Emigrants and political tensions linger in late 19th century debates
A long excerpt details anti immigrant sentiment, Catholic-Protestant tensions, and concerns over naturalization and political rights. It discusses the American Order, fears of Catholic influence, and calls for preserving native political rights. It also reports the death of Abbott Lawrence and adds brief notes on his life, career, and philanthropy.
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Eurbpean
Oridor
Potantate
Autobiography of a Fugitive Voices Bold Life
A garbled passage describes a forthcoming autobiography detailing a fugitive’s eventful life before and after escape from captivity. The note highlights harsh treatment, relentless pursuit, and the author’s resilience, urging pardoning readers to judge the work by its stark honesty and eloquence.
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Atib Lass
E Republic Job Work Ad Capable of Broad Services
The E Republic offers job work with new durable type and borders for printing needs. It touts pamphlets catalogs shop bills bank checks and catalog items as affordable options. The notice claims the paper has the largest circulation west of the Wisconsin River, presenting strong advertising value for merchants and machinery buyers.
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Amd
Shop Bil Bank
Cheeks-Pacide
Robert Kily
Bill Hons
Ke Ourchiagyea
Barahog Republic
Wisconsin River
Farriéra
Democratic Convention Nomination Sparks Debate in Madison
The Democratic State Convention met in Madison on Wednesday and nominated William A. Barstow for Governor by a wide vote. The paper notes a noisy session and strong Bay at Gwites influence, with Barstow securing 103 votes while rivals trailed. It predicts a Republican showdown next week and promises a comparison of men and principles for the public. The issue also reports on local manufacturing of brick by J. Maxwell and a successful season opening at Sunkza House with praised refreshments and leadership.
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Baratoo Democrat
State Journal
Boobs
Booth
Darthay
Acwoop
Baraboo
Las
Vooth
Republican Organization
Jorray
Capitol
Madison
Westin
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Stata Convenident
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Ant Madison
Aid Wim. A. Barstow
Wm. A. Barstow
JT. Lewis
L. Palmer
Dunn
Maris
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Republican County Convention Delegates Named and Elected
In Sauk County Wisconsin a Republican convention selected delegates to the State Convention. Wins He Spi led with 45 votes, Tas Maxwell 20, W Gbehrai 24, W Palmer 19. H Spain was chosen as dealer, a general ballot named 82nd delegate with 80 votes to one candidate. William Palmer won a separate ballot as 3a delegate with 30 votes, others nearly none. The convention adjourned with a call for Adams County delegates to unite for a September meeting in Baraboo. The proceedings were ordered published in the Bamboo Republic and the New Lisbon Republic.
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W- Gbehrai
W. Palmer
On-mosinn Wim
H. Spain
Dealer Od
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W. Gochran
James Maxwell
Wm. Palmer
Bochran
Sauk Cos
Bariboo
Adams County
Thia
Bamboo Republic
New Lisbon
E. Sumner
Secretaties and Wisconsin political fury at Richmond convention
A damaged OCR reveals a Wisconsin political rant attacking Governor Barstow and the Wisconsin state legislature. It rails at a Richmond convention held on the 29th, denounces reforms, laments asylum funding and alleged frauds. The writer criticizes liquor laws and a proposed tax while urging voters to oppose the incumbent.
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Ineysis
K. N. Cosvenning
Virginia Ks
Rich
Dotin BM Bora
Venreoy
Barstow
Organa
Chanos
Wisconsin
Nisey
Mass Meeting in Kansas Adopts Antislavery Resolutions
In Lawrence Kansas Territory a mass meeting of over 600 attendees led by Gen Schuyler rejected May election legality and pledged to resist changes. They urged delegates to form a State Constitution and seek admission, with calls for a Free State executive and a convention to meet in Big Springs in September. The Baptist Society plans to build a church near the depot at an estimated cost of 3000 to 5000 dollars.
