Slavery in the Territories and constitutional power debate
A long argued piece questions whether slavery should enter U S territories and examines the Constitution's compromises. It contends abolition was the original aim, but argues the three-fifths clause and balance of power favored Southern slaveholders. It asserts the North accepted unequal influence to preserve the Union and warns that extending slavery would tilt political control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Georgia
North
Congress
South
Ruythern
State Anti-Nebraska Convention Trip to Springfield
Editorial correspondence reviews a rail journey to Springfield for the State Anti Nebraska Convention and State Agricultural Fair, criticizing the Chicago and Mississippi Railroad for delays and poor service, praising the country’s scenery and Bloomington’s growth. It notes the convention's opening, officers, and a favorable outlook for Treasurer nominee John McClint, with local political commentary.
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Springfield
Douglas
Currier
State Capitol
Chicago
Chicago and Mississippi Railroad
Chicago and Mississippi
Job
Senate
Cnn Ag
Joliet
Bloomington
Springhold
Lower
Egypt
Missouri
Shroop
C. Flint
John M'Clin
Wall
John Moore
Jordan
Wagner
Illinois State Fair Spotlight on Agriculture and Politics
Report from the Illinois State Fair lauds premier cattle stock horses and fowls, noting excellent displays of fruits, wines, and mechanical implements. Political clashes over Douglas and Lincoln echo across fair week as anti Nebraskans gains momentum in central Illinois ahead of November.
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Thors
Farmala and Mechanics
Illinois
Ilinois Ie
Union
Shanghai
Burmanpoot
Cochin China
Bloomington
Douglas
A. Lincoln
Springfield
Breese, Trumbull
Col. Taylor
Chicago
Kypys
War News From Europe Adds Urgency To Crimea fight
European dispatches describe an allied force of about seventy thousand advancing on Sevastopol after landing in the Crimean region. Russians in the province are unknown, defense prospects look weak, and leadership under Menchikoff is questioned. A peace hoax report from Constantinople circulates while Spain cites Boyle’s revolutionary funding. Other nations add little.
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Europe
Savastopol
Varne
Bomaround
Crimea
Menchikoff
Nomar Oanesis
Ara thisBee
Sevastopol
Nupiur
Baltic
Constantinople
Russia
Spain
Boyle
News York
New York
Tomala Puiployaca
California
Austraiv
Sirus
Mullbeery Street
Indiana Vote Sweeps State for Republican Ticket
Report from Indiana observers shows the Republican ticket winning by a record national margin. La Porte and neighboring counties flip against Eddy and Nebraskaites, with Colfax decisively defeating Eddy in the La Porte district by about 2,500 to 2,000 in strong early returns. Legislature expected Republican landslide. Nebraskaites carried few districts.
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Indiana
la Fl Vyette
Socofoco
Colfax
Eddy i
la Porte
St. Joseph County
Eddy
la Porte County
Pollock Elected Governor in Pennsylvania Victory
Private dispatches report Pollock, running against Nebraska-backed Bigler, won the Pennsylvania governor race by about 30,000 votes. Bigler conceded after late returns. Pollock’s win shifts state leadership and political alignment.
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Desputchas
Pollock
Bigler
Ohio Election Results and Wisconsin Nomination
Dispatches report a large Republican majority in Ohio amid fragmented Nebraska support. Wisconsin delegates name John B Macy for Fond du Lac and Dayle Wells for Milwaukee to seek re election, while Michigan Whigs convene and pledge unity with anti slavery factions to redeem the state amid broad support.
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Wisconsin
Nebraska Party of
John B Macy
Fondu Lac
Dayle Wells
Milwaukee
Stephenson County Agricultural Society 1864 Fair Report
The Stephenson County Agricultural Society held its 1864 meeting at Freeport with demonstrations and awards. Exhibitors showcased many horses cattle fruit and farm implements while committees praised fruit growers for knowledge and variety, noting Baldwin Esopus Spitzenburg Fall Pippin and other Apple varieties as thriving in the locality.
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Stephenson County Agricalian
Stephenson
Angas
Ric
Taylor
Mossie
Samuel McAfee
J. Barfoot
H .N. Hibbard
Stephenson County /Agricultural Society
Freeport
Luman Montague
West Point
Northwant,Frylt, Growers Association
Esopus
Exhibit of Fruit Varieties and Premiums at Local Fair
A town committee reviews entries from Ordway, Montague, Pickard, Tisdale, Gardner, Dew Martin, and Daub showcasing pears peaches and seedling varieties. The selection includes Domine Ladlow Witor Northern Boy and Raritan Sweet among many, with several large mature specimens. The exhibit is praised for quality and potential community benefit. Notice will announce premium delivery.
