Lancaster County County Politic Battle Over Buchanan Nomination
Lancaster County voices split over James Buchanan in a heated political moment. Editors and readers react to the Cincinnati platform versus old-line Whigs and Anti-Slavery factions. Expect mixed support for Fremett Dayton and Farmont, with a strong push for the Constitution and Union.
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Lameaster
Anon
Buchanan
Phan
Woceter
Lancaster County
Bucwanan
Lancaster
Alithia
Konte
Karmont
The
Express
Cincinnati
Farmont
Day- Ton
Independent Whig
American Wager
Lapcanter
Bcaminer
Zcaminer
Ole Whig
Pennsylvania
Famonr
Dayton
Philadelphia
Washington
Jefferson
Constitution
Chay and
Webster
Jamies Buchatsa
Franklin Pierce
Democratic Party
James Buchanan
Thas Party
James Bdeohatan
Fremett
Slavery Debate Echoes in Territorial Policy Forum
Fragmentary report shows the Cincinnati Convention failing by one vote to declare slavery constitutional in all U S territories. The southern claim for equal rights via slaveholding is argued through indirect means, urging national unity through a Nebraska principle to pressure the Union.
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United States
Cincinnati
South
Vadlomevin
Illinois Democrats swing to Fremont Dayton in heated contest
The Chicago Tribune notes Jo Knox facing pro slavery pressures as Gustav Knox, a Democrat, campaigns for Fremont Dayton. Pivotal figures like Ezekiel Pax and ex Democrats abandon old lines. In Chicago the Douglas party faces disunion, while Republicans Brashton and Herrman shift from Democrats. Buffalo Republic reports strong Willett support and large Fremont margins, with local towns heavily favoring Fremont. Illinois papers rally for a Constitution aligned outcome.
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Illinoia
Gustavus Koxsnee
Slavery Democratic Party
Fremont
Dayton
Eennezer Pax
Chicago
Douglas Party
Col
Brasxt
Herrman
General Jackson
The
True Democracy
Buffalo Republic
Tan Yiverday
Ines
Bissell
Marengos
Buchanan
Fillmore
Chicago Democrat
Chicago Press
Urbans Union
Canton Express
Lasalle Journal
Illinois
Fremont Named Nominating Candidate by Republicans
The New York Mercury argues Colonel John C. Fremont is the wisest Republican choice and destined to win, predicting a sharp North South division but Fremont’s election is near certain. The paper praises Fremont’s character, leadership in California, and maps out a Buchanan vs Fremont contest with Fremont as future ruler. It urges candor from other papers to follow Mercury’s line.
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Free States
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Buchanan
Philadelphia Times
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James Buchanan
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Bo Relle
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Christian Lance
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Michael Wise
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Susan Bowers
Jacob Bowers
Margaret Auble
Sadie Auble
Swann Blanchard
Blanchard
Neary Meibe
Prominent Washington Friends Vow to Dissolve the Union
The text reports that many of Bucu-ANAN's prominent Washington supporters threaten to dissolve the Union if John Frermont is elected. It suggests these figures favor disunion to subdue northern freemen, contrasting with Kansas free state opposition.
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Bucu- Anan
Washington
Joux
Frermont
Unidh
North
Kansas
Great political shift reported in Pennsylvania papers
The piece notes a broad Republican surge across Pennsylvania with papers from Erie to York endorsing Fremont and Dayton while formerly pro-Buchanan outlets switch. It cites the Harris Telegraph and others aligning with the People’s movement, and predicts a large Republican majority.
German Press Favors Fremont and Dayton Across States
German newspapers in Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Newark rally to the Republican ticket. Endorse Fremont and Dayton with strong support while a few papers back the Democrats. Leading German papers claim broad German backing for the GOP across the West.
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Fremont
Darron
Ilinois Staats Zeitung
Chicago
Dayton
Cincinnati
Valksfreund
St. Louis
Newark
N. J
Vicinity
Republicaner
Wolks Blatt
Hochwechter
Turnzeitung
Western States
Rally at Court House Ratifies Fremont Darron Nomination
The ratification meeting at the Court House drew a large crowd with enthusiastic speeches by Pardee, Ogg, and Bookmaster. Wayne county endorses the nomination and signals probable success at the November polls.
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Pardee
Ogg
Bookmaster
Wayne County
Fremont & Darron
Benton Calls Jefferson Davis a Secessionist in St Louis
The Disunion Party reports Thos H Benton describing Jefferson Davis as an avowed Secessionist in a recent St Louis speech, labeling the secretary of War as the chief mover of the present Administration and a disunionist.
