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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1857
Page
6
The piece highlights rising free state sentiment and waning proslavery forces in the new territory. It quotes Gen. Wilson on possible statehood paths, discusses Governor Walker's stance, and criticizes the Great Western Railway mail route disruption as outrageous. Memphis Appeal and Cin. Gazette comment on Utah governorship and Brigham Young resistance.
Gen Walker delivers a long conciliatory inaugural speech to Knows people. He asserts enforcement of laws, hopes a convention will craft a constitution, and argues Congress should not oppose it. He warns slavery may be settled by climate, discusses Missouri ties, and calls for peaceful action in the Territory amid reports of violence and the murder of Judge Conningham in Kansas.
Telegraphic reports from June describe political recalls in question, Treasury surplus forecasts, and church reorganizations. Amid civil unrest in Washington and Baltimore, Gen. Walker's status is debated, while U.S. legal moves loom over Congress and state prosecutions. The round of hearings includes Wentworth, Pugitive Slave cases, and municipal violence links.
The Fremont Journal reports heated letters and editorials from Topeka and Kansas Territory. It cites Dr G A Cutler and local editors attacking federal authority, noting arrests of aiders to fugitives, calls for patience, and warnings that Kansas may become free despite pro slavery forces.
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