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CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1856
Abstracts 3778 - 3783
UNITED STATES TERRITORIES & POSSESSIONS (Cont'd)
3778 - L Aug. 22; ed:2/3,4 - A young man left Oiio for Kansas, and despite
the fact that he is anti-slavery to the backbone and a prominent advocate
of freedom and free territories, he was determined to go up the Missouri
river and face the border ruffians. When the boat arrived at Lfxington,
a gang of ruffians came aboard the boat, seized the young man, took him
to shore, and searched him and his baggage. In the bag was found a copy
of the PLAIN DEALER and Chicago TIMES, both slave papers. The gang declared
the yoang man one of themselves and escorted him back to his ship
and sent him off with cheers. (13)
3779 - L Aug. 25; ed: 2/2 - Now is the time t'l send aid to our brethren In
Kansas who are fighting for their homes and freedom. Now tbat the President
cannot send troops to help the border ruffians, the fight remains
between the free men and slave holders.
"The South is making strenuous efforts to control Kansas, so it rem ... dns
for us Free men of the North to help the free soilers protect their homes.
Cleveland should do as Detroit has done, raise $25,000 immediately and
send it to free Kansas."
(8)
3780 - L Aug. 26:2/3 - In a letter to the editor, "Solon" says: At a
meeting held in Solon at the Disciple church, attended by Republicans and
Democrats, Thayer of Cleveland addressed the citizens and in a straightforward
manner brought out the facts of the outrages in Kansas. WhLn
finished, he gave the other side an invitation to reply.
It was accepted by Russell, who did as well as he could while reasoning
from false premises, but could not answer a single idea advanced by Thayer.
Thayer proved that Democracy is not what it once was, that its leaders
were the great aristocrats; also the great monopoly of 350,000 slave holders.
The people of Solon wi 11 always welcome Thayer whenever he visi ts our
Republicans or city. (6)
3781 - L Sept. 3: 2/3 - In a letter to the editor. "Liberty and Union" says:
A large number of our citizens would be glad to contribute to the free
state citizens of Kansas suffering from the destruction of crops, loss of
horses and cattle. and greater indignities at th! hands of the border
ruffians, but have not had the opportunity because no Kansas aid committee
was formed. I propose that at every political meeting a collection
be made. If everyone gives a dime, enough money can be raist:d in thirty
days to afford entire relief to the afflicted people. (6)
3782 - L Sept. 5: ed:2/1 - News from Kansas is still alarming. The Ruffians
have driven out the peaceable Quaker settlement near Westport.
At the last account, 1500 strong were gathered about Lawrence. (1)
3783 - L Sept. 6; ed:2/1 - The free state settlers of Kansas are in great
need of food and clothing as well as powder and ball. Surrounded by invaders,
they cann0t reach the river for supplies, and are living on green