Debate Over Know Nothings and Slavery In American Politics
A fragment from a 1855 Fremont area publication defends American-born governance against Know Nothing charges, attacks foreign influence, and criticizes slavery extension. It cites political figures like Henry Wilson, Durkee, Harlan, and Cass, discusses Michigan and New York senatorial actions, and notes harsh winter travel and local civic happenings.
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Order of the
America
The
United
Con‘teol Ofia Wonarchist
Isis
Frieddamne
Trata
Jobin Mitchell
Taek
Botany
Bay
United States
Blates
Massachusetts
Enrpsse
Mitchell
Kong Nothingiem
Amer Ican
Jefferson
Henry Wilson
United States Senate
Know Nothings
Masschusette
James Pullock
Pennsylvania
Durkee
Senate of the United States
Wisconsin
Harlan
Iowa
Ohio
Congress
Democratic Party
Adam
Nebraska
U.S. Senate
Fremont Tax Fight Prompts School House Vote
Fremont citizens rally to approve a tax to build an east of the river schoolhouse and improve facilities for all pupils. Letters to the Journal defend public schools, challenge Sandusky’s critique, and urge strong voter turnout on the 14th to secure the new building.
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Bayard Taylor
Fremont
Mironete
Public Schools of
Keryszu
Sandusky
Ohio
Igora Tarde
Union School
Nothern
Eas
HL Everett
H. E. Clarke
Famexp
Sanduky
Ma Keeten
Journal
Snowbound Lines Delay Rail Traffic and Fire Losses
Snowbound lines halt traffic on the Rock Island Chicago and Mississ ippi and Illinois Central Railroads blocking St Louis to the East for two weeks. Fire at Nye & Co Book Store and F. C. Stewarts Dry Goods Store near Toledo causes total losses estimated at ten thousand dollars with roads awaiting favorable weather to reopen within six days.
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Chicago
Michigan Central and Southern
Rock Island Road
St. Louis
Omaha
Toledo
Nye & Co
F. C. Stewart
Amzselle
Rock Island
Mississippi
Aurora
Illinois Central
Roek
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