Forney Democrata Speech Echoes Republican Alignment
In Harrisburg at a state convention on the 18th, Hon. John Hickwan of the Forney Democrata outlined a stark antislavery stance. He warned of eternal antagonism between freedom and slavery and asserted northern rights must be defended by force if needed, aligning his views with the Republican platform ahead of 1860.
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Forney Democrata
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
John Hickwan
Democratic Party
North
Hickman
Abe
Stephenson County
Winole
Marcus Montelius
Peter Woodring
Apain
John ¥. Ooble
Daniel J. Goble
Octarville
Anid
Harrison
Déncelbad
John ¥. Gevle
Daniel J. Coble
Freeport
Gard State
C.F. Taggart
Sherif
Rockford Election Winners Favor License Party
The Rockford election results show License supporter Bird of the Democrat party elected Alderman and the Prohibitionist candidate for Mayor defeating Manny. Republicans and Democrats celebrate the outcome. The Register notes possible anti License sentiment if all wards had elected in spring, and that some holdover License Aldermen did not represent their constituencies.
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Rockford
Bird
Manny
Rockford Register
Sourning Clinton predicts Seward Nominee for Black Republicans
The Charleston News argues Seward will be the Republican nominee for the next presidency, making his defeat likely. It doubts Douglas can win the Democratic nomination and suggests Lane of Oregon or Hammond as possible Southern contenders, noting Hammond’s lack of past party feuds.
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Clinton
Charleston
South
Douglas
Seward
Lane
Oregon
Hammond
Quincey Republicans win charter election big majorities
In the Quincy City Charter election Republicans carried by large margins. Ex-Speaker Holmes, candidate of the Douglas Democracy, was defeated by about 500 votes. The piece questions Douglas endorsements and party alignments amid national factionalism. It notes local editors discuss gold mine rumors and praises Chicago public schools and Wells. Bayard Taylor’s travel articles gain praise. Darting political shifts ripple Illinois support for Douglas. A shooting in Madison injures a man. Col Forbes becomes freight agent in Dunleith. Washington Republicans celebrate Jefferson’s birthday. Lake Pepin and arriving vessels feature in regional updates.
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Quincy
Holmes
Douglas Democracy
Douglas
Richardson
Large 19th Century News Glimpses From Crumbling Fragments
A chaotic jumble reports many items: Bouck of New York dead at 78. Quito shattered by earthquake with 5000 lives lost. Chicago colored residents planning emigration to Haiti. Henry Campbell killed his brother Hiram in self defense near DuQuoin. Italy’s enormous army. a new supersedens in Jumperts' code. Gov. ect. Also notes on Bloomington university building, Odd Fellows anniversary, Madison Argus shifts, and a Mississippi flood devastating Memphis downstream with widespread desolation.
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Chicago
Ae Ke Gov. Bouck
N. Y
Quito
Haiti
Henry Campbell
Hiram
DuQuoin
Italy
Ottawa
D. Rounds
Normal University
Bloomington
Odd Fellowship
Green Bay
Wisconsin
Ocean Service
Derinda Post
Hagedn
Matequette
Lake Saparidt
Luther Shire al Tadt Cjty
Wiconsin State Supremes Court
Whiton
U. State Temperance Union
S. W. Beckwith
Dixon Republican
KE. B. Stiles
U. S
Ile
Madison Argus
Wisconsin Democracy
Douglas
Buchanan
Ohio
Oberlin
Villian
Hill
Belleville
Alton
Bushnell
Citzens
Carroll County
Mississippi
Memphis
Ohio Seduction Law Prompts Reform Across States
Ohio passes a bill making seduction a penitentiary offense and expects emigration from the state. The piece notes a broader call for reform if other states adopt similar measures. The report also mentions court bias in the Oberlin rescuers trial, a Wisconsin lyceum plan punishing attendees without a female companion, and New Orleans prostitutes opening a humane asylum.