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St. Louie
Tre Sailers
Lawrence
Kansas Territory
Idth Lnst
Schuyler
Legislativa
Reeder
Big Springs
Lamented Walworth County Pioneer Passes at 18
The obituary recalls LA URETIA NORRIS a daughter of Walworth County settlers and wife of Mr Norria. Born in Newport she lived through Delton and Newport coalitions, joined the Dellion Brethren church in 1802, and died in Walworth County after years of illness. Her faith sustained her as she endured suffering with calm resignation, and she died peacefully at home with kin nearby in late August 1858.
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Walworth County
Aire
Mu. Nouris
Wal
Nela
Sauling
Leek County
Cully
Delton
Newport
Dellion
Eeih
Elkhorn
Walworth’ Co
Chetten Rango and Perry
New York
Panama Railway Completes 49 Mile Link to Pacific
The Panama Railway now covers 49 miles from the Isthmus to the sea, rising to 250 feet at one point. Communization between oceans will accelerate, with Pacific line operations from Panama to Sydney enabling about 40 day news from Australia. The project costs $1,000,000. Additional routes Alexandria to Cairo and Hindostan progress are noted, with telegraph extensions to Bombay and beyond. Newport and other summer resorts bustle with visitors including New York gamblers, as a London telegram notes the death of Dr Archibald Arnott in July 1834.
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Lsthmus
Panama
Sydney
Australia
Alexandria
Cairo
Cateutts
Hindostan
Indian Telegraph
Bombay
Madras
Calcutta
Agra
Lahore
Saratoga
Newport
Sayy
New York
Gonta
Remembering Nellie and the grave in Tennessee
An old ballad recalls a enslaved man named Nellie who died long ago and rests in a Tennessee grave. The narrator speaks of loss and memory as a lover guides his steps to a field where a grave lies outlined by a weeping willow.
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Nellie
Colered Jin
Alave
Tennesee
Know-Nothing Convention Cholera at Havana Santa Anna
Delegates to the Know-Nothing Convention arriving in Binghampton as the event opens tomorrow. Reports advertise oratorical meetings by Thorn and speakers including Matera Ullman Backer Brooke Kenneth Raynor of North Carolina. Cholera remains prevalent in Havana with military and citizen cases. Santa Anna's abdication not confirmed in Washington. rumors of his arrival aboard the Wie from Vera Cruz.
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Santa Anna
Binghampton
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Thorn
Matera
Ullman
Backer
Brooke
Kenneth Raynor
North Carolina
New Yorh
Canada
Washington
Journal of Commerce
Herald
Santa Anus
Vera Grog
Aania Ny
Southampton
St Phomae
Santa Anda
Era Cruz
Central American Filibusters and News from Aug 28
Greytown reports from River indicate Cal Walker landed forces and invaded the town on the 18th. Col Kinney with 18–20 soldiers awaits the steamer United States carrying 400 more. Tranell group eyes Castillo. Gen Lopes attacks Honduran forces with mixed reports of sorties from Leon against Matiagua. Cholera spreads among Nicara guan troops and reaches Leon. Temocrats seized by Quinon were publicly shot in Hivaa. Rev. Stephen Cage of the Amerigga Union Bible Society died Aug 27. Lord Raglan’s illness ends with his death after a brief fit. his body to be sent from England aboard a warship. In Wisconsin, Hon T O Hows and Governor nomination chatter. questions of eligibility arise under state law.
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Greytown
The
Herald
Sin Éxpresa
Cal. Walker
Cal. Warinick
Rivas
Col. Kinney
United States
Tranell Company
Castillo
Ibis
Lopes
Honduran
Cabaysas
Leon
Matiagua
Nicaragua
Araly Tech
Bulletin of San Jose
Quinon
Waller
Itivas
Hivaa
Stephen Cage
Americga Union Bible Society
Final Baptist Church
Panngovantanele Fusion Gains Momentum in Pennsylvania
The Philadelphia North American notes strong early fusion by Republicans in the state. It reports the party drawing support across central and northern regions and predicts widespread impact as it seeks a state convention.
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