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11 Sep 1856

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Illinois State Chronicle in Decatur, Illinois

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Illinois State Chronicle

Location

Decatur, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1856

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Controversy Over Catholicism In Illinois Campaign

The piece attacks Anti-Nebraska leaders for falsehoods about Catholic figures and accuses them of using religious bigotry to sway votes. It cites rumors about General Scott and Bayard politics, and notes a New York World letter urging Fremont for President to keep California and territories in the Union. A Piatt County rally is announced with Al Lincoln and John M. Seat as speakers on September Lith.

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Witton Meeting Lapses as Fremont Debate Draws Laughter

A 1846 Connecticut scene recounts a Democratic mass meeting at Witton near Norwalk. Candidates for Fremont and Breckinridge were posted amid confusion as attendees debated platform points and joked about mechanics wages. The piece notes a prior Republican gathering and comments on local press coverage and upcoming publications.

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Kansas on Fire Free State Defenses Rush to Lawrence

Reports from Aug 26 1846 tell of free State forces gathering at Lawrence to fend off Missouri marauders. Captain Beck leads about a hundred volunteers, while pro slavery groups fortify the Northern line and U S forces under Woodson threaten to disarm settlers. A tense, mobile defense unfolds near the Kansas border with warnings of bloodshed and urgent appeals to the President.

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