Appeal timing on Sabbath under Wisconsin law questioned
In a November 1857 Wisconsin general term ruling the court held that a criminal appeal from a Justice of the Peace must be perfected within twenty four hours and that performing the recognizance on the Lord's Day is not barred by statute. The decision notes the statute's aim to provide a right to appeal and discusses Sabbath exceptions, common law authority, and the interplay of sections governing peace preservation and criminal process.
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C. R. Rogers
Circuit Court
Saunders P. & E
Metcalf
Justion Goss
Jastes Coll Dess
Maccowmry
Supreme Court
Clark and Rice
Bacon
Conservators
Justices May Exercise Criminal Jurisdiction On Sabbath
A defender argues that writs and orders remain void only for specific cases, while English courts and tradition allow justices of the peace to discharge criminal duties on the Sabbath. The author cites case law and religious precedent, urging dismissal of the appeal.
Origin of Hail Columbia as National Song
In Washington recollections Joseph Hopkinson wrote patriotic verses to the Presidents March after a demand from actor My. Fox. Hopkinson and Mrs. M. matched time and words, producing Hail Columbia. The song drew crowds, was sung nightly, and became a universal street anthem among the boys.
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Washington
Columbia
Joseph Hopkinson
Philadelphia
France
My. Fox
Hopkinson
Thistle Adopts Scotland's National Emblem Origin
The origin traces back to a Danish surprise attack on Scotland. A Danish warrior stepped on a thorny thistle at night, alerting Scottish defenders who then repelled the invaders. The thistle became the national emblem after the clash.
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Scotland
Lincoln Born in Kentucky in 1809
A fragment notes Abraham Lincoln born in Hardin County Kentucky on February 12 1809. The item claims he is 51 years old. The readable line provides no full context or additional facts beyond birthplace and birth date.
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Abraham Lincoln
Hardin County
Kentucky
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