Democratic presses decry non intervention in slavery conflict
The Richmond Enquirer argues that Harper's Ferry stimulated pro slavery zeal and urges constitutional protection of slavery in the Territories. It says non intervention frees slaveholders in Virginia border counties, threatens dissolution, and accuses Douglas of deceit while urging support for a slave code in the Territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Enquirer
Walt
Harper's ‘Ferryemente
Friends of Protection
Orth
Harper's. Ferry
s.Verry
Virginia
Fairfax
Moudoun
Jefferson
Berkeley
Morgan
Hampshire
Pennsylvania
South
Democratic Party
Douglas
Kansas
Joux Brows Found Guilty of Treason and Murder in Trial
A Charlestown Va trial ends with Joux Brows convicted of treason conspiracy with slaves and first degree murder. The defense sought arrest of judgment over counts and delays, while public unrest over abolitionist threats and Harper's Ferry fears colors reactions of officials and press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joux Brows
Charlestown
Brows
Virginia
Beans
Harper's Ferry
Oscawottamie
Straightway
U. S. Army
U.S
Gov. Waser
Brown
Jonx Brown
Cook
Gov. Willany
Indiana
Presses burned in Newport prompt vow to rebound
Mr Barer of Newport Free South vows to replenish his office with type and resume publication after his newspaper was destroyed by Democratic opponents of a free press. He is praised as a diligent worker with anti slavery views. In Kentucky, supporters of liberty urged liberal minds to back him and rebuke mob acts. Also notes a Birmingham butcher killed on a railroad and a Massachusetts man felled by vertigo at a New York public meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Ferry
Philadelphia
Brown
New York Herald
Kansas
Barer
Newport Free South
New- Wo
Free South
Friends of
Kentucky
John Milton
South
Henry Clay
Newport
Fanwowr
Grrait
John Brown
Harper’s Ferry
Gerritt Smith
Peterboro
Col. Fremont
New York Tribune
Fremont
Tas Stars University
Iowa City
Silas Totten
Virginia
Climate of Iowa and regional forecasts in autumn
The piece surveys Iowa weather over recent weeks describing unusually pleasant conditions akin to New England September, noting long autumns and mild winters with occasional harshness in prior years. It compares springs, summers, and autumns, discusses cereal and fruit growth, mentions mortality of Democratic journals in Keokuk and Burlington, and reports Minnesota Republicans sweeping the state ticket. Also covers University land sales, enrollment, and a new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Iowa
Iowa matters Towa Execuicy election results and local notices
Official returns from Iowa counties show Kikxwoon's majority about 3100 with Republicans gaining in the Senate and House. Waterloo Courier to enlarge. Scott County reports death by own action of Isaac Monean, and a fatal accident near Tama county. Fire destroys Caantes Vooar house in Iowa City. Keokuk reports large Republican vote. Winneshick and Ossion residents affected by tragic deaths. A stage overturn near Anamosa injures several. about 150 students at Town Central College in Pella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Kikxwoon
Lowe
Samurts
Senate
House
Bracx
Hawx
Waterloo
Messia
Hanimax& Inoxrsott
Scott County
Isaac Monean
Scott’ County
Davenport Democrat
Jonason Covutt
Caantes Vooar
Iowa City
Les
United States
Tama Covatry
Toledo Transcript
Hartwell
Marshall Village
Tama County
Union Grove
Winsesntze Cocustr
Cangres Fostex
Ossion
Winneshick County
McGregor Press
Marios
Town Central College
Pella
Jackson Counrt
Maquoketa Excelsior
Geo. Y. Ar- Xolb
Anamosa
Parrett
Eurcha
Democratic fossil awakens in New York according to press
The excerpt mocks a Democratic figure in a New York speech at the Old Wigwam. It attacks party lines, labels leaders, and cites Capt. Rynders and John Cochrane among others. The Richmond House hosts politicians Anson Burlingame and others while Rev. Dr. Bacon travels to Rome from Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcaco
Richmond House
West
Anson Burlingame
Mass
Jno
P. Hale
N. EL
Geo. Green
Iowa
Jno. Callin
Milwaukee
John F. Farnsworth
Chicago
Cornelison
New Jersey
Destruction and violence at Newport Free State office
An account describes a cowardly assault on a Free State newspaper office in Newport Kentucky. It frames the mob’s act as a protest against Harper’s Ferry and proslavery oppression, condemns violence, praises Republican liberty, and notes Kentucky’s upcoming State Delegate Convention. The piece condemns ruffianism toward a family and their property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Commonwealth
Old Brown
Harpee's Ferry
Virginia
Cassius
Republican Party
Rockford Illinois Her Beauty and Industry Shine
Rockford Illinois is described as the West's most home like city with elegant walks native shade trees and a musical waterfall. The Holland House and Female Seminary are noted along with five banks five weekly papers and a daily journal. Reaper and machinery factories employ thousands and the Kenosha Railroad opening soon promises a business boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Laugherty
Register
Rock River
Illinois
Holland House
Clarke & Utter
Manny, Blinn &Co
J. P. Manny, Talcott, Emerson,& Co
Fountain &Co
W. A. Knoalton
Manny
J. H. Manny
Kenosha
Calypso
Harper's Ferry War Echoes Divide Cabinet Voices
The excerpt records cabinet members declining Tammany attendance after Harper's Ferry raid and clashing views on slavery. Cass denounces revolutionary demagoguery, Copx defends Missouri Compromise repeal, and others predict elections in New York will shape party fortunes and national unity amid calls for peace and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromastin
Harper's Ferry
Lsleure
Mosers
Cass
Conn
Tuomison
Tovony
Froop
Tammany
Froxp
Sean Ah Totte
Kansas
John Brown
Cope
Corn
Joan Brown
Tromson
Tercer
New York
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Bvany
Medat
BI Palmer, Gilmore &Co
G Ilmonr
Bernard Come
Sesaton Wises
Massachusetts
Keokuk
Burlington
Benton County
Marion Herald
Maquoketa
Empire State
Ohio
Minnesota
St. Paul
Apout
New Orleans
Louisiana
Baxxen
Davenport Gazette
Scott
Kirkwood
Lee
Banner County
Lews
Donne Cay
Johnstown
Sistull
Daniel
Dickinson
Polk
Big Gun
John Cochrane
John Kelly
John van Buren
Johns
Brown Republican Party
Dr. Bacon
Maine
Porland
Rome
Dubuque
Rockford, Ili
Tovesy
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