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Domestic News
August 5, 1857
Democrat And Sentinel
Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Louisville, Democrats proposed consulting with Know Nothings via committees to maintain order during the upcoming election and avoid bloody riots, but the Know Nothings, through their champion Mr. Duncan, rejected the peace proposition, potentially instigating violence for which they would bear responsibility.
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Riots Expected in Louisville. The Democrats in Louisville have made propositions to the Know Nothings to consult together through their committees, as to the best means to preserving order in that city in the coming election, and prevent it from being disgraced by a repetition of the usual bloody riots. The Know Nothings through their champion, Mr. Duncan, have, it should be mentioned to their eternal disgrace, rejected this peace proposition, and now stand in the position of an organization which encourages and instigates riots by which they have heretofore been the gainers. If bloodshed ensue, upon them will rest the responsibility.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Politics
What keywords are associated?
Louisville Riots
Know Nothings
Democrats
Election Order
Political Rejection
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Duncan
Where did it happen?
Louisville
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Louisville
Key Persons
Mr. Duncan
Outcome
potential bloodshed if riots ensue; responsibility on know nothings
Event Details
Democrats proposed joint consultation with Know Nothings to preserve order in upcoming election and prevent riots; Know Nothings rejected via Mr. Duncan, positioning themselves as instigators of past beneficial riots.