Democratic Party Holds Kansas Boundary Vote Debate
The piece reports on Democratic caucus actions in Kansas over the slave constitution, Green's amendment sending the question back to the people, and Wade's failed bill move amid party divisions. It notes broader alarms about squatter sovereignty and upcoming elections as a partisan backdrop. Also mentioned are a deadly tornado in Illinois and details of threats toward Senator Sumner, with police monitoring and precautionary steps.
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Democratic Party
Kansas
Senate
Green
Wade
Bigler
Pugh
Kanaan
Sumner
Summer
United States
Ireland
America
Valley of the
Ohio
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Louisville
Portamouth
Taxation on land contracts sparks assessor query
A Milwaukee era letter from an assessor asks whether tax on land sold by contract should credit the land or the secured obligation. Harvey replies that both land and the secured credit should be taxed, noting potential inequities in current law. Also reported are Michigan Republican nominations, praise for Carl Schurz, and Memphis wheat arrivals from De Soto County, Mississippi.
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Mn L. P. Harvey
Wis
Corea
Harvey
Schurz
Carl Schurz
Mil
New York Tribune
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Albany Evening Journal
Lam Uy
Farner
Binetueen
Joan H. Potter
Publiaber
Senses Street
Philadelphia
County Board of Supervissrs
Prescott
Tillacary
Bath
Tresmarer
Ty Wi Township
Stetsyn
Taceni Dae
Nelosee
Swas
Notes from New York on 1868 political scene and travel observations
The writer reports from New York on a busy Broadway and ample omnibus traffic, noting rumors of abundant money and unsettled politics. They describe Democratic disorganization after the Chicago Convention, chances of Douglas or Lincoln nominees, and growing support for Lincoln-Hamlin among papers. There is mention of Seward’s defeat rallying, and a surge of European travel among clergy and others heading abroad.
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New York
Mississippi
Broadway
Chicago
Baltimore
Charleston
Douglas
Europe
la Crosse
Prairie DP du Chien
Hoston
Buffalo
Ocnre
Chicago & Northwestern
Milwaukee
la Crésge
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Prairie du Chien
I Crosse
Geo. L. Dublap
E. Dewitt Robinson
Manx Haypricks
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Fragmented letter on Massachusetts policy and 1860 fusion
A long, dense letter discusses Massachusetts naturalization amendments and opposition to suppressing rights of foreign born citizens. It argues for a Republican fusion on a principled basis, avoiding South support but backing North unity. The piece cites Seward, Lincoln, and Auburn Daily Advertiser opinions, urging Union and Liberty toward victory.
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Minois Staats Annecger
Sprinarrep
Theopore Caxteius
Massachusetts
Iinoig
Bia
Courier , Enquirer
Lincoln
Hamlin
Union
The
United States
Republican Party
Union and
Liberty
Auburn Daily Advertiser
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Walter Demendor
Marathon
Bradford Rixford
Winnetaye
Flecture
William W. Vaughan
Racine
Allen Hahber
Great
Hexman Davidedan
Seleraun
River Faille
Mr. Harvey
Stars
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Detagu
Washtenaw Co
Jas. B. Porte
Alfegan Co
Sam 8. Lacy
Calhoun Co
Board of Education
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Monroe Co
J. G. Wells
Kalamazoo Co
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Ingham Co
Memphia
de Sota County
Cooper Institute
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Tiarabee
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Warabee
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Greece
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Abrahan
J Porter
First Evangelical Church
Seventh Congregational Church
Theological Seminary
Young Men's Christian Association of Chicago
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Adams Co
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Saya
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Daniel Trench
Washington
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Chicago Press and Tribune
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Sansom Street
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