Banks chosen speaker in anti slavery era debate
The Freeport Journal reports Mr Banks elected speaker of the House of Representatives at Washington on a distinct anti slavery issue. It notes the shift from Southern influence to Northern support and predicts freedom minded committees will shape future legislation, praising Northern men who backed the move amid external threats and internal treachery. Later Washington news covers platform votes, Nebraska question divisions, and reactions to the Kansas Nebraska struggle.
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Friends of Freedom
Banks
House of Representatives
Washington
Tle
Jones
Dem
Tennessee
North
Congress
Dann
Ind
United States
Kansas
Nebraska
Yeas
Salomon G. Haven
Thomas
Whitney
Wai. W. Vale
John Wheeler
Millward
Fuller and Broome
Pennsylvania
American Union
Perth
Stephens
Eugenes
Meachan
Brohens
Whitfield
Tlovse
U. S
Territories
Grow
Campbell
Ohio
Diabali
Wally
Whiteflutd
Washburne
Maine
Senate
Spanker
Pennington
Frain
Death of John HM Manny Inventor of Manny’s Reaper
John HM Manny, renowned inventor and manufacturer of Manny's Reaper and Mower, died at his Rockford residence on Friday the 1st. He was 80, noted for integrity and energy, overcoming poverty to earn global renown before his death. The piece praises his contributions and mourns the loss to Rockford and the Northwest.
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John HM. Manny
Manny
Rockford
Northwest
Ilo
Republican Bonfires for Banks Victory in North
The North Republicans celebrate Banks triumph over Nebraskala and Know Nothings with extensive bonfires and illuminations. In Freeport they fired 103 guns at Deargorn Park to honor the election of Banks as Speaker, signaling a national Republican pride amid anti abolitionist protests and proslavery factions.
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Mujordings
North
Nebraskala
12Th Section
Congress
Freeport
Lreedam
Deargorn Park
Pires
Republican Party
No. Dauks
Banks
Niban
Wis
Tong Yael
Uae
Feceport Manufacturing Co plans new buildings and rail link
Feceport Manufacturing Co prepares for a vigorous season with plans for a two building complex on Spring Street, 159 by 60 feet four stories high built of stone first floor and brick above. Alexander Smith named superintendent. Stone work to June first, rail track along alley to expedite material movement. Also reports a meeting of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society with resolutions and thanks to S B Washburne.
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Feceport Munwfacturing Co
Alesander Smith
Spring Street
EF. B. Williams
Spring
Jackson Streets
Whiten
Nebiyéhudnessar's Vream lecture in Rhino Wisconsin
Mr Doolittle spoke at the Young Men's Association in Rhino about Nebuchadnezzar's Dream and the interpretation that the United States forms the everlasting empire. The address praised the speech and argued for a broader, more inclusive application of the vision, criticizing narrow political boundaries and urging universal justice.
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Dudgu Doomyris
Rhino
Wis
Young Mens Association
Nebiyéhudnessar
Vream
Wipiros
Nebuchadnezzar
Cyrus
Limpirus
Greecs
United States of America
Kurty
Plymouth
Jamestown
Labrador
Isthmus
Jerusalem
Doolittle
Contingency threats and the North South slavery clash
The Richmond Inquirer argues that a contingency would force concessions to Union supporters and questions free states. It asserts slavery as natural and stable, claims new states arise from Southern action, and contrasts free society as fragile yet destructive. It contends the South should object to admitting free states while the North should not admit slave states.
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Richmond Inquirer
Union
South
North
Ireland
Fusion in Congress Sets Aiken Vote for Nebraska Democrats
The record shows a late fusion of 12th Section K. N. and Nebraska factions to back Democratic candidate Aiken. The piece notes proscriptions of creeds and rights, calls for vigilance by the Nebraska Press, mentions local political clubs, and hints at upcoming society events and notable local notices, including Odd Fellows Festival reports and physician card.
