Large political demonstrations in Illinois linked to Douglas and Seward
The piece compares Republican and Douglas Democrat processions in Chicago, noting vast crowds, torchlit marches, and a parade in the West Division park. It reports that the Republican display was larger and more energetic, while the Douglas event drew five to eight thousand spectators and included a grand opening speech by Senator Douglas under heavy guard of torches and artillery. It argues that public demonstrations reflect party strength and warns readers against misreading local reports.
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I. N. Arnold
Douglas
Chicago
Mr. Seward
Sewarde
Tremont House
Ilinois
Apeech
Douglas Party
Dyer
Dimmicrata
Death of Indiana Governor Wittman and Kidnapping Case
A private despatch reports Gov Wittman of Indiana died in St Paul on the 4th. The Sentinel recalls his virtues and faults and notes the family’s irreparable loss. Separately, an outrageous kidnapping near Galena involved a 45 year old man Jerry Boyd and his family being taken to Iowa. the man was found murdered near Iowa City and kidnappers may face a $500 reward for capture.
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Willand
St. Paul
Minnesota
Winano
Sentinel
Caicano
Galona
Jerry Boyd
Mulatto
Iowa
Iowa City
Galena
Democrat
Chronicles of Milwaukee by Wirernra to be published
A rumor says the Daily Sentinel city editor Wirernra will publish Chronicles of Milwaukee a graphic city history in a racy narrative style. The book reportedly runs about 250 pages with subscription price one dollar and will cover Milwaukee from its earliest days to the present.
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Asotin Minwauger
Milwaukee
Wirernra
The
Daily Sentinel
Sentinel
Free Dem
Newark Charter Election Results and Council Seats
Newark New Jersey reports the charter election held yesterday with Republican ticket at 45000 votes and Bell and Breckinridge fusion at 25000. Straight Douglas also 25000. Thirteen Democrats elected to the city council. one independent Democrat, two Bell Everett men, and eight Republicans. Republicans win the Board of Education, Democrats win the Board of Excise. Free Democrat.
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Newark
N.J
Bell and Breckinridge
Fusion
Douglas
Bell-Everett
Board of Education
Board of Excise
Storm King Captured Off African Coast With 691 Slaves
The vessel Storm King was seized on the African coast carrying 691 enslaved people. Her crew were taken to Norfolk and committed for trial. no punishment yet imposed.
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Norfolk
Nriagn
Gerrit Smith Divides Property Among Five Relatives
A report claims Gerrit Smith is dividing property valued at 200000 among five relatives. The item reflects mid-nineteenth century concerns about land, wealth, and succession.
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Gerrit Smith
Conserator Lert and Douglas County Vote Remark
A Republican remark from a Douglas Democratic leader notes readers in a part of Egyptain county are turning to the Republican party. The Douglas reply claims four hundred illiterate men remain relyable votes, a caustic exchange on political influence.
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Lert
Douglas
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