Indignation Meeting Denounces Fugitive Slave Law in Mahoning
The Mahoning Indignation Meeting of November 1850 denounced the Fugitive Slave Law as unconstitutional and infamous. Judge Wade and Rufus P. Ranney led the rally, praising opposition to the law and pledging to seek repeal and defeat its supporters. The Democratic paper Canfield account described the event and criticized proponents as unworthy of suffrage.
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Adidnok
Congress
Canfield
Mahoning County
Ohio
Rann
Court House
Mahoning
Doughface
South
Wade
Fillmore
United Voled
Rufus P. Ranney
Trumbull
Joé
Ranney
Von
Belial
Antshoe Bifchard
Abolition Debate Denounces Infamous Bill and Fugitive Clause
A fiery meeting denounces the bill as infamous and calls for abolition of its passage. Speakers include Senator Sutliff and John Watchins, with Judge Newton and Judge Brownlee lauding a resolution pledging not to aid in returning fugitive slaves. The crowd unites across parties to defend liberty and oppose the slaveholder faction.
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Jefferson
Trumbull
John Watchins
Judge Newton
Vee Wade
Messrs Rainey
Birchard
North
Sons of Freemen
Brownlee
Sun charges misdeed. counterclaims exonerate McGrew
The Sun last week accused J. M. McGrew, then Clerk of the Court, of buying a pen knife with county funds. Audited records show McGrew paid the amount back, while a separate voucher indicates N M Preble bought a pocket knife charged to the county.
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the Sun
J. M. McGrew
J. Ernst
McGrew
N.M. Preble
Knifr
Leeds
N. AM. Preble
Remorseful Conscience Strack Denounces Locofoco Slanders
After fifty years of labeling Henry Clay the vilest of the vile Conscience Strack and The Locofocos admit their slanders were wrong and now praise Clay as patriotic and a capable statesman. They urge opponents to continue in the anti Locofoco cause with renewed vigor despite past abuse.
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Henry Clay
Whig Party
Locofoco
Union
Locofocolam
Democratic Speech At Court House Meeting
The September 28 meeting at the Court House featured C A White addressing a crowd of forty two. He denounced Republican positions on slavery in territories, defended Democrats as non interventionists, and urged election of Myers and other Democrats to preserve the Union and enforce laws in Ohio.
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Penn & Asuburn
Clermont
Batavia
C. A. White
Court House
Col. Hraneh
White
Tyee
South
Congress
Democratic Party
Dred Scott
Buchanan
Siliman
Washington
Jefferson
Madison
Jackson
George Washington
Henry Clay
Fillmore
Who Says Wool Judge Ranney Changes Sides in 1850 Tale
A letter recalls Judge Ranney’s 1850 anti Fugitive Slave Law gathering at Mahoning where he denounced the law, while nine years later he campaigns on a platform endorsing it and the Dred Scott decision. The note mocks party shifts and alliances among candidates.
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Ranney
Dred Scott
Pen Knife Plot At County Treasury In 1855
The Clermont Sun reports N M Preble bought a pen knife for one dollar and charged it to the county, with payment drawn from the treasury. The letter attacks J Milton McGrew and the Reform Republicans, arguing pocket knives and similar items were charged to public funds, questioning legal reimbursement.
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Prebre
Presse
McGrew
J. Milton McGrew
Miami
Marty
Myers Makes Another Speech at Batavia
The article recounts Dr. Myers being called out after C A White and appearing as a frightened figure, prompting pity from onlookers. It notes Locofocos’ cruelty and mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans, referencing a Indianapolis speech by Abram Lincoln and a line about a hired man who felt worse than a slave.
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Myers
Batavia
C. A. White
Dr. Myers
Sle
Gear
Indianapolis
Abram Lincon
Illinois
Democratic Auditor Candidate Denounced for Alleged Oath Comment
The piece accuses the Democratic Auditor candidate of saying he would not believe any American under oath. It asserts that Prentz made boasts while in office, showing arrogance and poor manners toward farmers at his Olive Brann Fairgrounds visit. It ends with a jab urging voters to ignore him.
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N. M. Paepir
Presve
Prentz
Olive Brann
Nopre
The Homestead Bill and Democracy’s Westward Promise
The piece argues the Homestead Bill’s defeat by Southern Democrats and Vice President Breckinridge cost poor men a chance for free homes in the West. It urges voters to watch the coming session, hoping a Democratic Senate will pass it again, and warns to remember the slogan Land for the Landless and Free Homes for the Free.
