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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1860
Page
2
A crowd near 400 meets at a Green faction rally where Mat. Carpenter of Milwaukee condemns Democrats, defends slavery as a political fact, and attacks Republican scrutiny. He mocks popular sovereignty while praising Jefferson and Madison, arguing for broader territorial slavery support amid forged letters and election smears.
A lengthy pro Lincoln pamphlet-like appeal argues for Republican victory in November. It defends white laborers against immigrant and slave labor, condemns the Democratic party and Dred Scott, and praises Abraham Lincoln as defender of labor rights. It mentions the Irish Union Wide-Awakes, Seward Republicans, and anti slavery stance, urging votes for Lincoln to protect native workers and curb corruption.
A fragment from a 1860 political pamphlet condemns Democratic leadership and defends Republican principles. It includes debates over Douglas and Lincoln, asserts slavery should be excluded from territories by Congress, and quotes Senator Stephens praising popular sovereignty. Letters discuss party divisions, loyalty to Honest Abe, and a sample exchange with Mr. Carpenter on squatter sovereignty.
A Raleigh Standard note relays remarks attributed to Douglas about resisting transfer of election power to Lincoln. South Carolina governor calls for a legislative session to elect electors and hints at defiance if Lincoln is chosen. Union fears, New Orleans and Philadelphia voices warn of ruin from secession, while Cary and Brown join Republican parade. President appeals for Minnesota delay on settlements. public dictionary criticism noted.
Fragmented partisan rhetoric recounts Douglas dining with Republicans and seeking aid from GOP allies to win Senate re election. It attacks Douglas for associating with Republicans and hints at political manipulation during the Lecompton era. A separate Georgetown, Maryland poem attacks Republicans and praises Lincoln tendencies.
Eloquent speech at Ottawa Republican meeting lauds Abraham Lincoln as the standard bearer in the struggle between free labor and slavery. Speakers warn against slaveholding oligarchy and threaten dissolution of the Union if loyalty to liberty fails.
Edward D. Morgan, chairman of the Republican National Committee, issues an urgent appeal urging Republicans in the Union to mobilize voters. He stresses that a united, laboring base is essential to secure an unbroken Republican delegation to Congress and a stable national policy. The message cites Chicago Convention results and calls for persistent campaigning through November.
A fragmented excerpt recalls Republican shifting opinions, with a Douglas admirer mocked for illiteracy and a note on local political sentiment. It then shifts to Howe scales and testimonials from Chicago traders, followed by short market items on flour, wheat, oats, rye, and laying out prices and general wholesale trading references.
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