Fremont Defense of Cattle Contracts in California
A Fremont letter defends cattle transactions with D E Celis during a provisioning crisis. He details loans, cattle shipments from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles, and security arrangements with Stearns. He states receipts covered all cattle and asserts contracts were fulfilled despite political attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Fremont
California
United States Senate
D. Eulogio de Celis
Samuel Hensley
Celis
Andres Pico
San Louis Obispo
Los Angeles
General Kearney
South
Monterey
Washinton
Cot
D. Andres Pico
San Fernando
Major Hensley
D. Andres
Stearns
Wilson
Temple
J. C. Fremont
Joan R. Snyper
Admission of Kansas under Topeka Constitution Speech
The text presents a Kansas admission plea by Wm H Seward style, arguing for immediate admission under the Topeka Constitution. It notes opposition to Douglas’s bill and cites Crittenden’s urging action to end conflict in Kansas. The speaker urges adopting the Topeka measure to restore peace and preserve freedom, acknowledging possible risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Wm. H. Seward
Douglas
Kentucky
Crittenden
Topeka
Kangus
Senate
U. States
Kamen
Ena
Fragmented line hints at personal conscience renewal
The snippet presents a distorted archaic cadence about fixing the mind and approving personal rights. It references conscience renewal and an implied guidance by inner light, but the text is garbled and lacks clear events, names, or verifiable context for further detail.
Position of the Administration in Kansas Slavery Crisis
The piece denounces federal actions in Kansas as usurpation and tyranny. It accuses the President of backing a pro slavery legislature, arresting state officers, and sending troops to disperse Free State representatives. It portrays border violence, lawless sheriffs, murders, and suppression of free speech, urging union and support for Fremont and the Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Kansas Tribune
Free States
Kansas
Free State
California
Topeka
Dow
Barber
Brown
Jones
Stewart
United States
Eurorp
Wilson Shannon
Brandon Bridge
Lawrence
Cantwell
Palmyra
Missouri
Cedar Creek
Gay
Westport
Lawrence, &c
Lexington
Pierce
Buchanan
Fremont
Ten Cent Jimmy and the Buchanan Wage Debate
Reports from Fremont Mass Meetings reveal popular approval of the nickname Ten Cent Jimmy given to Buchanan by Pennsylvania Mechanics. References to his Low Wages Speech in the Senate suggest Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin workers view him as seeking to lower American labor wages. The piece argues he represented a manufacturing state and Pennsylvania employers, lacking sympathy for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Virginia
Philadelphia
New York
Underwood
N. Y
Boston
Republic
Madison
Jeferson
Eiher
Mason & Dixon
Jefferson
Bia
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Lafayette
French West India Islands
Marquis
Old Dominion
Cass
Douglas
Buchanan
Vingiels
Mr. A
Wise
West
Republican
Democratic Party
North
South
Africa
France
Germany
Merrick
Maryland
United States
Holland
South Holland
Netherlands
Italy
Henry Clay
John Davis
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
Jimmy
Kansas
Terity
Ohio
Indiana
Wisconsin
Micigan
Ple
Democratic Organization
Thos. Jefferson
Sam
Tam S Myers
R P Bucktanp
S. Bircwarp
O. L. Niu
Fremont
United States Senate
Oerican
Ex-Lieut Governor Myers Misses Fremont Mass Meeting Invite
The Toledo ex-Lieut. Gov. Myers declined attendance due to a prior engagement to travel East. The item includes his letter dated July 30, 1856, apologizing for missing the Fremont and Dayton Mass Meeting on August 6. Also appears are satirical fashion notes on tubular petticoats from Paris and New Orleans, a joke about jealousy and a brief historical note on James Buchanan’s 1836 postmaster veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Myers
Toledo
TouEpo
Fremont and Dayton
East
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Eines
Buseck
Tor
Bed
Sid
Piteareserry
John P. Wieerea Praveh
AE &Co
Liberty
Stee Bonee
M. Bonwirld
Croll
America
John AL Ae i Co
Ouart
Wegolet
McDorald, Lao Blam. & Co
Ike
Tihs Baumgardier & Co
Baetoe& Whitmore
AGUM
William Faws
Wooster
Antyagturer
Mill ‘Wets
Steves
Piaws
Bross
William B. Botsford
A. Luckmartee
M.D
Jibei
Oaide
Mares Oia
Plase
Waeptes
Eugene Pardee
Astornty
Leyibom
JOR
OOM Mall
OX & Connell
Wil
Weoster
Nero c. Parzona
Biren
Jeffries
Sok Seweemay
William Oiwen McOweeney & Given
ARES
Apaals Pini
Tees
James C
Glasgow
Arron Pxir
Will
Tains Im
Joshus
Woonter
Ann
Alpormman
Cee
Cere
coseHs Co Jomneon
Foreman & Johnson
Ronns
Ines
Wansion
Wneeeas Ornesas Ee
Aed
Zgraege Uops
Week Rewapapere InWoottan
Saree
Boonsfourth Selamn Lyear
Doubee
Cole Eac Ee
J. A. Marchand
Democrat
Wooster Republican
LOCOS
Sumbie
Veice
Union
Davery
Francis E. Spinner
Congress
Herkimer District
William Tell
Great West
New-York
Pittsburgh Gasette
Kameast
Porter
Lasborers
Sd Sad
Boulonge
Svta
Havre
Brest
Nantes
Charante
Penraly
Bordeaux
Bayonne
Marceilles
Sheph
Corsica
Dantzig
Holland Farm
Antwerp
Fland
Trieste
Lombardy
Genoa
Sota
Tuscany
Paris
New Orleans
Ile
Erin
Hanley
Jamie
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