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Méhtagus
Prud
Ordway
Fideport
Dornd Sik
Montagne
Urdway
D. W. Pickard
Waddame
P. A. Tisdale
Gatner
West Point
Dew Martin
Freeport
John A.daub
Tdq
Varinton
McCune
Taylor
Disaster at sea claims many lives near Cape Race
A ship collided with an unknown propeller off Cape Race on the 27th. Only thirty-two persons are known to be saved, eight have arrived here. Captain Luce, Mrs. E. K. Collins, and family are among the lost.
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Neww York
Arctic
Cape Race
Arctic collision and wreck near Cape Race in dense fog
Secondary dispatch reports the Arctic colliding with a propeller about noon on the 27th, forty miles off Cape Race in dense fog. The Arctic leaked rapidly as all sails were set and fires extinguished, causing panic on board. Many took to a raft. most who remained perished, while some were saved by the barque Huron and later reached the Lebanon.
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Arctic
Capé Race
Huron
St. Andrews
N. DB
Hall
Lebanon
Court considers juror qualifications in Graham case
Reports from New York and San Francisco describe court handling of juror disqualification in the Graham case. A relative of Mrs. Graham was noted among jurors, prompting a motion to discharge. the court declined, and the trial proceeded. Union and party tallies from the era note Democrats and Know Nothings active in elections. The Know Nothing state ticket is listed with a new governor and lieutenant governor nominees.
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Wilamaron
Den
Graham
Col. Loring
8. Nicholas
New York
Court of Oyer and Tyrminer
Mitchell
Kaneas
Apot
Hansa
Hughbut
Buenos Ayres
Sures Teanforse
Pisgigs
Jarore
Grab
Grahan
O' Gonnor
Graham-silo
Toy
Dotsentol
Procesdad
California
Whit Senatote
San Francisco
Thole City
New Yor
Know Nothings
Rot
Daniel Ullman
J. 8
Scroggs
Buffalo
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Freeport Journal
Smebdort
A Thureday
Cosekten
HON
B Washburne
Treagcrer
Joan B.B. Wclan
McLain County
Kon Acard Venation
Joan H. Addams
J. Turner
Yor Cononer
Abel Smith
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Torme
Jackson, Mich
State
Llion
Habel
Salen Sebhi
Sem Ot Toung
Bobuy Het
T. W. Ark
Chaanooh
Sebbins
T Beat Bull
Ae Otabia'ell
Chanticop
Mleb
Wright A ‘Beeman
Roar Bisa
C. E. Betty
Bos Cow
Wm. H. Rhodes
Ing
J. W. Row
Yoko
Oxon
John Swaltey
Do Davin
Cainoffy
Charles Rosenstee
Dort
Loman ‘Montague
JW. Pic
Tiscol
A. J.guiner
Dr. C. Martin
J. A. Daris
J. WL. Manny
L. B. Putnam
Northwestern ‘Manufacturing Co
A. Tate
Hicks
Harnose
Clark
Gavanobest
Winslow
Guiteau
Hawes & Mies Sykee
L. W. Guiteau
C. Powell
B.A. ‘Tindel
R. Potter
John Smallwood
Henry Puffert
F. Black
Alexander McCully
Wm. Séchrist
Ilobs
N.W. Edwards
Nisaian W. Edwards
J. W. Weaghop
Cook County
Carrain Gibson
Captain Gibson
Holland
Journale
Belmont
James Pr. Williams
Ithaca
James P. Sanders
Peekskill
Horatio Saymore, Jr
O ' Buffalo
Elijahford
Eighth Avenue Bank
Springfieldont
Cincinati
Swiss‘holm
T Johan Turner
Nebraska
Balvidero Standard
Maine
Cincinnati
Freeport Market
Jounnan
Barre
Freeport Bank
N. B
Jameson
Donnenboee
Ani
Chancory
Gohvuy
Anoorg
Chath
Coun
Notary Publis
Nebrasy
Rahias
Gop Smith
Distat
John Attect
Daxter Bunorsa & Co
HM. Guiteau
Tus
M. YD. Chamberlin
City of
Ihia
Ra‘trond
Stephenson Street
Absa
Phoenix Ins
Hartford Conn
Western Main
Pitsfield Main
Milwauke Mutual
Milwauke
Wis
Okel Charter Oak Tile Ins
Hartford
Baxwarea
Briggs & White
Whotceale
Stewart Brothers
Metehunts
Whitby
Stones Patent
Kendalls Chemical
South Water St
Ills
Jon Stewart
Avex
Sizwasr
Green
Freising
Commission and Produce
Epot
Mlinoia
Bend
Gargawoon
William E. Otto
Randolph Street
Express
Hy Yates de
L. D.olmsted & CO
Lake Street
Chnone Ub
Biore
Elmeyt
Déeda
Aule
Fai
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