Political Electors and a Henry Clay quotation
The document lists district electors and state offices names and counties, including J. A. Chaplin, George Wright, Elijah Sells, J. W. Cattel, and Hal C. Nourse, with A. J. McKean as clerk. It then reviews an 1831 Henry Clay volume via Prentice, praising Clay as a lifelong abolitionist and friend of African freedom, noting public sentiment shifting toward emancipation and questioning when universal freedom will be achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Covat
George G. Wright
Elijah Sells
Muscatine Co
J. W. Cattelt
Cedar Co
Joan. W. Jones
Hardin Co
Attonaney
Hal. C. Nourse
Polk Co
A. B. Miller
Cerro Gorde Co
Henry Clay
Mr. Clay
Prentice
Itfa
Clay
Prito
George D. Prentice
Kentucky
Vandever Defends Record in Dubuque Correspondence
The Dubuque Times reports a letter from Hon. Wm. Vandever to Gen. Warner Lewis defending Vandever against claims of swindling while Lewis hired as attorney. It notes Vandever’s solid court-record, political opponents’ tactics, and a Democratic club meeting at Hotel de Lawrence with secrecy around its activities. The piece also mentions Know Nothing suspicions and a New York Tribune note on railroad progress toward Council Bluffs.
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Dubuque
Wm. Vandever
Warner’ Lewis
Lewis
Vandever
Vanderer
Dorr
Old Linn
Douglasites
Hon
The
Democracy
Hotel de Lawrence
Bell-Nverett Party
New York
Ben
M. Samuels
Republican Party
Vermont election arouses debates on slavery and party gains
A Vermont state election results show strong Republican gains with Governor and Congress candidates winning by larger margins. The piece discusses Douglas and Democratic rhetoric, contrasting it with court rulings on territorial slavery and Popular Sovereignty, urging voters to see through party promises.
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Vermont
Douglas
New York
Green Mountain Boys
Congress
Senate
Cassius M Clay to Visit Dubuque in October
The Dubuque Zines report Cassius M Clay, Kentucky's champion of freedom, will speak in Dubuque in October. A Linn County visit is urged with a call to Northern Republicans to invite him, hoping he cannot refuse.
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Dubuque
Cassius‘ M, Clay
Kentucky
Linn County
Board of Supervisors urges best men for fall elections
The Board calls Republicans in townships to elect a supervisor per precinct this fall and warns the new county government setup may raise taxes. It urges bringing out the best men to ensure a fair trial of the new system. A Bell and Everett convention in Town City endorses Bull and Everett and discusses executive power. A Dan Dean critique mocks slavery as Christianizing. A R.A.A. note on the Caiiaco Town Nebraska line laments freight rates and supports completing the road to Amarosa. Rev Cornell’s communication is delayed to the next issue.
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Bealu-Everett
Friends of Bell and Everett
Town City
Telegraph
W. J. Henderson
Marshal County
M. D. McHenry
Polk “ J
Lindly
Scott CO
W. Boyer
Pottawattamia
Bull
Everett
Henry Clay Dean
Fairfield
Clay Dean
Caiiaco Town
Suant
Maine
Orden
Natty
Dion Bu
Davenport
Belleverett
United States
Bell
Minnesota Crops High Yields Shine Across State
A Minnesota letter reports a fine spring and summer with wheat fuller than ever and some fields yielding up to 80 bushels per acre. Ash sprout and rye heights are noted, cool weather and frost with no damage observed, and Anoka county growth and local political notes from Watertown Ohio dated August 26 1860.
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Minnesota
Abe
Archa
Anoka County
Capt
Starkey
Columbus
Douglas
St. Paul
Old Buck
W. H. Seward
Samel Ross
Lincoln County rally and political accusations stir Cedar Rapids crowd
A Loud Republican gathering in Linn County spots Cedar Rapids attendance as local figures like Mr. Rogers and the Cook brothers feature in a heated review of Democratic and Whig era policies. The item cites the Kansas Nebraska bill and Wild Cat money as political flashpoints and notes upcoming state elections across multiple states with a call for peace.
