Twenty Reasons for Leaving the Democratic Party
A fragment listing criticisms of the Democratic Party, accusing it of endorsing disunion, supporting secessionist threats, undermining the majority rule, and violating longstanding compromises. It cites issues from Kansas to Missouri, press freedom abuses, Ostend Manifesto ties, patronage abuses, and fears of slavery expansion along with calls against the party’s leadership and stability.
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Zad
Ite
Missouri
Kaneas. Ltd
Bucatee
Kansas
Cincinnati Platform
Union
Jeffrson
Jackson
Wright
Wansag
Washington
Congress
United States
Minh
Buchanan
Jefferson Davis
Gales Cushing
Franklin Pierce
Sumner letter from Philadelphia praises Wisconsin support
Charles Sumner writes from Philadelphia in October 1864 expressing wishes for Wisconsin to join in the Freedmen’s cause. He commends Milwaukee youth as guards of the great effort and notes his disability preventing a visit, while urging united action to save the nation amid civil strife. The letter also references Northern and Southern rhetoric on race and mentions ships and invasion fervor as events unfold.
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Villadelphia
Sir
Wisconsin
Jtollow
Dttveng
Kangay
Milwaukee
Charles Sumner
Ui. J. Patsa
Williams Nominated for Assembly in Wisconsin District
Our candidate is David Williams Esq of North Geneva as the Republican Assembly nominee. The paper endorses him as honest capable and liberal minded. The piece stresses the importance of electing a member opposed to the repeal of the Missouri Compromise and highlights the forthcoming U S Senate choice. It urges Fremonter and Premouters to unite for victory and to defeat Democratic imposters.
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Assembly
David Williams
Msq
North Geneva
Williams
United States
Mey
U. S. Senate
Wisconsin
Kansan
Fremontera
Express
Messrs
Davin Wiliaus
Fremont
H. W. Boyce
N.S. Murphy
Death of Gerona Contins Esq in Evanston
The death of our esteemed fellow citizen Gerona Contins, Esq., occurred in Evanston near Chicago on Wednesday. He suffered a heart disease for several weeks. He leaves a wife and one child. A kind husband and father, he moved from Chicago to Geneva last spring seeking residence. His death deprives Geneva of a most worthy resident.
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Gerona Contins
Hvanston
Chicago
Creneva
Geneva
Philadelphia Vote Irregularities Spur Legal Action
Returns from Pennsylvania counties show Democrats ahead by 3699, with acknowledged inaccuracies possible. Courts in several counties begin investigations into alleged fraud as Philadelphia reports 11000 more votes in October than in May, casting doubt on the election.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Donation Visit for Rev McWamana Benefit
A donation event to aid the Reverend Mr. McWamana will be held Wednesday evening the 20th at the House of Mrs Goodsell. Attendees are asked to contribute to the charitable effort and support the clergy.
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McWamana
Goodsell
Geneva Fremont Club Meeting Addressed by Judge Spooner
The Geneva Fremont Club plans a meeting on Tuesday with Judge Spooner of Elkhorn and several others expected to speak. The event aims to discuss local matters and community concerns at the scheduled gathering.
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Geneva Fremont Club
Judge Spooner
Elkhorn
Why Gen Boyd Left the Democratic Fold Explored
In a public cry, critics accuse Border Ruffian rivals and disaffected Democrats of insincerity and selfish aims in breaking from the party. The Republican Assembly convention recently nominated Gen Boyd unanimously for the assembly, a nomination Boyd refused. If charges against the border men hold, the true reason remains a puzzling question.
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Gen. Boyd
Democratic” Party
Republican Assembly
Gan. Boyd
Voth
Pennsylvania Democrats outperform state elections in presidential year
The article argues that Pennsylvania Democrats historically vote better in state races than in presidential contests. It cites 1848 when Taylor led the state vote but trailed the national result, and notes a similar pattern in an earlier year, concluding Tremont’s prospects based on this history.
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Pennsylvania
Taylor
Tremont
Fraud Allegations Stopwork Irishmen Influence in Indiana Vote
Louisville Journal argues massive frauds in Indiana and Pennsylvania. It claims many Irish workers on the Louisville and Wartland Canal were discharged last Saturday. By Monday and Tuesday most Irishmen were gone, yet Floyd County Indiana votes increased as if more Irishmen had been discharged.
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Louisville Journal
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Louisville and Wartland Canal
Floyd County
Advertisement notices and naval moves reported today
The paper notes a new ad from 8. H. Staf ford and Mr. Baamsley seeking hides and pelts along with a Court Rules advertisement and S. Gardner noting the removal of his shoe shop. Later, arrivals from Havana via Quaker City bring news of a Spanish fleet bound for Mexico and plans to move against the Dominican Republic with 5000 muskets headed to the Spanish Consul at St Domingo.
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Mobile
Havana
Mexico
Erroneeus
Spain
St. Domingo
Democratic rally set in Geneva with key speakers
A notice in the Reporter states Lieutenant Governor McArthur and Hon Jackson Hadley who is the Democratic candidate for Congress will address Geneva Democrats on Monday afternoon and evening.
