Kansas Free State? Debating Sovereignty and a Constitutional Convention
A Kansas Territory letter argues for popular sovereignty and declares Kansas a Free State despite strong anti slavery forces. It praises the Constitutional Convention now in session, notes the election of Col. J. J. Lane as president and officers, and contrasts votes for Whitfield and Reeder, with districts along the Missouri River and Indian reserves shaping turnout. The writer expects Kansas to cast off slavery and establish liberty and justice.
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Congress
Col
J. J. Lane
S C. Smith
C. A Foater
Confederacy
Kansas
Cee Scewelshs
Whitfield
Reeder
Whitheld
Territory
Wyaihots
Missouri River
Westport
Shawnon
Wyanslott
Rhawnee
Wyandot
Lawrence
Fusion fears and political shifts in the party era
The text rails at Northern Whigs and Southern Know Nothings joining the Democrats, warning of a fusion that could dilute Jacksonian principles. It reports election results across New York, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Maryland, and Louisiana, noting Know Nothing gains, Republican advances, and proscribed old Dem leaders, with calls to defend freedom and oppose the new coalition.
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Democratic Party
Pierce
Caleb Cushing
Mass
Gen. Jackson
Nuevor
Gen. Pierce
Harry A. Wise
Cilley
Wise
Jackson
New England
New York
South
Douglas, Atchison & Co
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
New York City
K. N
Campbell
Supreme Judge
Sulden
Gardner
Philadelphia
Bashford
Friends of Freedom
New Jeresy
Senate
House
Maryland
Louisiana
Empire State
John van Buren
Wight
Beach
Thanksgiving Proclaimed by Governor for Nov 29
The Governor of Illinois issues a proclamation setting apart November 29 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer for blessings received during the year. The proclamation, dated November 7, 1855, calls on all in the state to abstain from labor and observe the day with reverence. Signed by Governor J J A Marrison, with state officials A. Matteson and Alexander Stearne noted.
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Huinoia
Bas
Ilinois
J. J. A. Marresox
Thinnis
Local Notices on Merchandise and Services in Exchange Block
Jos K. Drewaten & Co advertise fall and winter goods at low prices. Youna Awesha, No. 4 Exchange Block, replenishes ready made clothing with daily arrivals. Missus Fenn & Horsrt jewelers open large stock of jewelry clocks watches in Martin's Block. M. P. Sweet Frey, J.D. Spencer No. 3 Hyde's, and G.G. Norroy Book Store feature varied stock and trusted service. Reading community noted for Norton's prints and papers.
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Finamens
Jos K. Drewaten & Co
Youna Awesha
Missus
Fenn & Horsrt
Martin’s Block
Sickafoose
Mracuam & Wintrans
Mr. Williams
No. 1
Martin's Block
J.D. Spencer
Spencer
G.G. Norroy
Chicago
Norton
Robbery and accident report from the city shop
A jewelry store owned by J C Ketchum was robbed on Sabbath eve of about 1600 dollars in jewelry. A suspect, a young man named Smith posing as from Seu uboimaanty New York, was employed as an apprentice and fled after leaving a key inside. The thief is described as about 22, five eight, brown hair, florid, dark grey eyes, wearing a black coat, brown velvet vest, and a Kossuth hat, with a brown carpet bag. a reward is offered for apprehension or recovery. In a separate item, the LOR.R freight train collided with a cow near Forreston, derailing ten cars and injuring engineer Hathaway. the conductor escaped. Drs Williams and Van Valzah aided Hathaway and he is reported to be doing well.
