When was it published?

September 25, 1856 in The Daily Gate City

Domestic News September 25, 1856

The Daily Gate City

Q: What keywords are associated?

North American Seceders, American Convention, Fillmore Americans, Republicans, Political Meeting

Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa

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What is this article about?

In Rochester on Sept. 23, North American Seceders met at the courthouse, with Walker presiding; Edward Loster read an address on party history and intrigues, recommending sympathy with Fillmore Americans to overthrow Republicans. Address adopted; recess until p.m. Regular American convention delayed organizing due to many delegates and credentials.

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Rochester, Sept. 23.—North American Seceders met at the court house this a. m. Walker presiding. Edward Loster read an address giving a history of the North American party and various intrigues connected with it and recommend a convention to sympathise with the Fillmore Americans for the overthrow of the Republicans. Address adopted. Recess till p. m. The regular American convention had not organized at noon, owing to the large number of delegates present, and the time taken in submitting credentials.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

North American Seceders American Convention Fillmore Americans Republicans Political Meeting

What entities or persons were involved?

Walker Edward Loster

Where did it happen?

Rochester

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Rochester

Event Date

Sept. 23.

Key Persons

Walker Edward Loster

Outcome

address adopted. recess till p. m. the regular american convention had not organized at noon.

Event Details

North American Seceders met at the court house this a. m. Walker presiding. Edward Loster read an address giving a history of the North American party and various intrigues connected with it and recommend a convention to sympathise with the Fillmore Americans for the overthrow of the Republicans.