28 Jun 1859
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Newspaper
Portsmouth Times
Location
Portsmouth, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1859
Page
1
An extended polemic argues for strong government, warns against universal suffrage and radical reform, and condemns the spread of radical ideas. It critiques the dangers of mass rule, judges, and the press, citing republicanism, constitutional limits, and the risk of factional control amid national turmoil.
The National Intelligencer lauds Judge Swan for his civil duty and integrity in habeas corpus cases, condemns Republicans who oppose the Dred Scott and Missouri Compromise repeal, and warns of threats to Supreme Court authority. It frames religion as foundational to society and upholds judicial independence amid partisan strain.
Massachusetts in 1855 showed 1,132,049 population with 245,203 born abroad, nearly a quarter foreign born. The GOP law requiring two years’ residency before voting impacts many educated immigrants, while other regions debate judicial nominations and anti abolition factions amid convention pressures.
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