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Breckenridge
Congress
Senate
One Vote The Privilege of Voting in Democratic Society
A short advocacy piece argues voting is the highest duty of American citizens and warns foreigners vote more eagerly. It recalls Lovey of Indiana winning by one vote for a Legislative seat and Hannegan for the U S Senate, noting that Hannegan's vote helped bring on the Mexican War. It urges freemen to value rights and go to the polls.
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Lovey
Indiana
Hannegan
U. S. Senate
Mexico
Voter loyalties shift in New York history
In 1843 New York's Legislature extended voting rights to African Americans. Grateful to Locofoco allies, Black voters supported the Democratic ticket. By 1844 about 5,000 Black voters backed Polk, helping the Locofocos win New York by a small margin and influence the presidential race in favor of James K. Polk.
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New York
Locofoco
Polk
Locofocos
Locos and
Niguwers
James K. Polk
Washingtonian Administration teased in Philadelphia Press
The Philadelphia Press prints a satire criticizing President Buchanan by naming three Washington affiliates Bowman Baker and Bennett as parliamentary organs. It questions whether Buchanan’s administration deserves the label Washingtonian based on these associations and the “discordant music” they produce.
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Phia Press
Buchanan
Washington
Ileights
Martha Washington
Bowman, Baker and Bennett
J. B
Pugh Withdraws From Senate Backing Dispute
The Kenton Republican reports that Little Pugh withdrew support after Senator Trumbull of Illinois backed by the Democrats sparked a clash. A Cleveland meeting dispute arose when posters advertised Trumbull, prompting a Democratic call for Pugh to debate, which Republicans did not promptly accept.
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Pugh
Srumbull
Ilinois
Dennison
Ranney
Cleveland
Senator Trumbull
Illinois
Trumbull
Kenton
Mules, Contracts, and Corruption Rumors in Government Sales
The Ohio State Journal reports alleged fraud in the Mule Contract with Holliday & Co. at Camp Floyd and Fort Dallas. It claims subcontracts overpay and notes accepted as cash, with auction favoritism and secret instructions. The piece urges Congress to investigate to expose schemes draining Treasury.
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Salt “Lake
Louis ‘Democrat
Waa G Holliday & Co
Herabeings & Young
Lite
Martin
Holliday & Co
Bey
Holliday
Reegsted
Secretary of War
Department
Camp Floyd
Holling
Mr. IL
Fort Dallas
Oregon
Fort Dallis
Congress
Treasury
Ohio State’ Journal
Democratic Love for Foreigners in Ohio District
A Journal excerpt criticizes Democratic views on naturalized citizens in Ohio’s north-west Senatorial district. It claims Democrats see foreign-born voters as property of the party and alleges their leaders would punish those who refuse party service. The piece cites a convention resolution calling nonaligned immigrants traitors to their race.
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Ohio
Bochmer
Democratic Party
Blak
Journal
Virginia Debates on Slavery and Territorial Power
The piece discusses national democracy in Virginia, asserting the Constitution protects slavery in all territories and that Congress must defend it. It contrasts Douglas and Seward positions, arguing neither people nor territorial legislatures can exclude slavery. Virginia figures warn against Douglas doctrine as harmful to slaveholders’ rights.
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Virginia
Congress
Douglas
Seward
The
Republican Party
Dongle
Doetring
Richmond
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Arthur
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Clermont County
Dite
Geo
McLefresh
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Rae Zew
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Spitte
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New Rigton
Espn
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McGrow
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J. Tritt
Tiorney
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Cormer
Ieee
Whio
W. A. Townsley
Pious Inces
Amelia
Johnston
Ore
W. Gregg Jonhnston
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Ie Aneil Pesessen
Noaee
Z. Q. Abuburn
Post
Talley
A. T. Cowen
Maniilton
Milford
G. W. Felter
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PhBatarie
Rort'a
Jomnston
Prmic Nixon
Tounston & Nixon
Vattorneys
Counsrelons
Walnut Street
Third
Fourth Sts
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Ifer
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Crermon County
Een Broaiver
Cincinnati
McChesney
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Offic
Third Cross Street
Hamilton
Wood ‘Aires
Natif
Clermont Ilouse
George M. Davis
Pept 1
Ndti
Wright
Marmont County
John
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Paar Netindince
Moscow
H. T. Pigman
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Main St
Bet
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Long
Riltthvey
Mahoning Codjity
Rainey
Conscience Strack
Kentucky
California
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Foot
Tom
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