Split Democratic Parties Darken National Debate
A fragment discusses the split within the Democratic Party with Breckenridge and Douglas factions. It argues two rival platforms mimic two rival factions while cotton policy and squatter sovereignty drive the conflict. It notes old Dems consider the war a fratricidal struggle and hints at Douglas’s southern ties and pro slavery stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
John Q. Breckenridge
Joe Lane
North
Stephen A. Douglas
N. V. Johnson
Douglas
Inez
Cotton
South
North and South clash over squatter sovereignty fate
The speaker laments a political figure's betrayal and demise amid the North South split. The Little Giant remains weakened and Barnum's deceptions are slated to fade from memory. The Breckenridge faction endures, backed by fifteen slave states and aligned with the fight for freedom.
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Het
Thim
Cass
Barnum
Breckenridge
Sit
Outrage Over Contract Office Bribery along Mississippi Mail Boats
In a heated letter local business leaders condemn the Contract Office in the Post Office Department for bribery and corruption among steamboat mail contractors on the Mississippi River. They accuse officers of lying about landings, delaying mail, and flouting penalties while demanding reform across administrations.
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Dubuque
St. Paul
Reeds Landing
Albright
Ceneral
Lincoln
Breckenridge
Bell
Douglas
General Post Office
Contract Office
Acquittal in Marin County for Judge Terry in Broderick murder
The Marin County court acquitted Judge Terry of Broderick's murder after transferring the case from San Francisco. Witnesses were detained and no testimony was given before a rushed jury verdict, with evidence of prosecution defense collusion alleged.
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Terry
Broderick
California
Marin County
San Francisco
Telegraph Wires Begin From This City to Winona
The Telegraph Company started erecting wires today from this city to Winona, a project that will connect La Crosse and St. Paul by telegraph when completed.
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Bes
Winona
la Crosse
St. Paul
la Cross, Democrat
Local GOP Preference Names Bercess and Hancnere for Congress
The piece notes Hon. Janes M. Bercess of Janesville as a Republican candidate and urges Luther Hancnere of Portage as the strongest choice. It argues if the nomination goes to Rock County then Mr Barouss would be a poor substitute. It mentions Mr Barouss planning to deliver speeches in the area soon.
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Congress
Toxa L
Janes M. Bercess
Janesv Ile
Luther Hancnere
Portage
Rodk
Sno
Barouss
Lincoln quotes on elevation and liberty in party contrast
The excerpt presents Abraham Lincoln as favoring moral elevation and liberty, praising the Republican view while contrasting with Democratic principles perceived as debasing humanity. It emphasizes opposition to slavery expansion and to systems undermining manhood and conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Minhoad
Everybody's Lawyer and The Family Doctor Adverts
The advertisement extols Everybody's Lawyer by Frank Crosny and The Family Doctor by Henry S Tarpon as durable, affordable guidebooks with clear, nontechnical legal and medical remedies. It notes widespread demand, strong sales, and offers single copies by mail with two dollars to the publisher. It also mentions the steamer Menomonee running daily on Lake Pepin between Red Wing and Wabasha with ample accommodations and courteous staff.
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Frank Crosny
Philadelphia
Henry 8
Tarpon
Lake Pepin
Red Wing
Wabashaw
Anther
Menomonee
Fikler House Hostess Injured By Scaffold Fall
Mrs. Eikler of the Fikler House sustained severe injuries when a scaffold collapsed during additions on Tuesday. Her shoulder was crushed and tiles broken. Dr. Axtell treated her and she is now improving. William H. Harte has sold his stock to Dr. E. Lathrop who will maintain a ready pay stock for this market.
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William H. Harte Easq
E. Lathrop
Lake City
Reeds Landing
Theta
Slississippi
Winslow House
St. Anthony
High Torml
Mer
Waukesha Democrat Endorses Retiring Party Ticket
The Waukesha Democrat shows support for the retiring party with a two-flag display while the Douglas friends are urged to rely on the newspaper as a reliable advocate. The editor hints at political bets, asking which ticket readers back.
