Political rancor and Kansas echoes stain Virginia and Wisconsin
A long sprawling piece surveys Democratic and Republican factions across Virginia Wisconsin and Kansas. It critiques Douglas and Anti Slavery agitation while praising Republican resolve and warns of Democratic drift toward slave expansion and foreign immigration controversy amid upcoming 1860 elections. It notes Wisconsin and Illinois political maneuverings and public notices of elections and fairs.
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Virginia
Donglis
Ant
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South
Douglas Democracy
Duaiveeney
Two Democratic Conventions Clash at Syracuse Meet
At Syracuse on September 4 the Democratic State Convention split into Soft and Wood factions. Chaos erupted with assaults and platform fights as leaders like Thomas G. Alvord and Suryker vied for control. A temporary chair was chosen, debates raged, and both sides claimed authority amid a crowded hall.
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Ha Assembly
Seting Ag
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Duha- Stryker
Rone
Regency
Marshall Rynders
Fernands Wood
Suyker
Suryker
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Messrs. Shankland
Cattarangus
E. Bissell
Schoharie
Solis
C.D. Murray
Catharaugus
New York
Mozart
Lamamuny Hall
John Cochrane
Cochrane
Peter Dagger
John Stryker
Rome
Isaiah Rynderstone
Messrs
Shuehar
Joe
Callalan
Joby Stryker
Stryker
Wade
Lofts
Avrurivos Sresios
Charleston
Diairmat
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Massacre reports and California routes noted in September dispatches
The Salt Lake papers report a massacre in which six men and one woman died and six men wounded, with sworn statements alleging white participation. Engineer Simpson surveys two California routes, both about 300 miles shorter than the Humbolt St Marys route. Brigham Young is linked to political killings, while tensions rise in Mormon politics. A battle with Shoshone Indians ends with thirty killed. Portisny notes a 10,000 Republican majority in Maine style returns, and Great Eastern sails from Holyhead to Portland on the 15th.
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Randit
Rendall
Randall
Gansuly
Kanilath
Rytouiah
Taye
Hobart
Great Gulf
St. Louis
Salt Lake
Lormey
Simpson
California
Humbolt
St. Mary’s River
Frank McNeil
Sergeant Pike
Brigham Young
Gig
Tid Pike
Spenger
Portisny
Meine
Morrill
Holyhead
Portland
Destructive Fire Ravages Chicago West Side Block
A fierce blaze last evening on Canal Street near Lake devastated a large area. Mehring’s stable and nearby factories, saloons, and a lumber yard were destroyed, with losses running into hundreds of thousands and lumber widely consumed. The Cleveland House on Lake Street and Clinton House near Lake and Fulton were among the structures burned. The fire extended across Clinton, Lake, and Fulton, threatening more property, with estimates varying and insurance figures not yet confirmed.
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Redmond & Hunt
Sehring
Soda Water Victory
George Lomax
Saloo
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T. M. Avery
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Cothran & Baker
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Lake and
Fulton Sts
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Fulton
Clintons
West Washington House
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Chicago Hydraulic Maiks, Sherwood & Co
Chicago Lead Works
E.W. Blutelichard
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Fulton Street
Ryerson, Miller & Co, Sutherland & Co
Walter Lull
McArthuris Iron Foundry
Henry Warrington
Carroll St
Deflruction
Weston Italion
Presbyterian Church
Washington Transe
Cochrine
Ivar
Chicago Times
Press and Tribune
Carroll Street
Carroll
North Jefferson
Galena
Clinton Street
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