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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1856
Page
2
The Young Men's Fremont Club will convene at the Court House in Wooster on Wednesday evening next, July 23. Eugene Pardee, Esq will address the meeting and other speakers will attend.
A Republican rally is announced for Edinburgh on Monday evening with notable speakers expected to address the gathering. The event invites freemen and the public to gather, hear, and engage with the speakers.
The 1856 Republican State Convention directed each Congressional District to select a gentleman to represent them on the Republican Electoral Ticket for President and Vice President, with reports due to the State Central Committee. It urges full names, notes benefit of traveling campaign speakers, and requests editors correct misprints seen in some papers. Columbus, July 7, 1856.
A Civil War era letter argues that James Buchanan’s long Federalist ties show the current so called democracy is the old Federalist faction. It claims Jackson era rivals warned Polk against Buchanan and labels Buchanan as a pick for old Federalists and Tory allies.
Europe reports no major events of note with a calm, routine tone. The regional dispatch emphasizes a lack of significant happenings and an otherwise quiet continental scene.
The article denounces the Douglas bill as a fraud aimed to force slavery in Kansas. It argues the measure preserves unjust acts, misuses the Constitution, relies on Missouri bullies, and leaves Kansas under border ruffians while pledging to seal the territory west of Kansas to slavery. It urges northern protests and letters to Congress to oppose the bill.
The Wayne County Democrat repeats charges against James Buchanan alleging he was a Federalist, supports Pierce's administration and Kansas laws, favors slavery expansion, and misstates his age. It challenges Jacob Marchand to prove them false or admit them true.
The Plaindealer criticizes German Americans in the United States for supporting Fremont, denouncing émigrés who fled oppression in 1848 and accusing them of stirring riots and revolutionary aims. The piece notes a shifting newspaper stance among German papers and warns of rising tide of reformist sentiment.
The Record cites the Plaindealer alleging Herbert was a Know Nothing and notes the January 31 1856 Washington Union list showing Patni T Hzruenr of District No 2 as a Democrat. It questions the W OC Dems about Herbert’s true party affiliation and voting for Richardson.
The Wayne County Democrat accuses Col Benton of backing Buchanan while condemning the Cincinnati Convention, Pierce's cabinet, and administration acts. It cites Benton’s remarks on the convention crowd, appointments, foreign missions, and expenditures, urging publication to allow readers to judge the support Buchanan receives from Old Bullion.
At Topeka on July 4 Col Sumner with about 500 men dispersed the Free State Legislature after peremptorily ordering them to disperse. He called it the most unpleasant duty of his life. A Free State Convention also met, adopting a memorial to Congress with no opposition. Col Lane reportedly entered via Iowa as Missouri blocks Northern entry.
On the first page this week, Col Fremonts letter of acceptance is described as clear manly and forward showing the Republican candidate in a favorable light. It contrasts with Buchanans letter, portraying Republicans as defending constitutional rights against territorial aggression. Readers urged to share with Democratic neighbors.
The Pittsburgh blaze of 1845 drew James Buchanan's donation of five dollars to those in need. A Wayne County Democrat letter claims the pro slavery candidate gave five dollars and adds a satirical note about inflating it to five hundred.
The House voted Monday on expelling Brooks for the Sumner attack. the measure failed for lack of two thirds, 121 in favor and 95 against. Brooks announced his resignation. The piece criticizes Disunion papers for blocking expulsion and notes no action yet on the Dovazas bill. Adjournment time remains undecided. CLASS A to K livestock and farm products show details and awarding committees listed.
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