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Newspaper
Badger State
Location
Portage, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1855
Page
2
A lengthy critique rebukes attempts to politicize the Barstow case and the Wisconsin State Lunatic Asylum project. It outlines legislative acts of 1854, the governor’s appointment of commissioners, land purchase near Madison, and rules for building and funding the asylum, arguing the narrative seeks to smear the governor.
The commissioners acted within their powers when awarding the asylum building contract without governor interference. The act requires governor approval only for timing and method, while construction scope and design follow the commissioners’ plan. The governor appointed the superintendent after a vacancy, and all financial and personnel provisions fall under the commissioners and superintendent’s duties.
In August a public sale in this city realized about 150 units with an estimated $17,000 invested by various parties. The Milwaukee American weighs in on Governor nominations, urging the American party to back the Republican ticket or form a distinct slate, arguing the party’s strength lies with its American organization members.
An editorial critique argues that Wisconsin banks and private financiers manipulate currency to the detriment of Georgia and the interior. It warns lawmakers to act, urging anti shady practices, warning farmers against accepting bad money, and alleging produce buyers exploit such schemes.
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