Ohio Politician Declines Gubernatorial Bid in Favor of Service
Lewis D. Campbell writes to editors and friends that he will not seek the gubernatorial chair, citing loyalty to his congressional duties and desire to unite reformers. He argues for unity, faster national progress, and emphasizes oversight of state policy to restore prosperity. A separate note discusses Portland’s new bishop and a formal oath to defend the Holy See.
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Ezpress
Lewis D. Chaptyel
Hid
Mae
Hamilton
Cleveland Express
Congress
Ema
Peeniols
Lewis D. Campbell
Walter
Portland
New York
Dleetgraft Opti
Church of
Isbell
Barry
France
Late from Cuba to Charleston ship Isabella reports Havana and Key West dates
Courier's Havana dates 25th inst arrive with news of Creoles jailed for beating four Spanish officers, guards assassinated, and Pingllo sailing for Spain. Commodore Mauley allegedly settled with Concha, guards withdrawn, but doubts rise. John Alfred stripped aboard voyage to Key West. molasses and sugar rising as fights flare. Union comments on American rights and Spanish war risks.
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Charleston
Isabella
Havanna
Key West
Pingllo
Spain
Mauley
Concha
Thomas Cimmrch
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McAuley
Wigrand Binquet
Ges
John Alfred
Key Ee
Ig Harute
Is Douglas 2 Slave Holder
A fragmented historical summary debates whether Douglas was a slave holder, citing Doverass and Vane in a quarrel over property and slave labor. The piece discusses a plantation and infant heirs, legal effects, and credibility, with references to Cleveland Herald and cholera theories, plus a note on Ruano-Disney's Nebraska vote fallout.
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Doverss
Vane
Dove
Wape
Dougrant
Doverass
Dovguass
Dovarass
Dovacais
Cleveland Herald
Fragmented Journal Copy Attacks Religion and Politics
Anarchic editorial fragment rails against Catholicism and Republicanism, naming the pope text and urging “Crush out Republicanism.” It cites Fremont politics, the Worcester Slave-driver era, and editor identities, accusing wire-pullers and noting a claimed journal leadership dispute and a missing Damphool figure.
Three Patriots in the Field for County Auditor Nomination
A Democratic county auditor race features three candidates linked to various corruptions factions. The piece predicts Republicans will nominate an honest man and hints at Know Nothing ties, Sag Nichts, and Green Creek mentions with sharp partisan sarcasm as the political climate tightens toward the next election.
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Court House
Poor House
Know Nothings
Stave Davars
Sheriff's Office
Green Creek
Woodville
Washington
Sandusky
Corporation
Lee- Jen
Braratt Honow
Sag Nichts Council
Inquiry on attempt to hire youths to enter Journal office
A note asks who tried to hire two young men to enter the Journal office after hours to search for tickets known as Know Nothing tickets, claiming they would ensure no harm would come to him. The writer seeks the identity of the person behind the query.
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Journal
Publication of the Kansas slave lists and editor’s stance
In this long letter to the Democrat, the writer accuses the editor of treachery for opposing the Kansas slaveholding faction and publication of a controversial list. He claims the editor allied with Missouri slave interests, supported Douglas and Atchison, and condemned freesoilists while backing pro slavery forces. The piece denounces intimidation at polls, asserts Know Nothing links, and challenges the editor to reveal true party loyalties and actions in Sandusky county.
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Cdior
Democrat
Atchison
Missouri
Ifv
Barnum
Douglas
Richardson
K. N
Locofeellism
The
Ohio
Sag Nichts Society
Sandusky County
Midnight political cabal sting in Fremont on foreigners
Post Master General Campbell's agent from Fremont organized a so called Sag Nights society in Mus aalunge to oppose Americans. Foreigners mostly Catholics and a few Americans were sworn into a midnight secret cabal in an old blacksmith shop to rule the county. They planned to regain power by forming societies and opposing native citizens, upholding papal power. On approach of someone, they fled.
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Campbell
Fremont
Musaalunge
Odo
Hinself
Sarpy
Col Pope
Sandusky
Treasury
Fréesoiler
Sag Nichts
Amers
That's the Name You Wear, Dem Leader
The speaker asserts strong branding of political identity as a burden on the Democratic party, likening it to a harsh historical stain that clings to a leader and their followers, implying lasting negative impact on the party's image and legacy.
Noxe op Your Bestess in a Rightful Square Deal
A fragment reflects on Know Nothing ideas and neighborly trust in business. It critiques public stinginess and hints at exposing money trails. The text uses period slang and hints at scandal stirred by local press disclosures, urging restraint and straightforward commerce on the square.
Fragmented 19th Century Letter Snippets and Notices
A dated fragmentary text includes political polemic on Know Nothings and Democrats, with references to historical figures like Tom Jefferson and Washington, plus mentions of Governor Myers and a court suit. Also notes ships, a Welland Canal entry, and a fire destruction at Beerber’s Iron Foundery Bridgeton.
Slave Driver's Letter Shocks Sandusky County Politics
A four page urgent letter to Governor Mawhinny from a dedicated Democrat in Black Swamp county warns of a growing mutiny against party leaders. It cites alleged court house and poor house graft, foreign influence, and secret caucuses steering swamp land deals. The writer urges action to save the Democratic ticket and the county treasury before the fall elections. The governor, finding it credible, seeks counsel on how to calm the fray and rally honest candidates in Sandusky county.
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Sandusky County
Locefeco
Black Swamp
Achibila
Auch Anstara
Board of Public Works
Democratic Party
Court House
Howse
Hu Delores
Sandusky
Seniclease
Wood County
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