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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1856
Page
2
For Regisier James M. Clark of Greenfield for the board of supervisors E W Olin of Reedsburg For Cononor Ep Newell of Wesfield named as candidates in a regional governance slate.
The notice urges voters to correct their ballots before casting. It warns of spurious tickets and misprints in county and office names including sheriff and presidential elector lines. It instructs residents to compare with official notes and ensure neighbors are corrected.
A fragment requests information about a Mr. Bisny two ron, dawns and Jacon who may be in Barstoo. Jeneurin Booty is seeking details and mentions an election in Woe, Cnars/Uc. A Mr. BD was sent for ira Canale to work on Mr. B s Lum about one Juendyed neles from Milwaukee but the direction is lost. Mer D is a poor map.
The article urges aggressive voting in Pennsylvania, predicting GOP gains in Congress and canal commissioner races. It cautions Democrats and calls for broad turnout, fearing fraud but insisting ballots safeguard liberty. It stresses workers, neighbors, and allies must vote on the fourth, staying active until sundown.
The piece notes political turbulence with references to the Buchaniers and Fremont elector, warning of potential ties and misvotes in Sauk County. It highlights the launch of the Reedsburg Herald by Messon, Lowaray & Rear, edited by Machnr, Warentz, and Rassur, and mentions a Cayuga Chief edition starting Fort Atkinson.
The piece urges readers to challenge Republicans who have bet against Gov. Utile and to verify claims about a few thousand votes. It notes a demand for the Republic editor to publish refutations of slanders and calls for railroad support, local schooling, and upcoming meetings. It mentions Reedsburg growth, singing classes, and a November Thanksgiving proclamation.
A storm off Port W conducted the Toledo and two schooners to tearful loss. About forty souls aboard were saved or lost as two schooners safeguarding propellers went missing. The dispatch urges determination and perseverance to save Maine and other Northern states by November 4.
Fragmented wartime style notice urges Republican committee members to prepare and distribute properly labeled tickets for the November election. Mentions ensuring active candidates appear on ballots for President and Congress, plus local offices. Quoted Beecher dialog condemns Fremont and praises Fillmore.
Fragmented 19th century clipping references Fremont and Pierce factions, praising Col Fremont as conqueror of California and criticizing the Pierce administration. It notes Madison discussions, quotes Samuel Barney, and mentions a female lament about a daughter's death while alluding to political maneuvering and forged votes.
A fragment bundle discusses voter qualification rules and challenges at polling places. It references age, residency by town or ward, citizenship or declaration of intention, and 21 years of age as requirements. It notes challenges to voters not known to be qualified and mentions tickets and political commentary from various papers.
A report fragment describes the South election district and alleged illegal votes. It mentions opponents seeking to sway the polls and notes staffers in California involved in observations. The text references ballot-box examples and vigilance, with cryptic phrases about democratic performances and possible trials.
An old price list from Dorham University lists various meats and produce with per unit prices. Beef and mutton prices are shown in shillings and pence, with items like veal and pork also included, though the handwriting is unclear in places.
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