Wisconsin Conven votes for Montgomery Hf. Gothren as judge
Report from a Wisconsin state convention at Madison nominates Montgomery Town County candidate Montgomery Hf. Gothren for chief judge, praising his twelve years in office and strong Republican support. Delegates number 162, with lively debate and endorsements, while observed tensions reflect partisan dynamics and public sentiment.
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Gothren
Madison
Montgomery Town
Banat
Wisconsin
George Madson Pulvict
A. Edmons
Nomi
Democratic Meeting at Beaver Dam 1863 Picks Officers and Committees
A Beaver Dam Democratic meeting on February 19 1863 elected J Losmer as Chairman and F Isthman as Secretary. Committees were appointed to draft constitution and by laws for a Democratic Club and to select permanent officers, with names such as L Mertz Ford Krueger Peter Kelly Charles Roth W D Babcock and others. The session adjourned to February 24 with a constitution adopted and amendments proposed for the executive committee composition.
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Beaver Dam
J. Losmer
F. ‘Isthman
B. Elwell
I. B. Wielps
G. Solz
UL. W. Lander
G. Bonner
Democratic’ Club
L. Mertz
Ford Krueger
Peter Kelly
Charles Roth
W. D Babcock
J. E. Hosmer
Thumas
Townspay Sixa
Committee On
Lew Laxess
James E. Losarer
D.C. Gowney
Gustavus Srenz
Trumwaxs
B. Paeuas
Chas. Norn
Elwell
A.G Graham
Beaver Dam Democratic Club
Beaver Dam Democratic Club Constitution and Rules
The document outlines the Beaver Dam Democratic Club aims to uphold constitutional rights and oppose secessionist and abolitionist extreme views. It defines a six member executive committee, officer duties, meeting cadence, and membership eligibility for white male citizens who sign the constitution.
Resolutions Adopted by the Dodge County Democratic Club
The Democratic Club meeting on Feb 24 adopted resolutions aligning with Indiana party views on the war, union, and constitutional rights. They criticize Abraham Lincoln era excesses, defend state sovereignty, support Confederate-like sentiments against abolition, and pledge aid to soldiers and families while urging preservation of civil liberties and free press. Judge Cothren’s circuit tenure noted with praise and few reversals.
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Supreme Court
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Lincoln
Wisconsin
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Col Seymour Voices Peaceful Termination of War in Hartford
Col Thomas H. Seymour, Connecticut governor candidate and former minister to Russia, urged Hartford listeners to end the war promptly. He argued popular uprisings reveal desire for a Union of hearts and lands, favoring redress of wrongs and restoration of the Union through fair means rather than coercion. He cited restraint from force and emphasized reconciliation with the southern states.
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Amsesien
Meeting Calls for Armed Defense in Wisconsin
A 19th century meeting endorses arming loyal citizens to defend country and family against a supposed threat. Resolutions urge formation of a militia company under state laws and procurement of arms, citing Knights of the Golden Circle and potential civil conflict in the Midwest.
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Knights of the Golden Circle
Knight of the Golden Circle threat blamed on neighbors
Milwaukee News accuses zealous aid thoughtless groups of plotting hate and possible bloodshed in the state arguing miscreants should be posted as villains. It contends Democrats favor free speech while Republicans threaten to settle disputes with clubs and guns and that the Black will strike first in any disturbance.
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Union Men Rally for Democracy in Wisconsin Drift
A long, mixed proclamation reports Union men in Pierce County Prescott endorsing Democratic governance, pledging to resist radical Republicans and defend constitutional principles. References to Beakleley, Beardley, Dunbar, and others note resolutions urging unity, loyalty, and the restoration of government under Washington and Jefferson ideals, amid wartime tensions and political clashes. The piece also notes legislative actions by Kansas and New Jersey figures and mentions a gunboat capture on the Ren River, signaling broader wartime events.
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Pierce County
Prescott
Me. Beardley
N.S. Dunbar
W. D. Sterling
D. M. Lust
I. Foster
Washington
Jefferson
Aly
Fananeis
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