Republican State Convention Called for Iowa June 22
A Republican State Convention of Iowa is called to assemble in Des Moines at 11 o’clock A M on Wednesday June 22 1854 for nominating officers to be elected in October. Delegates from counties equal one per county plus one for every 100 voters and fractions, with counties appointing delegates in preparation for the state convention. The paper touts party unity and criticizes the current administration, urging good men as candidates to defeat the loco foco in the state.
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Iowa
Ten Moines
A. Mion
Supreme Court
Pasion Party
Cajon.ery
Eash
Elijah Delis
Republian
Ganvass
Sute
Douglas and
Forn Wing
Pennsylvania
Penneylyan Ton
Washington
Philadelphia
Buchanan
Packer
Charleston
Douglas
Jeff
Davis
Toombs
Hammond
Seward
Dav. Gaz
State Central Committee
DesMoines
Town City
Des Mones
Cou
Wajori
Lowa
Des Moines
Grover & Baker
Joshua Leavill
Ree
Leacitt
N.Y. Independent
Urs Bo Strakland
Strickland
N.Y
E. B. Spooner
Brooklyn Star
Republicans sweep across states and cities in late elections
The late elections favored Republicans nationwide with Connecticut electing a right Republican state and congressional ticket, Michigan choosing a Republican Supreme Judge, and Keokuk Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit and St. Louis voting Republican. St. Louis elected the entire city ticket and a large council majority. What party is National?
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Connecticut
Michigan
Keokuk
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Amalgamation Debate Revisited in Contemporary Journal
The editorial argues amalgamation is not new or terrible and suggests history shows it has long been occurring across parts of the Union. The writer insists opposition remains despite candor and calls for a measured view of the issue, challenging sensationalism.
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Amal
New Court House Progress and Local Notes
The New Court House grows with Italian Grecian style aims. It measures forty eight by sixty feet with three stories and slate roof. Vaults, offices, a fireproof treasury, and a tall cupola promise durability. Washington College notes and county institute resolutions follow, plus local road and sidewalk progress and political commentary on national figures and conventions.
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Rose Impart Begeen
Endine Hav
Mus
Gatine County
Qld
Opposition Mayor elected by 450 vote majority
In Louisville on April 4 the municipal election produced an Opposition Mayor by a 450 vote margin. The city council lineup shows Opposition 18, Democrats 6. In New Orleans on the same date, severe river crevasses threaten damage as water levels rise higher than last year.
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Riverabut
Southern Gallantry and Hospitality in Aiken Gossip
The New York Commercial Advertiser recounts a Brooklyn woman driven from Aiken South Carolina amid scandal after her winter stay with a sick daughter. A letter criticizing slavery was published, triggering a public uproar and a local committee to identify the writer. A northern gentleman, once invalided, is noted in passing.
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New York
Brooklyn
Aiken
Governor's requisition sparked Mississippi stand against Boston fraud
A Massachusetts governor asked Mississippi to surrender a man who obtained goods in Boston under false pretences. At Holly Springs, residents opposed any rendition, citing Massachusetts repudiation of fugitive slave laws. The agent was warned to leave, then departed, with locals deeming Mississippi merchants equal to runaway slaves.
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Massachusetts
Mississippi
Holly Springs
Boston
Missisippi
Local Advertiser Promises Broad Selection for All Needs
A public notice from a local seller asserts a wide assortment to meet diverse demands and invites the community to view their offerings. The message emphasizes adaptability and readiness to satisfy customer wants.
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Austria
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