14 Aug 1856
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Newspaper
Illinois State Chronicle
Location
Decatur, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1856
Page
1
The era's fierce party realignments unfold with Anti Nebraska conventions in Illinois and statewide meetings. Abolitionist factions push Gerrit Smith and Frederick Douglass as leaders while Fremont momentum grows. Buchanan Democrats seek unity amid Native American sentiment and Know Nothing critiques. Local editors switch allegiances and announce editorial changes as campaigns heat up.
The article notes a nationwide realignment with papers switching support to Fremont while others back Fillmore or Buchanan. It cites editorials from Vincennes, Plymouth, Indian, and Manch Chunk papers, and mentions the Decatur Chronicle launching a new daily. A Virginia White Sulphur Springs guest recounts a lavish exit by Col. Brooks. A central celebration on a hillside honors the election with bonfires and fireworks as crowds cheer Fremont.
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