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Argument of the Hon. Edson B. Olds, of Ohio before the Judiciary Committee of the House, March 2, 1854 : against the bill proposing to divide the State of Ohio into two Judicial Circuits
Title
Argument of the Hon. Edson B. Olds, of Ohio before the Judiciary Committee of the House, March 2, 1854 : against the bill proposing to divide the State of Ohio into two Judicial Circuits.
Creator
Olds, Edson B. (Edson Baldwin) 1802-1869, Towers, Lemuel
Abstract/Description
Argument of the Honorable Edson B. Olds, of Ohio before the Judiciary Committee of the House. Caption title. FAU copy edges trimmed to 23 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f6
Subject Headings
Circuit courts -- Ohio, Judicial districts -- Ohio, Ohio -- Politics and government -- 1787-1865, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Americanism. Speech of Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, delivered at the American mass meeting, held in Washington city, February 29th, 1856
Title
Americanism. Speech of Hon. Lewis D. Campbell, of Ohio, delivered at the American mass meeting, held in Washington city, February 29th, 1856.
Creator
Campbell, Lewis D. (Lewis Davis) 1811-1882, Buell & Blanchard
Abstract/Description
As reported and published in the "American organ." Speech of Honorable Lewis D. Campbell of Ohio. Caption title. Printer statement from colophon; imprint date from caption title. Two columns to the page. FAU copy edges trimmed to 23 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f4
Subject Headings
American Party, Nativism, Slavery -- United States -- Extension to the territories, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
The slave oligarchy and its usurpations : speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, November 2, 1855, in Faneuil Hall, Boston.
Title
The slave oligarchy and its usurpations : speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, November 2, 1855, in Faneuil Hall, Boston.
Creator
Sumner, Charles, Buell & Blanchard
Abstract/Description
Speech of Honorable Charles Sumner. Caption title. Imprint from colophon. Issued also with title: The slave oligarchy and its usurpations : outrages in Kansas, the different political parties, position of the Republican Party : speech of Hon. Charles Sumner, November 2, 1855, in Faneuil Hall, Boston. FAU copy with edges untrimmed and largely unopened.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f21
Subject Headings
Kansas -- Politics and government -- 1854-1861, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Slavery -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
The genius and posture of America : an oration delivered before the citizens of Boston, July 4, 1857
Title
The genius and posture of America : an oration delivered before the citizens of Boston, July 4, 1857.
Creator
Alger, William Rounseville
Abstract/Description
Includes verse. Including the votes of both branches of the City Council refusing a vote of thanks to the orator. FAU owns two copies. First copy has original grey printed wrappers, side stitched with cord.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f12
Subject Headings
Fourth of July addresses -- 1857, Fourth of July celebrations -- Massachusetts -- Boston, Fourth of July orations -- 19th century, Poems, Poetry, Slavery -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Speech delivered by Hon. Josiah Quincy, Senior : before the Whig State Convention, assembled at the Music Hall, Boston, Aug. 16, 1854.
Title
Speech delivered by Hon. Josiah Quincy, Senior : before the Whig State Convention, assembled at the Music Hall, Boston, Aug. 16, 1854.
Creator
Quincy, Josiah 1772-1864, John Wilson and Son
Abstract/Description
Relates mainly to the Fugitive slave law. Speech delivered by Honorable Josiah Quincy, Senior, before the Whig State Convention. Speech delivered by Josiah Quincy, Senior, before the Whig State Convention.FAU copy has original printed wrappers; side stitched with cord.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f13
Subject Headings
Fugitive slave law (United States : 1850), Fugitive slaves -- United States, Massachusetts -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Political conventions -- Massachusetts -- Boston, Slavery -- Law and legislation -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Fugitive slave law (1850), United States -- Kansas Nebraska Act, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857, Whig Party (Mass.)
Format
E-book
Speech of Mr. Toucey, of Connecticut, defending himself against the Nebraska resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut.