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Congress
K.N
Nebraska
Aiken
J.P. WinenedenWe
Ilo
Albany Medical College
City Plans Purchase Of Fire Engines For Public Use
City Council to contract for two fire engines under a recent vote authorizing a loan for motor engines. Engines to be durable and dependable. Sermon by Rev Carey published. copies available at G G Norton’s Book Store for subscribers and others.
Lectures by Prof Gatchiell At Plymouth Hall Tonight
The famed Professor Gatchiell speaks on physiology in this city after several days of shows. Ilia lectures are considered the ablest ever delivered here and draw full houses, though past events left some seats empty. Tonight the free lecture at Plymouth Hall invites all to attend.
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Gatchiell
Ilia
Plymouth Hall
New York Stab 6 Herald Reports on Ministers and Posts
Washington correspondent reports Banks evidence of strong control and ardor. Col French from Nicaragua to press for immediate recognition while Marcy backs Walker government but personal objections may block. Nominations include Mer Datlag to England and judges for Kansas, with political maneuvering over Governor Reader’s seat.
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New York
the Herald
Washington Correspondent
Banks
Wis
Col
Parker
French
Nicarangia
Ue Louso
Marcy
Walkers
Col. French
California
Prohibition Ruling Endorses Constitutionality in Capron Court
Judge Capron in the Court of General Scussions today charged the Grand Jury to sustain the Prohibition law. Meanwhile a brig named Salford anchored near Fulton Merry drifted to the Navy Yard after a severed cable. At 3 AM she began flooding, most aboard slept until 6 AM when water rose to lower births. The ship sank. two mariners Win Brown and Frank Ryder were rescued. All others perished including captain and his family, two children, and a ship’s cook. The vessel sailed from Boston, hailed from Bangor, and was 350 tons.
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Yous
Judge Capron
Win
Brown
Frank Ryder
North Carolina
Nanad Smith
Gloven
Alexander Buyinger
Henry Williams
Cook
Demarra
Boston
Belonge
Frankfort On
the-Maine
Bangor
California Gold Output and San Francisco Mint Tells 1855 Facts
The 1855 California gold product reached 48,111,446 dollars, with total discovery production at 330,845,000 dollars. San Francisco Branch Mint coinage for the year stood at 21,121,762 dollars, up from 72, etc. Tonnage inbound to San Francisco in 1855 totaled 122,350 tons across 410 vessels. outbound tonnage reached 100,048 tons across 353 vessels. Freight paid at the port amounted to 3,899,765 dollars. Arrivals at San Francisco were 81,759 with 22,598 departures, showing a net excess of arrivals.
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California
San Provcisco
San Francisco
Speakership Hopes Persist Amid Republican Majority
The Union notes the national regret over the Speakership result but argues Republicans hold a majority and thus control the machinery of government. An acting sergeant-at-arms reportedly drew about $80,000 in gold from the Treasury to cover advances to members, with drafts signed late Saturday night for a large sum referenced in the chamber.
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Union of Cais Morning
Tlas
Grogsheiner
E” Speakar
Thas Purposs
Will Bedrawih
Republican State Committee approves Pittsburgh convention delegates
New York Republican State Committee met at the Astor House on January 8 and selected delegates to the Republican National Convention in Pittsburgh February 22. Delegation includes one from each Congressional District and four at large, namely Preston King Abijah Manning Edwin D Morgan and Simeon Draper.
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Republican State Committee
Ovening
Agtgo House
Pittsburgh
Preston King
Abijah Manu
Edwin D. Morgan
Simeon Draper
Election of Clerk in Hopingen House Amid Debates
The election of a Clerk for the Hopingen House occurred on Monday by a decisive majority. The Anti Nebraska candidate faced criticism over his qualifications and known slavery stance. John Brant resigned as postmaster at Harrisburg and Hopkins of the Patriot and Union will assume the role.
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Cullom
Teungssoo
Callan
John Il Brant
Harrisburg
Ntopkins
The
Patriot and Union
Banks Elected Speaker On Plurality Vote Fight
A heated House ballot ends with Mr Banks declared speaker after a plurality rule vote. Amid chaotic scenes in the gallery, Aiken and others supported Banks while opponents argued the plurality method was improper. The resolution to elect by plurality carried 156 to 39, with Banks then taking the chair and pledging fidelity to the country and Constitution.
