Religious tests and political fights in a 1850 convention
The Concord Patriot reports a heated debate at the 1850 convention over religious tests, representation, and Catholic emancipation. Franklin Pierce is portrayed as silent on key issues, while accusations of manipulation and partisan games surround the process and its outcomes.
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Weadbury
Woodbury
Messers
Parker
Rabingon
API Thas
Merve
Pierce
Cass
Holdernese
Franklin Pierce
Pranklin Pierce
Tim
Fendlin Pierce
Franklin Peppanean
Govener
Washington
Mr. Usu
Iith
Feacklin Pierce
Gass
Rome
Ireland
England
Mexico
Mr Richardson
Loco Foco
Hanover
Cnas
O'Conor
Cas
Amd
Concord Patriot
Dee
Gov. Steele
Loeo
Northern Railroad
Gar. Steel
Gen Scott Quarrels And The Argus Eye
The Argus proclaims Gen Scott has settled numerous quarrels from England to Mexico. It cites his handling of conflicts with the Cherokee, Black Hawk, and disputes at the northeast and with Dana products, asserting skill and courage in pacifying the nation’s tensions. It contrasts Gen Pierce’s few public disputes with policy and war beneficiaries.
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Scott
The
Argus
Gen. Scott
England
United States
Scothin
Black Hawk
South Carolina
Mexico
Pierce
Harrison
Land Question Opposed to Public Lands Policy
A 19th century political summary denounces the Democratic platform of 1852 opposing public lands distribution. It cites a 1839 Senate vote on land entry at fifty cents an acre, notes two dissenters, and accuses the party of favoring aristocracy while offering little laborer support and opportunities.
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Senate
U. States
United States
Feaxxice Pierce
William R. Ero
England
New Hampshire
Eve Journal
Locofoco Vice Presidential Candidate Revisited
A historical note questions Mr. Kisa, once a Locofoco candidate for Vice President, about his vote for a Bank of the United States and asks if he has since altered his principles.
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Kisa
Locofoco
Bank of the
United States
Come Up Higher Inspire Your Mind To Learn
A motivational column urges readers to strive upward in knowledge and ambition. It uses the refrain come up higher to spur daily effort, study, and perseverance, noting progress is slow but steady through time, toil, and patience across arts and sciences.
Nebraska poised to attract settlers as Pacific Railroad grows
Nebraska stands to rapidly attract emigrants once the Pacific Railroad from St. Louis nears completion with a western terminus on Nebraska’s border. The route is expected to draw thousands away from the Rocky Mountain slope, boosting settlement and growth in the new territory and state.
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Nebraska
Pacific Railroad
St. Louis
Confederacy
California
Rocky Mountains
VH1 Nominations and Electors Listed in Ohio Result
A historical roll lists senatorial and congressional electors across Ohio towns including Dennison Columbus Mansfield Cincinnati and Hamilton with names such as James Scott Harrison T J Hanh Defrees Seagar Penn Williams Lawrence Birchard Van Metre Finck Stanberry Sherman Orr Norton Lewis Moore Humphrey Perkins Clark Bingham as electors and TD A Haynes Beardsley named for supreme judge and board of public works respectively.
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Dennison
Columbus
E.D. Mansfield
Cincinnati
Chas, Anderson
Hamilton
James Scott Harrison
T.J. Hanh
Preble
J. W. Defrees
Miami
Dan, Seagar
Lions
H. L. Penn
Brown
John M. Williams
Wem. Lawrence
Logan
S. Birchard
Sandusky
J. J. van Metre
Pike
W. E. Finck
Perry
J. R. Stanberry
Licking
John Sherman
Richland
S. Orr
Wayne
A. B. Norton
Knox
Alex. Lewis
R. B. Moore
E. Y. Humphrey
Summit
W.L. Perkins
Lake
S. C. Clark
Mahooning
J. A. Bingham
Harrison
TD. A. Haynes
Dayton
Board of Public Works
D. Hf. Beardsley
Cleveland
Alliance of LOCOFOCO and England cited in trade talk
Extracted from the London Times reflects editorial concern over U S and England cooperation to bolster American manufactures. It links the Democratic candidate’s victory, farm labor support, and tariff policy as a path to aligning protectionist ideas with British markets and consumer policy, citing Calhoun and Pier on perceived approaches.
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Locofoco
United States
England
Vavis
London
Ure South
Derby
Pirton
Calhoun
Manchester Examiner sets broad support for Pierce on trade policy
The Manchester Examiner notes General Pierce unites the Democratic Party on liberal commercial policy and a government that will enable effective operation by removing impediments to international intercourse, urging practical steps wherever feasible to improve imports and trade relations.
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Manchester Examiner
Pierce
A Fair Proposition on the Freeman Sale for 50 Cents
The writer suggests testing Democratic sincerity by offering the Freeman for 50 cents until November, payable after General Scott's presidential election. The tone urges action and implies political maneuvering through a temporary discount.
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Gen. Scott
Grand Rally in Freeport for Winfield Scott
Friends and opponents of Winfield Scott plan a grand rally at Freeport in Wood County on the 11th of September. The event seeks to hear the Old Soldier praised for his many years of service, with speakers including G Mogg and John Shrenk among others.
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Scott
Freeport
Niagara
Winfield Scott
Wood County
G Mogg, Esq
Buckland, Bay
John Shrenk
Political pole raising feud embroils local factions in Fremont
A heated report details Locofoco and Whig rivalries over pole erections in Fremont led by Corwines Glicks Andleys Pinkertons and Swank as factions clash while Chippewa Club thrives amid threats and sabotaged demonstrations. The piece traces plans to raise progressive poles for Scott and Scotts supporters amid local politics, noting failures damage and public response.
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Pierce
King
Baltimore
Corwines
Glicks
Andleys
Pinkertong
Liberty
Equal Rights
Winfield Scot
Scot
Graham
Locofeco
Fremont
Scott
Secott
Thei Wee Carmel
Pst
Taylor
Peasc
Isaac Swank
Mr. Swank
Swank
Chippewa Club to hear WM Gibson at Court House
On Friday evening August 27 at the Court House the Chippewas Club will entertain WM Gibson ESQ of Tiffin city. Fremont residents and nearby citizens are invited as Gibson is renowned as a top stump speaker and will address Locofoco charges of Nativeism against Gen. Scott and issues affecting adopted citizens.
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R. Hien
Eagy
Pierce Democracy
O'Riley
Fremont
Ville
Erie
Locofoco
Toledo Blade
Atlantic
Linia
Chippews Club
WM. Gibson
Tiffin City
Court House
Gibson
Locofeco
Gen. Scott
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Graham St Ohle
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Tennessee
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Illinois
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Missouri
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Robert Nei
Edward Ball
Laurin Deway
Thomas W.tepson
State Central Committee
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Congress
Benton
Locofoco Party
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Free Soilers
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George W. Julian
Vicw
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Democrat
Short
Ballville Township
Chippewa Club
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