Fremont and Buchanan clash over party factions in a smoky political scene
The piece rails at Fremont as the Mariposa candidate and mocks his Catholicism and slaveholding ties. It blames opposition Republicans for factional splits and predicts a Buchanan Breckinridge triumph while criticizing the Democratic split and the Mesa rhetoric of the time.
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California
Barnum
White House
Greasy Jim Bennet
Horace Greely
Beecher
U. N
Fremont
Stockton
Ironside
Fremont and
Dayton
Buchanan
Breckinridge
K. N
Fillore
Controversy with the Southern Illinoisan over editorials
The piece accuses the Southern Illinoisan of political bias and manipulation linked to Captain J M Cosstromam’s removal from Shawneetown. It alleges masthead intrigue around Buchanan Breckinridge and Benton, and accuses the paper of anti Nebraska fusion tactics and anti democratic aims.
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Shawneetown
J.M. Cosstromam
Iinoisan
Southern Illinoisan
Benton
Douglas
Buchanan
Breckinridge
Bissell
Cincinnati
Missouri
Fillmore
Frement
Col
Ilinoisan
Benea
Nebraska
The
Illinoisan
Cap. Cunningham
Fragmentary remark on revenge and contempt in old text
A fragment quotes a line about revenge and contempt. It references belief that such sentiment arises from grievance and prompts base passions. The garbled OCR hints at archaic phrasing and evaluative tone without a clear event or person.
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Nera
Andrew Musgraves
Raleigh
Marion
Eciizens
Shawneetown
Gr. Ain
Buchanan and Breckinridge Ball
A stylish Marton social in a well finished hall hosted by Goodall and Pulley. The gathering featured wit, beauty, dancing and a kingly supper served by J. W. Sanders and wife with attendees enjoying a refined, festive atmosphere into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Goodall & Pulley
Marton
Tours
J. W. Sanders
Jake
St. Louis Republican backs Buchanan in race
The St. Louis Republican, long aligned with Whigs, declares support for James Buchanan. It argues only new opponents from Buck Republicans will emerge and predicts Buchanan’s election will unite pro Union voters and defeat Black Republicanism. The piece frames the choice as Buchanan versus Black Republicans, calling for decisive action now.
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St. Louis
West
Buchanan
Cincinnati
United States
Republic
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Political shift favors Buchanan and Breckinridge in Kentucky
The Rae TM Tne Bowhogreeo of Kentucky claims to replace Fillmore and Donaldson with Buchanan and Breckinridge in the Democratic cause. The paper promises to champion democracy and the nation with renewed vigor.
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Rae
Fillmore
Donaldson
Buchanan
Breckwridge
Temperance Group Hammers Governor Candidate Over Whisky Sip
The Know Nothing Abolition Temperance Fusion candidate for Indiana governor reportedly drank half a glass of raw whisky in a solemn moment. Temperance party leaders condemn the act as a breach of reform principles and call for public explanations.
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P. Monon
Indiana
Temperance Party
Fragmented Know Nothing Councils After Detertion
The Independence Dispatch reports many Know Nothing Councils organized by the Razorstrop man have collapsed, leaving deserted halls and a melancholy tale of inglorious desertion with echoes asking where they are.
Rival gubernatorial candidates Polk Benton and Polk in race
Rival candidates for governor are Polk Benton and the rival Benton, with Mingouri mentioned. Polk expects to win more votes than Benton and the other candidate, with energy noted.
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Bae
Trusin
Polk
Thomas i Benton
Govériot
Cam Vasing Mingouri
Gent Energy
Benton 1
Reaw Nothing
Rallying for Democracy Against Abolition Threats
Across the state Democrats rally to defend power against abolitionist plots in the north south east and west. They denounce traitors and urge vigorous presses stump and county ticket diligence to defeat Fillmore Fremont and the state ticket foes.
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Bissell
Illinoisan
Shawneetown
Buchanan
Waterloo
Monroe County
Fillmore
Fremont
Cincinnati
Rey
Extensive fire destroys multiple liquor houses and adjoining firms
A major blaze last evening consumed the Houseman Smith and Co. depot and several connected businesses. Fire damaged W S Gilman Co and Brown Godain Co, with Berthold Benauty Co nearly wiped out. Insured losses estimated near 55000 dollars. origin is accidental. affected firms relocate operations as walls cool.
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Houseman, Smith and Co
Gimin & Co
Brown, Godain & Co
Bertho'd
Berneday & Co
Watts
Houseman, Sarth & Co
United States
America
Merchants
Peux
Tierrluss
Gobnan & Co
Berthold, Benoudy & Co
Tillman, Rozier & Co's
Brown, Goldin & Co
Lewis, Perry & Co
St. Louis
Execution of Patwatr the English Poisoner
Thousands witnessed the hanging of William Palmer, dubbed the English poisoner, as rain drenched the crowd outside the jail. Rev JH Guedacre led the funeral rite, with Palmer mounted on the scaffold and hanged amid prayers and a guarded procession.
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Patwatr
Hanon
County Constabulary
JH. Guedacre
Willam Palmer
Thal Mayo Fulford
Palmer
Rugeley
John Parsons Cook
Hiv
Political rhetoric and 1860s election jabs in Richmond
A fragment from the New York Herald October 231 discusses Republican meetings and fireworks for Fromcout and predicts big spending on gunpowder. It quips Buchanan could prevail if Republicans unite, and Virginia’s Gov Wise likens political tactics to a "double bee" gun, aiming at Democratic leaders and supporters.
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Bennett
New York Herald
Mort
Fromcout
Mr. Buchanan
Gov Wise
Virginia
Richmond
Buchanan
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
Democratic Nomination Endorsed in Jersey City Rally
Jersey City last Monday evening saw the nomination of Buchanin and Breckinadge approved with loud enthusiasm. Politicians delivered speeches as a vast crowd roared, many Democrats cheering amid frost and fevered support.
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Pee
Jersey
Buchanin
Breckinadge
Jersey City
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