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Freeport Weekly Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1859

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Douglas in Ohio on Popular Sovereignty and Kansas events

The piece recounts Senator Douglas's doctrine of Popular Sovereignty and his role in the Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, and the ensuing clashes in Kansas. It accuses him of backing border ruffians, opposing Northern settlers, and pursuing a presidential bid through manipulation and party strife.

Douglas Ohio Harper's Magazine Mr. Douglas Baltimore Senate United States Congress Nebraska Republican Party Kansas New England New York Pennsylvania Hiianis Bie Cincinnati St. Buchanan Ultra Buchanan Pierce Democratic Party

Remarkable March 1858 House exchange on Douglas and Popular Sovereignty

A Virginia member cites a Chicago conversation alleging that the Illinois delegation, led by Douglas, used a specific strategy to secure re election. The Kentucky and Illinois representatives confirm parts of the discussion and describe Douglas's shift from a hard line to a moderate stance, framing Popular Sovereignty as a tactical device to win Northern and border support.

House of Representatives Tts Congressional Globe Sstit Virginia Ilinois Ma. Suaw Richardon Mr. Monris Judge Davatary Lecompton Senate United States House Kentucky Mx. Bunserr Wminola Ma. Burnett Mun Sartit Uinois Mit. Mounts Clingis Mr. Monrnts Thad Pru Lin Cait Mlimis Kansas Friends Judge Douglas Congress Douglas Nebraska Godlim

Bloomington Pentajgraph Receives National Democratic Appeal

The Postigraphé notes the Bloomington group being among favored recipients of a personal appeal from the Hon. Mr. Florence on behalf of the National Democratic Review, with discussion and response amid ongoing contention.

Bloomington Florence National Democratic Review Postigraphé

Republicans claim statewide victory and gains in all counties

Repurposed phrasing describes Republican success in county officer elections across 14 of 15 counties, 30 of 81 Senate seats, 119 of 1657 House seats, and a state win by 12,000 majority, an increase of 8,990 over the prior year.

Lincoln Douglas clash over popular sovereignty and slavery

Readings on Douglas supporters and Southern beliefs expose the push for state sovereignty over slavery. The Mobile Register notes Douglas has not condemned slavery or the slave trade, fueling Northern distrust of his double stance. Controversy over premia payments and local politics threads through reports from Freeport and Bloomington Pantograph. Distressing Albion accident and other notices illuminate a tense era of politics, law, and society.

Lincoln Douglas Union Mobile Register Charlis Congress

Various 19th Century News Glimpses From Illinois and Beyond

A collage of items notes Georgia leaning Democratic Michigan State Pair under way with large attendance. An American steamer fired on by a British war steamer off Africa. Bishop Onderdonk withdraws petition to end his sentence. A Baltimore & Ohio locomotive explosion kills seven, injuring others. Celia Conrad of Peoria recovers 3900 dollars in a breach of promise suit. A revival in Treland features remarkable physical demonstrations. Centralia newspaper suppressed. printers starved. McFleur y County Fair next week for three days. A St. Louis whirlwind wrecks Lucas Market area. A long oyster bed found in Long Island Sound. Swedenborgians to convene in Peoria. Grand Royal Arch in Springfield. lodge sessions opened. California elects Lecompton slate. doubt over Congressmen with administration could win. Cranberry crop failed in Adams and Juneau counties, Wis. Pacific Railroad land sales begin in St. Louis, ongoing this month. Damages suit against Galena railroad settled for 1100 at Belvidere. Weston citizen Murphey returns from Pike’s Peak with 13000 in gold. Winnebago County Fair progressing in Rockford with strong public turnout. Ogle County nominees listed for county posts. Wisconsin’s Cater revived with new material and office. The Chief and Valley Partner praised for agricultural content. Freeport premium dispute over Fawkes discussed. Paris and other fairs in Milwaukee St Louis Philadelphia and Canada reported as largely attended. Kenosha Road near Rockford per Dudly News.

Georgia Michigan Bishop Onderdonk House of Bishops Baltimore & Ohio Celia Conrad Peoria Treland Centralia Mcfleury County St. Louis Lucas Market Long Island Epicures Illinois New Jerusalem Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Masons Springfield Grand Lodge California Lecompton Baker Pacific R. R. Company

Cure or Exosiveras a Sarsaparilla testimonial tale

Cincinnati merchant Benjamin Hopkins testifies that two bottles of Scovill & Cox Sarsaparilla cured erysipelas and dyspepsia. Editorials praise Kennedy's Medical Discovery and Hostetters Bitters for diarrhea and fever and ague, claiming wide efficacy and public trust across the state.

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