Slavery and nonintervention debate fuels Democratic fury
The piece rails at Northern Virginia slave liberation and nonintervention, arguing that federal action is needed to force slavery into territories. It cites the Enquirer and Seward, warns of disunion, calls on Douglas Democrats to back pro slavery protection and oppose popular sovereignty, urging unity against abolitionist pressure.
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Harper's
Friends of Protect
Friends of Probation
Baquirer
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Bhuquirer
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Nunsine
Murcy
Seward
Sully Auil
Haera Parry
Oil Gun Shoals
Angadion
Elawah
Ori Chin
Charlestawn
Traiar of
Brown
Hut
Enquirer
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Fragmented 19th Century Letter on Democracy and Race Threats
A damaged tract discusses Democratic politics, slavery, and territorial rights, citing the Enquirer and Boone County events. It recalls the 1860s debates on exclusion of slavery from territories, accuses current Democrats of repeating past deceptions, and reports a white patrol killing a black man near Damer Quarter amid civil unrest.
Poor Virginia Panic Sparks Political Feud and Indulgence
A fragmented editorial tirade discusses public panic over a phantom scare in Virginia. It contrasts soothing indulgence for a frightened child with political maneuvering to oust Douglas and influence the presidential race, citing Democratic and Republican reactions and urging readers to see the farce.
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Gov. Wise
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Harps Ferry rit sparks party blame game
In a heated exchange the papers attack the Harpers Ferry riot response, accusing Democrats of fakery while noting Capt Cook's Democratic ties. The Albany Journal suggests hypocrisy if Cook were allied with other governors, warning of selective outrage from leading papers.
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Charlestown
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Flinn
Albany Journal
Gov Willaws
Demostalio Govurour
Gov. Morgan
Gov. Chase
Harper's Berry
Herihd
Journal of Commerce
Democratic Comfort in New York Voter Shifts Noted
A 19th century political summary argues Democratic defeat offers comfort. It cites mixed Republican and American tallies from last year versus this year in New York City. The Enquirer and Cin. Kuquhar discuss majorities and voter realignments, claiming Democrats now hold a clear majority over both parties.
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Horrible Seames Fare Describes Indian Attack and Retreat
George Winter of Lattyette Indiana writes from Coraga Valley dated September 20 about a massacre during a train journey. He recalls being captured twice by Diggers in the Humboldt river area and by Goose Creek Indians, escaping with aid from a white man not loyal to the Mormons. A brutal fight followed with five Indians killed, twenty prisoners taken, and two dozen horses stripped. The narrative details scalping, hanging, burning, and other tortures, including the deaths of traitors among their own group and a violent ambush that morning.
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Thomas Harding
Ohio
Mortion
Wayne
Tadian
Iemaine
Jerson
Latayeur
India
Pennsylvanian Troop Offer and Nighttime Alarm in City
Governor Wise received a dispatch from Governor Packer offering ten thousand Pennsylvanian troops to defend the border near the Mason Dixon line as alarms ringed through the town. A sentinel fired during a mistaken halt near midnight, causing a brief uproar as scouts searched for armed men. The weather is favorable for outdoor work and residents are urged to plant fruit trees and vines on any available ground, with local merchants advertising apple trees and fruit stock.
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Kenry
Richmond
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Pennsylvania
Macy Lard
Col. Kihute
Iim
W. W. Hubble
Rowland
Gee Juohae
T. P. Fogg & Son
Seo
Thanksgiving and temperance meetings brighten county life
The community celebrates temperance day with Renewed pledges and generous acts. Elder J R Williams led sessions urging sobriety and brotherhood while donors carried relief to the needy. The local press praises the New York style printing expansion and anticipates the new Telegraph volume. A street clash in Nashville ends fatally, and two Trenton mechanics are driven from Charles Town amid Abolitionist accusations.
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J. R. Williams
Johnny Williams
Williams
Tempertnes
Sunday School Exhibition to Benefit Library Fund
The M. E. Churehy Sunday School invites the public to an evening exhibition of declamations dialogues and vocal music on December tat Admittance adults 25 cents, children under fourteen 10 cents Proceeds fund new books for the school library Attendance supports participants and library purchases. A district agricultural society meeting adjourned to December 3 to decide on fair ground site.
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