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J. C. Ketchum
Smith
Seu Uboimaanty
New York
Lor.r
Forreston
Breman
Hathaway
Mackentaul
Andrews
Wilson
Babtedd
Vacheveur
Elsons
Judes Genteory
C.F. Vadeens
AL Vaarleverder
Peto
Coney Stebbins
I Young
Durham
Gow
J. Vandevenster
C.A. Rosenstiel
Wolf Hiood
Aya
Bimbas
Henry Flusenstiel
Matty
Tstutn
Mereling Ewes
H. G. Fowler
Fowler
Salebury
Montagne
Fidel
Mantiagie
H. Montagne
Taylor
Lawton
Ralph Anderson
John Swaneey
K .Malbatene
Ag. Bik. C. VE
Rosenstiel
D. Rodenberger
Win
Young
Silvs
Woo
Swanzey
Mary Bear
Ann Swanzey
Matilda UW
Ross Dat
Ann Smith
Vantowton
Penel
Myra
Bentley Estate
Rtoskopr
Carrla
Ag. B'Ke Dh
Rhodes & Co
M. Smith
Daudinbaugh Dal Barr
Spencer
Mr. Edgr
Phillips
B. Spitler
Ixtado
Goa
Shiota
Vike
Stoneman
O. Nosenstiel
John CG
Aden
Reifsneidar
Plersoll
Primary School Meeting Ahead in Freeport
The primary schools of Freeport will open Monday next. Pupils from the first ward meet at the basement of the first Presbyterian Church, second ward at the second Presbyterian Church, third ward at the Union School House. Classes start at 9 A.M. Directors F C Winslow and W Buckley sign.
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1St Presbyterian Church
2D Presbyterian Church
Union
Railroads Propel New Orleans Trade Decline
The Delta reports a dramatic export drop for New Orleans over 1854 and 1855, totaling 82,332,1020 dollars, attributed to northern eastern and western rail lines. The article credits railroad domination for diverting Mississippi tributaries’ freight from New Orleans markets.
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New Orleans
Northern
Western Enterprisey
Prosperity of Illinois grounded in farming and energy
Pouy notes Illinois prosperity rests on agricultural land fertility in the Garden State and the industrious inhabitants. He argues Western states attract settlers with real growth, while California’s gold fails to sustain towns, and Illinois will rise through farming and development, citing Albany, Schenectady, Utica, Syracuse, and Rochester as future examples.
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Illinois
California
Ninois Thys
Hlinda
Albany
Schenectady
Utica
Syracuse
Rochester
Freeport City Tax Ordinance and Warrant Procedures
An 1835 Freeport Illinois city council ordinance outlines tax collection processes, warrant returns, and sales of unpaid real estate taxes. It details return duties, redemption rules, sale certificates, clerk duties, and penalties for officers neglecting duties, plus adoption of the 1855 assessment roll and a general three mill tax levy.
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Smilar
Renal
Sail City
Prizccaser
United States
Tim
Gannell
Gannell. Sie
Finance Committee
Clark
Freeport
Rapport
Ity
Freeport City Ordinance 33 Elects City Collector
The Freeport city council ordains election of a city collector by ballot at the next meeting. James O. P. Burnside is chosen and the clerk is instructed to issue payment for office duties. Adjournment set for December at 7 PM. Also notice of a Plymouth Hall exhibition of Paradise Lost and Life Voyage with tickets available.
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Freeport
Lotchy
Ore
Dames O. P. Burnsid
Ald
Clark
Seana
L. W. Guiteon
Waddell
Plymouth
Cole
Massachusetts Election Returns and Stephenson County Premium List
The document reports Massachusetts election results with candidates Juling Rockwall Republican 36 845 Ho Gardner American 50 026 S.TL Wallay Whig 14470 BOD Beach Democrat 35 080 138 310 total. It also lists premiums awarded by the Executive Committee of the Stephenson County Agricultural Society with recipients and amounts for various livestock classes and animal events, including breeding mares, yearling colts, and other entries, detailing prize money and names such as JAS Davta and F.M. Youn.
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Massachusetts
Juling Rockwall
Ho. Gardner
S.tl
Wallay
Bod. Beach
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
EB. Ordway
Freeport
Premina
Stephenson County
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Freeport Gas Light and Coke Company
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Democracy
Cincinnati
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