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Geneva Weekly Express

Location

Geneva, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1855

Page

3

Village Charter Meeting Minutes Show Public Debate on Adoption

A public meeting in Wood village, chaired by L. Baxter, considered the propriety of amending the village charter. Reports from committees on the city charter were read and discussed, with votes on adoptions and pending actions recorded. Several names of committee members and speakers appear, alongside motions to form actions with local authorities.

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Academy and Colleges and Public Duty Debate

An extended debate on the value of academies and colleges in public life. The piece argues for continued support of higher education as essential to diplomatic duties and national progress, countering claims that such institutions are unnecessary or harmful. The discussion references universal schooling and the role of educated citizens in governance.

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Debate Over Public Schools and Private Academies Stirs Wisconsin

A lengthy discussion argues that academies and colleges are public in essence, not private. Proponents claim they elevate minds and offer social benefits, while critics warn such private institutions harm public schools and widen class divides. The piece cites Wisconsin data from 1830 to 1886, noting rising public school funds and attendance, and contrasts costs with private academies. It also covers local notices on a temperance society meeting and other brief items.

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Arrival of the Asia Steamship at Halifax and New York

The Royal Mail Steamship Asia under Captain Lett arrived at Halifax at eight in the morning and left Liverpool dates for Saturday the 8th. It will reach Boston midafternoon Wednesday and may dock in time for mails to be in New York that night. Reports from the Crimea show no major changes, peace rumors circulate, and various papers reflect differing views on peace with Austria and Russia. The battleship Hermann left Southampton on the 5th and the Constitution, arriving from New York, burned in the Mersey river with all passengers safe.

Asia Halifax Royal Mail Liverpool Baltic New York Boston Crimea Hermann Southampton Constitution Mersey London Times D'Israelits Berlin London Morning Chronicle Austria France Russia England

Atlantic Dispatches Report British Stance on Redress

The State Department received dispatches from London Madrid and Copenhagen through Ministerial channels. British minister Palmerston signals no further apologies or conciliations to U S demands and hints at Congress for action if Baltic matter advances. Denmark signals a Sound Dues revision while European powers study effects on world commerce. Dream guide and grain markets noted with U S outlook on high food prices for the year and Prussian market entry of 3 560 000.

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Rapid Growth of Wisconsin and Railroads Demand

The article extols railroad capital in the west, especially Wisconsin with its population growth from 30,000 to 600,000 in fifteen years. It argues rail expansion creates wealth, raises land values, and opens new markets, urging continued investment despite risks in favor of progress. It cites fortunes in rail, land sales, and government land prices rising from one to ten dollars per acre.

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