Senate Debate Over Sumner Brooks Assault Falls Into Chaos
The article details a heated Senate discussion over Charles Sumner’s attack on Andrew Brooks and related remarks by Toombs Butler Wade Wilson and others. It notes Toombs claim of misidentification, Wade’s vow to defend free debate, and Butler’s insistence he did not defend Brooks. The session grows acrimonious with calls for calm and accountability.
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Sumner
B Brooks
Senate
Duglas
Toombs
Butler
Wade
Wilson
Brooks
Trumbull
Illinois
Mr. Toombs
Summer
General Gorman
J. Butler
S. C
Washington
Mr. Summer
Massachusetts
Kansas
South Carolina
Congress
Slidell
Ilinois
Stuart
Brooks Om Sumner
Capitol
Mr. Sumner
House
Reeder
Robinson
Lane
Brown
Free State
Walker In The Ascendant In Nicaragua Crisis
Reports from Nicaragua indicate Costa Ricans fled as Walker gains advantage and eyes retaining leadership. President Pierce already recognizes Walker and may publicly acknowledge Padre Vigil. Success could boost plans for Cuba and Slave power gains, as Washington sympathy wanes if he fails.
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Walker
Nicaraugua
Pierce
Padre Vigil
Cuba
Washington
Cap ital tale on page one prompts quick read
The article stresses reading the front page in one go to agree with the editors’ view. It urges readers to lay aside other papers and finish the piece for full understanding.
Letter from Kansas Describes Turbulent Kansas Territory
A. Tanner reports crowded travel through Leavenworth and fearsome clashes in Lawrence, describing pro slavery overbearing actions, the burning of hotels, militia activity, and arrests. He notes Governor Robinson's arrest proceedings at Lecompton, interactions with Sheriff Jones, and efforts by Congress members Shearman and Howard.
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Leavenworth
K. T
Cowan
Kansas City
Lawrence, Lecompton, &c
Lawrence
Jones
Free Soil
Kansas
Gov. Robinson
Lecompton
Times
Committee of Congress
Shearman
Howard
Oliver
Boston Aid Society
Reeder
Ohio
A. Tanner
Cincinnati Democratic Convention Reports Early Strife
A June dispatch notes no conclusive result from the Democratic National Convention. John E. Ward of Georgia presides. Benton and Seft delegates face removal. Southern pro slavery platform expected. Buchanan faction gains, Douglas and Buchanan pact to back Douglas in 1860. No ballot today amid confusion and no violence.
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Cincinnati
John E. Ward
Georgia
Buchanan
Benton
Missouri
Sefts
New York
Douglas
Pierce
Lofts
Trouting to Brown's mill with a fine catch and feast
A group of ten travelers, including two from Buffalo, recalls a Trouting trip to Brown's mill. They praise the great string of trout and a splendid dinner, noting four-pound trout stories and suggesting Bennett's Branch as a fun spot with seats for three and two in the middle.
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Trowrine
Brown’s Mill
Buffalo
Isaac Walton
Bennett's
Republican County Convention Nominates Delegates and Adopts Kansas Policy
Warren County Republican delegates organized with Daniel Lott as President and Dr Jeremiah Andrews as Secretary. They nominated I Cowan for National Convention in Philadelphia June 17 1856 and E Cowan with Lott for State Convention June 16 1856 with substitution powers. Resolutions condemn Democratic pro slavery agenda and call for immediate Kansas admission with no slavery. Conference scheduled mass meetings July 8 at Warren Johnsons Hall and Court House.
