Campaign Telegraph uses deceit to boost Republican ticket
The piece denounces forged Democratic campaigns in Meigs County Ohio alleging false reports about a Republican procession with twelve black women bearing banners. It argues such forgeries mislead voters and warns Democrats to question candidates who condone or rely on deceit to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osio
Sentinel
Democratic Dispatch
Gallipolis
Itenya
Wade
Joshua KR. Giddings
Gidlings
Hose
Orson
Dispatch
Ashtabula ‘Sentinel
Republican Organ
Freedom, &Co
Ohio
Meigs County
Gov. Chase
Giddings
Le‘compton
Democrata
Congress
Forged Political Attacks Stirred Lecompton Debates
The piece discusses forged items printed by Lecompton aligned papers aiming to smear opponents including John Sherman and Wade with false letters. It notes admissions of forgery by the Statesman and Sentinel and condemns disreputable tactics while praising public figures for service and urging restraint in political speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lecompton
Statesman
John Sherman
Jon
Levempton
Ashidhula
Lake
Aid Aidre
Sentinel
iLavile Hengery
Oder
Democratic Triumphs and Odd Comparisons Across Regions
The letter mocks democratic zeal by comparing Arkan sas and France under Louis Bonaparte. It notes forced unity and violence against opponents, cites Bowie knife threats in Arkansas, and questions the legitimacy of a one party victory. It mentions Meigs County and Kansas as examples of party triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artiansas
Louis Bonaparte
France
Arkansas
Ay Democrats
Meigs County
Apolin
Mens
Seid
Uistrier
Levine
Peru
Sirresgi
Comet Street
Wien
Char
Carel
Political Fanaticism Debate Sparks Unclear Legislature
Fragmented text describes a heated discussion on zealotry in politics and references a legislature debate about machinery and taxation, with unclear names and places making specifics indistinct. The tone resembles a partisan exchange amid national identity and conformity themes.
Political Fire Over Lecompton Controversy and Meigs County
Meigs County Democrats split over Douglas and Buchanan positions as they react to the Lecompton debates. Columbus Democratic convention rejects Lecompton as a test and warns against factional drift, while local factions in Meigs weigh allegiance to Democratic leaders and possible congressional candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meiga County
Douglas
Buchanan
The
Washington “Union
Meigs County
Columbus
Congress
Dongle
Cox
Pendleton
Grosebeck
Oho
Bonalic
Mr. Martin
Euch
Political attack on Republicans over slander by Democrats
The author accuses Democratic papers and speakers of repeating false claims that Gartigan and his followers are Republican allies. They argue such slander aims to influence voters and hide leaders' disreputable tactics while opposing Republican nominations and presaging a party overthrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lave
Lloyd Gartigan
May
Medill
Garrison
Republican Party
Republican Platform
Olimbas
Rhettiners
Democratic Papers Split Over Republican Ticket
A fragmented view shows Democratic papers opposing the Republican ticket and calling for a convention to advance their plans. The author questions how long Republicans must endure such divisions and laments state papers aiding Democrats to defeat the Republican slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinat
The Mysterious Way of Providence Explained
The Richmond Enquirer and Charleston Mercury are cited arguing for slavery as essential to Virginia’s fate. The piece criticizes calls for reform and mocks religious rhetoric that links tobacco, money, and slaveholding with civilization while condemning dissenting voices.
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Richmond “Enquirer
Virginia
Charleston “Mercury
South Carolina
Inquirer
Notton States
Dutton
Richmond "Inquirer
Questionable Buchanan Letter Sparks Partisan Debate
A lesion in several Republican papers accuses a forged Buchanan letter of deception. Editors condemn misattribution and warn against publishing letters not written by the named author. The piece notes dangers to the party from false impressions and discusses South Carolina politics and Governor Hammond amid disunion talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Duciand
Buchanin
Peron
Republican Party
North-Bend
Harrison
Walla
Hammond
South Carolina
United States Senate
Charleston “Mercury
Thange
Agong
Alta
Fatal duel at Wacahooro ends in multiple deaths
Reports describe a deadly confrontation between Lafayette Jay and William Standly at Wacahooro. Gunfire kills James Hibbons and William Gibbons, while Standly is gravely injured. A fourth finger on a wedding ring topic is noted in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Jay
William Standly
Wacahooro
Gay
James Hibbons
Gibbons
Standly
Stanly
Guy
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W. ¥. Peck
Seioio County
CP. Wolcott
Summit
Treasury
Wobthrall
Fenktio
Board of Public Works
John LT. Martin
Rutter
Vir Aaditer
Aaron Stivers
Salisbury
Cyrul Russell
Chester
WM. Ledlie
Salen
Elwall Hutton
Salem
Kor
Ghonge Walker
AL. Bosworth
Geo. Bell
J Simpson
Ruthind
Elihs
Aon
Democmey
Aean Evidene
Tezus
Demmonitie
Tegenphin
Ongard
Maila
Sire
Pontinantor
Perry
Henly
John J. White
Portland
Wate
W.T. Middleswart
Mr. White
C. Branch
Mr. Branch
Goamprign
Goren
Hattaway
Ebrifizition
Dalonay
Regulon
Juiaur
Kien Bath
Beptey Poe
Goruni Hiberee
Khee
Tiverton Huy Gt Kwiokilys
Ates
William Nowtananya
Huntiingdan
Tnd
Cts
Metal Apis
Oeott Bey
Wont & Co
Trugaiate Genom Lly
Deere
All Harte
Loewy
Erin
Romarn
Trahaek
Ian Ghd
Linnie Gee
Hlod Parker
Von
Momus Lintian Kent Pile
Alorlus Sindlin
Athomel
Annie Dhyptee
Priel
Jorhox
Drimo Hayes Tor
Prrataanee
Seri
Blade
Steve Ail
Belresseir
Ted
Great
Linia
Helo
Pauss Lauer Eset
Court St
Pomeroy
Geat
Redvar
Reed
MNS
Rennes Ly Tom
Excelsior Marble Works
U.S
Col. Smiduts
Lacinil A Rigs CO
OTLTO
TPE Unitersienied
Peepee
Myer
Srumn
Kelley & Smut
Tate
Franklin
Lowell
Peter Barringer
Histon Weilioniss
Pratiate Ji Subripis Salih
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Henne
Puneroy
Satunday
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le Wits
Ithe
Poumery
Meigs
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Attoton We GU
H.C. Shocklett & Co
J. Smitil
Merex
Hurecperne
Seppomibier
Gaurt
Momeriy
Seth
Ralston
Tine Lest
Mary J.tevin
Kalstan
James Kolvton
Daniel Halston
Levin
Tyr Sant Jos
Kaleton
Saul Jalled Wataton
Kara
Remuing Ton
M.bosmcht
Jines Ratetai
Pomerey
Ulan
Arak
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