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Hillsdale Whig Standard
Hillsdale, Hillsdale County, Michigan
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Political ferment in St. Louis, Missouri, over the 'Benton War' as city elections approach, pitting Benton supporters (Free Soilers) against opponents. The contest will influence the legislature's decision on Senator Benton's U.S. Senate seat.
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The city election is now at hand, and numerous meetings have been held, in nearly all of which there has been the most angry feeling manifested. The question is Benton or no Benton. Thus far it would seem that the Benton men, who are called Free Soilers, are the most numerous, although the opposing faction are making superhuman exertions to floor them. The fight will rage with unabated fury until after the election of members to the next Legislature, which is to decide whether Col. Benton shall longer occupy a seat in the U. S. Senate.
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St. Louis, Missouri
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the election of members to the next legislature will decide whether col. benton shall longer occupy a seat in the u. s. senate.
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Loco-Focoism in St. Louis is in ferment due to the impending city election. Numerous meetings have shown angry feelings over support for Benton versus opposition. Benton men, called Free Soilers, appear more numerous, but opponents are exerting efforts to defeat them. The conflict will continue until after the legislative election.