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Fragmented political rhetoric on elections and reform
The text discusses the 1860s party system, anti slavery growth, and Northern political dynamics. It references Lincoln, Republican reformers, and Democratic splits, noting tensions between liberty, empire ambitions, and constitutional issues. It also includes a Jerusalem letter about a Chief Rabbi and a scene with President Lincoln, plus mining news about gold in Nebraska and miscellaneous anecdotes from Washington and Paris.
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Rombert
Rome
Lincoln
Lord Russell
Democratic Party
Freesoil
New York
Inter
Republic
Free States
Nooner
Ifrith
Nebraska
Nebraska Territory
Andy Thes
Omaha Republican
E. Creighton
Pacific Telegraph Line
Salt Lake City
Republican
Golch
Feather River
California
Salt Lake
Bitter Root
South Pass
Omaha
Wind River Mountains
Platte River
Loup Fork
Columbus
Omaha City
Fort Laramie
Windriver
Laramie
Cleve
Herald