The Kidnapping of Anderson and the Slavery Question
A report details the abduction of a colored man named Anderson from Kentucky by Kentuckians and Ohio men, claiming state and federal rights over fugitive enslaved people. It cites a Supreme Court caveat and argues that slaveholders may pursue and reclaim enslaved individuals across states, challenging northern resistance and urging unity among Southern voters amid growing sectional tension.
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Ken
Gays
Anderson
Tial
Chillicothe
Supreme Court
Prigg Cave
Guiva
Ropelers Avery
Wito Devay Leo
Eyeeen
Corwin
Davis
Mississippi
Guidear
Seward
Moora
Alabama
Barnett
Kentucky
Booth
Miles
South Carolina
Curry
Alabamoa
Smwith
Virginia
Stewart
Maryland
McKay
Missisippi
Bonham
Bimms
Republican Party
State Journal
Prescott Daily Sentinel Strives for Civic Elevation in New Season
Official paper of Prescott vows to present the city’s progress in the Northwest, highlighting advantages and public affairs with independence, vivacity, and a stance against slavery. The writers aim to foster an engaging, elevating family paper for the community.
Congressional Proceedings and 1830s party clashes
A scanned summary notes the twentieth ballot count of 212 votes with factions led by Sherman Mill son Gilmer and Bocock amid calls to dissolve the Union. It references Missouri treason bills, a riot of rhetorical questions about the Union, and reports on New England papers, election irregularities in Wisconsin and Minnesota, and a Shullsburg mine bribery anecdote.
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Hholes
Sherman
Millson
Gilmer
Bocock
Farnesworth
Bulwer
Washington
Bien
Union
Roe Umd Kinney
Matieon
Cod
Chen
War is on for the Pierce County offices in election year
Letters from Democrat reporters discuss Republican control of county offices from sheriff to grand jury, arguing taxes rise under continued party rule. A respondent counters that few county expenses stem from courts and urges prudent reform, including replacing the circuit judge with an upright Republican. Also notes treaty news from New Orleans and Tehuantepec transit details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce County
Schafer
Curver Greps
Prescott
New Oxteans
Brooklyn
McTein
IL Ko Delav
Mei Lave
Legation
Juarez
Tehuantepes
Rio Grande
Mazatlan
Guayuas
Arizona
Aran
United States
Mexico
Tax-Payers note on Wisconsin currency for state taxes
Hastings state treasurer advocates accepting Wisconsin currency for state tax payments to ease citizens burden. Secretary Cobb advertises sale of three million Treasury Notes at interest up to six percent, proposals due December 22 to meet Post Office demands and secure reserve funds.
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Eow Bull
Alanroe
Deak Siz
Wisconsin
D. Hastings
Treasury
Cobb
Post Office
Board of Supervisors
County Board of Equalizers
Incident Revived Over Interracial Marriage Question in 1830s Lodging
In a Waukegan Gazette report, Congressman Logan challenged Blodgett during a debate on repealing the Black Laws. Logan questioned mixed marriage and Blodgett replied with a cautious stance, suggesting that marriage across races should be left to the parties and noting it as a matter of taste. Laughter filled the chamber as Logan’s anticipated attack faltered.
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Chicago
Logan
Henry
Blodgett
Waukegan Wilk
Washington
Capitol
Luke
Novor
Waukegan Gazette
National Republican Convention Set for Chicago in June
The National Republican Committee met at Astor House New York and chose Chicago as the convention site with June 13 set for the nomination of President and Vice President. The decision honors Republicans in Chicago, promising Western support and a large majority for the nominees. Other items note a fatal fire at Lima bury damaging the Fuse Factory, several deaths, and political notes on Congress funding and Union sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republican Committee
Astor House
New York
Chicago
National Committee
Garden City
Stephen A. Douglas
Lee
Joseph Tuy
Limabury
Canmey
Katharine Brissy
Mary Jane Bacon
Simabary
Hannah
Harriet Flead
Tompson
Washington
The
New York Enourier and Enquirer
Disunion Sentiments and Political Tensions Highlight Session
The piece catalogues Union loyalty rhetoric in Congress with Democratic and Administration men named, contrasting Republican rebuke of disunionists. It notes tariff issues, Vermont billiards laws, Wisconsin politics, and a fatal St Louis event, ending with a Georgia boat disaster and Plague references.
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Congress
C. Clay
Alfred Iverson
A. G. Brown
Jeff Davis
W.M. Gwin
L. M. Kent
M. L. Crawford
J LM. Curry
Lamar
Reuben Davis
John J. MecBane
L. Vallandingham
Roger A Pryor
Syd. Moore
M. R. Garnett
William Smith
W. P. Miles
Nuthern
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Dbrescott- Eee Crances Z Foina
Beater
Missouri
Senate
Dan
Moore
Teeemry
Minnesota
Tux
Boston Journal
Atlantic
Dr. Holmes
Swart
Shullsburg
Wis
House
Journal of Commerce
Hartford
Courant
L.&. Jonson
Prairie Hotel
Prairie de Chien
Binaniont Eta
Department of Commerce
Galena Advertiser
Vermont
Kina
Portage City
Lyan Buyd
Liev
Lynn Boyd
Hig
Boyd
House of Representatives
Pump’ Carpenter
Madison State Journal
Racine
Vaughn
Cal. Bartiets
J. Taeply
Sexrcine
Charten Morty
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Savannan, Ge
Stael
Catall
Heros Tenhure
Burt Ee
the “Great Republic” Monthly
Politi
Itoratare
Eae Ab
Ike
Agsin
Pula Magasion
Ing
Auil
Pitsfreon Hallock
Grestex A. Hrownsus
Gen. P. Moris
Win
Gilmore Sitoma
Park Betyambe
John G. Saxe
Acuu Fy Goul
Cathotin Te Keanle
Seb Smith
Jack Downing
J.T. Headley
Geo. D_ Prentice
Alice Ane
Mie
Moabirid
Mra
Gakea Smith
Phebs Tac Oy
Mrz
Ellet
Deca
Tg Koeke Iu
Iha Slay
Elizabeth Oakls Smith
Ian
Mont Gtartligg
Ay Calhoun McKensia
Maetit Fw
Wearnkwater
Baber Baray
Otto Nenlimg
Wbtat
Tustanistera
Elydl
Alnon
Canada
Hoes
Oarsmith & Co
Wiliams
Atlantic Monthly
Bose
Gautisur
Avian
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Teuwe
Creepsien
Tichnor &¢ Fields, Publishers
Washington At
Boston
Merchants’ Insurance Company
Baarfford
Orange Sires
Ixus
U Anmera
Daxcany
Warnford
Hank Storks
Stata Bonda
Noida
Mare Howard
Teo
Lanne F
Gumg
Falkinbury & Co
Falcinbury
Talaine
Dua
Jed
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