Title
Speech of Mr. Toucey, of Connecticut, defending himself against the Nebraska resolutions of the Legislature of Connecticut.
Creator
Toucey, Isaac 1796-1869, Connecticut General Assembly
Abstract/Description
Caption title: Connecticut resolutions : speech of Hon. Isaac Toucey, of Connecticut. Speech of Honorable Isaac Toucey, of Connecticut. Cover title. FAU copy pages unopened, edges untrimmed.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f11
Subject Headings
Slavery -- United States -- Extension to the territories, Connecticut -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Congressional addresses -- 1854, Kansas Nebraska Act (United States), Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, Statehood (American politics), United States -- Kansas Nebraska Act, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857, Missouri compromise
Format
E-book
The ovation to Mr. Fillmore : speeches of Mr. Fillmore.
Title
The ovation to Mr. Fillmore : speeches of Mr. Fillmore.
Creator
Fillmore, Millard 1800-1874
Abstract/Description
Ovation to Mister Fillmore. Speeches of Mister Fillmore. Contains speeches by Mr. Filmore in Newburgh, Albany and Rochester. Notes: Caption title. Publisher's advertisement on page [8] at end. FAU copy edges trimmed to 22 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f28
Subject Headings
American Party, Campaign literature -- United States -- 19th century, Campaign speeches -- New York (State) -- 19th century, Civil war, Fillmore, Millard -- 1800-1874, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Presidents -- Election, Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1856, Slavery -- United States, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Speech of Edward C. Delavan, Esq., at a meeting of the friends of Mr. Fillmore, at Ballston, Aug. 9, 1856.
Title
Speech of Edward C. Delavan, Esq., at a meeting of the friends of Mr. Fillmore, at Ballston, Aug. 9, 1856.
Creator
Delavan, Edward C. (Edward Cornelius) 1793-1871
Abstract/Description
Speech by Mr. Edward C. Delavan, Esq., at a meeting of the friends of Mr. Fillmore, at Ballston.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f30
Subject Headings
American Party, Campaign literature -- United States -- 19th century, Campaign speeches -- New York (State) -- 19th century, Fillmore, Millard -- 1800-1874, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1856, Slavery -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Speech delivered in Faneuil Hall, Boston, October 27, 1857 : also, speech delivered in City Hall, Newburyport, October 31, 1857
Title
Speech delivered in Faneuil Hall, Boston, October 27, 1857 : also, speech delivered in City Hall, Newburyport, October 31, 1857.
Creator
Cushing, Caleb 1800-1879
Abstract/Description
Wrapper title: Speeches by Caleb Cushing. FAU copy edges trimmed to 24 cm. Has original printed wrappers, side stitched with cord.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f14
Subject Headings
Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857, United States -- Politics and government -- 1857-1861, Cushing, Caleb 1800-1879 Speech delivered in City Hall, Newburyport, October 31, 1857
Format
E-book
Speech of Josiah Randall, Esq., of Philadelphia : delivered at Chambersburg, August 6, 1856, at the request of the Democratic State Convention, of Pennsylvania.
Title
Speech of Josiah Randall, Esq., of Philadelphia : delivered at Chambersburg, August 6, 1856, at the request of the Democratic State Convention, of Pennsylvania.
Creator
Randall, Josiah 1789-1866, Democratic Party (Pa.) State Convention (1856 : Chambersburg, Pa.)
Abstract/Description
Randall expresses his support for the Democratic Party candidate James Buchanan.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f1
Subject Headings
Campaign literature -- Pennsylvania -- 19th century, Campaign literature, 1856 -- Democratic, Democratic Party (Pa.) -- State Convention, Democratic Party (Pa.) -- State Convention -- (1856 : -- Chambersburg, Pa.), Democratic Party (U.S.) -- Elections, Pennsylvania -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1856, Slavery -- United States -- Extension to the territories, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Address and proceedings of the Democratic State Convention : held at Syracuse, September 13, 1853.
