Republican National Unity Versus American Party Discord
The Newark Daily Mercury argues the American party lacks a stable agreement on principle due to opposing anti slavery views in the North while praising the Republicans as a unified national party with consistent principles from coast to coast. It notes Republicans adhere to the Philadelphia platform and urge the American party to align with national anti slavery grounds and constitutional restoration.
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Mfercury
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Republican Party
Missouri
Virginia
Kentucky
California
New York
Iowa
Kansas
Philadelphia
County Convention Call and Kansas War News
A Republican County Convention is called for August 17 with emphasis on independent, principled candidates reflecting freedom over slavery. From Lawrence 1857 reports describe Gov Walker’s threats and militia concerns, with correspondence about Lawrence’s siege and political turmoil. A Louisville Duel notes editor clashes and a police court quip about Mrs opinions.
Countywide pledge to unite in rights cause
A call to rally all residents across the county to avoid factional rifts and ensure success in promoting human rights. The plan emphasizes unity, shared purpose, and steadfast support for civil liberties, aiming to strengthen community efforts and safeguard foundational rights.
Kansas Letter on Walker and Southern Pressure in Kansas
Correspondent from Leavenworth City dated July 21 1857 describes Walker’s political blunder and Southern pressure on Governor to placate ultras. Governor encamped near Lawrence with quiet town, strategy to reelect officers, and fear of further elections. Commentary portrays Governor as power hungry, pro slavery, balancing R J Walker and Southern influence, likely to end with a fall from power.
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Talleyrand
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Charybdis
Kansas
Court verdict names New York Mayor in fraud case
The Supreme Court of New York awarded Fernando Wood a judgment of 7629 09 for fraud forgery and falsification of accounts. Critics question party politics and speculate about his potential gubernatorial bid amid the ruling.
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Fernando Wood
Corwin to Deliver Elmira Oration on August Thirty First
Announcement notes that Hon Thomas Corwin will give an oration in Elmira New York on August 31. The June and July issue of the Pennsylvania Farm Journal is available, containing news of interest to farmers.
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Elmira
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Pennsylvania Farm Journal
Simon Besom On His Travels From Rock Island to Rock Island
In Rock Island Illinois July 16 1857 Simon Besom describes a Western trip from Warren County to St Paul detailing travel woes on dusty cars a costly water vendor and a quirky boat journey via Western Metropolis and U S Mail Steamer Kate Cassel He notes Farnham House hospitality and a hangings case near Minnesota politics and a constitutional convention fight between Republicans and Democrats.
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Mississippi
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Fat
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Farnham House
Moline
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Huggins & Delano
Old Farnham
Kate Cassel
Galena
Washington
District of Columbia
Professor North resigns Hamilton College presidency
Prof North resigns as Hamilton College president amid reports the institution’s affairs are not flourishing.
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Hamilton College
The Constitutional Amendments In Pennsylvania Election
The state will vote next October on four proposed amendments to the Pennsylvania Constitution. They aim to limit state debt, cap new counties, allow Philadelphia to be divided into single senatorial and representative districts, and authorize legislature to revoke or alter charters without injustice. The debt measure creates a sinking fund, curbs permanent loans, and bars State lending credit. supporters call it wise to reduce burdens. The new counties amendment restrains creation of ultra small counties, arguing that new divisions mostly serve local ambitions. the piece notes Forest and Montour as examples and questions the need for more subdivisions.
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Forest
Montour
United States
Canadas
G. W. Graham
M.D
Filbert Street
Counties Hereafter Erected Must Contain 4000 Sq Miles
A Worth American note states that counties hereafter erected must cover at least four thousand square miles and promises longer discussion later of the other proposed amendments.
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Worth American
Pennsylvania Railroad Purchase Vote Total and Majority
The Harrisburg Telegraph reports the main line purchase vote for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. In favor 142,604 against 605, majority 142,999. Notable votes cast by Mr Snodgrass of Westmoreland for 602 and Canal Commissioner Mott with 3 votes.
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Snodgrass
Westmoreland
Mott
Harrisburg
Speculation Charges Against Gov Walker in Land Sale
Reports from Leavenworth state Gov. Walker and ex-governor Bigler have bought twenty thousand acres of timber land near the Indians, with Washington approval pending. The piece notes pastness of similar cases and questions if justice is equal for all.
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Cincinnati Times
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Reeder
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