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Democratio Mertiya
McArthur
Jackson
Hadley
Congress
Geneva
Death of Rev J V Watson editor of Northwestern Christian Advocate
The Northwestern Christian Advocate editor Rev J V Watson D D died on the 17th inst after a long illness. Born in London England, he served as editor in Michigan and then the Chicago paper. He dictated leading articles from his sickbed, remaining lucid and active despite pain, and passed away peacefully after a life of steadfast faith and public service.
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J. V., Watson
D. D
Northwestern Christian Advocate
Chicago
Watson
Disciples of Christ
Mwe
London
England
Michigan Christian Advocate
Northwestern Advocate
Religam
Ila
Paradise
Christianity
Chesterfield
Dr. Watson
Missouri
Indiana
Michigan
White Pigeon
Epitaphs and a political letter from the era
An obituary style tribute extols Dr Woatson as a Christian gentleman and ponders enduring memory after death. A letter from H W Boyce and N S Murphy defends the Republican nomination of Davin Williams, urging unity against slavery and for liberty of speech and press.
The Black Cop or Kansas Slave Laws Criticized
A Madison Journal excerpt denounces Kansas statutes under Geary as tyrannical measures backed by Buchanan. It claims death penalties for aiding fugitive slaves, heavy imprisonment for harboring or assisting escape, and voter suppressions tied to fugitive law support. It urges Fremont’s election as sole hope for freedom.
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Kansas
Buchanan Party
Geary
Buchanan
U. S. Army
Free State
Fremont
Madison Jour
State finances and Buchanan area election soirée
Secretary Jones reported state financials including unpaid arrears at year start totaling 107,649.50 dollars and appropriations of 373,439.94, with 1857 estimate 71,412.50, overall 552,801.49 dollars. Of this, 313,459.71 was paid in 1856. The township where James Buchanan resides gave the Republican ticket a 33 vote majority, prompting comment about the Buchaneers.
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Pisaxers
The
Starz
Jones
Senate
James Buchanan
Irish American Declines Buffalo Republican Meeting Inviting Letter
Ay Oxp Inisn Parnieri-Robert Emmet, Esq., of New York, declines a Buffalo Republicans gathering due to illness. He asserts his unwavering conviction in the justness of the cause, pledges Irish support for democracy, and urges fellow countrymen to join in safeguarding national greatness against an unprincipled party.
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Ay Oxp Inisn Parnieri
Robert Emmet
New York
Buffalo
Irrishman
Presidential Candidates Debated in Detroit Speech
Senator Seward praised the candidates while praising Frexpox ally Fre mont and denouncing Buchanan and Fillmore. He noted E Enos Jr. as Republican Assembly nominee in Pewaukee District and predicted his election, calling him a wide awake business man of the Young America stamp.
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Detroit
Seward
Buchanan
Fillmore
Fremont
E. Enos, Jr
Assembly
Pewaukee
Waukesha County
Sir
Enos
Young America Stamp
Kansas report on arrests and courts under Geary era
A Lawrence letter to the St. Louis Democrat says Col. Cook with 400 dragoons arrested 240 emigrants near the Nebraska line. A writ for Sheriff Jones was unfounded. A special court for free state prisoners met on the 11th. No pro slavery man has been arrested by Governor Geary’s order.
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Kansas
St. Louis Democrat
Lawrence
Cook
Nebraska
Jones
Geary
Visiting Cards by Mr Broven at the Geneva Hotel
The American Card writer Mr Broven offers visiting or bridal cards at low cost with engraving quality. Orders left at the Geneva Hotel receive prompt attention. Those who view his specimens will be impressed and can see him at this office, where he writes the Lord's Prayer on a fraction of a three cent piece.
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Pleiades
Dr. Woatson
Broven
Geneva
Harper Magazine clubs and Dred by Mrs Stowe on sale
The October issue announces new volume openings and club terms for Harper’s Magazine with options for two to eleven subscribers. Mrs Stowe’s Dred is offered at 1 75 for a single copy or two volumes, advertised at this office alongside a letter from Thomas Hart Clay praising his father’s view of Buchanan.
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Sterling Harper
Harper & Brothers
N. York
Thomas Hart Clay
Henry Clay
Buchanan
Gen. Jackson
Kim
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Richmond
Iavans
Che
Leland
Upter
Igeneva
Young America
Tor
Jonn CG Fremont
California
W. L. Dayton
New Jersey
E. D. Holton
Knowlton
Gregor Munzel
Lam
Vjonus C. Faruosy
Finst
Jonhw
Potittreeeer
Walworth County
David Wiliams, Esq
Mr. Collins
Ier
Adladison
Coles Bashford
Joux
W. Hust
V. Watson
Chicago Evening Journal
Tribune
Topeka
Big Springs
J. W. Whitfield
Lawa
Ler
Tae Muwarave & Burorey Barroap
Goop News
Troy
Messra
Wm. Mullion & Co
Steubenville
Ohio
Free Democrat
Caven
Menasha Advocate
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