Campaign notices from Anguat 1852 in nchtown delegates
A local notice invites a large attendance to discuss political matters in German and English. It urges Whigs to perform their duty, mentioning figures like CHAS. BETTS and J Julius Smith. The report cites total population 11,666 and total delegates 7, with a date reference August 6th, 1852.
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Old Stephenson
Chas. Betts
Julius Smith
Jared Sheetz
Geo. Reitzell
Hanchett
Whig County Convention Plans and Democratic Rally
The Whig county convention is set for Monday the 30th to nominate county officers and choose six delegates to the Rockford Congressional convention. The piece urges unity, naming Scot and Graham as leaders, and stresses forming an effective campaign plan for a Whig victory in November. It also notes a Democratic ratification meeting at the Court House with speeches by Burke Snyder Turner Oyler and others, and mentions Miss Blood moving her millinery shop to Exchange Street near the Court House.
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Atenson
Stephenson County
Court House
Freeport
Old Stephenson
Rockford
Central Committee
Stephenson
Scot
Graham
M. Hf. Blood
New York
Stephenson County Bank to Begin Operations Soon
Stephenson County Bank, led by Col. Mitchell and associates, will start operations in a few weeks after delays in securing stock. The Betvipent Bank funds will be redeemed by Stephenson County Bank at par in good Eastern bank bills or IN specie at a 1 percent discount, making it as safe as any. The Central Railroad plans a new route Wad ham's Grove Shullsburg Dubuque, saving over $600,000, potentially leaving Galena without east rail service unless new arrangements are made, blamed on Galena's citizens. Eight August issue of the Western Review noted, featuring Gen. Scott portrait and articles on the Whig Convention and Democratic Nomination.
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Mr. Snyder
Loco Foco
Patrick Henry
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Jupiter
Pierce
Mexico
Rhine
Danube
Old Country
Rynders
America
Herr Snyder
Turner
Freeport
Lovefocey
Gen. Scott
Tigens
Douglas
Small Giant
Gen
Scott
Mt. Turner
Chepultepec
Gett Pierce
Mesico
Gen. Pierce
Lundy’s
Lance
Stephenson County’ Bank
Col. Mitchell
Stephenson County
Central Rairoad
Wadham’s Grove
Shullsburg
Dubuque
Galena
Wuia Review
Gentry
Tennessee
Henry Clay
General Review
Congressional
Manny
Durrell
Hussey
M’cormick
Seymour & Morgan
Danford’s
Densmore
Reo
Prospect Use of South Canvass Encouraging Says Jr
New Orleans Bee notes hopeful state of the campaign in the South under the head Prospect. Jr. claims defections among a few disaffected Southern men have not shifted rank and file voters. Livretu's Living Age lists several articles including Lord Cockburn on Lord Jeffrey and other varied topics.
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Tuu
New Orleans Bee
South
Whig Party
Livretu
Lord Cockburn
Lord Jeffrey
Fardarougha
Miser
Arabia Falls
Old Castle
Scotland
Gover
Cholera Visit Fades in City After Brief Outbreak
The city recently faced a cholera scare with several residents leaving town. Most who fled have returned and resumed business as usual. Officials note the outbreak appears to have disappeared, based on current appearances.
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Cuorena
Penu
Democrat
Political Meeting Notes and Nominations Report
Scott and Graham Club meets Monday evening with speeches by Charles Bout and Mr Turner praising Whig spirit. Discussion covers Democrat positions, Peirce Platform contrasts, National Convention slate with Hats for president and Jutta for vice president, and platform ideas include Homestead Exemption Harbor Improvements. Winthrop declines Massachusetts governorship to aid state tickets.
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Scott
Martine
Scott and Graham Club
Cou
Charles Bout
Mr. Turner
Siti
Nrex Som
Narionan
Jonny P. Hats
Gro. W. Jutta
Indiana
Locofuco Party
Robert C. Winthrop
Massachusetts
Gopru's Lady's Book September Number Review
The September issue of Gopru's Lady's Book arrives with praise for its surpassing quality. Embellishments shine and contributors include leading national authors whose talents are highlighted in this periodical.
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Gopru
Breakfast at the White House in 1784 Described
A tour note from 1784 recounts Mrs Washington serving tea and coffee at breakfast with tongue and dry toast. Miss Custis sits beside George Washington Custis, as no livery or formality marks the meal. A silver urn for hot water is the only luxury noted in the simple scene.
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Warre Housn
Wonsey
White House
Meeting at Woop stock stirs partisan crowd in Lake County
An August meeting addressed by itinerant missionary Mr Turner of Freeport drew about fifty voters including Whigs and Scott Democrats plus women and youths. The speaker attacked English despots and tariff foes while urging delegation support for Turner’s ally in Congress. Col Strode mocked opponents, while locals eyed future electoral maneuvers and recent party alignments amid cordial but tense exchanges.
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Meetixeortie Davn
Woopstock
Burke
Tunnen
Freeport
Congress
Scott Democrats
England
America
London Times
Pierce
King
Turner
Campauie
Nixon
Col
Strode
Stillman
D&c
Scott
E. P. J’erry
A. Douglas
Shields
Ose
P.S
Lake County
Campbell
Gen
Dodge
Wauk, Gaz
Beadlyg' Democratic Paper Praises Gen Scott
A Pennsylvania Democratic paper asks if Gen Scott has aided national industry and answers affirmatively noting he has protected both industry and the country, a reply attributed to Prentice praising his record.
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Democratic
Pennsylvania
Gen
Scott
Democrats
Prentice
Reaping and Mowing Trial Highlights 1852 Fair
A detailed report from a July 1852 fair recounts a contest of reaping and mowing machines. Manny's machine emerges as a top cutter, delivering close, smooth work through rough ground, with other machines facing clogs and uneven performance. The event draws large crowds and judging praises Manny's precision over rivals.
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Freeport Journal
Winfield Scott
New Jersey
William A. Graham
North Carolina
Edwin B. Webb
L. D. Morrison
Buckner S. Morris
Rancis Arenz
Charles Betts
Bass
Siosrrn GinLestre
Let
Cuantes M. Willarp
Atexaxwen C. Ginsox
Lionarp Sweat
Exearen A. Paine
Rovent
Buackwett
Joan A. CursTer
Bronarp Oclesnre
Baxs
Huen
Montgomery
Buckeye
Waddama Rock Run
Erin
Oneco
Lancaster
Rock Grove
Weat Point
Oran
Ridott
Bilver Crook Florence Harlem Winslow
Pickatonica Prairies
Free
Land of the Brave
Tom
Jim
Ireland
Rhodes
Attica
Rome
Rhode Island
Liberty
Memnon
Mr. Burke
Nervus
Chicago
I. Campbell
Peirce
Soune
Fane
J. S. Devore
Fanity
Gusava
Dean
Ketchum’s
Nest
Rugg
Carmelli
Bnt
Ld’ Cormick
Geneva
Kotchuim
M'Cormick
Danford
Green
Katenwin
Woodoc Falls
New York Bies
Nsnal
Mrasna
Horrons
Esq
Thomas Ae
State L
Erig
Mason Ie
Storm
Galena & Chicago Union Rail Road Company
Galena and
Chicago Union Rail Roa Company
First Army
W. ML Larrabee
See's
G. & C. UL Rust
Nievd
Dentel Gard
Aga
Appollonicon
Gunendi
Wasuinros
W. Wilder
Oregon
Proeports
Mt. Carroll
Angyal
D. A. Knowlton & Co
FAA Stowell
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