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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1856
Abstracts 2298 - 2303
POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - United States (Cont'd)
Let the TRIBUNE either openly express its opinions or give to others
permission to offer a fair interpretation of its words. (8)
2298 - L May 10; ed:2/2 - The Democratic party cannot nominate one of
its prominent leaders Vi' i thout taking upon its shoulders a load of sin,
corruption, and inconsistency. They are either a false pretender to
manly courage, treacherous, a nobody, or a political invalid.
"We ought to use every honest exertion to turn out of power these
weak and weakened men, whose wild and visionary theories have been
tested and found wanting. Above all, we ought to drive from our shore,
foreign influence, and cherish American feel ing ..•. Let us then learn
wisdom from experience and forever banish this fiend from our society."
(11)
2299 - L May 10: 2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "Justice" of Fremont,
0., says: I believe that "G. G. "is mistaken in his view as stated
in his article in the Cleveland HEARLD, in which he holds that Fremont
is favored as presidential candidate by the majority of Republicans.
"It would be hard to determine the choice of anyone in the territory,
but certainly very few favor Fremont." (2)
2300 - L May 12: 2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "X" of Cincinnati says:
Certain unnamed gentlemen claim that in order to carry Pennsylvania in
the next presidential election, they must give up its known and tried
men. It is wondered if these reports come from Pennsylvania. Chase,
Seward, or Hale, can get those votes but an unlmown or doubtful man
never could. It would be well if the gentlemen in Washington would
remember that the views of the capital are not those of the entire nation.
A hold, positive position in favor of restricting slavery to state limits
would win thousands of voters. (16)
2301 - L May 19; ed: 2/1 - The PLAIN DEALER says the bloody code in Kansas
must be maintained.
"This will be the great question during the coming presidential campaign
and we are glad to see all the administration arrayed on the side
of the cut-throats. Republicans, there is a good time coming." (1)
2302 - L May 22; ed:2/1 - The "Know-Nothings" of Louisiana, warm supporters
of Fi llmore, declare in their platform that they wi 11 oppose all
who advocate a distinction between Roman Catholics and Protestants.
Fillmore in his recent tour of Europe received his warmest welcome at
Rome.
"There may be a great deal of Know Nothingism about the Fi llmore-
Donelson creed, but it contains precious little Americanism." (2)
2303 - L May 23; ed: 2/3 - Joshua Giddings, veteran soldier in the Republican
party, expresses hope that the nominee of the Philadelphia
convention will be elected and believes the importance of the issue will
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