The Locofoco Bitterly Attacks Independence Debate
A York era column rails at supporters of Independence and slates Taos. Jerrensos as its great author while lampooning Douglasites and Lincoln boot-claimers. It notes political quarrels over slavery, popular sovereignty, and Supreme Court decisions, ending with an invitation to a Wide Awake address by W. Smyth at the Court House.
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Fies
Marion Locofoco
Taos
Jerrensos
Douglasites
Lyons
Stephen A. Douglas
Senate of the
United States
Henry Clay
Locofoco Party
James B. Clay
Lincoln
Louisville Journal
Lenny Clay
Great Eastern
New York
Cape May
Douglas
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Gulf of California
Republic of Mexica
Nashville
Senate
ISK
House of Representatives
Todd
Roy
Donghis
GS. Senate
Lincoln foes blamed as Douglas supporters rally at court
A feature filled session at the Court House last Friday framed a scornful critique of Stephen A. Douglas and his Democratic backers. The piece mocks Buchanan and Gaston while defending Lincoln as a political surprise, noting Republican funds may be used to cover travel costs for future appearances.
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Buchayan
Silliman
Kansas
Georgia
White House
Buchanan
Lincoln
Siewrey Clay Deana
Elvetor
Fitzhenry Warren
Teeta
Gentlaining
Warren
Henry Clay Dean
Otktor
Dean
Tal Hil
Davenport Gazette
Flag Presentation At Marion Wide Awake Rally
Hundreds gathered in Marion to witness a flag presentation to the Wide Awake Club, with illuminated windows and a brass band. Miss Denis Eneuvor read the speech, praising free labor and denouncing slavery while urging fidelity to Union principles ahead of Lincoln’s inauguration.
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Preston Daniels
Marion
Denis ‘Eneuvor
Congress Hall
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Lexington
Yorktown
Saratogas
North
Consselances
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Universal Brotherhood
Europe
Amorites
Perisites
Bellites
Breckinridgeites
Laneites
Douglasites
Ides
Marely
Abraham Lincoln
United States
J. M. Hord
Peoples Party
Juiu
Lincoln and Union Principles Rally Amid Civil War Echoes
A North era page essay decries the Confederacy and praises Lincoln and the Republican banner. It cites speeches on negro equality, cites Lincoln's Charleston remarks, and notes St Louis election results showing Republican strength. The piece previews meteoric displays and party meetings amid Democratic divisions with Breckinridge and Lane factions.
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Pee
Blair
Barrett
Wink
Todd
Barret
Teas
Claly
St. Louis
Barratt
Know Nothings
Douglas Breckinridge
St Louis
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Madison Co
Chas. Pomeroy
Boon Co
J. W. Newcomb
Davis Co
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Fremont Co
Fon. Bates
Linn Co
EL Satreteld
Floyd Co
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Muscatine Co
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Cedar Co
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Hardin Co
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Polk Co
Register OF State
A. B. Miller
Cerro Gorde Co
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Hanpur
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Boston Post
the Post
Entary
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Howell Cobb
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John C. Breckintingilge
Herschel V. Johnson
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Lane
Othere I. Loring
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Alto
Whitphey
Gen
Butler
L. D. Ingersoll
Iown City Reporter
Douglaston Lincoln
Lloyd
Linkensule
Cedar Rapids
Link
Panama
Hallerewan
Winslow
Ukaveg
Winslow, Graves & Co
Anamosny Jonesy County
Amtach
Pickey Mouse
Marion Drug Store
Calon
Elhenny
Nor
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Gost
Miller & Downing’s
Main Street
Oln Logan
Philaphindargecutel
Syston Ast St
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