A Debate Over Douglas and Slavery in The Jeffersonian
The letter questions the Jeffersonian editor’s stance on Douglas and slavery. It cites Douglas’s Freeport and Fugitive Slave issues, arguing slavery is sectional and local and pressing readers to endorse or oppose his positions. It references Lincoln, the Merriam talks, and contemporary party loyalties while demanding clear answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefersonian
Assinou
Douglas
Rapedoe
Douglas Sayer
Unite States
Carolina
Viermo
Pennsylvania
Fay
Jone
Conran
Sharply Fretted Remarks on Republican Platform and Slavery
The text cites a speaker criticizing the Republican platforms of 1856 and 1860 for their stances on polygamy slavery and popular sovereignty. It notes alleged evasions on issues like the Dred Scott decision and Douglas votes, implying inconsistent positions and questioning congressional authority over slavery in new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Uffskids
Douglas
New Mexico
Asachin
Douglas’ Voto Agaist Chase
Avery
Furana
Fragmented Political Letter Teems With Vague Attacks
A garbled 19th century political screed mocks Democratic candidates and Jefferson County voters. It laments factional splits, urging public support for a favored nominee while critiquing rival camps and accusing opponents of selling votes and pandering to slave power.
Stabbing Incident Reported in River City
Readable fragments describe a stabbing at River on Monday involving residents and possibly Canadians. The report mentions a knife drawn during a confrontation and a dangerous wound to a person named Gaynor in a political setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Ape Faral
Wo Rivers
Inez
Joseph Kao
Gaynor
Conger
Caynor Ithe
Keiy
Ie Dail
European Finance Totals at Close of Markets
A fragment lists debt or asset values by country including Great Britain Russia France Austria Prussia Portugal Turkey Belgium and totals in dollars. Figures show large sums such as Russia 1745 million and Austria 1690 million with other nations cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Great Britain
Russia
Frances
Austria
Prussia
Portugal
Turkey
Belgium
Larabee Speech at Court House Echoes Slave Policy Debate
The meeting drew a large Republican crowd as Larabee spoke about his re election bid and court house remarks. Judge Larabell read passages implying support for slavery and asserted that many constituents would back twenty thousand majority if they shared that view. The piece questions whether voters in the district regard human rights as he claims, tying the stance to the broader irrepressible conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Sivan
Jivson County
Stoan
Chisis
Lura
Lurabez Y Vole
Fulferson
Democratet & Shaw
Larahee
Court House
Rothe
Larabee
Congress
Larabell
Ani
Larahoe
Dufferson
W.s
News Snippets From Various Localities
Scattered items report theft from wrecked steamer Tunitarian with goods worth five to six hundred dollars daily, census data for Chicago, a rumored fraud against a Pennsylvania railroad firm, a curious tale of a fifteen year old girl in Massachusetts, and a forecast on John Brown’s raid costs. Also notes on Madison politics, a barber shop Sabbatarian pledge, Douglas in Chicago, Judge Sloan praise, a boy’s river incident, Washington population shifts, a Whitewater fire, and Milwaukee orphan population increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor Wiig
Chicago
Pennsylva Hig
ESS
Manson
Mass
Saa
New York Limey
Virginia
Futertown
Congress
A. Soult Sloan
Beaver Dam
Abraham Lincoln as the chosen leader of the cause
A speaker urges a voter to entrust the great case to Abraham Lincoln, praising his honesty and leadership. The text notes Lincoln as the standard-bearer of the cause and expresses a lifelong commitment to the man who could carry it forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Abraham Lincolay
Terrible Railroad Disaster Kills Five in Racine Region
Terrible railroad accident near Racine Wisconsin leaves five passengers dead and about twenty five wounded. The collision occurred when a passenger train struck a freight train at Delavan station triggering a wreck with a flat car through the rear coach. Names of the dead and wounded are reported later while the broader tale includes a separate London New York bullet in the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racing
Wis
Racine
Mississippi R. R
Delavan Station
Walworth County
Cuxrey
Train accident near Cedar Creek injures passengers
A passenger train collided with detached freight cars near Cedar Creek. The impact derailed the engine and several cars, delaying the train for hours before arriving at twelve o'clock. In Darien, a dwelling owned by P. M. Keeler burned due to a faulty chimney, with an estimated loss of 2000 dollars and no insurance. A separate Augusta Despatch report notes a lynching of a Black boy accused of murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M- Keeler
Darien
T. Liddle
Neexo Bursine
Augusta
Kansas agent seeks seed wheat for drought region
An agent from Kansas travels to Chicago to secure seed wheat for a deprived Territory where crops failed. Chicago citizens contribute about 8300 with similar amounts planned to reach 1000 bushels. The note mentions large volumes of documents sent from the national capital and reports of turmoil in China with Souchaw sacked by rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Chicago
Nomination of Judge Sloan Draws Strong Backing in Third District
The Racine Advocate and Weemptun Times praise A L Sloan of Dodge Co as the best choice for Congress in Wisconsin's Third District. They condemn Larabee over slavery ties, urging Republicans to unite for Sloan to defeat the "disgrace" and restore honor to the party and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Scott Stony
Nomana
Ripon
A. Lott Sloan
Congress
Larabee
Lerabee
Wisconsin
Third District
Sloan
Racine
AL Scott Sloan
Dodge Co
Delly
States
X Mans
Wrea
A. & Sloan
Union
Numanity
Lincoln
Hamlin
Sloen
Weupurn Times
Hamlin Voting Record on the Homestead Bill Challenged
The Wide Awake charges Democrats with misrepresenting Hamlin’s stance and presents a brief on May 10 1860 voting for free homesteads. It argues Hamlin consistently supported free homesteads in the Senate and insists the record proves the claim false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlin
Hanibal Hamlin
Johnson
Honer
Senate
Stanlin
Johnsons Bal
Towers
Rarhanas Terved
Fune
Haralin
Donagtsy
Farm party meeting in Mil day to organize mortgage resistance
A large meeting in Mil day on September 10 discussed resisting foreclosures on mortgages held by the Milwaukee and Mississippi railroad. E. Ray of WY was appointed secretary. a preliminary plan and by laws were drafted. next sessions set for October 2 in Janesville and September 24 in Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmarty
Milday
Milwaukee & Misaiv
Apa
E. Ray
champantTer
Milwaukee & M
Janeaville
Focal League
Milton
Free Press
Fuets Gan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois
Mannibal Hamlin
Mabe, Hye Peresidesmsit Winecan We
Scott Sloan
Repolican Cguny
Jeferron
Pirie’ Counce
Gervber
Arambly
Conemilice
Rinty Y Cuma Iit
Jeffersonian
Stephin Douglas
Dotylas
Memphis
Tabor
Freeport
Auewast
Dimglas
Supreme Court
Linda Hoye Bey
Eusilasy
Shioney Guurie
Abe
Lincsin
Smith
Wes
Edith
John Sishwan
Sinfoi
Tee
Tani
Martin Worud
Gesin
Baquriliics
Beath Sloan
Sense
Tan
A. Teouglas
Louisiana
Vermont
Phere
Larabes
Republican
Janesville
Axa
Madison Argus
James Bryant
Dewiston
Washington City
Whitewater
Milwaukee Sentinel
New -York
St. Louis
Henry A. Marsh
Texas
Camden
Ark
Tenn
New Tribune
Marsh
Tribune
Marah
Barnum's Hotel
National Capitol
China
Souchaw
Preas
Maertgagor
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!