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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1852
Page
2
Spurious ticket warning from a Whig faction urging vigilance against fake ballots aimed at aiding their nominees. Democrats are urged to examine every ticket carefully to thwart Galphinism schemes to defraud voters.
A partisan election notice urges decisive action for the upcoming election on the 2d of November. It appeals to Democrats to unite, vote, and defend constitutional principles against opponents while noting editorial disputes and local political endorsements.
The piece defends the Democrats for avoiding personal attack and slander in the campaign. It contrasts their conduct with federal nominees, claims integrity and fairness, and recalls General Scott remark about Irishmen and desertion, noting the hanging of seventeen Irishmen in Mexico.
The piece asserts rising Democratic prospects for the upcoming election. It cites large Democratic margins in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida, Connecticut, and South Carolina. It argues Gen. Scott faces a historic defeat as these states collectively bolster Pierce and King’s path to the presidency.
The passage denounces Whig leaders for vile political abuse of Gen. Pierce spread through newspapers and documents. It condemns pro enslavery and anti abolitionist labels, calls Pelosi for truthful Democrats, urges perseverance, and warns that Democratic labor will secure victory. It reflects 19th century partisan rhetoric and calls for turnout.
A collection of 1852 era notices includes candidates answering queries about duties of the Clerk of the Court, remarks from speakers on river and harbor improvements, a fire at the Grist Mill of Mosare Brown near Baraboo, and an upcoming railroad address by Moses M. Strong. Also notes a declined nomination for treasurer, Free Soil party positions, and local advertisements on gold pens and goods from Kiarsie.
The letter urges live Boston votes for Daniel Webster and 25,000 to 30,000 statewide, notes Whig papers’ splits, and calls for mass meetings in Faneuil Hall and Natick. It praises Massachusetts for standing by Whig principles and denounces opportunistic leaders, urging unwavering party loyalty.
Utters a claim that William A. Granan, then a North Carolina legislator, opposed giving voters the right to elect their Governor and favored retaining Governor selection power with the Legislature.
The text recalls Graham clashing with Andrew Jackson and opposing a vice presidential bid, voting against refunding funds to Jackson and speaking against an advertisement hire. It notes Scott and Graham are linked to assaults on the old Chief and mentions ongoing memory preservation.
The Sentinel laments tariff politics and warns that a Graham victory would affect tariff policy if elected, while urging Free-Soil Democrats to vote for Hale to prevent a Scott presidency. It cautions that a Scott win could bring a Southern slaveholder to the White House and frames Graham as anti-tariff.
Doctrines of the Whig Party are cited as pledging to slavery expansion and Fugitive Law support while silencing debate. A trumpet-toned appeal from Com. Stockton urges Democrats in New Jersey to stand by their banner advocating progress, equal rights, and union preservation, as reports note a man named Coe died in New York on October 12.
Democratic gains appear in Connecticut and Pennsylvania with multiple counties reporting Democratic majorities for Governor and Congress. Vermont and Florida show mixed results as Whigs gain in some areas. Amid campaign updates, reports note Webster’s deteriorating health as Congress suspends political action.
An Ozaukee correspondent recounts H C Hobart addressing the Piercettes in Sheboygan, labeling the Pierce Democracy as pro Internal Improvements. The piece cites total federal spending on Internal Improvements: Democrats 10,180,678.37. Whigs 62,282,767.63. Democratic administrations argue a large difference in favor. The report accuses the other side of corruption and misused funds.
A Cuban demonstration in New Orleans draws about 20,000 with 200 vice presidents and speeches urging immediate relief. The Daniel Webster sails from San Juan, reporting a large Cuban dignation meeting in New Orleans with resolutions to be sent to the U.S. president. The article also details a vast armament plan including ships Vermont and Falmouth and a corps of heavy shell guns.
News from Europe and New York reports the steamship Europa arriving at about 5 p m after four days. Reports mention cotton and flour prices, wheat and corn movements, and adds rumors about Lord Palmerston and political shifts in England. Additional notes cover Napoleon signatures, French politics, and naval expeditions, with market sentiment in Ireland and prime wheat and flour demand.
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