Debate Over Presidential Candidates Sparks Turbulent Rally
A Machias Union letter writer denounces political falsehoods around a presidential contest, praising James Buchanan and Dan Eister while criticizing Fremont and national partisanship. A large crowd gathered at Canzias River Grove for a Republican rally with speeches, music, and festive display, signaling strong support amid heated exchanges.
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Canzias River Grove
Needham
Charles Samner
Presant
Miidstays
Tis Iusto Saparat Sd
Memorial from outraged Kansas citizens to the President
A Kansas memorial was taken to Washington by Mr Amy but the President refused a hearing, citing busyness. Citizens urge federal protection as tensions rise in Missouri and Kansas over Free State actions, with reports of violence and mobilization near Leavenworth and Lawrence. Authorities fear a civil war as Missourians and Kansas Free State factions clash.
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Hela McLean
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Lince
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Lawrence
Vitigens
Missouri
Uri
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Miss
Kaneas
W. M. Arm
Washington City
Wien
Larry Aled
Ransisind
Territoris
Reitorioe
Cincinnati
Pieres
Wiewell
Bluehill
Bilcher
Wasson
Alastesen
Brutal Kansas scalping tales haunt mid 19th century dispatch
A New York Times special dispatch from Leavenworth and surrounding towns recounts brutal scalping incidents in Kansas during the conflict era. The report names a man from Ohio, Hopps, who left his wife and returned to Leavenworth for seed, and a Lawrence teamster, Jenni son, who was scalped and robbed of his load near Milton. A Richmond, Indiana figure, Henry J. Somfiro, was killed in the Titus Coa battle, buried with military honors beside Barber. The piece links these acts to the ongoing party blame game, contrasting Republican “Freedom Shriekers” with Democratic supporters in 1853 Kansas tensions.
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Hopps
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Leavenworth
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Jennison
Lawrence
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Milton Mc
Barber
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Tennison
Pierce
Boston Common book inspires cautionary tale on marriage
An item notes a forthcoming Boston Daily Journal work titled Boston Common by Mesar. Proach &C. The manuscript warns of conjugal betrayal and domestic tyranny, urging young readers to heed sobriety and virtue in marriage and family life.
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Boston Common
Mesar. Proach &C
Hatel
Thas
Luxifixenes
Vermont election update shows large Republican lead
Vermont results indicate Republicans hold a substantial statewide edge for governor and Congress. Fletcher, Republican, leads Democrat Rays with at least a 20,000 vote majority. other towns report gains for Republicans in House seats and statewide races. Returns show Fletcher ahead in several towns, with notable gains in Winsor Colchester Bradford and Williston among others.
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Ehellin
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Gernor Rove
Ryland Fletch
Wid Fhenry Keyes
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Coagnes
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Aud Raysx
Fragmented 19th century political report and violent crime note
The piece recounts political reflections on the Buchanan faction and Kansas admission, claiming near-unanimous opposition and later reconsideration stances. It also reports a Florence Alabama shooting after a domestic row and a tragic schoolmaster murder linked to a feared master.
Hamelin Figures in Hampden Governor Race Report
Fragmentary OCR lists names tied to a Hampden governor bid and district representatives. Mentions Hannibal Hamelin, Charles J. Gilman, Freeman Morse, John M. Woot, and Isak Suburn among 6th District references. No clear outcome or positions given.
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John M. Woot
Charles J. Gilman
Freeman
MORSE
Isak Suburn
Distriosti
Gov Wells criticized by Maine editor at Ban gor meeting
An observer recounts Gov Wells berating a Kansas visitor during a Premont gathering in Bangor. The Kansas man defended Free State facts, while Wells asserted superior knowledge and dismissed Free State views as unfounded. The report shadows Wells with strong disapproval and cites rival Maine commentary on Union loyalty and disunionist tendencies. The piece also lists American Republican nominees for the local Legislature.
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Goy Wells
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Govenor
Sixth District voters urged to rebuke a slave policy ally
In Hancock Washington and Aroostook a heated appeal questions Sixth District voters about Maine representation. It denounces a Democratic candidate as a doughface allied to slavery and urges backing Franklin Pierce, with references to Kansan policy, party factions, and local campaign figures.
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Thomas J.D. Eciples
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Arno Winweil
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Free States
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New England
Passamaquodly Bay
Simeon
Colon
Dromer Winterladlom
The Lone Whigs of Bluehill Debate Fremont Copy
Buvemis reports a Bangor speech by John A Paters of Bangor attacking Fremont and national party fusions. The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican positions, notes intimidation at meetings, and cites Irish American and Bangor Journal commentary on politics and violence in 1856 Maine and national events.
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Farexo Sawyer
Bluehill
John A Paters
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American Republic
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Col
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Ional Strifs
Bangor Journal
Bath Tribune
American Union
Bion Bradbury
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Tex
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