CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1833 - 1837 POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - United States (Cont'd) have one over 190 feet and on 21st. Democrats tried to put one up 240 feet high, but ropes failed. They sent to Pittsburgh and got new ropes hundreds of them worked hard today, got the pole nearly up, 230 feet in height, and just as they were about to open their mouths to give its ratifying shout, it broke about half way up, and the top came thundering to the ground. No one was injured in person. Our friends are not disposed to get into this ridiculous pole business, but expect to do their duty at the polls next November." 1833 - DTD Aug. 26; ed: 2/1 - The Hale and Julian Young Men's Free Democratic club will hold a grand rally at Kelley's hall on the evening of Aug. 28. R. P. Spaulding, and J. C. Vaughn will address the citizens of Cleveland. On the other hand, 1834 - DTD Aug. 26; ed: 2/2 - "In the South the Whigs charge that Gen. Pierce is false to the Slave Power. The New Boston speech is the only shadow of proof they possess to sustain it. But upon that they shout lustily, 'look slaveholders! Pierce loathes slavery.' Scott is declared to be false; no friend of the South peculiar institution; a follower and a tool of Seward. issue, the whole battle is fought. The papers South, of it and nothing else." a hater of its Upon this one politically are full 1835 DTD Aug. 26:2/2 In a letter to the editor, Q. F. Atkins says: "'Conquer your prejudices,' spurn Liberty, - sneer at the council, and tread upon the example and honorable reputation of your Revolutionary Fathers; and come over, as we have done, to the interest of 'the Sunny South;' and thereby help us to 'save the Union.' "Such was council, and such the groundless alarm of Southern rebellion, spread all through the North in 1851, by Webster and Fillmore. At railroad celebrations, public dinners, and the assemblages, brought together for the special purpose of 'backing up' these recreants to Freedom, this was their theme. "So promises one of the people." (5) (2) (10) (7) 1836 - DTD Aug. 27; ed: 2/1 - The Warren meeting took place Aug. 25. The turnout was large. The enthusiasm and determination of Free Soilers was decided, and the speeches of Mears, Giddings, and Spaulding were very effective. "Old Trumble will tell a good story at the polls." 1837 DTD Aug. 27; ed: 2/1 - In illustrating the absurdity of voting for a man who stands upon a platform which the voter rejects, we said on Aug. 6: "The Editor of the FREE PRESS joins the Methodist church, and accepts the creed. That creed demands, that certain things should be done, and certain things not done. Among other matters it declares that the (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1838 - 1843 POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - United States (Cont'd) temperance question shall not be discussed, and that any effort to discuss it whenever, wherever, or however made, must be suppressed, etc." "The reverse. We stated the case, broadly as we did, knowing that church to be foremost in behalf of temperance, and of christianity, and hoping to show absurdity thereby of the position assumed by our opponents. 1838 - DTD Aug. 27; ed: 2/1 - Flaming handbills last week announced that W. L. Perkins of Painesville was to address the Scott club of Chardon on a certain evening. The Hon. Mr. Perkins arrived; the court house bell rang loud and long but nobody congregated. So no speaking was had, and the "Chippewa club" died. "There is no enthusiasm in that county, except among the Free Democracy." 1839 - DTD Aug. 27:3/1 - The young men's Free Democratic club is pro- The addresses to be delivered before the club tomorrow evening will secure a large house. 1840 DTD Aug. 27:3/2,3,4 The DAILY DEMOCRAT publishes the platform of the Slavery Compromise parties, as well as an abstract of the fugitive law, the Democratic national platform, the Whig national platform, and platform of the National Free Democrats. 1841 DTD Aug. 28; ed: 2/1 "Our excellent and talented Candidate is says: 1842 DTD Aug. 28:2/1 In a letter to the editor, "H" of Warren, O., Our ratification meeting was held Aug. 25. It rained in the morning. The audience filled Empire hall to overflowing. Judge Spalding held the attention of those present during a speech of more than three hours duration. A good account of Trumbull county may be expected in the coming election. 