Kansas Constitution and Buchanan's stance in Kansas debate
The piece argues for Kansas self- determination on slavery under Congress and the Kansas Supreme Court, endorsing Governor Walker's position for a direct vote on the proposed constitution and arguing against Abolition pressure. It defends Buchanan's likely course, rejects abolitionist/liberal excess, and emphasizes Missouri-Kansas border interests and constitutional safeguards in a tense political climate.
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Walker
Georgia
Buchanan
Kansas
Bas
Gov. Walker
Pic
Cincinnati
Bumerie Court
Congress
Kansan
Bach Wee
Dolchason
Sen
Virginia
Tropics
Africa
Kansans II
Kangas
American
Alps
Rocky Mountains
Annd
New Jeso
Missouri
Suprome Court of the
United States
Southern rights champion and Walker support
A Southern born statesman, Gov. Walker is praised for defending Southern interests amid a national cabinet lineup shift. Critics argue the Georgia and Mississippi Democracy acted hastily, noting his pro Southern team and Democratic Kanones ties. The piece urges sympathy and aid from the South as he faces front‑line battles while warnings about rear fire are offered.
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Souk
Mr. Buchanan
Democratic Party
Kanone
Georgia
Missimippi
Gov. Walker
Election Fury in a Kansas City Journal Reprint
A verge of partisan rancor erupts over Democratic nominees marching to a Constitutional Convention. Editorials boast regular Democrats won delegate seats while denouncing abolitionists and the opposition as weak. Vivid rhetoric claims a political purge and foresees a lasting Democratic triumph amid the turmoil.
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Democratic Party
Leavenworth County
Fire devastates New York State Lunatic Asylum in Ames
Sparks from a chimney caused a large blaze at the New York State Lunatic Asylum in Ames, damaging the main building and front wing. About 500 patients were unharmed but one doctor, Dr. S. F. Ross, sustained severe burns while fighting the flames. Firefighting efforts failed to reach full strength until the blaze subsided, with substantial property loss estimated at around 200,000 dollars.
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Ames
New York State Lunatic Asylum
S. F. Ross
Turrs
Fremont
Kerster
Norwalk
Sandusky
St. Lawrence House
Than
Addr
Plyneta
Favlig
Laorer
Dexter BR
Johnson
Whittlesey Declines State Treasurer Candidacy Talk
Fragmentary 1857 notes from Cleveland report Hon Elisha Whittlesey cannot consent to run for State Treasurer while references to Gronoe Myrcart Tomax Eprroxs Capt Wharton and Sumner’s command appear. The item mentions Col Baker as a potential California governor candidate and Ichabod Corwin’s examination bound over $1500 to appear before the U S Circuit Court in a Greene County Rescue case.
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Whittlesey
Cleveland
Tomax Eprroxs
Elisha Whittlesey
Gronoe
Ichabod Corwin
Kay
Greene County
U. S
Republican State Convention Sets August Meeting
The Republican State Central Committee announces a state convention to nominate the Ohio Republican ticket. Delegates from counties will be chosen August by vote of Republicans for President in November 1808. Total delegates 177 with county bylaws detailing allocation.
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Republican State Central Committee
Pepuiblican
Republicasna
Vax Howe
Columbus
Nepablican Party of
Ohio
Columbua
Columbia
Folleseing
Ir Gavemner
Supreme Court
Ute Board of Public Works
Republicana
Arate
Delong
Seid
vin—Sandanky
Seneca & Wrandel
Wood
Rrio
Haron
Ottawa
Hes Denn
Ee L. A. van Slyk
H. van Vorh
Z Swayn
Cyne
Hoanly
Coulter Tras. Latty
PARGO
Tacor Heaton
Rope State Central Committe
Bandusky County
Danie! Brainard
L. Nima
Preont
Nollore Til
Fremont
Nate Ete Nottgay
Marcia Brainatid
Adm
Daniel Brainard
Proslavery Kansas constitution clash sparks political strife
The piece depicts Kansas governance tensions over whether the proposed state constitution should be put to a territorial vote. It attacks Walker and Buchanan allies for resisting a fair ballot, notes a skewed delegation result, and contrasts southern Democratic opposition with free state sentiment. It also mentions a separate incident where deputy marshals arrested a Black man for loving liberty, drawing mockery and fear.
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Buchanan
Walker
Kansas
Free State
Georgia
Louisiana
Union
Missouri
Clark County
U.S
Aya -Thia -Sin
Columbia
State Journal
Descriptions of Miscomel River Towns in Missouri Territory
A July 6 1887 letter from Kaneas Correspondence Wrasper City describes towns along the Miscomel and Kaw rivers with focus on Kansas City Weston Leavenworth and Topeka area dynamics. It notes migration patterns slave state progress versus stagnation, railroad iron moves and proposed routes, and political tensions surrounding Governor George Roberts and policy.
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Wrasper City
Revron Jovnnate
Vrandott
Kanane
Kaw
Wrandet
Kanes
Kansan
Missouri
Kanene
Kanes City
Kallene City
Quindaroa Parkville
Kansas
Delaware
Taarenworth
Leavenworth
Ft. Leavenworth
Lawrence
Leavenworth Trust
Ka Wyandot City
Pearer
Allanthon
Thie Place
Jefforeen
Thades
Weston
Kansas City
Kirkspoo
Westport
Intolan
Atchison
Sumner
Danny Geary City
Palermo
Und Ser
St. Josephie
Flaribal
St. Soaph
Mont Mipioarl
la Hore Aatranger
P. Stanton
Conesra
Wrandott
Credalantman
Kanasa
F. Dd
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