15 Oct 1858
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Newspaper
Olney Times
Location
Olney, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1858
Page
1
A fragmentary rustic lyric laments a distant grave and fading youth, weaving with it a jumbled political vignette from 1848 Illinois. The prose blends personal longing with excerpts from Democratic resolutions on slavery, Douglasism, and midwestern campaign rancor, ending with a note on Blair versus Douglas in Chicago.
The orator Dinglas dwindles in vigor as crowds thin and applause fades during readings of his Dred Scott argument. Supporters tire of the routine, while the Chicago Press and Tribune are invoked for critique. Pike’s Peak gold is noted as a cryptic aside.
The piece criticizes Senator Jones of Tennessee for his Kansas slavery comments and exposes a heated exchange from June 1855, citing a proposed punishment for aiding abolitionist ideas and noting Democratic tensions. It discusses Douglas, Trumbull, and Toombs bill amendments, with editorial attacks on Douglas and references to Charleston and Illinois politics.
A heated public debate targets President Buchanan over perceived intimate ties with Black Americans. A Wheatland letter portrays a Black “mister” as a razors sharpener, highlighting themes of racial hierarchy and condescending phrasing. The missive, dated September 12, mocks Democratic views and questions the president's stance on equality.
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