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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1856
Page
2
Fragments from the Fremont Journal recount a violent abolition era scene with a mother killing her child to avoid slavery, juries weighing accomplice charges against fugitives, and political maneuvering in Washington and Columbus including Speaker Banks and anti slavery sentiment. The piece also notes taxation relief debates and a Republican convention call.
A letter reveals a push to seat Orr as temporary speaker to avoid a Northern Doughface. The piece notes disorder in Congress, debates over slavery north of the Missouri line, and a Dayton postmaster led convention lashing at the president. Reports cover the Hale visit snub, Fremont voting issues, and a Kansas-bound relief effort led by Gen. Bierce.
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