Gerritt Smith supports Fremont in anti slavery stance
Gerrit Smith publishes a letter in support of Fremont praising his anti slavery position and urging immediate action against the institution. The piece highlights Mrs Benton and others, compares Fremont to noble reformers, and condemns the current administration for civil strife in Kansas and abuses under slavery. It also recounts Fremont’s California actions and debates over bills linked to California forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Gerritt Smith
Fremont
Gerrit
Smith
Fremon
Pas- Smith
Congress
Beat
Jonas Christ
Sathras
Washington
Gerrit Smith
Benton Ander
McDowell
California
Madame Meszlenyi
Lumeelf
Kansas
Ostend
Pacific Ocean
New York Evening Post
Bochsnan
C Ol. Fremont
Gen
Keaveney
United States
Col
San
Commodore Stockton
Geo. Kearney
California Volunteers
Hartman & Co
Beneft
Col. Fremont
Holden, Cutter & Co
Kilby Street
Boston
England
Paris
Germany
Sanderson & Lauergan
Mr. Eaton
Free Street Baptist Church
Portland
Ellsworth Letters From 1836 War News And Local Notes
A fragment of correspondence from Ellsworth discusses Civil War era tensions, troop movements, and raids near Lawrence and Topeka. Reports cover sacking of Leavenworth, Free State efforts to open a Nebraska road, and local crop abundance despite threats. The writer notes wildlife and vegetation, and closes with political blurbs about California Republicans and national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Frater exonerations and fatal Sanford tragedy in Orland
The Bangor Democrat notes concern over misstatements about the death of Mr. Frazer of Orland aboard the steamer M. Sanford. A witness, Alm. Ruarnor, recounts Frazer falling from the deck into the water near Slanes Glass Works and his failure to be saved despite efforts. The document questions officers’ statements and calls for a public explanation amid the investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fratrex Rorso
Bangor Democrat
Orland
Aofldaett
Alwox
Lawrence
T. Amon Lawrence
Boston
Masachusetts
Allen Preewer
M. Sanford
Bisa
FB. C. West
Frevkun
Maine
Makoots
Mr. Frayer
Torpal
Sanford
Maloun
Tee
Jeat
Janstedy
Teat
Mr. Frazer
Frazer
ARNOR
Ancocks
Local outrage allegations stir Ellsworth politics
BE SHAW justice of peace Tae Messerger leads reaction against mobs tied to Ellsworth outrages. The Ellsworth American editor is accused of provoking the unrest while Bangor Journal praises Sanford crew’s humane response. R T Osgood of Orland seeks witnesses from the Boston Harbor accident. Examinations pin down youths for firing bars. Elisha H Allen, ex Bangor figure, now Finance Minister of the Sandwich Islands, visits Bangor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Messerger
IL Chaney
Baifort
Ellsworth
Bangor Journal
Elisha H. Allen
Bangor
the Sandwich Islands
Fremont religion row sparks partisan clashes in 1856 letters
Fragmentary 19th century notes discuss Fremont's religious opinions and a political platform criticizing birth-place and religion in the Union. Mentions Drax Sx, Richard Mott, the Vigilance Committee, San Francisco primary elections, and indictments for piracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Aspanwall
California
Drexel
Soho L. Stevens
San Francisco
Vigilance Committee
Terry Tok
Supreme Court
Ira T. Rankin
Merchant
Theta Cox
Miner
Martines
John D. Burke
Charles Rand
Jowel
U.S
Tail
B.C. Whitman
A.B. Bibble
Congress
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Gille
Poomeer
Eepuslican
Platfore
Bar- Gamy
Ami
Buchanan
Tee the Ellewertt Americas
Baonwatlie K. T
Puraxo Luwren
Gea Smith
Lawrence and
Topeks
Lawrence O&t
Ball Creek
Bagiste
Eny
Irena
Sacramento
P. T. Herbert
Sena
Aire
Peserscor Mesteat
Eece
Littl
Forbes
G. B. Little
Wrtt
Sumner
Brooks
North
John C. Breckenridge
Democratic Party
Pierce and Company
Puestprst Prence
Concord
Speaker Banks
Wall Street Exchange
New York City
New York
Clay
Webster
Maryrace
Hamlin
Ellen V
Stephen Emery
The
Peoples Ticket
J. C. Fremont
WM. L. Dayton
New Jersey
Tomeine Toet
Knott Crockett
Rockland
MOS+SHOPIKE
Skowhersn
James Morton
Edward Swan
Gardiner
Noah Smith, Jr
Caine
Sidney Permam
Woodwock
Aaron P. Emerson
Isaac Gruss
Durer
BE. Shaw
Justice of Peace
R. T. Osgood
Committee of
Frazier
Boston Harbor
Tral
Bangor Jounal
Prais
Mr. Prazer
Union For States
Fr.mont
D.C
Drax
Col Fremont
Wright
Richard Mott
House of
E. J Hosigkine
Jobo L. Moor
Fay
Loet's Hall
Woresley
Lovers of Liberty
Amass Joana
S. Toowas
Lizax M. Sur Grtments
Europe
George H Elliot
England States
Bost
New England States
Nora Pai
Alfred G Hall
Washington Street
Marine News
Taaspay
Ranger
London
Warsieree Treworgy
Zula
Mihken
Homan
Twipain
Lord
Ratan
Davis
Franke
Oregon
Rain Siar
Mare Dor
Gurcire
Caneing
Tolen
Famnar
Tien Dapaan
Land Bighton Fame
Dawes Boston
Sarmour
Salebary
Poston Ginevindius
Moss
Thomason
Barcelova
Whitmore
Fame
Young
Doris
Curtle
Toxspar
Perwone
Basile
Grant Fraskiin
Iean
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