Hypocrisy of Abolitionists Over Kansas Nebraska Bill Outlined
A northern defense of slavery and opposition to repeal of the Kansas Nebraska bill is presented. The speaker denounces abolitionists as hypocritical while predicting immigration and slave emigration will shape Kansas Nebraska, arguing slavery cannot take root there and urging a political clash with slaveholding states. The speech cites Gov. Seward and Senator Benton and references New York Tribune statements.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
North
Gov. Seward
Regio
Congress
New Mexico
Utah
United States
Cuba
Mexico
North Pole
Delaware
New York
Capitol
Germany
Great Britain
Norway
Sweden
Asia
South Seas
House of Representatives
Kansan
Benton
Randolph
Roanoke
Gammon
Huncombe
N.Y. Tribune
Slavery, Liberty and Kansas Nebraska Debate in 1820s Context
The piece argues slaveholders fear rapid abolitionist colonization of Nebraska and Kansas, cites Seward and niggerism as supporting freedom in Nebraska and Kansas, recalls the 1820 Missouri Compromise’s sectional surrender, and labels Kansas and Nebraska policy debates as treachery and hypocrisy by northern politicians.
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Seward
Nebraska
Kansas
North
Congress
Madison
Judicial power and integrity urged in circuit election
The Madison Argus urges careful, impartial selection of a circuit judge amid calls to resist corruption. It warns that judicial influence reaches into every home and stresses the need for a candidate of proven professional reputation and moral character. The paper notes the Democratic majority but hopes for a fair canvass and praises the enlarged edition of the Argus and Democrat.
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Democratic Party
Congress
Madison. Argus and Democrat
Congan
Nebraska Bill Slavery Provisions and Contested Claims
The article argues the Nebraska Bill does not extend slavery into the territory, citing its text that enforces U S law with the Missouri Compromise provision made inoperative. It condemns a pamphlet alleging otherwise as false and pledges further exposure in the next issue. The piece also notes political commentary, railroad grant debates, and local notices about storms and a lightning incident.
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Nebraska
United States
Missouri
Congress
Hood and Dean visit Sauk County to back Tom Judge
Correspondence from Sauk City dated July 24 1954 reports ex Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Hood and Elijah Dean visiting several towns in the county to bolster Tom Judge for circuit judge. The letter accuses Dean of recent business failures and pending creditor suits, questioning the pair’s motive and predicting Hood cannot win a single Sauk County vote.
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The
Standard
Saux City
Heditors
I'am Hood
Senate
Elijah Dean
Madison
Judge Whittlesay
Tom
Whig
Dean
Sauk County
Hood
Principles of the Know Nothing and American Crusader
The organ lists principles of the Order including repeal of naturalization laws native officeholders a common school system opposition to Romanism foreign military companies strong nationalism and protection for Protestant interests. It denounces Papal influence and foreign paupers and calls for American laws and legislation.
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Tie Know Nothings
Know Nothing and
Washington
Iowa Railroad Land Bill Moves in Senate Vote Surprise
The Land Will reports a motion to suspend rules and take up the Iowa Railroad Land bill passed by 70 to 1 or 70 to 0 vote amid thin attendance. The Union notes premonitory signs of a veto on the River and Harbor Bill with lingering doubt about that outcome.
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Washington
Union
Senate
California
Pha
Ocean Steamer Franklin Ashore Wreck Likely
The Ocean Steamer Franklin lying ashore on Long Island risks total wreck. She lies broadside to sea with a clear breach. Passengers and crew were landed safely, but the cargo valued near two million dollars sustained considerable damage.
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Franklin
New York
Long Island
Indians Hostilities in Texas and New Orleans July 17
Report notes a large number of Indians from Mexico marching into Texas interior causing excitement. Citizens oppose General Smith and seek removal plus a call for General Harney to lead. Texas crops described as excellent. An unrelated item reports James Howe killed near Lowville after a storm, with likely foul play suspected despite initial lightning theory. A quotation reflects on the world like a stubble field.
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Texas
New Orleans
Galveston
Mexico
Pexas
Smith
Harney
Surrosup Munpen
Connupta Co
James Howe
Lowville
Columbus
Reminiscence of a Boston Wedding in 1842
An 1842 reminiscence recalls a Boston wedding hosted at the bridegroom’s father’s mansion with banquet and ball. Eighteen years later a guest finds the bridegroom impoverished in a shabby Springfield Michigan home, with the bride absent but two tombs marking a shared fate. The piece also notes drownings of two Manitowoc Rapids girls and a Senate telegraph bill to California.
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Boston
Ardgroi
Lanst
Springfield
Michigan
Bertha
Clara
Borcurror
Manitowoc
Herall
Fragmented Politico Text Reflects Tension and Scandal
The readable fragments show a meeting of the Pag-Enitts debating state politics and party divides. Immoral rhetoric and references hint at abolitionist, Maine Law, and other factional clashes.
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Maine
Turbulent Letters and Allegations Land in County Standard
The issue prints a stream of letters and affidavits about local matters. Claims involve a misused request, sheriff Munson, Kellogg, and Fairman with accusations of forgery or misreporting. The correspondence questions loyalty and character amid weathered townsfolk and a tense local climate.
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Sherif Munson
Kellogs
Sauk
Kellogg
Fairman
Gach
Painman
Nate
K. County Standard
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Rock River Valley Rail Road Co
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Thas
Bill
Wabaler’s Prairie
SF Arthur’s Home Magazine
Gueasons
I. P. Walker
Dodge
B.C. Eastman
Lientxina
San Prairia
Argus
Lin
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