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Newspaper
Baraboo Republic
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1856
Page
2
The Charleston Mercury and Richmond Enquirer echo a national debate on liberty versus slavery. They question universal liberty, warn of its evils, and argue Buchanan’s election could advance slavery. They challenge reformers and defend Southern political stances amid sectional tensions.
The South backs Buchanan as the Southern choice while Northern factions press abolitionist contrasts. A Washington Globe excerpt cites Senator Downs urging opponents of slavery to claim White Northern workers fare as poorly as Southern slaves, highlighting a harsh portrait of labor, bondage, and political loyalties amid postures on slavery and party lines.
The Republican electors of Hediferenk Towns in Sauk County convene to nominate county officers and address business. The gathering, led by the Republican Central Committee, calls for delegates to assemble on the October day to select candidates and conduct related matters for the county.
The piece denounces the Cincinnati Platform as radical Democracy and cites alleged contradictions in its stance. It attacks expansion of slavery, disputes with foreign nations, and calls for harsh measures while praising James Buchanan. It notes Know Nothing and Republican nominations in New York with warnings about political alignment.
The Sauk county fair drew crowds across two days with a thriving cattle show, horses drawing the most admiration. Plowing matches impressed, equestrian events excited spectators, and a new country curiosity exhibit featured apples, canaries, needlework, and leather goods. A letter from Israe Wasanusa, Jr. argues the Duna bill, while readers are asked to return borrowed copies of the Cribune.
In Kansas the rumor wars and troop withdrawals sharpen, as Atchison and Reeder warn of defeat and Gow Geary pushes out raiders. The piece argues US authority and Geary's policies threaten slavery foes, urging action to save Kansas before further upheaval.
The column blends scattered 1835 political chatter from Concord New Hampshire and Madison State Journal glimpses. It references Fremont and Buchanan support, the Niagara disaster, the apportionment bill, and local showings from Pierced Through and Thlovgn, with mentions of Franklin Pierce reception drama, adoption of assembly districts, and marble samples from Purpy.
A county fair night meeting described as Democratic display with near full attendance and Republican absence. Chronology notes Welmatting, land arrivals, counts of attendees including Democrats, Shanghais, and Know-Nothing factions, and a final adjournment with unified abstention by both parties.
The Walworth County Democrat reports a mass convention in Milwaukee Sentinel style. Notices include W H Rocens’s East Coast goods sale, Barker family musical night, Cemetery Association meeting at R Jones store with officer elections, and Fremont supporters in Memphis Tennessee as discussed by the Financial Express.
A clearest dissension aboard the Niagara emerges as Capt Miller recounts a threatening letter found by steward Clark. Agitants bound for Green Bay allegedly urged burnings, while crew and officers debated safety steps and fireproof machinery. The captain hints the fire likely arose from concealed combustibles under shafts, with crew retaining silence as they prepared to depart for the wreck.
Stated particulars describe Md. Ainsworthi and Harvey Ainsworth among a family party aboard a vessel near Windsor Co Vermont. Fire erupts, passengers leap into water as the ship burns, Ainsworth guides his family to safety then aids others from an overturned boat. About 100 cabin passengers, plus steerage, face loss. Captain Mittin van Wall’s role questioned amid extensive wreck and rescue efforts. Names of rescued passengers from several states listed, with notable figures including D Westbrook and multiple Kennedys among survivors and those saved by the Traveller.
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