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Newspaper
Delavan Messenger
Location
Delavan, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1857
Page
2
A long, dense OCR fragment discusses judicial politics and party positions with references to elections, chief justice, and constitutional questions. The piece weaves in editorials on federalism, slavery, and reform, interspersed with notices about local business and recent incidents.
A fragmentary editorial letter urges a strong delegation to the county convention at Elkhorn on the 20th, praising upright candidates and cautioning on the bond issue. It cites appropriations for infrastructure and hints at local support for Baxter and others, with scattered national political mentions and court news.
The long awaited Dred Scott decision is described with Justice Taney delivering the opinion. The core points argue that African Americans are not citizens under the Constitution, that the Missouri Compromise is unconstitutional to the extent it restricts slavery, and that Congress cannot legislate to grant or deny citizenship or property in territories. The ruling notes the Missouri slave’s status is defined by state law, not federal stance, affecting suits in federal courts. The decision spawns strong reactions and references other justices and implications for territorial governance.
Delavan market prices for four weeks in review and a public meeting notice. Republicans call a gathering at Monell Hall on Tuesday at 6 o clock PM to participate in the nomination for a county judge candidate.
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