Debate on slavery policy and party duties in Congress
A lengthy address argues that the dispute over free versus slave labor defines the nation’s character and future. It urges unity behind a policy favoring freedom in territories, warns against factional defeat, praises virtuous governance, and calls on citizens to embrace moral responsibility and national growth.
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L Milweaukee Sentinel
Republican forges urged to win Green County seats
A call to action urges Green County Republicans to organize school district committees and canvass every district. It argues united effort will convert even impregnable areas, citing precedents in Pennsylvania Indiana and Milwaukee. The piece urges timely meetings, document circulation, and recruitment to defeat the Democratic party before the election.
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The Milwaukee 1860 Democratic Rally for Douglas
A dispatch from Milwaukee, dated October 15, 1860, describes a Democratic rally held on Market Square for Douglas with Johnson, including torchlight processions, crowd size estimates, and mixed reviews of the speech. The account notes delays, orchestration of torchbearers, and observed behavior of attendees amid political fervor.
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Borrens
Stephen A
Yo- Ing
Chicago
Ilis
Lakes
Milwaukee
Douglas
Johnson
Strange Disclosures at Duglas Town Visit Report
A fragmentary eyewitness account describes a town visit by Douglas to Tanz vil, with crowds, cheers, and rough behavior. The piece portrays a dramatic scene of public reaction, political tension, and alleged improprieties amid pre election atmosphere.
State Elections Show Lehman Backed in Fourth Ward Count
Election notices from multiple counties show Lehman Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fourth Ward winning a decisive majority. Byers and other Republican figures post modest gains while Willard carries the state with a large lead. trends suggest Lehman’s district remains Democratic amid statewide Republican gains.
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Lehman
Seynok
Byerly
Hiza
Booth Arrest and Court Battle Over Mortgage Folly
A chaotic report describes Deputy Taylor seizing and detaining Booth after a political meeting, with Booth later lodged at the Customs House. The piece critiques a Supreme Court ruling on railroad mortgages, arguing it harms farmers and favors fraudulent lenders, urging fair treatment and justice for agricultural families.
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AL Booth
Havbus
Maniel Taylor
Berlin
Chen
Booth
Marshal Taylor
A. Earringson Wating
Messaras
Untitled Vasquely Quackery Ad In Old Medical Page
An 19th century medical advertisement promotes blood purification pills and purifiers as cures for a range of diseases claimed to stem from impure blood. It touts vegetable detergents’ power to expel toxins, with references to scrofula, dyspepsia, liver complaints, and rheumatic swelling, then lists a catalog of farm goods and feeds with prices and suppliers.
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