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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1856
Page
1
A fragmented report notes farmers rallying for higher prices and wages. References to leader figures and local labor efforts hint at collective action and community support in challenging economic times.
Congressional discussion centers on the Toombe bill and Missouri Compromise repeal in Kansas. Senators argue intent to introduce slavery, criticize territorial governance, and vote on amendments to abolish extralegal acts. The debate ends with passage of a territorial statehood bill for Kansas.
An editorial in the Washington Organ argues Pennsylvania and Massachusetts look dark for Fillmore with Fremont poised to win in Pennsylvania unless Buchanan supporters unite behind Fillmore. It notes state pride may block coalition despite the obvious risk, and suggests Democrats in Pennsylvania must decide between Fillmore and Fremont. Further calculation on Massachusetts to follow.
The piece argues that real disunionists are Buchanan and Fillmore backers, with Garrisonian Abolitionists in the North backing Buchanan. It cites Parker Pillsbury and Wendell Phillips supporting Buchanan to advance anti slavery aims, while repudiating Fremont. A Kansas Kansas Territory protest letter warns against a Senate bill shaping a constitutional state government under federal control.
The Democrats in the South must push beyond constitutional arguments and prove African slavery is a moral religious and natural institution. Northern Democrats may differ but Southern leaders insist slavery is legitimate and to be extended. The true issue must be bold and clear to avoid delay.
Reports from Atchison describe a steamer Sultan returning with contraband arms seized near Leavenworth and Weston amid pro slavery rhetoric. The Palmetto Rifles of Atchison celebrated June 28 with a parade and banquet featuring Southern Rights toasts and calls for disunion and loyalty to South Carolina and Missouri allies.
Various speakers echo stark factions in Kansas politics. Walace Jackson warns of making Kansas a slave state. Dr. G T Lary urges honoring the Palmetto Flag. W H Jenkins proposes land grants based on slavery stance. Major EL Yates cites sheriff Jones of Douglas County amid anti slavery sentiment. Jenkins salutes D R Atchinson as Border Ruffian chief.
A call to vigilance in the current canvass urges Republicans not to trust appearances of security. It advocates forming Fremont clubs, organizing voter lists, distributing campaign documents, and coordinating county and state committees to maximize turnout and counter opposition.
A Platte Argus article from Weston Missouri attacks a Kansas pacification bill as a political ruse by pro slavery and Buchanan factions. It cites a July 1856 pamphlet urging residents to move to Kansas Territory before August to influence the November vote, warning against the so called pacification scheme and stressing border ruffian influence.
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