Title
Address and proceedings of the Democratic State Convention : held at Syracuse, September 13, 1853.
Creator
Democratic Party (N.Y.) State Convention (1853 : Syracuse, N.Y.), Story, Minor C. 
Abstract/Description
Address to the Democratic Republican electors of the State of New-York -- Democratic State Convention opening session. Signed "Minor C. Story, President" at the end. FAU holds two copies. Second copy imperfect: pages loose.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f2
Subject Headings
Campaign literature -- 1853 -- Democratic -- New York (State), Campaign literature -- New York (State) -- 19th century, Democratic Party (N.Y.) -- Platforms, Democratic Party (N.Y.) -- State Convention -- (1853 : -- Syracuse, N.Y.), New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Political conventions -- New York (State) -- Syracuse, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Address illustrative of the nature and power of the slave states, and the duties of the free states; delivered at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Quincy, Mass., on Thursday, June 5, 1856.
Title
Address illustrative of the nature and power of the slave states, and the duties of the free states; delivered at the request of the inhabitants of the town of Quincy, Mass., on Thursday, June 5, 1856.
Creator
Quincy, Josiah 1772-1864, Ticknor and Fields
Abstract/Description
Edition: Altered and enlarged since delivery. FAU copy edges trimmed to 22 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f37
Subject Headings
Antislavery movements -- United States, Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States, Slavery -- United States -- Legal status of slaves in free states, Slaves -- Legal status, laws, etc -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Remarks of Hon. Miles Taylor, of Louisiana, accompanied by a letter to the editors of the Washington Union.
Title
Remarks of Hon. Miles Taylor, of Louisiana, accompanied by a letter to the editors of the Washington Union.
Creator
Taylor, Miles 1805-1873
Abstract/Description
Remarks of Honorable Miles Taylor, of Louisiana, accompanied by a letter to the editors of the Washington Union. FAU copy edges trimmed to 22 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f25
Subject Headings
Democratic Party (U.S.) -- History -- 19th century, Kansas -- Politics and government -- 1854-1861, Slavery -- United States -- Extension to the territories, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Kansas Nebraska Act, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Revolution or Reform : a discourse occasioned by the present crisis : preached at Wayland, Mass., Sunday, June 15, 1856
Title
Revolution or Reform : a discourse occasioned by the present crisis : preached at Wayland, Mass., Sunday, June 15, 1856.
Creator
Sears, Edmund H., Crosby, Nichols, and Company
Abstract/Description
A sermon on the encroachment of the slave power by Edmund H. Sears. Discourse occasioned by the present crisis. Notes: "Published by request." "Geo. C. Rand & Avery, printers, 3 Cornhill, Boston."--Title page verso. FAU copy imperfect: pages loose, all edges trimmed (to 23 cm). Has original printed wrappers.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f5
Subject Headings
Bible -- Luke, XIX, 42 -- Sermons, Sermons, American -- 19th century, Slavery -- Political aspects -- United States -- Sermons, Slavery -- United States -- Extension to the territories -- Sermons, Slavery -- United States -- Sermons, United States -- Kansas Nebraska Act -- Sermons, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857 -- Sermons
Format
E-book
Speech of the Hon. James E. Cooley, before the democracy of Syracuse, in mass meeting assembled, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, 1853.
Title
Speech of the Hon. James E. Cooley, before the democracy of Syracuse, in mass meeting assembled, on Tuesday evening, Nov. 1, 1853.
Creator
Cooley, James Ewing 1802-1882, Trow, John Fowler 1810-1886
Abstract/Description
Caption title: Issues of the campaign in New-York : presidential interference boldly rebuked and denounced : the canal policy vindicated. Speech of the Honorable James E. Cooley, before the democracy of Syracuse, in mass meeting assembled. FAU copy edges trimmed to 21 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb16f26
Subject Headings
Canals -- New York (State), Erie Canal (N.Y.), New York (State) -- Appropriations and expenditures, New York (State) -- Constitution, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Communication from His Honor the Mayor, Fernando Wood : transmitted to the Common Council of New-York, February 4th, 1856.
