Misceltony and political controversy in The Badger State
The Portage issue from December 18, 1858 discusses Northern and Southern stances on slavery, popular sovereignty, and territorial rights. It highlights speeches by Senator Laws, Governor James Cakistr, and Senator Duratas, noting the Democratic and abolitionist tensions and the political reaction across Wisconsin.
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South
Lawuosa
South Carolina
Hia
Jamis Cakistr
Col. G
Welion
Territorios
Memphia
New Ovens
Lee Tastitadand
Altigy
Northey
Pribanes Ital
Tilavearts
Chin
Wiscorain
Wiscorain, Hiswe Admitted They Cormelaua
Marinvidouta
Gecom Pier Baghear
President’s Message and the Union's Path to Progress
The President’s address lauds peace and warns of past hindrances to Union entry for Kannis. He urges a constitutional mode for settlement, supports a general law disqualifying states lacking population, backs duties favoring specific industries, praises the Cash bill’s bloodless passage, approves Pacific Railroad expansion, and calls for retention of open routes. He endorses African slave trade restrictions and urges unified support for American policy.
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Presiden
Orethaxan
Berniahud
Primerionn
Favigna
Py Kanang
Atu
Uribe
Kaisai
Wader
Congesss
Kannis
Adentson
Thema Hia
Mhilka
Congress
Uhinka
Segaiun
Waanlianl
Chrigtendon
Shanghai Legislation Beauties Stir State Reform Debate
A critical look at state legislative moves mocks the Revised Statutes as a tangled mess. Editors warn of fraud and keystone acts that hurt borrowers and expose political quackery. The piece cites the Mortgaging law and missteps by lawmakers, urging sober revision.
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Shanghai
Oshar
Davis
Madison Jeane
Committee of Revision
Kansas
Jeremy Diddters
Late and Interesting Intelligence from California
A long rambling California reminiscence dated San Francisco October 4 1358 describes landscapes from San Pablo Bay to Marysville and Sacramento River settlements. It recounts gold rush era scenes with John A Sutter and Sutter’s dam, notes the flood of migrants, business downturns, and the perilous exodus affecting miners and traders while detailing General Sutter and his ranche with guest visits and local life.
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darVosta Bay
San Francisco
Telanda
Yorka
San Pablo Bay
Lille Islands
Brothers
Ita
Monte Diablo
Benicia
Martinez
Cho River
Xeres
Tolp Pass
Galifornia
John A. Sutter
Pacific
San Proncisco
Marysville
Carny Hus
Tico I
Morosville
Sacramento River
Sacramento Valley
California
Jacob
Jacol
Batitass
Busin
Port Hope
Fort Langley
Azores
Caifornia
Banity x Plank
Sutter
Fisteen League
Marvaville
Atlanta
Lestat
Hus
Ente
Velion
Suter
Mit
Judge Dixon Sentences Stoppes for Murder in Madison
A Madison Circuit Court jury found Stoppes guilty of wilful premeditated murder in a brutal killing. Judge Dixon, after expressing his views on the verdict, imposed a life sentence citing deliberate planning, assembly of accomplices, and the intended stabbing of John Rite on a Sunday night as the decisive factors in the crime.
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Funiliog
Seanger
Atlantic States
Ibia
Ally Dar
Mmingig
Young Mans’ Christian Association
Mexico
Uncle Sam
Christy's
Atlantic Telegraph
Cyran W. Field
Ceri
Dixon
Malison
Meachion Storren
Nieder
Stoppel
Lixey
Madison Papers
John Rite
Dasa
Wisconsin
Hitemyer
Sean
Prizon
Madison Siya
Felye
Midnight trial echoes on murder and manslaughter verdicts
A fragment recounts a courtroom scene criticizing leniency for murder and urging harsher punishment. It references Hitemyer and a dog attack analogy, debates the justice system, and notes historical Wisconsin punishments. Included are scattered news items and travel notes from the Overland Mail era.
Portage City Post Crescent on County Patronage and Growth
The Record, Republican organ, comments on president’s message and local sentiment. It notes merchants and settlers seeking opportunity from California Frasier River lands and Portage inducements, urging enterprise and renewed business activity in Portage City with calls to visit the Post Citieu for further details.
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Newsthen
the Record
Republican Party
McCeneny
California
Frasier River
Portage
Lie
Ae Fok
Yuk
Portage Prices Current Report Excerpted Notes
A fragment from Portage Prices Current discusses a range of medicines and commodities, noting prices and supply details. It mentions various traders, merchants, and local sellers with sparse readable names, and hints at medical and trade activity on a regional page.
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Badger State
Searth
Washington
Spain
Wwe
Nck Sam
Bette
Winintter Ertel
Fara Noutasors
la Crease Railroad
Denver Dam
Im Cross and Milwaukee Railroad
Thare
Foun
Stoppes
Guie
Vieiva
Te Mint
Sujomubar
Cheerian
New Yorks
Wis
Eltuien
Overland Mail
Plains
St. Loris
Pas
Let Wits
Gila
Ross
Wing
Caltomnin
Lopier
Ldn
Portage City
Citieu
Ridhard Lindsay
3 & Cousrelson AT Law
Lode
Columbia County
Julius Knobelsooref
Cook Street
Nsw
Daege
Cali
Tay
Chetek Aretzon
Singing School
Puss Pag Orns
Baayen
Wer
Wee Daversa
Wbiay
Ang Ead
Bao
Torementa
Sorby
Setiun
Rvia
Per
Edith
Dames Street
Rod Vlads Fein
Viste
Stilwlankee
AEG Imaz
Marga
Crand
Cambria
Cumbria
Fao
Marketa
James Pom Degly
Warday
Jasin
Tunis
Franbreays
Neeredy
Sratemanny
Cornes & Hill
Tn Stars North
Baltimore
Prige JR
Tersnan
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