1843 - DTD Aug. 28:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "F. S." of Cuyahoga Falls says: While looking over the SUMMIT BEACON of yesterday, I saw an article which contained a few names of persons who supported Van Buren in "78" but who are now earnest supporters of General Scott and are attempting to show that by doing so they acted the part of wise men. It said there were hundreds more in this country with the same beliefs. The article was evidently written for the purpose of inducing other men who now support the Pittsburgh nominations to support Scott. Now I venture the assertion that for every one who has returned back to the servility of the old parties (either Whig or Democrat) there have been ་་ (4) (2) (1) (2) (1) (3) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1844 1849 POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS United States (Cont'd) at least two who left them and declared themselves in favor of Hale and Julian. All people want is truth, and when once enlightened they will vote for the right one against the curse of slavery. (13) 1844 - DTD Aug. 28; ed: 2/2 - "We have felt ourselves, all along authorized to declare, and it may be we have erred in not having earlier made the declaration, that if the good people of this nation will but open the way for Mr. Hale to the White House, that gentleman if then alive and possessing his usual excellent health of both body and soul, will assuredly not hesitate to take due possession of the same. There is, therefore, and there never has been, the slightest reason for apprehending, that the friends of Free-Soil will be cheated out of an Administration during the coming four years by any declination of Mr. Hale's to accept the Presidential nomination." (4) 1845 DTD Aug. 30; ed: 2/1 - There were six meetings of Western Reserve people yesterday in behalf of freemen, free soil, and free speech. "The right spirit is abroad, and we are growing here, growing everywhere, growing wherever men think of the peril of the present, or the safety of the future." (1) 1846 - DTD Aug. 30; ed: 2/1 The free Democrats of Boston held a grand rally and ratification meeting Aug. 27, J. G. Palfrey presided. John P. Hale accepted the nomination for the presidency. Palfry eulogized Hale's ability, patriotism, and his firm and eloquent support of free soil principles. (6) 1847 - DTD Aug. 30:2/3 In a letter to the editor, "B" of Mansfield, O., says: On Aug. 26 Judge Spaulding and Mr. Vaughn arrived here from Cleveland. Vaughn, in a most lucid and convincing argument of three hours duration, portrayed the enormous evils that negro slavery entails upon the non-slaveholding whites of the South as well as upon the white laborers of the North. Judge Spaulding showed the free Democracy to be the only party which at this time exacts the observance of equal rights of man in accordance with the declaration of independence. 1848 DTD Aug. 31; ed: 2/1 A Boston merchant, in a letter he wrote recently says: "The friends of Liberty...hope to carry the State for Hale and Julian,...hope has been inspired...by the division of our enemies. Besides, there are many, both of Whigs and of Democrats who cannot swallow the Baltimore platform." (7) "Hurrah! then, for the old Bay State. For though it may fail to choose electors caring less for cotton and kidnaping than for humanity and honor, we know it will have struck a strong blow for the latter." (1) 1849 DTD Aug. 31; ed: 2/1 - "The call for the Congressional Convention is out. The Free Soilers of Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties, will read it and act accordingly. Let there be a full representation. Keep the ball rolling." (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1850 - 1856 POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS - United States (Cont'd) 1850 DTD Aug. 31; ed: 2/2 - At the recent tenth annual meeting of the Western Anti-Slavery society the apostasy of Gerrit Smith of New York was denounced. In its denunciation, the society quoted extracts from the speech Smith made at the Pittsburg convention. He said: "Notwithstanding all the fault I have found with the platform of the Free Democracy, I nevertheless regard myself as a member of that party. It is a good party and will rapidly grow better." The LEADER says: "With the greatest respect for the Anti-Slavery earnestness and the fearless outspokeness of the men and women cf the Western Anti-Slavery Society, we say, commend both us and our cause to the help of such apostates as Gerrit Smith." (7) 1851 - DTD Aug. 31:2/2 - In a letter to the editor, "Emmet" of East Rochester, O., says: Hunkerism is at a