Douglas Speech Defends Southern Slavery in New Mexico Controversy
A historical extract from a Douglas speech defends slavery expansion under squatter sovereignty, arguing New Mexico’s territory grew slave to 38 degrees and condemns Northern Republicans. The piece traces Democratic Party shifts from Pierce to Buchanan, highlighting northern indignation over the Missouri Compromise repeal and party betrayals.
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Douglas
New Mexico
Alure
New York
Rio Grande
Gulf of California
Republic of Mexico
Givina
Nashville
Senate
House of Representatives
U. S. Senate
Democratic Party
Franklin Pierce
United States
Union
California
Congress
Henry Clay
Daniel Webster
Clay
North
New Hampshire
South
Mags Abe Huth
Pierce
James Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Pisree
Buchanan
Paen
Gruckie
Puider
James Bueijurian
Iblas Beei
Lecompton
Bui
Gird
Judge Greene's Speech at County Democratic Convention
The report summarizes Judge Greene's remarks at the County Democratic Convention. It notes his defense of the Union, criticism of Republicans, and support for Douglas, with discussion of Slavery, Squatter Sovereignty, and historical party shifts. The narrative references various figures and events, including Dickenson, Cass, Breckenridge, and the 1848-1852 political realignments.
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Greene Male Napeedh
Thureday
Col. Preston
Union
Baltimore
S. A. Douglas
Buchanan
Charleston
Great Britain
Dickinson
Breckenridge
Dred Scott
England
Dickengon
Vanburen
South
Congress
Canada
Iere
Douglas
West
Cass
Nicholson
Wilmot
Pierce
Republican Party
Territories
Nebraska
Buck
Republican Declarations Unite In Principles For Union
Delegates of Republican electors assemble in convention to affirm the party’s permanence and the rights of states, pledge defense of liberty and equality, denounce disunion threats, condemn federal overreach, slavery expansion, and wasteful government. They call for economy, anti slavery expansion, and nationwide reform while inviting broad citizen cooperation.
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United States
Congress
Cincinnati
Fed
Lecompton
Kansas
Nebraska
Gav Gengral
Duuen
Allip
Pacific Oceana
Sholu
Overland Mail
Heving
Democratic Ticket Platforms and 1850 Principles Cited
A sweeping compilation of Democratic party platforms and resolutions from various factions, including Douglas and Breckinridge camps. It cites Cincinnati 1850 principles, Cuba, Fugitive Slave Law enforcement, Pacific Railroad pledge, and territorial sovereignty. The text also notes Republican and other party items and local notices.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific States
Democratic Party
Pacific Coast
Cubs
Spain
Baltimore
Louisiana
Supreme Court of the United States
Kansas
Nebraska
Bredinridge
Juin C. Breckinridge
Joseph Lane
Oregon
Pratafors
Cincinnati
Cuba
Citien
Wuéneas
Pacific
Atlanatic
National Democratic Party
Congress
Mississippi
Paris
Cattle Disease Notice from County Judge
The County Judge furnishes for publication details from Gov. Kirkwood concerning cattle disease measures. The notice outlines actions, authority, and instructions for affected property owners and handlers.
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Gov. Kirkwood
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Abraham. Lincoln
Illandis
Yortier
Hannibal Hamlin
Maine
Fitz Henry Warren
Des Moines Co
Jos
A. Chaplin
Dubuque Co
M. L. McPierson
Madison Co
Chas
Pomeroy
Boon Co
J. W. Newcomb
Davis Co
Ben. Rector
Fremont Co
Ben. Bates
Linn Co
EL Fairfield
Floyd Co
Atate
Elijah Sells
Muscatine Co
Auditor OF State
J. W. Catpell
Cedar Co
John W. Jones
Hardin Co
Attornet General
Chas. C. Nourse
Polk Co
Register OF State Lawr Ovice
A. B. Miller
Cerro Garde Co
William Vandever
Dubuque County
A.J. McKean Douglas
Judge Greene
D. S. Dickenson
Massachusetts
Council Bluffs
Liantsina
Turing
Thandar Storin
W Strange
Hardin
Chicago
Arraaram Lincoln
Millivats
Hansiau ‘Haxay
Tre Platform
Pim Douglas
Sitam Democracy
Stephen A. Douglas
Ilinois
Worachel V. Johnson
Quorgin
Democracy of the Union
Joun Vent
Tennessee
Rowano Evensry
Wabsachusetes
the Union
SAM Houston Party
San Houston of Texas
Philadelphia
Broad Street
Baond
Market Stravtes
Poon Square
Continental
Covode
Howard
Detroit
Bingham
Ohio
Kelleg
Michiggin Y Allen
Burlingame
Grow
McKean
Henry D. Moora
Judge Kelly
McKnight
Pittsburgh
Wana
Pennnsylvania
Davenport: Gazette
John Delany
Cedar Falls Gazette
Toledo
Eng
Port Dodge
Town City
Muscating
Syanu Srony
Gibson
Mr. Gibson
Harry Gilson
Hilow
Harry
Pramm Beranise
A. P. Wood
New York State
Praiie Baker
Colin's Grove
Delaware County
Praire
Devine
Prichard's Grove
Hardin County
Marshall “Times
Guttenburg
Charles Falkenheimer
Towa City
Towa
Sini
Easton
General Assembly
Plesso
Samuel J
King Woop
Winslow
OnAvea
Winslow, Graves & Co
Anamousgy
Jouca County
Europe
Main Street
Fisher Moore
Arion Drug
Elbenny
North J
Peaus
Purry
Combs dc
Miller & Downing's Block
Marlon, Lowa, McElhenny & Nott
Coods
Logan
Cileago
Wen
Neto
Bhont
Linn County
Re Nanally
Variety Store
Noh
Jowan Logan
Miriom
NEW Millenery
Patrona
Millenery
Yar
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