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Congress
United States
Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowan
United States of America
Pro Slavery Arguments Debated After Douglas Nomination
The excerpt quotes Douglas’s 1860 Senate remarks defending slavery’s reach under squatter sovereignty and arguing Southern rights were sacrificed by non intervention. It notes factions claim Northern sympathy and includes a historical debate on territorial slavery limits from 86 deg to 88 deg.
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Davenport
South Carolina
Douglas
New Mexico
State of
New York
Rio Grande
Gulf of California
Republic of Mexico
Dhammen
Nashville
Senate
House of Representatives
Douglas Apeech
U. S. Senate
Cut this out for reference on party strength and electors
The passage presents a snapshot of party strength from the last Presidential election and lists the number of electors to which each State is entitled. It is intended as a reference to guide readers in understanding the electoral landscape across states during these stirring political times.
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Vermont
California
Maine
Georgia
Mississippi
Flovida
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Ohin
Indiana
Minnesota
Town
Great St Louis Fair and Premiums Attract National Attention
An editorial notice from St Louis previews the Great Fair from September 24 for six days. Premiums totaling 323000 will be awarded for livestock and mechanical inventions, including 1500 dollars for a Roadster Stallion, 500 dollars for best mechanical invention, and other substantial prizes. Grounds span fifty acres with costly improvements, and invitations have been sent to President and top candidates, forecasting two hundred thousand visitors.
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St. Louis
Journa
Harnuss
Harper
United States
St Louis
Four Citizens Die In February Fatality In Plaquemine
In Plaquemine parish Louisiana a February confrontation on the public highway ended with Alfred Brown dead after a dispute with Joseph Moussiux. Moussiux, jailed for murder, later died in custody. Witness Jerome Sartorio and Williams, Brown’s ally, also died. Sartorio’s death comes after the trial acquittal. Brown denied striking Moussiux. A friend of Brown who warned him of his end died weeks later. In five months a pattern of deaths grows around the case.
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Tony
Ark
England
Permitte
Redon
Milne
Kent
Big Tom
New Orleans
Plaquemine
Alfred Brown
Joseph Moussieux
Jerome Sartorio
Williams
Brown
Moussivux
Mousinex
Sines
Sartorio
Hossieux
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Linn CO. Register Dmarion
Iowa
Abraham, Lincoln
Illinois
Hannibal Hamlin
Waine
Fitz Mnenry
Warren
Des Moines Co. Jos
A. Chaplin
Dubuque Co
M. I. McPherson
Madison Co
Omas. Pomeroy
Boon Ga
J. W. Newcomb
Davis Co
William Vandever
Dubuque County
A. J, McKean
Sleonry Clay, George D. Prentice and Savery
W. Vandever
M. St. Roche
N.Y. Tribune
Council Bluffs
Farnum
Missouri
Chicago
Democratic Club
Reverdy Johnson
Dred Scott
Johnson
Territories
Yound
M, Clay
Lowa
Board of Supervisors
Mr. Cornell
Linn County Register
Watertown
Washington Cov
Ohio
Epstor
Douglas Party
Breckinridge
Popular Sovereignty Party
Washington
Morgan Counties
Hamlin
Lincoln
Rover
Olio
Hani M. Apays
Wlinois
Fayette County
Freemont
Fillmore
Marion County
Fremont
Col
Fitz Henry Warren
Joseph Chapline
Manion
RALLY
Mass
Mear
Wide Awakes
Cook
J. P. Cook
Ed. Cook
Florence
Stephen A. Douglas
Memphis
Teno
Supreme Court
Lafayette Courier
Indianapolis
Danville
Tllinois
Great Western Road
Che! Courier
Patterson
Indy
Zetland
Medicium
Lord Zetland
Ponce
Farmont
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delawar
Jersey
North Qurolloa
Dee
Oregon
Hale Islam
Mdouth
Caroline Teninessee
New States
Legislacwe
Tris
Bangor Union
Burlingame
Massachusetts
Colfax
Frank Blair
Done
Dougle
Mr. Burlingame
Boston
Dow Lane
Bright
Fitch
McDougal
Baker
Douglis
Old Abe
Minaig
Messrs
Worrall Batterson
Logan Ia
Phladahia
Charleston
Bhurt
Variety Store
John Logan
Manton
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