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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1858
Page
2
Alexander Randall quotes a lengthy 1848 editorial addressing state finances, banking fraud, railroad corruption, and demands for strict laws. The note covers public lands, education funding, and calls for investigations into state officers, with emphasis on honesty, economy, and republican virtue.
The governor presents a financial view of the state, detailing expenses and revenues for the current year. It notes large projected expenditures, a recurring annual revenue shortfall, and the need for legislative measures to address deficits. The treasury tables illustrate estimated expenses, receipts, and balances for the fiscal year ending.
A Racine Journal correspondent notes that in New York sixty murder cases last year were committed with a color line drawn to the death penalty. Advocates warn the law fails to deter homicide and remains largely unenforced. The piece also mentions Native American references to the President as “Great Grandfather” and reflects on aging traditions in speech.
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