The Democratic Platform Split at Charleston and Baltimore
The article analyzes Democratic platform disputes during the Charleston and Baltimore meetings. It notes two platforms and candidates emerged, with Douglas Democrats reportedly crafting separate Northern and Southern platforms. Charleston passed five resolutions reaffirming the Cincinnati platform and backing citizens protection, a Pacific Railroad, Cuba acquisition, and the Fugitive Slave Law. Baltimore saw a push to modify the platform after Douglas’s nomination, including a Louisiana-influencing resolution urged by a Louisiana delegate and supported by Payne of Ohio.
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Douglas and Breckinridge union talk in 1860 politics
The article quotes New York News and Davenport Democrat and News reports on a proposed union of Breckinridge and Douglas supporters to defeat Lincoln. It argues Breckinridge cannot win and would aid Lane, while Lincoln’s election could boost Douglas perhaps as opposition leader. It notes Samuel’s Baltimore burial tour and Boston Post criticism, plus Douglas’ speeches and Forney’s Douglas masses remark about minority bearing privations. A Mt Vernon station agent receives a hundred half fare tickets.
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Tornado reports and political endorsements in 1860s scraps
The item recounts whirlwinds striking Braceville Louisville and Cairo causing destruction and deaths, notes James Gales death, sun stroke toll in St. Louis, a Marion County schoolhouse lightning fatality, and Prince of Wales arrival. It includes Geo E Hubbell’s reasons for backing Lincoln, criticizing Democratic administration and slavery expansion with references to Utah, Kansas, Cuba, and press freedom.
Lincoln and Douglas in 1860 Campaign Clash
A fragment from a political address condemns Admini tyranny and disunion plans. It argues Douglas cannot win nationwide, warns of Black Code threats, and urges support for Abraham Lincoln to thwart the traitorous scheme. Names Gro E. Hussett appear as signer or source.
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Lincoln Letter on Jefferson Birthday Reflections
The Augégia Journal reprints a restored Abraham Lincoln letter dated April 6, 1859, responding to an invitation to celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s birthday in Boston. Lincoln contrasts Jeffersonian ideals with contemporary parties, arguing for the protection of individual rights and property, and offers pointed remarks on political shifts and party lineage.
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Lincoln The anti slavery record and 1860 Republican alignment
The passage argues Abraham Lincoln did not seek the Presidency but pursued anti slavery measures in Congress and in District of Columbia reform. It cites his opposition to the Mexican war, the DC gradual abolition bill and a fugitive slave provision as strategic to advance broader abolition aims. It notes Wendell Phillips involvement and praises Lincoln’s letters on Jefferson and two year amendments. It concludes Lincoln’s Illinois campaign aimed at the Senate, not the White House.
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Fragmented 1860 Democratic turmoil and odd notices
A Erie Observer excerpt rails at Democratic doom in 1860 with warnings of Unity and failure. It cites press bias on Douglas and Johnson, notes a dangerous anaconda escape near Troy, announces Louisiana’s split, and ends with a Muscatine stove store ad promising below-Chicago prices and one year warranty.
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