Split Democratic Conventions at Springfield Nominate Slates
Two factions the Nationals and the Douglas Bolters met at Springfield to adopt platforms and prepare for the fall campaign. Nationals postpone nominations until a state convention. Bolters name Fonday for treasurer and ex Governor French for superintendent of public instruction.
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Douglas Balters
Springfield
Jane
Bolters
Fonday
French
Democratic Party
Leseleod
Cincinnati
United States
Citizian
Great Brotherhood of States
Congress
Douglas
Kansas
Senulor Douglas
Lause of Representatives
Lécerlee
Buchanan
Witte Davur
The
Conyers
Eneudias
Jang
Tia New York
Pennsylvania
Bode Esand
N. Boydadicca
California
Democratic Party Resolutions Back Lecompton Kansas Policy
The Illinois Democratic convention approves the Cincinnati platform and Douglas allies while denouncing Lecomptonism. It adjourns to June 8 for nominations and endorses national principles, with strong backing for Douglas, Morris, Harris, Shaw, Smith, and Marshall.
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Democratic Party of
Finais
Cincinnati
Organization of States
Kansas
Stephen A. Douglas
Isaac N. Morris
Thomas JL. Harris
Aarron Shaw
Robert Smith
Sam. S. Marshall
Miinois
Congress
Democratic Party
Speeches at Springfield Conventions Target Douglas Faction
An orator from Cook County denounces Douglas supporters at the National Convention scene. The speaker accuses them of office seeking and plotting to control state funds and offices, urging Douglasites to face the political risks and be wary of manipulation.
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Springfield
Col. Carpenter
Cook County
Douglas
Pativtic
Senate
Uuydas
Gud
Chicago concert hopeful Mime Teidora Clark teased for Southward tour
News notes a forthcoming Chicago performance by Mime Teidora Clark preceding a southern tour after a well received first concert. The item sits among a broad digest of political and public notices from across the nation.
Charley Bagg's Appointment Spurs Administration Support
The piece argues the English proposition splits anti Lecompton Democrats and boosts the Administration. It notes Detroit Press shifting to Slavery support, predicts more presses and individuals will switch, especially in Stephenson county where former anti Admin figures cordial with Charley Bagg. A stampede is expected.
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Douglas Balters
Detroit
Stephenson County
Charley Bagg
Charley B
Douglas
Literary Notices and Bank Note Reporter Review
The May number features American Antiquity and a selection of essays and notices including The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table and Epigram and My. It praises The Bank Note Reporter as the best monthly for freshness and vigor with early reliable money-market intelligence priced at $1.60 semi monthly. A reader laments not receiving Bank Note Safeguard.
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Roger Bierce
Rome
Diver's Bay
Camille
Beethoven
Henry Ward Beecher
Mercedes
J. Tyler Hodges
N.Y. Wiy
WI Watm
Europe
W. Gibson
Pa. University
Valentine Alott
New York University
J. Chipman
Royal College of Suregeons
London
Erving
Spain
Thoms Peatyon
Hibert Robertson
Writhh Qongal
Congress
Villanthropista
Savain
Mwaim
Sswaim
Jas
Draper & Co
Philatelphia
Larhework
Swalim
Seventh Street
Chestnut
Philadelphia
United States
Swaim
Journal editors return to lead Albany paper revival
Aunany Jovesah Sand. Wilkeson and Geo Daw son resume as editors of the Albany Journal with Turntow Weep and Geonax Dawsus returning to leadership. The paper is revived as a leading Whig voice in Albany and aims to reclaim past influence in the state capital. Separate notes mention organizing genuine Democrats in the county and Bolters facing a tough path to Springfield on June 6.
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Aunany Jovesah
Sand. Wilkeson
Albany Journal
Thurlow Weed
Geo. Dawson
Poscarase
Chicago Tribune
Turntow
Geonax Dawsus
Empire
Okay Sitep
Springfield
Charley Bagg
Lecompton Bribe Scheme Sparks Partisan Clash
A heated debate centers on Mr English’s proposal to graft land grants onto the Lecompton Constitution as an ordinance and submit it to a Kansas vote. Supporters say it expedites statehood, while opponents call it a shameless bribe tied to admission and territorial delay.
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Tina
English
Douglas Democrat
Indiana
Douglas
Crittenden
Montgomery
Kansas
Congress
Union
Lecompton
Colvin
Local Critique of Felix Doran Police Appointment
The Bulletin defends the city by challenging Felix Doran’s fitness as police officer. It cites multiple court records on drunkenness and rioting, arguing the appointment harms the Administration and citing broad citizen disapproval across parties.
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Felix Doran
Abolition Know Nothing
Heald
Doran
Iat
State Convention Set to Nominate Republican Ticket
The Republican Central Committee named June 1 as the date for a state convention to nominate candidates for Treasurer and Superintendent of Public Instruction. The piece urges active organizing and unity for a strong victory, contrasting with Democratic factions and recounting a tense incident at Springfi eld involving Col. Carpenter and Buchanan and Douglas supporters.
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Cirtaz
Bloomington
Republican Party
Illinois
N. AR
Judd
A. Gridley
C.J. Ray
J.D. Conkling
Speers
Republican Central Committee
Bromen Y Love
Chicago National Union
Buchanan
Springfial
Douglas
Col. Crpenter
Chery Louse
Tobin
National Cement
Carpenter
Ehrolonel
Douglas Dead and Republicans Reproached in Chicago Letter
A Chicago Tribune excerpt criticizes Douglas era leaders for timidity and political ruin. It claims reconciliation with the President is impossible, leaving the Republicans isolated and the party embittered. Justice of the Peace officials threatened by term disputes face strong rebuke from the Chicago press.
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Waar Tier Gstveo
Chicago Tribune
Douglas
Riaur
Justice of the Peace
Chicago
Chicago Parg
Caucuses Named for May County Nomination Delegates
Republicans in each town are urged to hold caucuses Saturday evening May 8 to nominate delegates for the County Convention set for May 15. The Buchanan State Convention chair laments Douglas supporters and urges unity as the party prepares for the upcoming county gathering. Some counties including Edward Pulaski Pope and others reportedly sent no delegates to the convention.
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Republin
Court House
Bigelty
Springfiell
Dr Orvencrium Co
Nuckeye
Harlem
Kent
Loran
Onceo
Nock Qrove
Silver Creek
West Point
Freeport UL
Florence
Lancaster
Erin
Ridott
Rock Run T
Waddame
Winslow
Freeport
Cyncue
House Debates Kansas Bill Postponement and Rules
Congressional proceedings detail a contest over postponing the Kansas Conference Committee report to May and related parliamentary rulings. Key figures include Seward, Stanton, Stephens, Crittenden, Toombs, Mason, and others as the House considers postponement, adjournment, and access to the bill amid intense debate.
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Wasursaton
Sewatn
Green
Seward
Stuart
Michigan
Unter
Chater
Fitzpatrick
Crittenden
Senate
Douglas
Toombs
Kentucky
House
Mason
Cameron
Agape VO
Kansas
Marshall
Stanton
Ohio
Grow
Pennsylvania
Hill
Civorgia
Stephens
Quitmnan
Union
Wenglish
Criey
Quitman
English
Committee of Conference
Harris
Mr. Marshall
Glingina
Cieorgia
Cattle Ghost Die Annually to Supply Beef Claims
An Ottawa Republican clipping reports a Philadelphia paper claiming cattle losses rise each March and April to feed the population. It promotes Wells' German Condition Powder with prices 25 50 and 1 dollar.
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Philadelphia
HM. Wells
Chicago
Ottawa Republican
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