Pro Slavery Attacks and Fremont Praise in 1856 Letter
An editor defends a private letter’s public unveiling, recalling Jeffersonian ideals and anti slavery stance, condemning party betrayals and praising John C Fremont’s exploration and leadership. The piece includes pro and anti slavery arguments, quotes, and political attacks from 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Mail
Central
N. Y
Hess
Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Friends of the Rights of Man
Congress
Trumpet of Fame Laments Lack of Trumpeter
An old saying notes The Trumpet of Fame often stays silent for want of a skilled trumpeter to blow it. The line underscores a shortage of performers capable of delivering the ideal bravura, echoing a period view of artistic merit and public acclaim.
Fremont Hero of the Rocky Mountains Praised in 1847 excerpt
The Lancaster County Chronicle reprints a New Orleans Delta tribute to Col. J. C. Fremont. The article lauds his early services and exploits in the Rocky Mountains and Sierra Nevada, predicting a rise to national prominence and imperial glory for the young officer.
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Fremont
Topographic Corps
Mississippi
Pacific Ocean
le Giver
Capitol
Washington City
Rocky Mountains
Lancaster County
J.C. Fremont
New Oleans
Republic
Sierra Nevada
Great
Pacific
Ife
Temple of Fame
Leavenworth Men Appeal to Gov Geary for Protection
Letters from Leavenworth City citizens dated September 9 1856 appeal to Kansas Territory Governor Geary for protection of property and safe return home after armed posse ordered them to leave the city. Signers cite peaceable conduct and heavy costs while seeking swift clear assurance.
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Gomorrahs
Charleston 8. C. Standard
Herbert
Alabama Mail
North
S. W. Downs
Louisiana
Washington Globe
South
Downs
Clemens
Alabama
U.S. Senate
New England
Reynolds
Pierce- Buchanan
Congress
Missouri
United States
Democratic Party
Kansas
Butler
Brooks
South Carolinia
Pennsylvania
Missouri Democrat
Kansas Territory
Louis
Geary
Leavenworth City
K. I
Leavenworth
Emory
S.norroy
M. D
Nuison McCracken
M. E. Clark
Joan Randaly
W. Hauer
J. A. Daviss
E. Eycersmany
Wa. Eycersmans
R. S. Leavrry
Woman's Laughs and a Toothful Comb
A witty remark notes a woman who laughs freely while comparing it to a comb that can always show its teeth, using a playful image to hint at readiness and sharp wit.
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Bartlett & Morgan
Water Street
Warren
Jamestown
Bennett & Fingers
Stranahan & Randall’s
Warren Pa
J. D. James
James
Carver House
Hackney House
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren, Warren Co
Wm. Hackney
L. T. Parmlee
Warren Co
Wetmore & Spencer
Second St
Johnson & Brown’s
L. D
Wetmore
T. C. Spuncer
Johnson & Brown
Jouxsey’s Exchange
S. P. Johnson
Rasselas Brown
Scofield & Brown
Liberty St
Glenni W. Scofield
William D. Brown
Phillip Mead
Justice of the Peace
Scott’s Exchange
Youngsville
Warren Co. Pa
Gilman Merrill
Notary Public
Water St
Warren, I Pa
Lewis Arnett
Exchange
Dr. M. Williams
Temperance House
J. B. Brown
Mealerin
Sugar Grove
A.e.hall & Co
Pealersin Dry Goods
Carver
Water St. Warre . Pa
C.w.ratabun
Breeze Point
Wm.h. Combs
Penn
George Sailor
Wilbur
Benjamin Nesmith
Valiies
P. S. Cate
Court Horse
War- 73N
E.M. Pierce
Third
Hickory Streets
L. E. Guignon
G.H. Ames, & Co
Fzadie, Harness and Trunk Manufacturers
Benson
Chaunceyee
Hoskins
Ileskell
É& CO
Great Pennsylvania
BOAR
Dway
Bens
Market Street
Philadelphia
C. W. Burton
Gordon & Fellows
Beaver Street
Broadway
Broad Streets
Bowling Green
New York
W.j.gordon & CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Tuer
N. Y. Evening Post
Victory
Charles & Weyman
Rev. N. Stacy
Free States
America
Stacy
Columbus
Pennsylvanian
Messrs. Hallowell & Co
M. L. Uattowett & Co
Fla
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Texas
Iowa
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Buchanan
Richmond
Virginia
South Carolina
Muscogee
Ala
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