Governor resigns Kansas territory post over constitutional dispute
The text outlines a governor of the Kansas Territory resigning amid clashes over the proposed constitution and federal control. It frames the resignation as due to instruction conflicts with the president and the Kansas-Nebraska policy, asserting public liberty and constitutional commitments. The speaker defends anti-slavery stance and criticizes federal interference, signaling broader political tensions in Kansas during the era.
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Oxford
McGee
Kanesa
Congress
Kansas
Union
Territory
Kansa
John C. Calhoun
Jefferson Davis
Kawena
Decaues
Kansadadaye
Iis
Kaliece
Kiinana
Irene
Ianena
Kansas Governor Resignation and Civil War Era Dispatches
The letter from Secretary Cass to Governor Walker discusses Kansas policy, urging peace during elections, and notes Walker’s resignation accepted. It references the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the slavery question, and the need for fair votes with potential military support to ensure lawful access to polls and free elections in Kansas.
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Walath
Stare Deranriuwr
Kansay
Kansas
Convention of
Tam
Lew
Cass
Rozexr J
Wataxa
Washington
Denver
Renata
Stanton
United States
Walker
Rasidenta
Reape
Revolu-Ionary
A New Editorial Voice from Meigs County Telegraph
The Meigs County Telegraph in Pomeroy introduces its new editorial stance led by T. A. Plants and A. Thomson. They pledge courteous, principled debate, a Republican leaning while remaining open to other parties if proven true to core principles. They promise varied content and farewell notes as they depart Columbia.
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Aph
Republican Party
Corre
Telegraph
Republica
Columbia
T. A
Hare
Sorese
Arbors
Nick Aniafetion
A. Thomson
Valedictory Telegraphed Editor’s Final Charge
A valedictory note reflects on the editor’s role and the transition ahead, noting the press’s enduring mission and the telegraph’s role in maintaining connection. It hints at pride in service and gratitude toward readers and colleagues.
New Zilagraph Patrons Introduce Themselves in Meigs County
The new proprietors of the Zilagraph greet patrons and friends, citing Meigs County's reading culture. They acknowledge limited initial control and editor absence, seeking indulgence while aiming to make Telegraph a welcome home newspaper. They pledge to expand circulation and improve the paper to rival county publications and grow subscriber lists.
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Meigs County
River Freight and Political Tangles Amid Holiday Cheer
The article blends holiday scenes with maritime notes from Wheeling to Cincinnati, praising Capt. McLure and the Pomeroy packet while criticizing pork bleeding practices at Parkersburg. It notes Columbus legislative delays, Washington gossip on Kansas politics, and a Northern Light report of 2,000,000 in specie arrival with Gen. Walker’s Nicaraguan intrigue. International chatter touches on Spain, Mexico, and Hamburg conventions as global tensions simmer.
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Ohio
McLure
Courier
Wheeling
Cincinnati
Pomeroy
Parkersburg
Russell
Simpson
Gallipolis
Parkopolis
Columbus
Washington City
Douglas
New York
California
Walker
Paulding
Wabash
Washington
Col. Anderson
Castillo
New Orleans
City
Mobile
Liverpool
Meroum
Hamburg
Spain
Mexico
Kansas Governor Resignation Letters On Public View
The text discusses the resignation of Governor Walker of Kansas, with Secretary Casa's reply and Denver's instructions surrounding the transition. It also notes accompanying commentary from The Telegraph and related political discourse about slavery and constitutional matters, reflecting mid-19th century partisan debates.
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Too
Walker
Kansas
Casa
Denver
Dated nuptials in Kansan Swanson home area
A fragmented notice records a wedding in December at the Swanson residence with names Te Beilo and Tous Hremansson among the attendees. The text contains garbled names and dates, but signals a social event and well wishes for the couple’s voyage.
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Diarrioc
Jecanmpin Wismaadaeees
Kanan
Swanson
Tous Hremansson
Advertisements and Mail Notices from Middle-Ohio Post Office
The notice lists names of addressees and recipients, with a batch of advertised letters and a teachers board update. It includes details of post office mail for Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio and a monthly teacher examination schedule at Center School-house, Pomeroy, starting 10 o clock. The attachment references an attachment matter in Olive township Meigs Co. Ohio with an upcoming attachment order and continuation.
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Poe
Middle- Ohio
Mary
Alison
Hannah
Mtv
HE Jones
Margaret Lew
Surtia
Ralphelyo Smith
V Keller
John
Thor
RB Mitchell
Roxyann Thompson
AM Means
John Weldon
M Martin
Elizabeth Wheeler
W James
Murphy
Thomas Ward
Phamnas
Pe Board of School
Melge County
Pomeroy
J. M. Evans
Oreets & Tidu
Allen Davis
Major Reed
J. P
Olive Township
Meigs Co
Roberts & Tidd
Court of Common Pleas
Meigs County
Ohio
Meigs
Ohio Company
Moses
Rutherford
Seid
William Lackett
John Havener
J. W. Smith
J Berife
Wirts
Sepetes
Rene Pe
Sigtiqtha Peres
Scipio
Benjamin F
V. Emire
M.c Doo Bt
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Milia
Lewis Caes
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Black
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Thoes
G. M. Weston
Eprron
W. B. Orvis
Middleport
Treasury
Cleveland Daily Review
W. H. Gibson
Treasure
Cooper Watson
Tiffin
Thomas Row
Enq
Hamilton
Canada
Ee iSiguten
Maki
Pomeroy Market
Lerress
Pome- Emaine My, O
Antrews
Roft Mesly
Goo Wan
Hannah Peres
Joseph
Means
Balingee
Isuno
Sithday
iBeyeracee
Peter
Jamon Mainer
Jacob
Wanes
Jemes
Oheetda
Shegnan
Gregorr
Bores
John Kebler
Joba
John Ren
D. Pangburn
Iit
Attachm
SA Bradbury
Plaintif
Frome How
Joshua P. Osburn
A. B
Salem
Asa Bradbury
Virtubuf
Meixa County
Lo O’olwok
William Piatt
Jacob Fiber
Pomeroy and
W. Stivers
Qourt-street
C. Branall
Charles Garel
Bhooti
ZotSer
Sadie
Ron Raiyees
Purchere
Cral Ridge
A. Murdock
Pomety
Staibe
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