Reminiscences of Democratic 1858 60 conventions and Douglas
The piece outlines Democratic and Douglas faction tensions from 1858 to 1860. It notes Douglas's senate reelection amid southern opposition, Buchanan’s rupture with him, and a contentious 1850 House-Senate scene over Lecompton and popular sovereignty. It covers proslavery opposition, a pivotal senate vote, and limits on free discussion during the era.
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Breckenridge
Douglay
Democratic Party
Douglas
Aswo Bayoncen
United States
Senate
Preaideot Buchanan
Ninois
House
Wm Pennington
New Jersey
Lecompton
Jefferson Davis
Micaiesippi
On . Ry
Amonotheee Ie
Douglad
Posasa
Iolo Che Gommon
Toearney
Congress
Afr Harlan
Iowa
Dainty
Naithet
Democratic convention struggles over slavery platform in 1860
The account details the 1860 Democratic National Convention turmoil as factions from north and south clash over the Cincinnati platform and popular sovereignty. Delegates withdraw, disputes erupt, and Georgia and other southern states push for explicit pro slavery protections in the territories.
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United States
Congress
Territoria Legislatura
Avery
Democratic Party
North
Cincinnati
South
District of Columbia
Henry B Payne
Ohio
Cincmoatf
Buchanan
F. Butler
Ciocionati
Yeas
Samuels
Town
Democratic Fear and Hope in the Slave Trade Debate
The speech lambasts the African slave trade while defending southern interests and Virginia. It argues for repealing prohibitions on the trade to balance northern and southern states and warns of war and division if federal authority persists. It recounts convention maneuvers, withdrawals, and Douglas's rise as Democratic nominee amid delegations from several states.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Androw
Democratic House
Douglas
South
Avery
Hoon L P Walker
Alabama
Barry
Missiesipnpi
Mouton
Loutatans
James Simons
South Carolina
John Milton
Florida
Guy M Bryan
Texas
Hon
Burrows
Arkansas
Arkacens
Delaware
Hoa HL
Benning
Georgia
Chaortela
B. Gouldon
Union
Goulden
Maryland
Virginia
North
Africa
Vir- Biola
Savage
Virgin
Tom
North Carolina
Portburn
Oura
United
Frank Pierce
Jeff Davis
Torsday
Russell
Viegroia
Baltimore
Dave
Richmond
Front Street
Tennessee
California
Kentucky
Missouri
Caleb Cushing
Gov Todd
B . Butler
Massachusetts
Guthrie
Breckenridge
Breckinridge
Guthie
S. E. Church of
New York
S&s. A
Democratic Convention Split Sets Stage for 1860 Tickets
The seceding Democrats met in Richmond then adjourned to Baltimore to June 6. Breckinridge wins the presidency with Lane as vice president, while Douglas supporters push his platform. The piece notes party divisions, electoral hopes, and a preview of political remembrances by Jerman Bornan.
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Hoo Herschel V. Johnson
Georgia
Richmond
Baltimore
Caleb Cushing
Avery
Charleston
John C Breckenridge
Kentucky
Joseph Lane
Oregon
Yuocey
Alabama
Douglas
Congress
Breckbridge
Douglass
Breckiridze
Slave States
Free States
Breckinridge
Democratic Party
Jermn Bornan
Hillside Cottage
Snariand
Physician Endorses Ball's Catarrh Cure in 1887 Letter
A physician with 40 years of practice testifies to the efficacy of Hall's Catarrh Cure manufactured by Cheney & Co. He claims no catarrh case resists treatment when directions are followed and offers $100 reward for an uncured case. The note is dated January 10 1887 and cites Summit Street address.
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Putnam
Conn
Hood
O.L Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Masa
Messrs
B.J. Cheney & Co
K. L. Orsvch
Summit St
Hall
Drugeists
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