Republicans of Linn County Rally for Lincoln and Liberty
The report describes a political meeting at the Court House with Wide Awakes leading supporters to Harris & Co. The speakers Chapline and Bittman address the crowd, praising Lincoln and denouncing Douglasism. Anticipation builds for Tuesday’s verdict and a strong turnout for Lincoln in the election.
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Court House
Messrgy Harris & Co
Messrs. Chapline
Bittman
C. Ross
Chapling
Fr. W. Cray
Wwe
Lincoln
Hamlin
Chapline
Time and Now's the Moor Republicans Rally for Victory
The piece calls Republicans to mobilize for the 1860 election, praising comrades in Pennsylvania Ohio and Indiana for early battles and urging a united statewide effort. It warns against complacency and urges a broad turnout on the coming Tuesday to secure freedom and a stable government.
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Bhutan
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Vandever Speech Aims to Boost Backers in Con gress race
The piece notes Vandever rallying Republicans in the district with talk of defeating Sen. Samuels on election day. It claims Samuels missed a Wednesday event due to professional duties but faces strong pressure from campaigns in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. Vandever’s stance on admitting new slave states is referenced via a 1858 letter to Beecher.
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Friends of Human Freedom
Alure
Court House
Boh M. Samuels
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
United States District Court
Ben
Samuels
Vandever
Bardwell
Edlitor
Democrat
Chas, Beecher
Jackson County
Loway
Aga Manly
Bardsell
Douglas
Forged speech attributed to John M Wilson circulates in press
The piece titled The Party of Forgery is exposed as a forgery by John M Wilson of New Albany Indiana. Wilson cites 1855 1830 and 1858 campaigns and notes a Salem Democrat fabrication refuted by a certificate of 60 Democrats and foreign born critics. He argues the counterfeit Democrat rhetoric spread by pro slavery papers harms the 1860 election.
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M. Wilson
Marion Democrat
Cleveland Plaindeatier
Democrat
Tfere
Wilson
Tribune
Pinula
Salem
Washington Co
Congress
Tid
Tudiana
Sumo Gue
Salem Democrat
People’s Party
Wad
English
Indiana
Jouln M. Wilson
New Albany
Indy
Gee
Politically charged plea laments disunion and labor vs capital
The piece denounces the Democratic squatter ticket and its leaders, arguing they rely on disunion and racial agitation to sway voters. It asserts Republicans defend slavery opposition as the core issue, warns readers against fear tactics, and urges support for Lincoln.
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Litin
Morroni
Democratic Party
Nerschel
Johnson
Iowa
Buncombe
Republican Party
Letter Excerpts Reflect Slave Territory Policy Debates
Destagus Sept 10 1853 Charles M Beecher disputes Democratic press portrayals on territorial slavery. He argues territories should be free and predicts a slave constitution risks demoralizing voters. The letter cites Massachusetts schools openness to all and discusses Everett Breckinridge views amid Alabama electors' shift.
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Destagus
Charlea M. Beecher
Fay
Republicans of Linn County Urge Lincoln Victory at Polls
The letter argues education for freed African Americans is needed to prevent ignorance and vice, praising Massachusetts policy and urging Alabama readers to support Lincoln and Liberty. Signed by Leverett Saltonstall and T. B. B. McCraw as state union advocates. The message calls voters to go to the polls early on Tuesday to build a strong majority.
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Linn County
Lincoln
Liberty
B. B. McCraw
Sell
Everett
Alabama
Breckingridge
4. T. Rize
Dadeville
Massachusetts
Leverett Saltonstaln
Presiden State Union Committee
T. B. B. McCraw
Old Linn
Bellaverett
Cook
Seward
Republican Party
John P. Cook
Sowari
Congress
Old Abe
Selas
Constitutions
Jos
Poruver
Vinton Wide Awake Parade Report and Political Tensions
A correspondent recalls a brisk crowd near Vinton on a Wednesday gathering of Wide Awakes from Marion. The event featured banners, a brass band, processions with oxen wagons, and speeches by Kasson and Gurley. Supporters urged voters to back Lincoln and the Republican cause, while criticising Democratic rivals and Speaker Cook’s political shifts. The day closed with further speeches as crowds queued to hear updates and rally for the forthcoming election.
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Mr. Bvrron
Vinton
Marion
Kansas
the Indies
Lincoln
Hamlin
Kasson
Court House
K. Gurley
Scott County
Artenan
Wm. G.thompson
Wim
Penn Clark
Welock
Linn
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Hannibal Hamlin
Wate
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Des Moines Co
A. Chaplin
Dubuque Co
M. S. McPherson
Madison Co
Tassistant
J. W. Newcomb
Davis Co
Ben. Rector
Fremont Co
FN. Bates
Linn Co
Fairfield
Lloyd Co
Judor
George G. Wright
TATE
Elijain Sells
Muscatino Co
Tor Coxgrrss
William Vandever
Dubuque County
A.J. Ackean
Marion Township
J. B. Young, Esq
D. I. Palmer
Albert J. Twogood
Justices of the Peace
Amasa B. Dumont
Johnston Elliott
Andrew J. King
John 8. Oxley
John Zumbrg
Richard J. Wilson
Por
Elias F. Remly
Bimal P. Wickilam
Puineas N. Hartwell
Bimal P, Wickilam
JA. Chapline
John Bittman Lyer
Dubuque
Antanan Lascoun
Minols
John J. Crittenden
Kentucky
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Mon
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Moriny
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Marton
J. BR. Taylor
Jonery TraLt
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Cedar Rapids
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Ladies and Childrn's
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J. F. Hervey & Co
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New Hotel
Hale
Opie
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Iowan
WM. Kingon
Tara
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J. B. W. Harris & Co
F. W. H. Sheffield
E. H. Moore
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New York
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London
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