Debates Over Equality and Amalgamation in 1850s Politics
A dense, fragmented excerpt grapples with the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, JudgeDouglas, and the race question. It argues that the founders intended all men to be equal in rights while denying color-based equality, critiques Douglas on amalgamation fears, and discusses colonization as a solution to slavery, with references to Kansas politics and the 1850s national debate.
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Great Britain
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Virginia
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Lincoln and Douglas clash over slavery in political tone
The piece rails at Judge Douglas and his popular sovereignty stance, arguing Lincoln’s views exceed compromise as the nation faces the slavery issue. It accuses Douglas of shifting positions and presents a clear call for direct action, noting the Missouri compromise and Kansas events set contrasts between Democrats and Republicans. It also lists new sheet music titles from Tiggins Brothers, Chicago, including Sweet Jessie and Nellie Dearies Stepping with commentary on their style and merit.
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Judge Douglas
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Congress
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Utah
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Chicago
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Interview Reveals Roots of Murder Case and Revolutionary Ties
An interview with prisoner Mr Root outlines his troubled life and alleged motives behind a fatal act. The piece notes his Revolutionary lineage, wartime service, and enduring grievances over property losses and a coerced life of persecution. The column also mentions a forthcoming Republican state convention and an inquest into Mrs Root’s poisoning death, with a verdict of natural death.
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Trenton
Foster
Ali
Root
Tulks
Mr. Root
Waren
Monroe County Agriculture Society meeting notice and officers
Pursuant to notice a meeting was held in Monroe on the tenth inst for organizing a society under an 1856 act. A constitution was adopted and officers were elected for the current year including S. M. James Sylvester president and M. Welly vice president. A further executive meeting is set for the Bank Office in Slowroe to consider by laws a premium list and other business. attendance requested.
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S. M. James
Sylvester
M. Welly
JV. Richardson
Clarno
Seemi A. Bingham
Monro
J. W. Richardson
Mosnorx
Salt Lake emigrant trains and Mormon views on polygamy reports
A fragmented dispatch notes emigrant trains from Salt Lake reaching Independence on the 30th amid few Indians and abundant grass. It reports Mormons seeking reliable officials’ reports and criticizing Surveyor Buen’s statements on polygamy before Congress. A passage mentions Zouave origins of modern tunic style, adopted by Indies wearers and recreations of the Zouaves' fatigue.
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