Daniel Webster on Abolitionism and Fugitive Slaves
Daniel Webster surveys abolitionists and the fugitive slave issue in New England. He cites scarce seizures of alleged fugitives across six New England states, argues anti slavery agitation inflames public sentiment, and condemns religious rhetoric tied to philanthropy and violence.
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Daniel Webster
Webster
Ciizens
Newburyport
New England
Cosen
Abolition Preones
Abolition Societies
Congress
Jane
New Hampshire
Vermont
Whoderaland
Connecticut
Massachusetts
New Bedford
Commonwealth
Aubretta
Hecily
Tylir
Pennayvanta
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Massachussetts and Pennsylvania on Slavery and Union
A Pennsylvania claimant urges rights and restraint while Massachusetts expresses strong sympathy for Pennsylvania’s sufferings and opposes slavery. The speaker condemns faction, calls for moderation, and cautions Congress to pursue prudent, conciliatory measures to heal national divisions and advance national interests.
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Borhood
Borgegqnie
Pennsylvania
Massachsetts
Penney
Massachusetta
Fenniysine
Massachusetts
Senate
Congress
Northern Wisconsin Growth and Prosperity Noted in Travel Survey
A northern Wisconsin survey praises swift settlement and booming towns Dodge Fond du Lac Winnebago and Brown counties show rich soil and timber, with rapid village growth. Oshkosh at Fox River inlet emerges as a major lake town with a thriving lumber trade likely to expand as the north settles.
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Wisconsin
Dodge
Fond du Lac
Winnebago
Brown
Bag
Itia
Winnghage Lake
Joe
Oshkosh
Fox River
Lake
Northern Wisconsin growth amid river navigation and mills
The report details a rapidly improving Fox River area with a growing village near the lake and six mills in operation plus a furnace and factory buildings. Nearby Grand Chute Appleton and Eawesbury rise up river, offering elevated sights and rapid development as northern Wisconsin promises rich future prosperity. The piece notes a severe drought affecting crops and economic prospects, with broader state and national context on printing industry and California emigration.
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Doty
Tslal
Negnah
Veel
Ion Pacigngty
Fox River
Grand Chute
Appleton
Eawesbury
Wisconsin
Waukesha Democrat
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New York
New York Printers' Union
Napoleon
Freeman
California
Californa
N. C. Trae Dela
Honig
St. Joseph
Ibore
Catlroon
Es Honn &Co
Sxrwoun & Vauwry
Adame
Peek
Raboo
Saak County
Wieconain
Lso
Underagned
Senry Chapman
Adenet, Baraboo
Sauk Co
Wis
Rchild
Joen
Wilson
Madison
Wia
Howe
Forsotme
Tima
Messrs Dean and Baxterand Hall
Karte Mhoenningen Kigds
Porbons
John T. Wilson
Lull, Presidant& Burgrow
Madson, Wisconsin
Ring Street
Tao Eart
Th Drug Store
Houg
Barker
A. Ogden
St. Paul
Minnesota
Cathin & Williomson
Madinany
Cothren
Sophy
Milwaukee
A. HO Sith
Henry A, Lambert
Charles R Gonway
George C, Nichols
Paul
Waite & Noyes
Attorneys
General Land Agents
Adams
Lank
Botekin & Knapp
N. W. Dean
Gabriel T. Long
Stephen March
Main
Third Streets
Watertown
Asbil
D. B. Sneden
Bairchilde
Morriestreet
Goode
Gooda
J. C. Fairchild
Madison, Wie
Szimoun & Wagrar
A. ©. Ketchum
Chancery
Fort Winnebago
Columbia County
Newm York
Ge Patrol
Gouda
Prirca
WM. N. Seymour E
Varney
UMAE
Seymour & Varney
Mundiwon
Sidney L
Rood
Chasetcam
Ota
George B.smith
Winconsuy
C. Fairchild’s
Gradoor
Thates
Wis ‘ Gonala
Jakes
HOLT
Niediron
John M. Grahem
Eptleip
Groege
Dubgin
Sherif
Maniton
Shariff
Manitowoe
Rapa
Win
May Ster
Attachment
Traugott ‘Burckhardt
Sratz
Wisceveg
Corny
Julies Grutener
Julius Abel
WM. H. Clark
Nelson Dewey
Wicconsin
Racine
Racmne
End
A. CG. Chathed
Haarrow
Ruaxuck Ream
Milwaukee and
Rock River
Rock Rver Canal Company
Saw River
Robert J, Ream
Commercil Advertiser
Winconnn and
Sentinel & Gazette
Balla
Websters
Worcester
Hale A
Goodrich
Agebra
Yavia
Slater
Peace Quilla
Madison Dee
D. Holt,jr
Baraboo
Sauk
Sauk County
Henry Chapmat
Adan
Betaboo
Saukeo
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