very low ebb in our township. Both Whigs and Democrats are as mute as frogs in December. Colonel Brewer repudiates the platform but is supporting Mr. Scott. A Hale club has been organized in this county. We hope they The LEADER says: We thank our correspondent, "Emmet," for his letter and we thank the Hale club for a copy of its resolutions. will keep us posted on their sayings and doings. (7) 1852 DTD Aug. 31:2/3 In a letter to the editor, "J. S." of Rootstown says: In a speech he made here recently, H. B. Spellman of Cleveland gave a lucid exposition of the fugitive law, exposed the servility and degeneracy of the old parties, and inspired the friends of freedom with fresh devotion to the Pittsburg platform. He inspired in them a determination to cast more votes for Mr. Hale and Mr. Julian than will be given for either Mr. Scott or Mr. Pierce." (4) 1853 - DTD Sept. 1:2/1 In a letter to the editor, "Liberty" of Bloomington, 0., says: Little is known of your valuable paper in this community. We have never had the privilege of seeing a copy of it until recently. Your circulation department could do a large amount of business here. (2) 1854 - DTD Sept. 3; ed: 2/1 - Every town, village, and township in the state ought to order at least 1,000 copies of the platform and campaign documents and circulate them freely. (1) 1855 - DTD Sept. 3:2/4 - Hale club meetings are held in Delmater hall every Tuesday. Prominent speakers are presented. R. B. Spaulding and B. B. Beavis will speak in Bedford, O., on Oct. 1. A. G. Riddle and E. Wade will speak in Brooklyn on Sept. 10. Wade and P. Bosworth will speak in Euclid, O., on Sept. 8. Thirty-five other meetings will be held in Cuyahoga county during September and October. Free soil and free speech principles will be discussed. (7) 1856 - DTD Sept. 3:3/1 William Case of Cleveland was nominated for Congress by the Whigs yesterday.. (1) CLEVELAND NEWSPAPER DIGEST JAN. 1 TO DEC. 31, 1852 Abstracts 1857 - 1865 POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS & ELECTIONS- United States (Cont'd) 1857 - DTD Sept. 4; ed: 2/1 - Judge Bliss of Akron, O., was yesterday nominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Akron district. Nothing elevates us so much as the presence of a spirit similar, yet superior to our own. 1858 - DTD Sept. 4:3/1 Kelley's hall. George E. (1) Last night the Pierce Democrats held a meeting in (1) 1859 - DTD Sept. 8:2/1 - The greatest speech of the age can be had at the counting room of the TRUE DEMOCRAT for ten dollars per thousand copies. (1) 1860 DTD Sept. 9; ed: 2/1 The rumor has prevailed that John P. Hale would not accept the nomination for the Presidency should it be offered to him by the Pittsburgh Convention. Our Washington correspondent gives the lie direct to this rumor. Let it be understood then that John P. Hale is the choice of Ohio and of the west. He is the man for the hour. 1861 DTD Sept. 9; ed: 2/1 "The Georgia Union Convention divided. (2) About (1) 1862 DTD Sept. 10:2/2 - Edward Wade of Cuyahoga county was nominated as the candidate of free Democracy to represent district 19 in the next Congress at a convention in Painesville. Dudley Baldwin also of Cuyahoga was one of three selected for the central committee for this district. (8) 1863 DTD Sept. 10; ed: 2/3 - If the letter of Daniel R. Tilden to Giddings was not addressed to a gentleman so well qualified to estimate its worth or its worthlessness and so likely withal to take some public note of the same, and if we did not know that copies of it had been placed in the hands of sundry persons not incapable of appreciating however disinclined to repose its merits or its demerits, we might have suspected Tilden of a design not only of "stealing a march" on the press with his pamphlet, but of adroitly confining its circulation to such only as would be likely to be gulled by its fictitious facts, its logical fallacies, and its electioneering clap-trap. 1864 (20) DTD Sept. 10:2/4 A meeting will be held by the admirers of the Hon. John P. Hale of New Hampshire in the American House this evening to take steps towards tendering him a complimentary dinner upon his arrival in this city this month. (1) day at Kelley's hall. "Gen. Cass pointed out sundry characteristics of the Whig and Democratic parties, or alleged differences which he pronounced to be such. The former was quite universal in its notions touching 'internal improvements, which it would apply to railroads, other roads, ་ and what not, all over the States; the latter would limit them to objects |