Slavery and party views on territorial power in 1850s debates
The piece surveys Democratic and Northern positions on slavery in new territories, quoting Col Richardson Olds Morse and Douglas. It contrasts Douglas’s squatter sovereignty with Lincoln’s call for federal prohibition in territories, argues for constitutional limits, and notes contemporary political commentary and electoral implications.
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Douglas appeals to Tammany for aid in Illinois politics
The Chicago Tribune reports alleged external interference in Illinois politics as Douglas seeks material support from New York's Tammany Society. It details claims of a planned $50,000 to sway voters, using laborers to tilt the 1852 political stakes and warns readers of perceived corruption and collusion in high circles.
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A Belleville Demostrat editorial quotes Sidney Breese defending the Democratic Party and opposing attacks by opponents. It discusses political principles, unity, and war-like rhetoric about preserves of democracy, urging vigilance and loyalty to party ideals amid rival claims.
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