Title
Communication from His Honor the Mayor, Fernando Wood : transmitted to the Common Council of New-York, February 4th, 1856.
Creator
Wood, Fernando, New York (N.Y.) Mayor (1854-1857 : Wood)
Abstract/Description
Recommendations covering various phases of the city's government. FAU has 2 copies have original tan printed wrappers, side stitched with cord.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f10
Subject Headings
Municipal government -- New York (State) -- New York, New York (N.Y.) -- Common Council, New York (N.Y.) -- Mayor (1854-1857 : Wood), New York (N.Y.) -- Politics and government -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Address of the State Central Committee.
Title
Address of the State Central Committee.
Creator
George, John H. (John Hatch) 1824-1888, Democratic Party (N.H.) State Central Committee
Abstract/Description
Address of the State Central Committee.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f20
Subject Headings
Campaign literature -- New Hampshire -- 19th century, Campaign literature -- New Hampshire -- Democratic -- 19th century, Democratic Party (N.H.), New Hampshire -- Politics and government -- 19th century, Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1856, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Official proceedings of the National Democratic Convention : held in Cincinnati, June 2-6, 1856 ; published by order of the convention.
Title
Official proceedings of the National Democratic Convention : held in Cincinnati, June 2-6, 1856 ; published by order of the convention.
Creator
Democratic National Convention
Abstract/Description
Proceedings of the Democratic convention. Nomination of James Buchanan as the Democratic candidate for President. Includes "Mr. Buchanan's acceptance" speech, pages [76]-78.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb18f9
Subject Headings
Buchanan, James -- 1791-1868, Campaign literature -- United States, Campaign literature -- United States -- 1856, Democratic National Convention -- (1856 : -- Cincinnati, Ohio), Democratic Party (U.S.) -- Congresses, Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1856, Slavery -- United States, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857 -- Congresses
Format
E-book
Slaveholding not sinful. : An argument before the General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, October, 1855.
Title
Slaveholding not sinful. : An argument before the General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church, October, 1855.
Creator
How, Samuel Blanchard 1790-1868, Gray, John A. (John Abercrombie) 1818-1903
Abstract/Description
By Samuel B. How, D.D., Pastor of the First Reformed Dutch Church, New Brunswick, N.J. Running title: Address, the holding of a slave not a sin. Slave holding not sinful. Copyright 1855 by Henry K. How. Includes bibliographical references.FAU copy edges trimmed to 21 cm.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f17
Subject Headings
Slavery -- United States -- Justification, Slavery and the church -- United States -- History -- 19th century -- Sources, Slavery in the Bible, Slavery -- Religious aspects, Reformed Protestant Dutch Church (U.S.), Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century, United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857
Format
E-book
Proceedings and address, of the Democratic State Convention : held at Syracuse, January tenth and eleventh, 1856.
Title
Proceedings and address, of the Democratic State Convention : held at Syracuse, January tenth and eleventh, 1856.
Creator
Democratic Party (N.Y.) State Convention (1856 : Syracuse, N.Y.)
Abstract/Description
Summary: The Northern Democratic Party perspective on the state of the Union. Criticizes the anti-slavery platform of Republican Party. Includes the resolutions, with the list of delegates. FAU copy has original printed wrappers; side stitched with cord.
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/fauwsb17f35
Subject Headings
Slavery -- Political aspects -- New York (State), Campaign literature -- New York (State) -- 19th century, Democratic Party (N.Y.) -- State Convention -- (1856 : -- Syracuse, N.Y.), Democratic Party (N.Y.) -- Platforms, New York (State) -- Politics and government -- 1775-1865, Political conventions -- New York (State) -- Syracuse, Political platforms, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), United States -- Politics and government -- 1853-1857, Speeches, addresses, etc., American -- 19th century
Format
E-book