Political Sermon No 9 and Railroad News From Iowa
The article discusses ongoing political debates with references to No 93 the constitution preamble and a Dr Irwin notice. It covers a Chicago telegraph message about a successful crossing and details a planned Iowa lowa central railroad grading project from Center to Anamosa with stock changes and scrip to fund progress. It reports on congressional candidates Lefingwell Vandever and local Democratic Republican dynamics and editorials about Missouri slavery politics.
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Ata Perusal
Migdley Reports Strong Defeat for English Proposition
The article notes overwhelming opposition to the English proposition in early returns from Kansas Territory. Majorities favor free state candidates rise in Leavenworth Shawnee Johnson and Franklin counties with totals around 6 400 to 12 000 in dispute. German disfranchisement in Atchison and Leavenworth cited as contributing factors. A misfired turbine causes injuries to county official M Day.
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Finysay Migdley
Jerald
St. Pouis
Juaygxwourn
Leavenworth
Shawnee
Johnson
Frantlin
Topeka County
Lucompton
Atchison County
Pecduiptens Doniphan
Quindaro
Maston
Delaware
Franklin
Lawrence
Free State Party
Dujay
Jelingen
Free State
Leavensworth County
Kickapoo
Editor Dorr Faces Down Vandever Debate Scene
An editor and attendees discuss a 1855 Jee press article on congressional power over Territories. Vandever argues the article shows shifted Democratic doctrine while Dorr challenges its timing before the Cincinnati Convention. The scene captures audience reaction and a future Marion report. Also notes an article on John G. Jura’s horse taming method and an 4-year-old boy injures arm at home.
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J. B. Dorr
Ublique Zz. Press and Herald
Messrs. Vandever
Lellingwell
Vandever
Jee ‘Press
Fyrald
D. A. Mahony
Congress
Mahony
Jaya
Cincinnati
Dorr
Rue
Dorr Himelf
Herald
New York
John G. Jurey
France
England
de Zeibune
Ds Mancind
Kirkwood Speaks to Linn County Republicans in Court House
Last Friday Hon. S. D. Kirkwood of Iowa City addressed a crowded court house gathering in defense of Republican ideals. The speaker impressed locals with his vigor, denouncing pro slavery and rallying the audience with sharp, forceful rhetoric.
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F. Kirkwood
Linn County
Wandever
Lefingwell
D. Kirkwool
Iowa City
sham-Democracy
Mr. Kirkwood
Buchanan
Kirkwood
Republican County Convention in Linn County elects McKean for Clerk
At the Linn County Republican convention held August 6 in the courthouse Oliver Day was named chairman and Robert Hulmes secretary. Andrew J. McKean was nominated by acclamation as the Republican candidate for Clerk of the District Court. After no further business the meeting adjourned sine die. Town Watertown notes recount Burlington sermon on Iowa’s early history and religion.
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Dubuque Supresy and Herald
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Vandever
Jooffingwvell
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Dorr
Linn
Polla
Eli Vandever
Linn County
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Oliver Day
Robert Hulmes
Andrew J. McKean
M.N. Bates
Cedar Rapids
Oliver Pay
Roneur
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Burlington
Iowa
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United States
Mississippi River
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W. Gray
Marion
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Tolon County
Presbate Iit Gay
Ant Gibbs
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Drownings Reported Near Ivanhoe In County
Two men, John Brenneman and Richard R Buck, drowned Sunday evening near Ivanhoe while bathing on a plank. They could not swim and were knocked from the plank into the river. both bodies were recovered.
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Ivanhoe
John Brenneman
Richard R. Buck
Declarations on Slavery and Squatter Sovereignty in 1850s Debates
The article reviews Henry Clay's and Jonathan Calhoun era positions on slavery in new territories, citing quotes about the constitution, the Missouri Compromise, and popular sovereignty. It references 1850 speeches, Ohio settlement debates, and Madison’s critique of squatter sovereignty, ending with a note on the Moscow bridge flood impacts.
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Wenry Clay
United States Senate
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Chicago Press and Tribune
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Union
United State
United States
Colton
Henry Clay
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Paga
Congress
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Ohio Territory
Corwin
New Fogland
Cincinnati
New Jersey
Marietta
Congresa
Homas Jefferson
Ohio
Arthur St. Clair
Atlantic Cable Endeavors Reportedly Near Operational Readiness
Mixed dispatches detail progress on the Atlantic Cable with signals extending along the line to Newfoundland and Cape Breton. Reports note repairs, anticipated delays for experiments, and cautious optimism about opening for business next week as technicians test recording instruments.
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