Douglas Seeks Split Over Territorial Slavery Policy
The report notes Mr. Douglas publicly separating from the Democratic party unless it accepts his doctrine that Territorial Legislatures may constitutionally and lawfully exclude slavery in U S territories and that Congress should not intervene to protect slaveholders. It also mentions Senator Pugh as another proponent of the ultimatum and hints at broader party realignment.
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Washington
Yesteriny
Douglas
Democratic Party
U.S. Territories
Congress
Pugh
Dougina
Senate
Hale
Kansas
Blair
House of Congress
Brown
Brows
Arkansas
Pacific Railroad
Outrage in Illinois Legislature Over Apportionment Vote
In Chicago papers, a dramatic scene describes Democrats ejecting the Governor's secretary as an apportionment bill, mirroring 13 000 Democrats and 21 000 Republicans, was vetoed. The House chaos included the bill tossed, picked up, and pocketed, with Republicans denouncing the legislation as unconstitutional.
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Chicsgo
Siliseis
Green
Church
House
Editors Press and Tribune
Queremia
Senate
Autographs and letters fetch modest sums at Mount Vernon sale
From General Washington to Knox and other items sold six days before the writer’s death. Items include a three letter from General Washington to General Knox dated 1787 that brought $19, Benjamin Fre Mr. Pennington letter from 1762 at $16, and Penn’s autograph commanding $14. Other prices noted: 21 and 3 letters.
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Washington T. Colones
Mount Vernon
Washington
General Knox
Benjamin Fre
Pennington
Wil Penn
Quote on Cuba Purchase Proposal Sparks Skepticism
A sharp businessman, indifferent to politics, reportedly said buying Cuba would be like offering money we lack for a thing we do not need to a nation that will not sell. The remark reflects wary public sentiment about the proposal amid broader debates.
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Cuba
Demand for Dr Manus Ague Balsam Claims Safe Cure
Promotional letters from 1850s 1860s praise Dr Manus Ague Balsam as a universal cure for chills fever ague and malaria. Endorsed by physicians and merchants in Ohio New York and Michigan, noting repeated success in hundreds of cases and superiority to other remedies.
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da. Mann & CO
C. A. Hyde
S. K. Mann & CO
Hendry
New York
Messrs
S. K. Mann &Co
St. Louis
Agu
Nowrs
Wood
K. Maxx & Co
Galion
Ohio
Chen
Mores
Rowle
Natere
Seedad 4
Dpcase
Cactiox
Alb. Moore
S.J. White & Co
Pitts West
Jevnand Street
Dr. More
Prospectus for 1859 New Volume of the Weekly News
Publication announces the 1859 volume beginning January with a list of literary contributors including C H Spurgeon G W Reynolds G P James and others. Subscriptions run five pence per issue or two dollars per year with premiums for agents and subscribers detailing gold items and other rewards.
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B. Dean
Broedcrep
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Ad for Agencies
An old advertisement invites agents in every town for Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with terms and sample shipments offered. The fragment notes agency details and payments dated October 23, 1558, amid garbled text.
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DR. Morse
Rilligge
Ham
Thand
Cis
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Isaac ‘Pennington
London
Franklin
DR. Manus Ague Balsam
Ashtabula
Prospectus
Uews
Golden Pris
C. H. Spurgeon
Nicaragua
Alssander
Clappp
Mac. van Stren
M. Pratt
Berrington
Hetty Beardly
Hattie Clare
B. Sinclair
Res
Tling
Howardiation
Philadelphia
Hider
Aehae Ag
Covelly Rien
Andrew Thomson
John Bull
Lange
M. E. Church
State of
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Wooncins
John Buil
Lir
Richard
D. Neale
Jefferson County
Lorevicoz
Juin Hull
James H. Thompson
Ind
John Brill
Lochaville
Mageniss, M.D
Jamra D. Mamilton
Citiens
Lewisrrix
James J. Hamilton
Dinegat
W. W. Roberts
Ipdianepeulis
Jan Snotly
Samuel Read & CO
Imocey
Read & Cos
Madison Clothing Depot and Tailorigag
Arthur Org
Rr Hey
Fey
Sahall
N. B
Anthur Orr
Womgee
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company
Board of Direwors
Sam
Trevor
Belmbod
Ki Grewel
Quack Nostrume
Quack
Citi
Rembold
Pew
Alleruan
Villadolphia
MT. Uelmrold
Thelmwold
WM. Phibuard
Cates
T. Bee
South Tenth
Chestnut
Assembly Buildings
Phils
Wm. Erg Se Co
Vernon
Gobie
Zeoas
F. P Neeae
P. Despes
Scipio
J. Pars
N. C. Barnum
Vernon, Ind
Dallaghaagee
Bass
Loose
DR. Roback
Mebac
Roback
Pex
Miami County
W. Ronace
Ana
Joux
S. Dexnuth
MeMerers
W.T. McMullen
Dax Docrom
Carmel
Carmel Hmg Curd & Co
Tsun
Oliver
George Bennett
Cincinnati Daily Enquirer
W. Rovece
Lst
Morris Morris
Tadinng
Jennings County
Amora Inmen
Senet
Coes
Henry Inman
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