Asylum Swindle Exposé and Barstow Debate
A caustic critique traces a political maneuver over the Lunatic Asylum project in Grant County. It cites delegates’ pledges to Barstow, calls for an inquiry into school funds, and accuses Worcester plan pricing of exceeding initial estimates. The piece lambasts the Barstow leadership and press for misinformation while urging accountability.
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Barainw
Barstow
Hhem
Ainks
Medum
Fenders
Grant County
Buastow
Bitetow
Ile State
Grant Co. Hoald
Hanv Siappina
Ews
Gosery
Worcester
Worcester Anylum
Senate
Sherto
Marstow Press
Do Not Support Wm A Barstow for Governor
Reasons against Barstow tie him to Know Nothing influences and alleged antisocial aims. The text claims he is connected with secret pledges and immigration bias, suggesting a juror verdict against him if charged with murder. It mentions a railway line project delays and upcoming opening preparations.
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Wm. A. Barstow
Thera
A. Barstow
Barstow
Guo
Wanekesha Dem
Republican Caucus in Birabao Town Court House
The Birabao Republican meeting is set for Saturday October 6 at Goveloch PM at the Court House to appoint delegates to the District Convention. The Beaver Dam Republican newspaper praises Jamis Guioputes as a gubernatorial candidate from Dodge County and urges support despite a Democratic challenge.
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Saule
Adams
Barahor
Republies
Baraboo
Ublician
Birabao
Goveloch
The
Beaver Dam
Ilon
Jamis Guioputes
Chester
Dodge County
Democratic Party
Giihngs
Republian
Winconeny
Norhes
Poltimans
Wilders
Offier Seckera
Laivatte
H Bir
Brrstoss
Wisconsin
Elderly Democrat Quizes Paper on Gov Barstow
An elderly man, a lifelong Democrat, visited our office seeking our stance on Gov Barstow. He recalled criticism from the Patriot press and insisted we publish a fair view, praising Barstow’s intellect, shrewdness, and steady integrity while noting a personal dislike of partisan bias.
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Madmen
Gov. Barstow
Wang Hresnende
Barstow
W. A. Barstaw
Baraboo Amateurs debut at Taylor's Hall Baraboo
The Baraboo Amateurs plan their season opener at Taylor's Hall Baraboo Tuesday evening. The troupe promises a temperance drama Drenkard and a farce Dead Shot with Shalord Gillespy from Milwaukee now opening a new store in Commercial Row. Local merchants claim Baraboo’s ladies and gentlemen will favor the new stock and products. the piece will entertain a full house amid a strong stance on temperance. A correspondent notes Santa Anna’s private establishment costs and the era’s commerce, with Wisconsin papers citing rapid goods and ware trends in Baraboo and nearby.
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Taylor’n Hall
Baraboo
Wwe
Shalord
Gillespy
Aulwaukee
Beribs
Shutord & Ciuesty
Coburg
Agronmlangly
Democrats Split Over Barstow Nomination Fear Close Fall Vote
The Kenosha Telegraph reports a heated dispute within the Democratic camp over Barstow's nomination. While some fear a tight fall contest, others predict the party will run ahead of Republicans, citing factional opposition in major cities and from prominent Democrats and lawyers, with a projected 5,000 margin in Cole.
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Baratew
Ferling
Barstow
Crawford
Bank Dem Gets Notion Of Jones For Secretary Of Line
The Grant County Herald reports a Democratic nominee, Dawd G. Jones, for Secretary of Line, previously head of the Old Mineral Wost Bank which failed, costing many citizens their fortunes. The piece mocks his leadership and cites the bank’s collapse as a warning, urging voters to support him despite the scandal.
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Grant County
UF Dawd
G. Jones
Mineral Wost Bank
Anting
Mr Jones
Devy Jones’ Locker
Sauk County Agricultural Society Plans for Annual Show
At a Sept 24 1865 Executive Committee meeting in the secretary’s office, rules and regulations for Sauk County Agricultural Society’s annual Show and Fair were adopted. Members to obtain membership by paying dues. exhibit rules, prize awards, and committee duties outlined. Sup rintendents listed for cattle horses sheep swine vegetables domestics and more. preparations to begin and exhibits to close by 4 PM on show day.
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Hts
Secy
Sauk Co Agecultural Society
Sauk County Tax Fray Sparks Municipal Reform Talk
In the Madron Daily Journal a citizen-led critique of the Spanghar Legislature accuses it of crafting a 360,000 Starr tax. The piece contrasts opposition claims with government administration worries, urging citizens to scrutinize state financial reports and resist perceived overreach through 1854 to 1895 fiscal data and debt figures.
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Madron Daily Journal
Sauk County
Ats
Marty
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Maine Election Echoes and National Faction Struggles in 1856
The Bangor Mercury cites massive votes and party fault lines as Maine approaches the 1856 presidential contest. It recalls 1854 battles, weighs Reed and Wells as candidates, and contrasts Republican vigor with Democratic and Know Nothing currents. The piece praises Maine’s role and warns of national party shifts shaping the election discourse.
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Horgan
Polk
Coss
van Buren
Pierce
Mogyrill
Mia
Washington
Republican Party
Vis Conailerita Paragina
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