State Republican Convention of Iowa Called for June 1859
A State Convention of the Republicans of Iowa is called to assemble at Dele6 Hes city of Dee Aas terclock on Wednesday the day of June 1859 for nominating officers to be elected in October. Candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and three Supreme Court Judges will be chosen. Delegates are allotted by county and vote totals from the last general election. County conventions are directed to appoint delegates and prepare for the canvass.
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Iowa
Dee
Supreme Court
Republican Party
Jevery
Extsan Satis
European War Synopsis Signals Alpine Passage and Shifting Fronts
The European War synopsis notes Austrian forces overrunning Sardinia and French troops beginning Alpine passage. It suggests a likely collision between Franco-Sardinian and Austrian troops may have already occurred, indicating rapid front changes across the theater.
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Sardinia
Alps
Senator Hazan Letter Responds to German Republicans
The paper prints a substantial portion of Senator Hazan’s letter replying to questions from the German Republicans of Dubuque Janes and Des Moines Counties. It is described as caustic and direct, likely to satisfy earnest Republicans both foreign born and native.
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Dubuque
Janes
Des Moines
Haxtax
Opposition movement in 1860s politics in New York and Richmond
A fragmented plan to form an opposition candidate for president in 1860 unfolds through speeches in Richmond and New York. Figures like Barrs Hust and Reeves push a platform opposing slavery agitation while warning that mere tariff and retrenchment measures fail. the South is portrayed as having broken the compact, now controlling the federal government.
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Presdent
Jon M. Borrs
Virginia
Richmond
Academy of Music
New York
Democratic Party
U. S. Supreme Court
Dago Scort
Texas
California
Department
Federal Government
Nationality of Liberty in 1860 Platform Clash
The author denounces slavery as a federal issue, condemns Southern dominance in government, and argues against a half hearted coalition. The piece predicts a decisive 1860 Republican victory on a national liberty platform, warning that conservative opposition will fail. It frames Congress as protector of anti slavery laws and denounces Northern oppression under Fugitive Slave Law.
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Congress
U. S
Echo
Ohio
North
South
Territories
States
U. S. Circuit Court
New Orleans
Jons A. Camps
James
United States
Massachusetts Two Years Amendment Seen Probably Adopted
The Latest News paragraph notes the Two Years amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution is likely accepted by voters. It suggests Democrats supported it to shift blame to Republicans, cites interference from other states, and praises New Englanders for acting on their own accord despite outsiders’ pressures.
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Masachusetts
New
Democratic Party
National Republican Party
Massachusetts
Washington letter-writers push Utah buyout plan
A Washington note outlines a scheme by capitalists to purchase Mormon holdings in Utah and move the Saints out. Youne offers Salt Lake Valley possessions with clear titles and a set evacuation deadline. Instructions from Washington advise waiting on Governor Conuts orders before calling troops to aid civil authorities.
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Washington
Utah
Youne
Salt Lake Valley
Jonistos
Conutxa
Caaptesavon
California split plan over Colorado Territory scheme
The California Legislature considers a bill to establish a Colorado Territory including San Luis Obispo Santa Barbara Los Angeles and San Diego bounded by the 36th and 32nd parallels. If enacted and ratified by voters a constitutional amendment and congressional approval would be needed. A separate movement above the fortieth parallel proposes a distinct government with counties such as Del Norte Klamath Humboldt Trinity Shasta and Plumas supporting withdrawal.
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Colorado
California
Sandalé Obispo
Buena Vista
San Ber- Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
San Diego
Gwinn
Fight over abolition tract policy at American Tract Society
At the New York Academy of Music the American Tract Society debated resolutions urging pamphlets against the slave trade. controversy over denouncing slavery and preserving funds sparked tabled motions and sharp accusations against the society and its leadership.
