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GOYEENOE COLES BASHFOED OF OSHKOSH, AND THE
CELEBEATED CONTEST OYEE ELECTION FEAUDS
FIFTY YEAES AGO.
One of the historic incidents which once threw the w^hole state into the most intense excitement and over which war was barely averted, was the contest of the new Eepublican party, then barely a year old, to win the state election in the fall of 1855, over the ancient and firmly seated Democratic party.
The Eepublican party originated at Eipon, W^isconsin, only a few miles from the line of Winnebago county. . Pursuant to a call published in the "Eipon Herald," a mass meeting was held at the old Congregational church, February 28, 1854, to discuss the "Nebraska Swindle," resulting in vigorous resolutions against the passage of the "Kansas-Nebraska Bill" by Congress, and in favor of organizing a new political party. "Such an one as the country has not hitherto seen, composed of Whigs, Demo¬ crats and Free Soilers," to accomplish its repeal if passed. Three days previous to this meeting, Hon. Alvan E. Bovay, its moving spirit, wrote Horace Greeley, suggesting a new party under the name "Eepublican." It becoming evident that the bill would pass Congress, a second meeting was held at the little brown school house, still standing opposite the High School, but now a residence. Here resolutions were passed forming a new party, but no name was given to it, as, acting on the advice of Bovay, it was thought the meeting was too small to name a party. Soon after effect was given to the purpose of the meet¬ ing by the mass meeting held at Madison. At all the elections held afterward in the state th^ party placed candidates in the field for election, with unusual success. The excitement of these days before the war helped to its success.
The Eepublican state convention met at Madison September 6, 1855, and nominated Hon. Coles Bashford of Oshkosh for Gov¬ ernor. The Democratic convention had met in. August and re¬ nominated William A. Barstow for a second term as Governor. After the election the state board of canvassers had given the
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| Title of work | History, Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Its cities, towns, resources, people |
| Title | History, Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Its cities, towns, resources, people |
| Author | Lawson, Publius V. (Publius Virgilius), 1853-1920 |
| Description | This 1908 history of Winnebago County, Wisconsin, provides a comprehensive overview of the history of the county from the early years of European exploration and settlement. Topics covered include agriculture, educational institutions, Winnebago County residents in the Civil War and Spanish-American War, the legal and medical professions, civic and social organizations, businesses and industries, railroads, newspapers, schools, and churches. Histories of the cities and villages of Oshkosh, Neenah, and Menasha, as are biographical sketches of county residents. |
| County | Winnebago County; |
| State | Wisconsin; |
| Place of Publication (Original) | Chicago |
| Publisher (Original) | C.F. Cooper and Company |
| Publication Date (Original) | 1908 |
| Language | English |
| Format-Digital | xml |
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| Publication Date-Electronic | 2008 |
| Identifier-Digital | Winn1908000 |
| Decade | 1630-1639; 1660-1669; 1670-1679; 1680-1689; 1710-1719; 1720-1729; 1730-1739; 1750-1759; 1760-1769; 1810-1819; 1820-1829; 1830-1839; 1840-1849; 1850-1859; 1860-1869; 1870-1879; 1880-1889; 1890-1899; 1900-1909; |
| Subject | Ho Chunk Indians; Fox Indians; Menominee Indians; Sauk Indians; |
| Type | Text |
| Publisher-Electronic | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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| Title of work | History, Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Its cities, towns, resources, people |
| Title | 636 |
| Page Number | 636 |
| Author | Lawson, Publius V. (Publius Virgilius), 1853-1920 |
| Publication Date (Original) | 1908 |
| Format-Digital | jpeg |
| Rights | We believe that online reproduction of this material is permitted because its copyright protection has lapsed or because sharing it here for non-profit educational purposes complies with the Fair Use provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law. Teachers and students are generally free to reproduce pages for nonprofit classroom use. For advice about other uses, or if you believe that you possess copyright to some of this material, please contact us at asklibrary@wisconsinhistory.org. |
| Publication Date-Electronic | 2008 |
| Chapter Title | Chapter LI. Governor Coles Bashford of Oshkosh, and the Celebrated Contest Over Election Frauds Fifty Years Ago |
| Identifier-Digital | Winn1908680 |
| Full Text | LL GOYEENOE COLES BASHFOED OF OSHKOSH, AND THE CELEBEATED CONTEST OYEE ELECTION FEAUDS FIFTY YEAES AGO. One of the historic incidents which once threw the w^hole state into the most intense excitement and over which war was barely averted, was the contest of the new Eepublican party, then barely a year old, to win the state election in the fall of 1855, over the ancient and firmly seated Democratic party. The Eepublican party originated at Eipon, W^isconsin, only a few miles from the line of Winnebago county. . Pursuant to a call published in the "Eipon Herald" a mass meeting was held at the old Congregational church, February 28, 1854, to discuss the "Nebraska Swindle" resulting in vigorous resolutions against the passage of the "Kansas-Nebraska Bill" by Congress, and in favor of organizing a new political party. "Such an one as the country has not hitherto seen, composed of Whigs, Demo¬ crats and Free Soilers" to accomplish its repeal if passed. Three days previous to this meeting, Hon. Alvan E. Bovay, its moving spirit, wrote Horace Greeley, suggesting a new party under the name "Eepublican." It becoming evident that the bill would pass Congress, a second meeting was held at the little brown school house, still standing opposite the High School, but now a residence. Here resolutions were passed forming a new party, but no name was given to it, as, acting on the advice of Bovay, it was thought the meeting was too small to name a party. Soon after effect was given to the purpose of the meet¬ ing by the mass meeting held at Madison. At all the elections held afterward in the state th^ party placed candidates in the field for election, with unusual success. The excitement of these days before the war helped to its success. The Eepublican state convention met at Madison September 6, 1855, and nominated Hon. Coles Bashford of Oshkosh for Gov¬ ernor. The Democratic convention had met in. August and re¬ nominated William A. Barstow for a second term as Governor. After the election the state board of canvassers had given the 636 |
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| Publisher-Electronic | Wisconsin Historical Society |