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Thos. H. Benton
St. Louis
Jefferson Davis
California Vigilance Committee in San Francisco Rises
News from California reports a revived vigilance committee displacing authorities in San Francisco. The group has executed two murderers after trial, with about five thousand men enrolled and funded, while the Governor struggles to restore order and the state remains tense.
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San Fracisco
San Francisco
Buchatani Led Milton Tp Rally as 1864 Echoes Rise
The W. OQ. Democrat reports Buchatani leading voters in Milton Township amid rhetoric recalling H. H. Johnson's 1864 support. The piece urges patience with the process and signals strong sentiment.
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Buchatani
Milton Tp
H. H. Johnson
Republican Nominations Praised in Delaware Editorial
The Wilmington Journal endorses Fox Mort and Dayross as strong Republican standard bearers. It lauds Col. Faxmany for pioneering exploits beyond the Rockies and supports Freemont as a safe capable leader. The piece urges unity against Buchanan and notes Pierceism and Douglasism as threats to liberty and union.
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Ahe
Fox- Mort
Dayross
Willmington Journal
Stateican
Fillmore
Col Faxmany
Rocky Mountains
Republican Party
Fremont
Republic
Friends of Republican Liberty
Free State Press Suppression Debate in Kansas
The speaker denounces destruction of Free State papers in Kansas by Administration forces while pro slavery publications remain. He argues the disunion platform of BuCHANAN supports this, urges the ballot to answer, and cites constitutional guarantees of free speech amid government silencing without opposition.
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Buchanan
United States
Dulles Likely To Avoid Dismissal Over Crampton Row
Foreign news reports arrivals since last, noting Parliament and press debate on Crampton’s dismissal by the American Government. Public sentiment opposes breaking diplomatic intercourse, with expectations that Mr. Dulles will not be dismissed to keep peace between nations.
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Plain Township Republican Meeting Proceedings
Report notes limited space and omits abstracts of speeches as recorded by the secretary. There is confidence in a strong turnout and a handsome majority for Fremont and Dayton as the party supports their candidates.
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Plain
Fremont
Dayton
Voting for Buchanan Endangers Freedom and Kansas Policy
The author argues Buchanan supports a harsh Kansas law criminalizing anti slavery speech and writing. It warns freemen of Wayne against voting for him, claiming the platform enshrines punishment by hard labor for denying slave rights and that Congress cannot rescue this stance.
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James Buchanan
Kansas
Wayne
Buchanan
Congress
Political attack on Buchanan papers and disunion charges
The text claims pre prepared evidence against Buchanan showing he never supported ten cents per day for laborers and suggests Democratic blood would be shed if true. It accuses opponents of drafting testimony to counter the charges before his nomination.
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Ayer
Springfield Daily Courier
John Horrstort
Hurrarorr & McBaing
Pennsylvania urged to vote for Buchanan amid treason indictments
The piece appeals to Pennsylvanians to back Buchanan to uphold current Kansas policy. It notes five notable Pennsylvanians named as under indictment for high treason and facing execution if the Cincinnati platform is adopted. Names include Gov. Kreep ER Judge Smith G. W. Brown G. Jenxina and Geo. W. Delrzter.
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Dems Criticize Paper Platform And Party Impact
The writer accuses the W C Dems of omitting truth in columns while contrasting the Republican platform. They predict a 50 vote loss in Wayne County as voters compare platforms and select the right. Ohio delegates at Philadelphia plan four large conventions in Dayton Fremont Zanesville and Massillon.
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Wayne Co
Ohio
Philadelphia
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Fremont
Zanesville
Massillon
Pro-Slavery Press Accused Of Forging Governor Letter
Critics accuse northern pro slavery presses of using a stolen letter from Gov Rexpers and garbling it to forge a false version. The claim highlights ongoing tensions over authenticity and political manipulation.
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Gov Rexpers
Republicans Ratify Philadelphia Nominees at Jefferson Meeting
Citizens in Jefferson gathered at Labeil House Friday to ratify the Republican Convention nominees at Philadelphia. Wm H Taylor and Jacob Rowen spoke amid applause. Resolutions pledge support for Fremont Dayton and condemn Nebraska policy. The meeting adjourned with cheers for the ticket.
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Yant
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Mr. Downine
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Kangas
James Buchanan
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Dayton
Nebraska
Holland Bitters credited for health after one bottle
Nicolas Sonosrzi of Coal Hill thanks a friend for recommending Holland Bitters. He suffered headaches loss of appetite and mental low mood but after one bottle he feels returning health. Pittsburgh August 24 1853.
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Coal Hill
Pittsburgh
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