Campbell letter defends Lewis Campbell bid for Governor
The Cleveland Herald reprints Lewis D Campbell’s lengthy defense of his gubernatorial candidacy and loyalty to the Holy See. He argues party unity, service in congress, and the need to resist taxation while praising the Pope and Church authority. The piece frames his stance as principled and faithful to state and nation.
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Campbell
Lewis D. Campbell
Ogampbell
Vater
Porthand
New Bork
Leeths ST A . II
Church of N
Poser
Holy Hopen Church
Pope Pits IX
Holy Roman Church
Hiv
Barre
Pepe
Homillion
Cleveland Express
Craille
Ign
Harmony
France
Washington
Late from Cuba and New War News From The Courier
The Courier reports late from Cuba with details of movements toward Key West and Havana. Commodore McAuley invited to a banquet by Geo. Cosshca, Alfred sailing from Evy cee toward Key West, and rumors of ships burned or scuttled. The Union notes Spanish tensions and potential war, urging firmness in defense of national rights and flag bearing ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Wietemipasin Eek Taverna
Courier
Sessa
Werieanone Mauley
Abo
Themas
Couries
Concha
McAuley
Geo. Cosshca
Alre
Alfred
Evycee
Key West
Cuien
Spain
Union
Is Douglas a Slave Holder and Other Debates
A raucous letter-page debate argues whether Douglas owned slaves, asserting he did not, and mocks movers and insinuations by Senator Vane. It interleaves cholera commentary and a note on a Petersburgh medical test, condemning political attacks while criticizing appointments and foreign missions. The piece satirizes claims and defends personal integrity amid public gossip.
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Douglas
Dovglas Feor
Dovoris
Vane
Dovoras
Waoe
Mr. Wana
Docoant
Tabor
Dovenass
Jef
Dovguass
Tievers
Doverass
Pope authority attack on Catholic form in America sparks calls
In New Fork a rebuke against Roman Catholicism and a demand to swear to Revolutionary fathers dominates a long message. The piece attacks the pope and demands Americans crush republican Catholics while praising constitutional fidelity and anti Catholic bias in political appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Hucitus
America
Three Patriots in the Field for County Auditor Nomination
Report on three Democratic candidates contending for county auditor under a Popular Vote system. Accusations of corruption linked to court, poor house, and combined abuses. Republicans aim to nominate an honest man. The piece mocks Know Nothings and Sag Nights, predicts GOP victory and party intrigue.
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Poor House
Know Nothings
Inquiry into Journal Office Night Entrance Attempt
A reader asks who attempted to hire a young man to enter the Journal office after hours to search for tickets. The note clarifies the claim that the man claimed no harm would come to him and seeks the responsible party.
Kansas Election Fractions Stir a Democratic Conflict
The Hemocrat laments a Kansas election clash as editors accuse opponents of Missouri slave power influence. A fiery exchange over freesoil, Atchison, and Know Nothings frames accusations of voter intimidation and party betrayal, with calls for reform and anti corruption measures in Sandusky County.
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Sret
Kansas
Sin
Missouri
Douglas
Richardeon
Atchison
Kesauxa
Sandusky County
Kasler
Ani
Secret Political Cabal In County Foiled By Rumor
Post Master General Campbell's agent from Fremont formed a foreigner society in Mus calgnge to oppose Americans and Catholic influence. The group, called Sag Nichts, supposedly swore members into a midnight cabal in an old blacksmith shop. They fled when approached, leaving locals wary of demagogic plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Fremont
Muscalgnge
Nomeone
Mare Driver's Ticket Echoes in Debate
A brief, pointed remark contrasts political rhetoric with party loyalty, likening it to a clinging fantasy that lingers with supporters and echoes through factions. The passage uses biblical imagery to critique how beliefs attach to leaders and their circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Mare Driver
Naaman
Gehazi
Impertinence Stirred Over Money Trail In Square Trade
A brief exchange mocks Know Nothing teachings and public disclosures about funds. The speaker notes no intent to inspect premises and references doing business on the square with a hint of local indignation and disputed propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noxe
Youn Bestvass
Leb
Fragmented Opinion Clash and Local Notices in Port Colburn
A reader letter mix records liberal and anti Know Nothing sentiment, accusations against local figures, and remarks on Jefferson and Washington. Reports include ships entering Welland Canal service and a fire at Bridgeton Iron Foundry. Dates: April 27 and 28.
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Port Colburn
Granite State
Cleveland
Oliver Cromwell
Port Staules
Welland Canal
Philadelphiag
Beerber
Bridgeton
Nsdy
Political quarrel over county leadership and editor’s influence
A tumultuous contested race unfolds as candidates spar over treasury control and party loyalty. Allegations accuse foreign-backed factions of plotting to seize county funds and pressuring the editor of a slave-driver organ to support their cause. The scene centers on a court house setting and fears of treason amid factional intrigue.
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J W. Pilling
Homerpaithio
Wirtras Kessten
A.J. Hare
Atead
Department
Keassxa
Haut
Kessuxn
Council of Fremont
Doesticks
Damphool
Dorsticks
Darvins
Sheriff's Office
Green Creek
Woodville
Sandusky
Corporation
Hemocrat
Onghfha
Chad
Cers
Ransas
Abe
Ae Laws
Neomatibiat
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Partunite
Billy Patterson
Lind
Ohio
Feeanes
The
Sag Nichts Soci
Freeman
Sag Nichis Council
Republicana
Irevsoillcmood
Sandweky County
Mx Hie
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Ithe
Black Swamp
West
Democratic Party
Alice
E66
Speaneed Hart
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Gots
Davis
Wood County
Ife
Foglia
Erpor
Siena
Sedis
Nile
Patton Saree
Oscinnati
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Anatvat
Govasait Mersin
Kagsaa
Kanena
Ted Legger
Gill
Sir Lewis
Generose
Limecl
Tom Jefferson
Suave Derves
Trcker
Journal
Tifa
John G. Breslin
Massachusetan
House of Representatives
Kay
Senate
Grinden
Toledo
Republican
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Tory
Rona
Opn
Sisre
Offler
Poe
Sanges
Tie Sag Nichts
Amiers Ee Couet House
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