Turning Point Speech at 1856 Republican Convention
Long excerpt from Carl Eebarz speech at the late Republican National Convention. He attacks slavery, defends Republican principles, condemns the Fugitive Slave Law and the Dred Scott decision, and urges open party doors to broaden support while avoiding a misaligned coalition. The piece includes notes on party unity, opposition to Old Line Whigs, and a call for straightforward, enthusiastic campaigning.
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Cari Botturs
Carl Eebarz
Kerzectu
Wand
Applinas
Pinsent
Texas
California
Free State
Dred Scott
Titerlon
United States
Atill More
North
Congress
Vyrany
Nevel
Despotien
Republican Party
Prinea
Sam
Solvan
Riepublican Party
Bam
Owo
Tian
Filmore
Anses
Chicago
Thore
Hawcer
Ben Wade
Obie
J Veatie
Wisconsin Republican Convention at Madison nominates Sloan for Chief Justice
Delegates chosen to the National Convention electors list included Carl Schurz Lana Crocker John P. McGregor O C Sholea Kee nosha M L Reon Walworth St Croix rock district Moran Gibson Elisha Merrow Frisby W D Melindre W Vaughan J Allen Barber H Linderman Jefferson committees resolutions affirm Philadelphia platform of 1849 and urge support for William H. Seward as presidential candidate while advocating equal rights protections homestead policy and loyalty to the Union against southern threats and northern disloyalty.
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Madison
Alt
Haveleen
Linderman
Tor
Jefferson
A Scott Sloan
Ftha
Chicago
Wisconsin
United States
William H. Saward
New York
Times
Massachusetts
Philadelphia
National Republican Party
Republican Party of
Congress
County Republican Club and the 1860 campaign
The Editor cites the need for county and town Republican clubs to unite for effective action in the 1860 campaign. He warns overconfidence in local strength could lead to defeat and urges organized effort to ensure harmony and success across counties.
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Giancing
Young Spencer touted for judge amid Dem charges of youth
In Wisconsin district politics the Dems attack Republican nominee Mr Spencer’s age while touting his legal experience. Editors debate his fitness, claiming he has eight to nine years in law and strong integrity. Wetherby’s status and state politics, plus a federal case involving Dr Eads and school bonds, are also discussed.
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Democrat
Southwick
Hose
Baya
Hia
Hudson
Prescott
Traiserips
P. W Wise
Thad
Clapp
Trudean
Thia County
Landa
Las
River Falls
Spencer
West
Wisconsin
Congress
Wetherby
Who shall be Ludge in Studson Chronicle debate
Agwan predicts efforts to sway Republicans toward Judge Wetherby on merit and party critique of Spencer. The piece argues Wetherby aligns with Democratic loyalty, rejects Supreme Court limits on federal authority, and implies stance against Wisconsin liberty protections and Fugitive Act limits. Also notes population of the two Canaras at over 3,000,008.
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Supreme Court of
Wisconsin
United States
Wetherby
Witconsin
Supreme Court
Andh
Two Canaras
C. F
Muawar
Prescott
Albert Uyzris
Said
Office of Register of
Daeda
Preacott
Pierce County
State of
Down
Fizteen
Marden -Rock
Office of Register of Deeds
Pierce
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George Foster
Reading
Sorthwest
Asueg
Econsan Agith Beerend
Tuen
HPP
Emile
Scott Sloan
Sreulnes & Punts
Lai Fudge
Eighth Judicia
Corentt
Treodore C. Spencer
Eau Claire County
Republicana
Delinquens
Co. Trassurar
Don Law
Taylor
Woo
State Convention
Lerge
W. D. MelIndre
Bradform Rixford
Elyse District
W. Vaughan
Racine
Allen Barber
Grant
Fhe Millard
Oni
Republican ‘Party
the County Republican Club
Transcript
Webhby
Claita
Mr. Spencer
Booth
U. . Marshall
Jefferson County
Dean Jour
Ald
Priancoeat
Joshua Glover
Iagdite Ors
Nantes
Ieee
Goubt-bet
Respoblinen Staat Nominatio
Dior
Reli
Claire
Free ‘Press
Iowa
Bebhool Bunds
J. Do Eads
Jats
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Eads
Stata. Ig
Peck
Maine
Cassis
Kentucky
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Jouth
National
Cononzistoxal
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Hy Coil
Washburns
Ecetine Vna
John Comade
Tobh Alley
Tee Ne Beasyies
Ail Pena
Ebingio
Gorge Trington
Sannis of Thie
Semsch
Tara
Prescott Market
Pitta
Studson Chronicle
Ludge
Agwan
Big Friends
Pub
Lish
Whiton
Smith
Cole
Paine
Maiden Rock
Sixteco
Mty
Accordey
Wien
Eatute Bert Harrie
Francise
Bubeertber
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