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Warren County
Daniel Lott Esq
Jeremiah Andrews
Retary
I. Cowan
Philadelphia
E. Cowan
Daniel Lott
S. P. Johnson
J. Andrews
Olney, Jr
J. ©. Thomas
Kansas
Democratic Party
Harrisburg
Franklin Pierce
Northern Territory
Senate
United States
Lawrence
Jones
Congress
United Voice
Pierce, Douglas, Brooks & Co
Benedict Arnold
Johnson’s Hall
Warren
Warren Mail
Prest
Sec’y
McKean County
W. A. Williams
John R. Chadwick
McKean
Elk County
Senator G Hen R White dies in New York counties
G Hen R White senator from Chautauque and Cattaraugus Counties New York died at his Olean residence on the 26th after a long illness cancer in the stomach The Mercer Press reports 46 announcements of office seekers in the county all from the Democratic party The Union argues unity to avoid split when patriots are willing to serve the country
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Hen. R. White
Chautauque
Cattaraugus
N. Y
Olean
Eke
Mercer Press
Democratic Party
Local townsman C J Taylor linked to Waterford banker
Our old townsman C J Taylor has turned up a banker in Waterford as shown by his card in our paper. Those with collections in that section should call on Taylor & King.
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C. J. Taylor
Waterford
Taylor & King
Frost Destroys Uncovered Gardens and Trees
Last week a damaging frost killed exposed garden vegetables and damaged others. Fruit has been largely ruined and tree leaves were often killed with ice reportedly reaching half an inch in some areas.
Beecher on Sumner in a massive New York meeting
A large New York assembly condemns the Sumner assault with Henry Ward Beecher delivering a pointed speech. The speaker lauds Sumner’s conduct, contrasts North and South chivalry, and warns of national conflict over Kansas and federal policy, urging liberty, civilization, and Christian ideals.
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New York
Senator Sumner
Washington
Henry Ward Beecher
Sumner
Carolina
South Carolina
Brooks
Hercules
Centaus
United States
Kansas
Texas
Vision of Liberty and Endurance Through Turbulent Times
A speaker envisions a future victory of Liberty and national peace, invoking biblical imagery of Satan bound for a thousand years and the country sitting at God’s feet. The audience erupts in tumultuous applause as the prophecy unfolds.
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Christ
God
Satan
Eyewitness account of Sumner attack in Senate Chamber
Dr. Bunting of Montreal testifies he witnessed Sumner attack by Brooks in the Senate gallery. Brooks struck with a cane, cutting the skull as Sumner toppled, while Keitt brandished a pistol. Douglas remained nearby, Sumner aided with plaster, and Dr. Bunting notes the scene as a reliable eye witness report.
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Boston
Evening Journal of Today
Bunting
Montreal
Canada
Senate Chamber
Sumner
Brooks
Dr. B
Douglas
Mr. Sumner
Dr. Bunting
Sumner Reports Kansas Turmoil and Violent Threats in Territory
Mr. Fogg, Kansas Commission secretary, confirms reports of Lawrence sacking and widespread terror. He cites thefts, robberies, and intimidation by Territorial authorities and proslavery leaders to drive Free-State men from the area. Sumner, wounded, remains under care. removal to Senate likely delayed.
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Washington
Fogg
Kansas Commission
Leavenworth
Lawrence
Shannon
Sumner
Senate
Brooks Challenges Wilson in Washington May 29
Gen. Lane carried a challenge from Mr. Brooks to Senator Wilson. Wilson defends his debate language and rejects dueling, citing the law and his lifelong beliefs. Brooks notes a prior inoffensive letter while seeking further communication outside the district.
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Washington
Gen. Lane
Oregon
Brooks
Senator Wilson
Sumner
Gen. Webb
Gov. Aiken
Courier
Enquirer
Messrs Brooks
Wilson
Senate
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Foreman
South West
James Abbott
Sugar Grove
Ransome Bartlett
Freehold
Ira W. Brigs
Pine Crove
E. J. Braley
Farmington
A. C. Blodget
Youngsville
Jared Boardman
John R. Casper
Kinzua
Albert Chafee
Brokenstraw
Albany
New York City
F. W. Pawmen
Jamestown Journal
Gaz
Conenango Bridge
Kingsbury & Brown
Storm
John Shadduck
Andrew Hall
Carrie
Kelly
Fanny
Carver & Verback
Jamestown
Beecher
Krnansas
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