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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1856
Page
2
A lengthy session recounts Gen. Pomeroy and Gen. Atchison actions at the Kansas border. Officials discuss armed crossings, claims of crossing into the Territory, and responses by Missouri and Kansas leaders. The debate touches on peace efforts, state boundaries, and political tensions fueling calls for restraint.
Minwaukuk Tho and other gentle men were elected with no opposition. Dan Hadtiar is a Marswow candidate defeated by Chas Mayer. Jangsvienks A Hyatt Smith wins Mayo race. Jd. 8. Ponsa elected Mayor but loses. Supreme Court action on Canvassers and party influence prompts contention over governor’s entitlement. Editorial tone questions gerrymander implications and public trust amid national discourse. The report also notes a Boston schooner suspected of landing enslaved people and grand plans for a 10,000 ton steamship linking to Canada ports.
The following gentlemen are selected as delegates at large from the state of Maine to the Republican National Convention Anson P Merrill Thenphhis Cushing Edward Kent Hency Carer Freeman H Morac G M Weston The Republican State Convention names ten delegates to the National Convention to be called on May 20 Bloomington Maine May 10 185?
The Dodge County Citizen announces the launch of a new newspaper in Beaver Dumps, expected to appear in a few days. Former Watertown Chronicle editor Cunzaton will serve as editor and publisher, aligning with Republican politics.
The cornerstone ceremony for Henry Clay’s monument in New Deleana will be laid on the anniversary of his birthday. Preparations are underway for a grand display expected to feature numerous dignitaries and spectators.
A garbled Civil War era letter argues for Kansas as a Free State. It denounces pro slavery forces, urges mobilization of men and funds, and calls for loyalty to abolitionist aims. Mentions May journey from Sauk County and the Free State pledge amid violent rhetoric.
In a political assembly described in a fragmentary notice, Woolworth County selects Judge Porter for County Judge amid debate over qualifications. The report lauds Porter as capable in public service and supports advancing agricultural and educational development alongside county governance. The piece references broader Wisconsin legislative ambitions and a Sauk County Agricultural Society plan to raise funds for prizes and improvements.
Vague political discourse centers on the mayoral race with Coren and others contending for office as a shift in leadership looms. Farmers face high prices and good crops, while storekeepers and lenders navigate cash sales and credit amid a transportation and regional economic slowdown. Local timber and lumber activity rises with partners in Leanmweir pinery preparing lugs for the water trade, signaling a busy summer ahead.
In Deliton and Baraboo areas supporters urge aid for Kansas freedom, seeking to raise funds and form local chapters. Activists urge meetings to rally support, emphasize abolitionist aims, and call for strong organization to counter tyranny while detailing expected turnout and potential gains.
A garbled OCR fragment references a Supreme Court hearing during Cott week at Mangretle. It mentions Gen. Clare and a notice, with terms like upwomers, hue fur reason, and divided classes. Readability is poor and key facts are unclear.
A 19th century notice describes a National Committee appointed at a February convention to meet in Philadelphia on June 17. Delegates from each congressional district and at large plan to organize for the presidency, citing the Missouri Compromise era politics and slavery debates. Names of regional party leaders and states are listed, including figures from New York, Maryland, Connecticut, and more. An incident in Hartford reports a thief damaging a door at a business on Morgan Street.
An extended regional analysis argues Wisconsin's northern climate, timber and water power, and fertile lands position it for rapid wealth. It cites farmland values, acreage, and compare population trends with New York and Ohio, predicting substantial growth and industrial development aided by timber, mining, and river power opportunities.
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