Northern man favored for president in wary Republican view
Fragmented remarks from the Whitewater Register discuss who should receive the Republican nomination. Edward Bates of Missouri is favored by some, but the editor cautions that Bates’s stance may not align with the party at home. The piece argues for a northern candidate and critiques southern factions, stressing the need for a man with genuine party loyalty over ambition.
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Anc
Edward Bates
Mis
Dees
St. Louis Democrat
Bates
Republican Party
M sUly
Jiates
Politioa
Pullis
Homar Sylveterdt
Sony
Mason and Dixon
Shail
Quaker Jim
Steele
PAF
Propricor
Whitewater Mills
Jim
Jeremy and
Gro. Bradley
Arlington
Columbia County
Sir Henry
J. 5V
Rebingon
Old Heary
Arengut
Vermont
Wim
Slobbirs
Waupuny
Sir Weney
Quaker J
Grant
Fuaker
Sherman Merzan
Allen Brothers
Allens Grove
Ulm
A New Creed Declares Slavery Protected in Territories
A Washington Union article argues the Democratic Party now upholds federal protection of slavery in all territories under the Constitution, warning of increased power of the slaveholding bloc and potential expansion into free states as a threat to the North. It cites judge and state-rights debates, urging readers to consider the federal versus state authority.
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Democratic Party
Cungeesa
Tudim Coen
Storanie Gourt
Douglas
North
Wisconsin
Free States
SarOn
St. Louis
Peracid
Another Candidate for Governor in Republican Nomination
A letter argues the GOP should nominate the most capable candidate for governor based on ability and party principles. The writer favors Hon. Win. A. Prentiss of the city or another strong figure like Sharikh Goy Randall, urging unity and avoiding district-based factionalism ahead of the convention. The author promises a follow up with broader topics.
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Miewa AvKei
Enier Iixetster
Sharikh Goy
Randall
Win. A. Prentiss
Crovernor
Wisling
Ohio Supreme Court Dismisses Oberlin Habeas Case Ruling
The Ohio Supreme Court declines habeas corpus relief for Oberlin rescuers, basing its decision on comity between courts rather than constitutional grounds. It holds that prior de facto jurisdiction by a court of general jurisdiction could prevent interference. Political notes praise Luther Haneheit of Portage County and forecast Wollchett’s potential gubernatorial win if nominated.
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Ohio Supreme Court
Duke
Oberlin
Habeas
Ubey
Ohio
Smith
Berlin Conrad
Luther Haneheit
Portage County
Wollchett
The Next Governor Debates and Randall’s Record
A Racine Advocate recounts earlier remarks on Gov. Randall and his anti corruption drive. It praises reforms lifting capi tol corruption, restoring justice, and steadying legislative integrity, while noting political enemies and urging capable Republican successors, including W. Randall. It also details Morphy’s return from Purvis to England and a Paris reception with a marble bust and honors at Cafe de la Reyence.
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Racine Advocate
Dregister
Gov. Randall
Rendall
Justice
la Crosse
Ak. W. Randall
Pave Morrvax
Murphy
Purvis
England
New York
Beat
Cafo de
Dering
Paris
Mike
Morphy
St. Amant
Leoncs
Cafe Daiises
Varied 1859 News Items From Across Regions
A collection of brief notices reports and anecdotes including a Delaware County child burned to death by her clothing a confession manuscript dispute a missing person in Oak Grove and various incidents from New Orleans to New York. Also mentions Danish Mormon emigration to Hull English acquisitions in the Red Sea Cuban sugar prospects in Cuba flood impacts on the Mississippi and notable deaths and civic notes.
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John &. Baldwin
Manchester
Delaware County
The
Evening Post
Green Bay
James Buckman Wee
New Orleans
Pion
Red Sea
Perim
Ara- Linn
New Orleans Picayune
Cuba
New Haven
New York
Thomas Teffeyson
Julier
Jonathan Fywards
Daniel Webster
Prof
Afapes
Newari
N. J. Ilia
James Porte
Wm. Porter
Twinstown
Rock Co
Carl Schurz Speech on True and False Americanism in Boston
The article prints Carl Schurz of Wisconsin speaking on True and False Americanism at Faneuil Hall in Boston on the 18th. It hails Schurz as a noble defender of liberal American ideals inviting oppressors and exiles to share in guiding the nation’s public policy and destiny. The piece notes the speech defends liberal tolerance and self-government against exclusion and ignorance.
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Carl Schurz
Wisconsin
Eaberly
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Schurz
Pike's Peak Getting to be a Serious Thing
A Waukegan Gazette snippet warns readers about the Pike's Peak craze. The writer endorses Kellogs and cautions emigrants about the allure and risks of pursuing the Colorado mines, noting sharp advice against trusting the Pike's Peak illusion and urging careful attention to plans.
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Pike’s Peak
Waukegan
Kellogs
Pike's Peak
Iam
Lam
George
Paine
Wisconsin and Federal Power Clash Over State Rights
A Wisconsin position argues for state sovereignty against federal overreach, asserting a right to protect citizens and property from unconstitutional federal usurpations. debates reference the 1860 political climate, with Carl Schurz and the Republican stance backing constitutional obedience and state prerogatives amid looming Supreme Court conflicts.
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New York
Wisconsin
Republion
Bos
Carl Schurz
Milwaukee
Ant Stace
Mission of Wisconsin
Sherman AL. Booth
Weorte Fillmore Lavery
Tate
Supreme Court of
Wis
Buttan
Wisconsin Curles
Paris
United
Ward
Washington
Union
Coates
United States
Supreme Court
Michigan Desdemona Elopes With Negro Joe Again
The Desdemona from Pontiny, after eloping with Negro Joe and later separation, reappears in Detroit with him after eloping again from Indiana. The pair are now married and living together, with Joe selling his horse and cart to buy property.
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Pontiny
Joe
Canada
Jon
Lrozher
Great
Hontte
Indiana
Detroit
War Threat Looms As Austria Demands Sardinia Disarmament
European war fears rise as Austria issues an ultimatum to Sardinia with three days to comply or face war. English government protests, Piedmont moves troops toward the border, Paris and London react. French funds drop, anxiety grips the Paris Bourse. Bishop Doane of New Jersey dies after a period of illness. his career marks a notable clerical life.
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Backax
Niagara
Liverpool
Austria
Sardinia
England
Piedmont
Paris
Vienna
Anatria
Dion
Wis
Layhack
Popular Sovereignty and Democratic Doctrine Debate
An analysis of Democratic trust in federal power vs states rights. The piece cites Washington Union rhetoric praising democratic doctrine and criticizes centralization. It notes fears of legislative overreach, compares northern and southern Democratic stances, and questions Congress and executive power limits.
Cuban Filibusters Fail Amid Coast Guard Reports
May 3 159 Port au Prince to April the brig Afviown tye New York arrived with 5000 dilasters and 10 guns munitions of war all lost after boats swamped off Nuevos Grands Cuba. Spanish convoy notified war steamer to capture. nothing heard of other filibusters wrecked off San Domingo. Guns moved to public store Port au Prince. The Free Dinerat praised as best paper for news, Madison papers advance, Patriae improvement. New York died Monday of a giant intellect and legal abilities.
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Tye
New York
Nuevos Grands
Cuba
Hagti
Comet
Caltayba
Havana
Ane
San Dosmingo
Port Ali Prince
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