Giddings speech analyzed by Whig critique at court
The piece reviews Mr. Giddings speech at the Court-House on the fifteenth, arguing Free Soil aims to curb slavery and urging party cohesion. It analyzes four points: abolition of coastwise slave trade, abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia, repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law, and preventing slavery in Utah and New Mexico. It contrasts Whig and Democratic stances, citing votes to show party alignment and opposition.
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New Mexico
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Reuben Woot
Girhlings Wall
Trim
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Union
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District of Columbia
Niles
Wood Dana
Casa
Weller
Vinton
Ayense
Jan
Iide
Calunbia
Chapman Catching Braves and Oberlin clashes in politics
A column attacks Chapman and rival candidates over alleged meddling with Oberlin supporters and a slave capture tale. It recounts Milton Clarke’s escape, a Lovefoor candidate’s history, and calls for voters to back a reformist, pro liberty slate amid local political tensions.
Kidnapping Trial and Political Turmoil Between Local Parties
An account detailed the Kidnapping of Milton Clarke and the subsequent pursuit by sheriff and posse, with Judge Page presiding and Pastlewaite and Co. arrested for assault. The narrative connects the episode to a broader political clash as candidates face opposition and calls for another party convention amid Whig sympathies.
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Waneigsters
Tye Hold
Enrevngny Run
Gil
Merriam
Daughtryy
Page
Ann
Lucy
Vortiewnity & Co
Agsanti
Clarke
Justice Cunningham
Unionville
Ashtrhula
Iast Argus
Vincent
Democrats
Graves
A Lorain Campaign Row Attacks Chapman and Townshend
A curiously worded voter notice from Lorain attacks Chapman the Democratic clerk candidate as deceitful and aligned with Free Soil ideas while accusing John B Robertson of clinging to the Commissioner post and seeking the Representative seat. The text questions his resignation and hints at partisan maneuvering ahead of the election.
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B. Bs'Chapman
Jk Ign Inet
Chapman
Democratic Party
Ono
Hinésaid Chapman
Himuhiade
Eye witness recounts tense political rally and confrontations
Fragmentary notes describe a county convention where delegates aligned with Bliss and Bliss voting patterns. The text hints at fearsome booth confrontations and a crowd around a speaker, with references to Giddings and local factions, ending with a chaotic pageant-like scene near a wooden pole.
Amherst Meeting Report on Robertson and Free Soil Ideals
A fragment from a 1818 Amherst public meeting report discusses Robertson and J. L. Robertson as delegates to a Congressional Convention at Wellington. It attacks Free Soilism and the Democratic Party, condemns pro-petition stances, and notes a local grocery opening with discounts. The Ohio Stave Journal is cited on Franklin county ticket comments.
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Jobe B. Tobertson
Joby TB. Robinson
Ohio Stave Journal
Franklin County
Loveface County
Fragmentary Fugitive Slave Case and Local Reactions
An 1793 slave case in Kentucky and Columbia is recounted, detailing arrest and seizure of enslaved women from Col. Johnson, the trial led by Justice Samuel Mumpheyville, and the transportation of the girls to Kentucky while a yellow girl was sent toward Canada. The letter notes Confederate sympathies, Antislavery tensions, and local Democratic support for Southern slaveholders, with reflections on public sentiment and civic loyalties.
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Lorain
Aman Syho
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Chapin
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Ua Wirr
Shivee Lere
Columbus
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Lie Sher
Bracklin County
Jolson
Cal
Richard M. Johnson
Lilo
Samuel Munpheyville
Msq
Penue
Colonel Johnson
Mx Floyd
Miyselthan
Col Jobson
Johneon
Nnto
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Tuan Phrey
Kentucky
Canada
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Col. Johnson
Columbia
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Political contest in Humphreyville echoes campaign maneuvers
An 1851 letter-essay critiques local candidates Luke and John and their backers. It questions pledged creed loyalties, alleged lies, and the influence of strong partisans in a Democratic convention. Mentions Robertson, Bank era debates, and gold versus silver value in currency. A separate notice notes Blakely family concert attendance and local political appointments in Dorchester.
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Flyrin
Jodie
Mame Potier
Damouriey
Plind
Courier
Joh
Robertson
Clark
Cleveland
Goula
Andrew the
Galdwie
Chavalac
Gall
Enquirer
Nominating Ticket Names From New York Whigs Convention
The ticket lists nominees from the Whig party convention in New York. It names the judge of appeals Lanven Fr. Footer the secretary of state Jossen C. Fonavet the comptroller Gronex W. Pattenson.
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