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Minwaugex Daily News
Douglas
Waukesha Democrat
The
Democrat
Gurney
Wheat and freight activity noted at Chippewa valley levee
The village reports a steady freight flow at the levee for Waubee and nearby Chippewa points. Wheat sacks along the bank await shipment as farmers seek a good market in the village. The Milwaukee query estimates political leanings of Wisconsin presses, with Lincoln 765 for Douglas, 875 for Breckenridge, 58. Corn ripens quickly and should mature early next month. Postmaster at Stockholm, G B Rickerd Jesq, appointed. John Rosenberg removed.
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Waubue's
Chippewa Valley
Milwaukee Fouquier
Press of Wisconsin
Ivor Lincoln
Douglas
Breckenridge
Sher G. B. Rickerd
Jesq
Stockholm
John Rosenberg
Justice Dixey Eyes Lincoln Run Amid Low Mississippi River
Judge Bartlett delivered temperance lectures at the Presbyterian Church Saturday and Congregational Church Sunday. The reports note strong reception for Mgr. 2 and praise the country’s health as excellent despite a unusually low Mississippi River.
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Nerv
Bartlett of
Durand
Presbyterian Church
Congregational Church
West Side
Mgr
Ean Claire Free Press
Correspon dence on Missouri 1860 state election results
From vete cf Levin Missouri August 13 1860 the Prins Co paragraph notes Claiborne Jackson elected governor with Douglas Democrat support and T C Reynolds as lieutenant governor. In St Louis City and County districts Barrett Democrat short term and L D Blair Republican long term, both by small margins. Official returns pending, Union party candidate Albert Todd affected Blair's wins. The Chicago Zousves were mentioned.
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Levin
Prins Co
Claiborne F. Jackson
Douglas Democrat
T. C. Reynolds
St. Louis City and County
Barret
L. DP. Blair
Blair
Union Party
Albert Todd, Esq
Observations from a Midwestern City Visit and Weather Notes
A late August letter from G. W. T. B. to the press recounts a Zouave parade before about ten thousand, praises the Winslow House and St Anthony hotel prospects, and advocates a Pleas lake resort. The writer notes poorer rain prospects, low river flow, and drought effects in Missouri Kansas Nebraska, with hopes for September relief and farming impacts in Wisconsin.
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Pepin
Gow
Azga
Missouri
Kans
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Inesoga
Leap Year Impact on Town Women Character
A town meeting discussion on leap year suggests social effects on female character. The piece notes a belief that if men fail to act someone else will bear the blame and challenges the idea that time equals money. It mentions railroad companies prioritizing time over money in a few cases.
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Weil
Democratic Town Caucus to Elect Delegates in Pepin
A Democratic meeting to elect five delegates to the Pepin county convention will be held at Barron's Wall in Pepin village on Tuesday evening August 21st 1860 at 7 o'clock. The notice is issued by H D Barron and PM McIxersy Democratic Town Committee.
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la Crosce
Stuto
Wisconsin
Congress
Daved Atwood
Charles Holt
Norman Eastman
J. C. Chandler
Pepin
Will le
Barron’s Wall
Iaid
Democratic County Convention Notice in Pepin
A Democratic County Convention for Pepin County will elect one delegate to the Democratic Congressional Convention. The meeting is August 24 1866 at Barrons Hall Pepin. Delegates from Albany Bear Creek Frankfort Lima Pepin Stockholm Waubeck are listed.
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Pepin
Saigs County
Prairie Ag Chien
Auruat
Barron's Hall
Albany Bear Creek
Frankfort
Lima
Stockholm
Waubeck
P.M. Meixervy
E.G. Stavens
Dem. Co. de Joux
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Aham Lincoln
Ininois
Mibal Hamlin
Maine
Presidentian Etrotons
Walter D. McIndok
Magethon
Bradford
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Vame Ily
Lactrice Coxxens
KeadChef
Justice Dixey
Douging
Min
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Mississippi
Chicago
Cincinnati
Louis
Stone
Eli Speer
G. WT. B
Bath Teram
Democratic Town Caucus
H. D. Barrox
McIxersy
Cori
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