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Suintth
Tonti
Hmati
Sdand
Orr
Cnvens
Thoero
Aiken
Boyce
Agathise Tonn
Rica
I Walker
KX. N
Payne
K.N
Ufo
Banks
Aiko
Muller
Barclay and
Finckman
Dem
Beneati
Barclay
Pro Savery Com
Marshill
Humphrey Marshall
Marshall
Walker
Wnod
Messrs
Payne and
Lindley
IS. N
Smith
K. N
Ala
Aikennade
Campbell
Wells
Mr. Benson
Mr. Banks
Swecten
A. KK. Marshall
KK. N
W.bc
Ohio
Cobb
Georgia
Alabama
Clingiman
Banke
Yous
Niys
Judes
Poquast
Massiss Alan
Ful Jer
Ilowna
Tex
Homorg Dabroad
Nan
Neo Mr. Giddings
Republicans Name Bankas Support Amidured Inaugural Cheer
The scene shows a formal acknowledgment of John W. Furney for presiding with fidelity during protracted speaker deliberations. A large Republican celebration follows Bankas election, with leaders urging momentum for a national convention in Pittsburg on February 22, 195d. The notice lists prominent names Lawrence Brainan David Wilmot Stone Goodrich White as party figures.
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Ap Tarka
Ir. Blanton
John W. Furney
Banks
Ato
Bankas
Baluto
Ny Republica
Pia
Vermont
Massachusetts
Maine
Vatia
Ohio
Michigan
Iidionh
Invita
Aero Maut
Pittsburg
Republican Party
Congo
Lawrence Brainan
David Wilmot
Netabb A.B. Stone
Goodricil
Masa
William A. White
Wis
Fragmented Historical Notices and Wartime Snippets
A dense mosaic of fragments including officer lists for a local society, recipe-like instructions for milk batter, political quips about Wm A. Richardson, legal commentary on marriage laws, skeptical quotes from a 19th century paper, and reports on American whalers and Japanese conventions. The mix preserves names, places, dates, and figures in a period-voice collage.
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Freeport Journal
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Washington News
Peat
Wassixeron
Dan
Necolp
Christian Witness of
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Manling
Js. WW
Matlan
Leece Bée
Fulea
Arona
New York Tribune
Hirerett
Iarett
Webster
the Tribune
Everett
Delaware
Potomac
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
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de Wittlinton
Jerett
Oly
Korth Caroline
Arkansit
Kentucks
Pal Ohta
Fathlia
Stico
Wieneeres
Poon
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Yrat Veit
Hrogreas
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Neil
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Aeteee
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Neeted Ee Wees
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Viet Valley Aggregate Fu Dal
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Supreme Court of
Freeman
Agricultiural Society
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
HW. Ordway
Ara Borgby
KE. Torrey
Pla Society
B. Washburne
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DAL Sunderland
Bulduwore
Nuid
Freeman of
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Freemon
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Hovarnony
Abrawry
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Dig
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Broadway
Gonwal Land Office
Courier
Lagther
Mer Datlag
England
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Burrell
Penn
Shannon
Si Donelas
Teibune
Catlom
Nebraska New
Reader
Whittfield
Gov. Reader
Brig
Republic
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Peran
Caitea
Ciation
Joan IK
Brewster
Joan Bradford
JL. N. Hibbard
Cor
Sec'y
A.M. Wright
Jotin A. Charke Uo Sia
Sameson
Holden Putnam
De 8
Brewsteit
HY C. Burchard
Awl
Wm A. Richardson
Hingis
Freeport Bulletin
Creares
Alboiti
China
Scorling
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Thaly Fair
Troy
Albany
Janet Cook
Ood
Florktella 'i
Hogtelatyee
West Miorida
Alabamine
Zérioly H. Powell
Wall Kash West
Wadnerlay
Know Nothings
Jodianole
Soir
Villmoco
Ag ¢Heiromani
Bam
Houston
Santa Anna
Lle
Bere
Memphis
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