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Ohio
Indianapolis
Oberlin
Cleveland
Chicago Journal
U. S. Marshall
Fonda
Lac
Wisconsin
Lyceum
New Orleans
N. Y
Marty Louiss Henkins & Co
New York City
Democratic evolution through history as a warning
A reflective piece traces events from the Jeffersonian Proviso to the Dred Scott Decision, noting shifts in party lines and policy on expansion. It argues that the Democratic stance has moved from restricting slavery to permitting broad national control, with troops enforcing the flag. The article also mentions a mother in Tsioy who died in Normandy leaving 367 descendants.
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Gazette
Gazetté
Tsioy
Normandy
Dred Scott
Bayard Taylor engages New Re Mercury in grand literary venture
Bayard Taylor, the American tourist and author, is featured in the New York Mercury as part of a premier engagement. The series titled Stray Chapters of Life and Travel promises vivid scenes and personal adventures in a polished, contemporary voice. The first chapter, The First Journey I Ever Made, is praised for its fascinating interest and instructive amusement. Felix O. C. Darley’s engagement is highlighted as a masterstroke, aligning top talent to boost the paper’s appeal. The Mercury’s owners, Cauldwell, Southworth & Whitney, are lauded for expanding weekly literary content, with subscriptions reportedly reaching over five hundred dollars daily.
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Bayard Taylor
New York Mercury
Ledger
Everett
The
Mercury
News York Mercury
Taylor
Felix O. C. Darley
Darley
England
Gilbert and Leech
France
Gilbert
Leech
Gavar
Paris
Messrs. Cauldwell, Southworth & Whitney
New York
Menonayla
America
George Albany Hage
Ophid
Hin
MK. Taylor
York Mgmouiy
Apiret
Arkling
Bayard ‘Paylor
Chioga
Way
Inaraen
MK Our S
Hag
Gil
Femillar
TRE Mercury Ia
Terga
Enya
Sys Gopler
Balboopal
Cauldwell
Blood Purifier advertised for reliable remedy
A claim that Seillingia and Sarsaparilla offer a trustworthy cure for ailments and impurities, with openly disclosed preparation to physicians. The advertisement notes widespread physician approval, no secret recipe, and implies general sale by druggists and dealers, with a cross-reference to another column.
Emigration fears boost demand for Bitter and Scales
Advertisements tout Dr Oostetter s Bitters as a cure for stomach diseases amid fever and ague fears in the south and west. Also praised are Fairbanks scales, with warnings about imitations and instructions to buy from Fairbanks Greenleaf or authorized agents at 35 Lake Street. Mention of Cincinnati testimonial and local druggists.
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A. L. Scovrin
Main
Walnut Cincinnat
Freeport
Oostetter
Chicago Press and Tribune
Fairbanks
Menora
Vermont
Fairbanks & Greenleaf
Lake Street
Board of Trade
Boston
North Wayne
Dr. Esterly
Gridley
Carter
Rakees Byeolfo
Pr. Goper
Esterly
Vugoslap
Cery
Alék Headdehe
Gallion Out
Ani
Geta Pamphet
House of Ditters
Pblurmon
Grain Prices Noted at Wapusspay Market
Noon on April 27, 1859, little activity appears in the grain market. Estimate prices: Eaga 7 cents, Burren 16 cents, Potatous 40 cents per bushel, some cases 61.00 for apples, Haws 12 cents, Onions 65 cents, Beane 90 cents to 1.00. Prices cited as paid by local dealers.