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American Tract Society
Academy of Music
New York
Parrow
Wisass
Woscort
Connecticut
Pirox
Sous Jax
Dan
Jay
Money Panic II Ireland War Fear Shapes European Markets
European funds fell into disarray as tensions over the Italian question escalated. France and Russia reportedly formed an offensive pact, while England and Russia protested to Austria and Prussia. Panic spread to Paris and Vienna with massive fund depreciation and rumors of a wider war, including possible conquests of the left bank of the Rhine and the Bosphorus.
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Persia
Prussia
Federal Diet
Austria
Sardinia
France
Piedmont
Genoa
England
Russia
Rhine
Bosphorus
Paris
Vienna
Spain
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Alexander
Europe
Illinois Wheat Prospects Bright Across State
The Chicago Tribune reports abundant Winter Wheat across southern and central Illinois with harvest to begin around late May to early June. Spring grain is rising and corn plantings expand, while fruit crops show promise with peaches and other varieties maturing rapidly. A Des Moines article notes Judge Waionis will retire and move to Des Moines to practice law.
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Chicago Tribune
Iillinois
Jonesboro
Springfield
Illinois
Minnesota Democrats call State Convention in St Paul
The Minnesota Democrats announce a state convention to meet in St Paul on Monday August 17. Oberlin rescuers Lanastox and Bascurus are named with Bascurus convicted on the 12th and fined 100 dollars plus costs and twenty days imprisonment. Meats Mathew DeWott Anzes Lovetamn Leon and Wapsworth plead guilty, fined 20 dollars each, costs, and 24 hours in custody. remaining cases postponed to the July term.
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Democrats of
St. Paul
Tur Oseazix Bascurus
Lanastox
Oberlin
Meats
Mathew DeWott
Anzes Lovetamn
Leon
Wapsworth
Errortax War and Bloody Outrage at Keithsburg
The piece reports the Austria Sardinia war prospects with Russia and France likely to draw England in, predicting a long conflict. It also details a horrific Keithsburg outrage where Bert couple, accused of theft, were tortured and buried alive to force confessions, sparking community outrage and pursuit of perpetrators.
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Austria
Sardinia
Russia
France
Likly
England
Crimea
Chicago Tribune
Keithsburg
Ill
Bert
Demamp For Antrcan Breadstuffs And Canal Toll Cuts
European war opens heavy losses for American breadstuffs as the steamer Persia brings large bills of import. H. Bapwix Stuart, son of Hon A H H Stuvaat of Virginia, dies en route to Louisiana to wed. Illinois and Michigan Canal trustees cut freight tolls by about fifty percent, effective the 18th.
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Persia
H. Bapwix Stuart
A. H. H. Stvaat
Virginia
Louisiana
Toits
Illinois and Michigan Canal
State Railways Pay Semiannual Interest
The St Paul Pioneer Democrat reports that an arrangement dated the 10th inst. ensures all railroad companies in Minnesota will pay the June semiannual interest on the state loan bonds.
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St. Paul
Paul Monroy Arrives in New York After Chess Triumphs
Paul Monroy, the young American chess prodigy, arrived in New York by the Persia on Wednesday. He will stay about a month, then proceed to New Orleans, and is deemed worthy of the honors soon to be bestowed.
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Anaival
Monduy
Paul Monroy
New York
New Orleans
Explorer Honace Gaetzer Heads to Pacific States Tour
Honace Gaetzer departed New York on the 9th for a broad western itinerary. He plans to visit Kansas, the Pike's Peak region, Utah, Carson Valley, California, and Oregon, returning via Arizona and the Southern Overland route. The paper will publish reliable mining prospects from Pike’s Peak upon receipt of his letters.
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Honace Gaetzer
New York
Pacific States
Kansas
Pike's Peak Country
Utah
Carson Valley
California
Oregon
Arizona
Arkansas man named Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Hon A B Gaeexwoon of Arkansas accepts the post of Commissioner of Indian Affairs vacated weeks ago by J W Danven. Danven resigned after refusing to have black subordinates, and has gone to California as the President appointed successor moves to fill the vacancy.
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A. B. Gaeexwoon
Arkansas
Indian Affairs
J. W. Danven
Dunver
California
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