Fable Metaphor as Political Allegory in Democratic Rise and Republican Decline
A fable of a wolf and lamb used to critique the Democratic Party eight years in power and the Republicans as approaching the stream. The piece argues Democrats caused misrule and water pollution, blaming Republicans for subsequent crises. It cites the 1850 compromise, 1820 repeal, fugitive slave law, Dred Scott, and Buchanan’s election as part of the historical critique.
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Aesop
Republicis
Demoersey
U.S. Senate
Banka
Buchanan
South Carolina
Why Democrats or Republicans Refuse Compromise
A southerner frame discusses why Republicans resist compromise, citing defense of principles, ballot box sacredness, anti slavery stance, and opposition to Southern Confederacy plots. The piece argues for unity against turbulent voices and notes broader debates on slavery and national fate.
Famine in Kansas Spurs relief efforts across territories
Feb 2 atchison delegates Hyatt Pomeroy Arney oversee relief depots as 80 carloads of provisions move between Mendota and Atchison. Ten thousand may need aid daily with four million pounds delivered so far. Funds run short as seed wheat procurement and freight costs strain General Poweroy’s relief funds. Amy plans further state legislature talks.
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Mr. Hyatt
Kansas
Judge Arney
Mendota
Atchison
General Poweroy
Amy
Samme
Widgke
Weteh
Intellect Without Heart and Political Parables
A fragment from a 19th century discussion contrasts intellect without morality with monstrous egotism citing Voltaire Rousseau Napoleon Robespierre Caligula and Helingaba ing. It muses on perishable evil and asks if soul and intellect differ and notes a correspondent’s report of a conspiracy to disrupt the American Union and a London Times critique of Buchanan.
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Saturn
Vottaire
Rosseau
Napoleon
Robespierre
Caligula
Helingabaing
Protrepount
New York Tribune
Baltimore
Iristhia
United States Army
Paris
Genoa
Wand
France
Rsthe
London Times
Buchanan
Charleston
Journal
Bratea
Great log Boat Teo Tia and other scattered notices
OCR fragment from Prairie du Chien papers discusses Teo Tia invention delays and Wiard’s new project in New York. It includes satire on Lincoln and Lincoln's Inn, remarks on patience and balance, a building crew bruise anecdote, poetical quips about politics, and social notes about ladies fashion and morals.
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Prarie du Chien
Ita
Ita House
Prairie du Chien
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Daiety
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Livrarian
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Bounds & Langdon
Jo Nawlvi
Barnes & Hutchins
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Mrs. Miner
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Ola
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Vierve County
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Great Britain
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Ponch
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Lincoln's Inn
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