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Ind
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Philadelphia
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Unitest States
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Cataogue
Dyang
Hia
Yassey
Freeport Mar
Doponco
Giawigieile Oucceas
Maang
Moore & Dakin
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Bole Betty Vespa
Anl
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Ladtea
Freeport Paat
Dr. Banford
Hye
Breeport
Aitend
Ea Y. Barton
Mali
Thaye
New York News
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Dierent Bames
Dene
Fei
Brofeoza Wood
Sudan
Renate
Persea
Galen
Germany
Christoph
Perlin
Aiea
United States
Canadas
West Indies
Mland
Plemidy Biod
Dr. McLane
Fleming Broéther
Pittsburgh
McLane
Fleming Bros
Herrick
Dr. Herrck
Hervlak
Chicago Pally Upton
Heretch
Bes Mastin
Redwood Glass
Redwood Glass Manufacturing Co
Redwood
Io Donse
Uta Glass
G.M. Clayton
Stephenson St
Grover & Unter
Ghipago
Ans
United
Summer Street
Chesnut Street
Morse
Woung
Duvd
A. J. White & Co
Dr. Morse
James Clarke
J. Clarke
Great Britain
Soly
Canada
Joe Moses
Baldwin
Binninger
London
D&c
Ninger &Co
Igh Spond Ag
Dorm & Haky
Stephenson Street
Precparty In
Henry Aurund
Henry Aurand
Stephenson
Bhate
Milneia
Perso
Dyrily
Robb A. Lasuebie
Houry
Aaster Sale
State of L.anyls
Said County
Daniel R. Willams
Charles Bouwgarten
Anne Vaumgarten
Peter Bula
Edward Donnelly
Edward Varian
Alfred B. Wiltos
Mathew @. Maloney
Kilay Block
Wayly D. Winant
Quorge Wolbrecht
Franklin Stone
Philip Bone
Phineas Bione
Einejine Gates
Jedediah Gates
Stewart Qawynton
Frederick A. Strockey
Qatharlog Liser
J. A. Oramn
Court House
Oatherine Lasier
Wraterly
Mins Gia
Cuenpt
Witch of
Minolta
Tavork
John Flinn
Ner Enat
Township Twenty-Nie
Ath
Blephenson
Minot
Christopher Nenétt
St. Preesore
Fall
Paugart
Viroult
Miinole
Jamée Roly
James McFarland
Abraham M. Johnson
Horth Irange
M. Johnson
Sreeport
Caid
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Ilinois
Abraham T. Ctreen
Henry II
Penniman
Henry I
Charles FR. Taggart
Marion
the Swamp Fox
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Yvernicr
Awampataud
Anne the Rangra
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Manton
Homge
Best & Langess
Bayard Paylor
Deri
J. ¥. Barey
Danfe
Dakhy & Os
Wan
Sutual Bone
Bawnes Mihi I
Hardhwars
Omarcuse
Sign OF the Golden
Fraenart
Tingle
American Insurance Company
Stephenson Co
Fllanois
A. PB. Long
Brealdent
W. A. Pennell
Chas. L. Currier
C. V. Munn
Boynton Brothers
M. Shaffer
C. Koenig
Ira Stevens
Green Ant Stantopis Mapas Wire
Pennsylvania House
Opy
Rowland
Eleata Spencer
Keyine
Sheolfrana
Pee Coucule
Joseph B. Smith
Prederick
J. Tholen
Frakes Gosse Tholen
Koert Lohmour
Chancery
Charles PF. Tuggart
Saerill
Wald
Brephenson
Yendue
Feeepert
Stephensen
Ullinois
Ta Wit
Lla
Hock’ River Insurance Company
Illinois
Mwaln
Allen Gibson
3. M. Church
Hook River Mutual Fire Tnessurance Company
T. D. Robertson
Gee
Harkell
L. Currier
Dexter GQ
Clark
HL Wt
Enoch
Coleman
A.S. Miller
M. Church
A. PB
Long
C. W. Bhehlen
O. Ho Spafford
Penfield
Crawford
J. Troxwell, Jr
dGinehlTy
A. Pb, Long
Agbate Noprick
Frederick Muller
Kjorick Mulloy
Blupperton
Minola
Blephenson County
Elalius
Valentine Stolkopy
Snyder & Wape
Bouth
Stephenbon Street
Brewster House
Taye
Pteror
N.B
Wantofa
gt + My CLAY SON'S GLASS
Saint and Oil Store
Gabpes
Smiths
C., Ae
Ovven ‘St
Una
Varipdy
Moet
Coopers
Springs
Joved
Elsewhlm
Tin
Shgot Tron
Cooney Yi Aude
Churchill & Bartlett
Ign
Adia Khubiel
Belting & I
Ames
Churchim
Gore
Tiina
Poe
Neal
York
Dex
Soditio
Bennen
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