Democratic attack on Locofoco doctrine and Florida grazing report
An article rails at Locofoco Republicans over congressional power on slavery in territories. It cites the 1787 ordinance and condemns Dems for shifting to South demands. A Florida St John’s River grazing account contrasts cattle behavior with northern rail risks.
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North
Confederay
Guauna Ix Froripa
New York
St. John's River
Florida
May
Juno
St. John’s River
Morida
St. John’s
South
Fond City Reporter
Congress
Kansas
Lecomnton
Drowned editor in Marengo river rescue attempt
The Fisher editor C Edwards drowned in the Tows River while attempting to rescue his son who had been drawn into deep water. The son was saved by local boys who witnessed the scene. assistance arrived too late for Edwards. News reached Washington and reports mention political details from Missouri to New York and various other dispatches.
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C. Edwards
Fisher
Marengo, Town Co
Gold fields rise in Jefferson region with Gregory's diggings growth
James P Brown writes from Gregory's diggings describing a rapid population boom from twenty to several thousand due to mining prospects. He notes camp fires at night, shifting fortunes, and a proposed state constitution as delegates prepare for a constitutional convention. He confirms gold is present along the Platte headwaters and envisions a future state linked by a new western railroad.
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James P. Brown
Gregory
Mavion
Old Linn
Leavenworth City
Pike's Peak
Tts
California
Rocky Mountain Range
Jefferson
Pacific Railroad
Congress
Platte River
Switzerland
America
Himbog
Ucundang
Claims Swings on Gold Rush Hope and Horace Greeley Visit
An observer recalls mining claims bought cheaply now sold for high sums and notes Horace Greeley’s Denver speech on mining. The piece contrasts moral warnings against gambling and drinking with religious services by Georgia ministers, and ends with a call to direct correspondence to Denver City, Kansas Territory.
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Che
Llorace Greeley
Horace
Denver
Jorace Greeley
Opon
Rvange
Guarbling
Tie
Der
Ferson
Georgia
Rocky Mountain
Horace Greely
Amy Richardson
Boston
Henry Villard
Cinjcinnati
Alliny
Denver City
Kansas Territory
Leavensworth City
Pike's Peak
Yours &E
James P, Brown
Democratic Party Criticized Over Slavery Policies Across Territories
A Iowa Democrats voice complains that the party has governed to expand slavery, enacting the Fugitive Slave Law and ruling that Africans have no rights. They argue Supreme Court decisions and anti-constitutional laws show the party’s failures and corruption in civil governance.
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Kinn County Register
Democratic Party
Iowa
Friends of the Democracy
Sae
Ohio
Indiana
Minois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Oregon
Minnesota
Washington
Utah
Dred Scott
Supreme Court of the
United States
Lang
Debates on Democracy and Slavery in Iowa Politics
A political broadside argues the Democratic party corrupt and anti liberty, accusing it of oppressing freed people and endorsing slave interests. It condemns 1856 platform and state policy as cruel and betraying constitutional guarantees while discussing New Testament views on slavery. Also notes Burlington and Missouri Railroad expansion to Ottumwa with expected August completion.
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New York
Douglas
Dean Richmond
Board of Public Works of Missouri
Hannibal A St. Joseph
Democratic Party
Iowa
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Christ
Sinai
Paul
James
Marrage
Nero
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