport
Canvock
Gray Watow
Adan
Lavine Wade
Anid Roenasead
Suisworth Amerie
Edworth
Feligwaten
Artest
Warren Kiva
Jesse
Rowton
Ellswainworth
Ellsworth
Ata Court of Prodi
Perans
Tillsworth
Parker Tuck
Register
Mayers
Novavar
Talia Tate
Neos Eeepe
Ooliper
Samesvill
Suecure
Mt. Desert
Daniel Somes
Ont Teatera Wien
Stega
Nese
Firat
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Juda
Joshua Fuller
Castine
Westall Pormons
J. Alnert
Vones
Etewort
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Farelesuree Suidsow
Pelaim
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Abbott
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York
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Bud
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Cogle
GEM & Gazette
Leviathan
Juang.ottier J
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Crehore
Stan
Taylor
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Ivan Wulvaraal
Aera
Samiel Obear
Sedgwick
Hanne
Parsons
Poytent
Matey
Hryaral
Bowtan
P.O Baeree Sedgwick
City OF
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Fung
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Cvitee
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Eleword
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Waidas
Aper
O4good
Haxcock, Sr
Stephen B. Oagood
Pabtie Anetot
Blirworth Sia Bier
Ald Bank
Axl Oxgood
Redmean
B.W. Hinkley
Iain Billings
Dacby Dore
Surry
Dodge
Pansen Tere, Tadeo Wanney Kiva
Holloway
VT Shoulie
Tutes Ayruae Selle Selte di Vice Mensren
Teac
Brent
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Angie
Tye Civtoel Satay
Pista
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