Freedom of election and slavery clause in Kansas debate
A Kansas slavery debate centers on whether a constitution should be submitted to voters. Speaker denounces forcing a constitutional vote, defends pledges and party principle, and argues against trickery to influence the vote while asserting the people must freely decide the slavery question.
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Maine
Kansas
Cudauo
Nce
United States
Gov. Walker
Congress
Sam
Nebracks
Ly Congress
Vatiention
Douglas County
Hunder
Calhoun
Itten
Kangas
Deletes
Democratic Party
Ransom
Teloxate
Phus
Lewistture
Tam
Lam Twohi
A Fair Bill For a Popular Vote on Domestic Institutions
A senator from New Hampshire urges adopting or combining enabling acts to grant a fair vote on a state constitution. He calls for ignoring Lecompton and Topeka party moves, uniting the Democratic Party, and upholding popular sovereignty even at personal political cost. He vows to act alone if needed to defend that principle.
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Senate
New Hampshire
Hate
United States
Lecompton
Topeka
Democratic Party
Toombs
Minnesota
General Walker and the Northern Light News
The steamship Northern Light reaches New York with Gen. Walker aboard reporting the collapse of Walker’s expedition by Commodore Paulding’s forces in Nicaragua. Walker’s arrest is reversed, Paulding to be recalled, and Cabinet disapproval noted. General Casa signs a letter supporting Walker’s stance and resignations. Willson introduces land grants for District of Columbia public schools. Casa shifts from Squatter Sovereignty.
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Northern Light
New York
Walker
Com. Paulding
Greytown
Com- Pauling
Nicaragua
Com
Paulding
Jim
Seizura Walelker
Pauling
Gal
Commodore Paulding
Leason
United States
Washington
Navy
Ingraham
Mr. Willson
Mags
U. S. Senate
District of Columbia
Gen. Casa
Gen. C
Taaxscsurt
Sla
Prescott area rail plan outlined in 1857 act
The document copies describe the St Croix and Lake Superior Railroad authorization to construct from St. Croix River to Lake Superior Bayfield and the related land conveyances with the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad. It notes legislative acts, company acceptances, and a resolution fixing the line’s terminus, along with a Washington Star report on the map’s acceptance by government land authorities.
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Prescott
la Crosse
St. Croix
Sunevior
Repract
Wisconsin
Senate and
Assembly
St. Croix and Lake Superior
St. Croix Lake
Tenty
la Cross
Mid Lake Superior Railroad Company
la Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad
Se and
Milwaukee Railroad Company
P and Milwaukee Railroad Company
la Crosse d
la Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Congress
Sid
la Crozze and Milwaukee Railroad Company
la Crosse and Milwsuker
Ita Pass Railroad Company
St. Croix Enduperior Railroad Company
St Crox-Lake
la Cross and Milwaukee Railroad
la Crosse & Manwaurny
Rann
Washington Star
Douglas Speech on the Igcotpton Constitution Excerpts
The paper prints Senator Douglas's lengthy speech on the Igcotpton constitution. It praises his elevated tone, independence, and stance favoring fair expression of the people, while noting flaws in popular sovereignty and differing Republican views. Also reflected are obituaries of public figures and writers like Kane, Beranger, Sue, and Jerrold.
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Douglas
Doulas
Ferngthy
Asn
Buchanan
Kansas
Ati
Free State Party
Iliz
Republican Party
Ling
Eugene Sue
Paris
Beranger
William Tomilton
Comte
Douglas Jerrold
Thomas Dick
Hugh Miller
End of Year Reflections on Loss and School Visits
The piece laments yearly losses and mourning while urging active parental involvement in schooling. It stresses the value of frequent school visits by parents to support teachers and keep student progress strong. It warns that simply buying books is not enough and that ongoing parental engagement strengthens education.
Burned Bridgeport estate valued at £100000
Tranistan and Barnum's Bridgeport residence burned recently costing £100000 with furniture at £20000. building insured for £51000. The note details insurance, disputes with Lucy Stone in Orange and political appointments, Kansas Lecompton politics, and media stance on Douglas and the administration.
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Barnum
Bridgeport
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Grescott Transcript
Costzsvoxnexer
Milwaukee
J. Wanser
Milwaukee Sending
South
Ebinet
Marey
Dobbin
Bell
New
Dr. Kane
Crawford
Stale Ju
Hinde
Meters Houde
Quests
Broad Street
Presson
K.hoepe
S Bey
Vartuty
Nalts Farper
Genbaan Aw Vork
Yaakou Notions
Magento
Hato
Neve
Police Tiyautl
UL Abeot
Meyncott
Bind
Prescott Jans
Agee
Ricerca Society Notie
Sumner
Jada
B.cos
Ghirk County
Jackson County
Lucy Stone
Orange
aSe Judge Hall
Iowa
Ne’raska
James M. Buchanan
Bal
Tennessee
Ployd
Utah
Wingal
Balan
Prettyrick William
Prussia
Orr
Oshkosh Courier
Madison Argus
Densweral
Dues
Towa
Davenport
Aud Dubuque Northatest
E. L. Strauss II
Ant Pristott
L. D. Newell
Janey Whitton
Sunutey
Jones Whitmore
Fee
Perseutr
Wis
Dimuaey Ist
Mark I
Aenean Saan Anite Isa Reboora A
Enaett Hain
Barstziihon Phar
Yan
Harlow Stanly Series Datas Ab
Mrpeu Wi
Terai
Marsioypon Nuda Bayan
Teather Fuosratel
Fargir
Meicher
Jas Biel
Pish
Henjenne
Antott Soxeydy
Faylip Hy Tans
Tye Ean
Stent Corgi
Wilkied Wood
Weblysertig
Wilkeatan
Wily
Esthar “Wandikaray
White George Winnauew
Cesistiy
Marge
Bapita
Bard
Wang Athy
Siuntane
Peiper
Paxtonil
Tateat Eheet Muil
Minnelmha
Mason & Hantin
Hiyagh
Higgins Brothers
Mandolph
Chicaso
Detky
Fort Imuat
ACO
Snyder
Degeindor
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