Brown Sentenced to be Hung-His Speech
Cayarvestay Nov 2 Brown was brought into the Court House as the decision on motion to arrest judgment was announced. The court overruled objections that treason could not be committed by a citizen and sentenced Brown to be hanged on the 2d of December after he defended his actions as aiding slaves’ escape while denying intent to incite rebellion. A loud clapping burst from a nonresident was suppressed and the court adjourned after further legal steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Cayarvestay
Missouri
Canada
Letrae
Juin Mic
Pertvetnist
Aung
Jefferson County
Coppes
Lis
Old Browns Trial and Legal Tempest in Venice and Virginia
A fragmentary historical riff compares a Virginia trial to dramatic scenes from Venice and France. It references committal and indictment, a wounded man seeking delay, and a defense not appointed by the plaintiff, then shifts to revolved scenes of justice and punishment, invoking actors like Old Osawattonmic Brown and phrases echoing Albany Evening Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Brown
Venice
Torrey
Osawattonmic Brown
Robert Bomet
The Glover Cases at Supreme Court Hearing
The Arnold v Booth and Ableman v Booth cases were argued before the US Supreme Court regarding the Fugitive Slave Act. The argument notes a recent US ruling upholding the act as grounds for state courts to reconsider earlier unconstitutional determinations. Briefs and arguments were submitted. Pate reportedly did not attend.
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Arnold
Booth
Ana Ableman
Supreme Court
Mess
Ermiiius
Milwankee
Supreme Court of the United States
Boone
Digs Pate
ASUS
Beredisvie| Sonriud
Coup D Etat Threat Reemerges In Civil War Era Debate
A historically toned critique cites The Washington States organ warning of a coup if a Republican president is elected. It references cabinet members Floyd Thompson Cobb and slaveholding states opposing Black Republican rule, fearing transfer of armories and forts and predicting political manipulation around a provisional presidency under Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington States
Douglas
Floyd
Burday
Washington
Virginia
Harter
Perry
OS Point Comforts
Seward
Banks
Dougis
Doug Js
Oxsaywatumie Brown
Buchanan
Doughs
Brown
Vationad
Terrible Chicago rail disaster injures many near Watertown
An excursion train on the Chicago and North Western from Oshkosh to Chicago crashed after striking an ox south of Watertown. Thirteen people were killed on the scene or soon after, with numerous others severely injured. The badly hurt include E. Baldwin and Miss Jenks, among many named victims and mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and North Western
Oskash
Chicago
Watertown
J. Thomas
Milwaukee
Peheroon Miner
Wintertown
Charles Allis
Geo
FB. Emerson
Eliphalet Sherwood
Ogtkosh
Johuttoard
Torume Mason
I Snow
J. Li. Gillett
Fond du Lac
Mer ER Baldwin
Lycken
Meeting on School District 5 Tax Plan Contested
A tax payers meeting in Minetteville addresses the heavy levy for a new schoolhouse. Attendees debated District Board actions, heard TI Bell favor the project and Judge Vaing oppose, ending with a vote on endorsing or disapproving the ongoing construction.
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Sild
Sale
J. H. Rountree
D. H. Bevans
TI. Bell
Joan 1
Rdcntrer
AIC Rayans
Minetteville
Noreenbersth
Democratic Western Assembly District Convention Held in Beetown
The Democratic Assembly District Convention met at the house of Washington M. Gurner in Beetown on October 20, 1859, with Davis Stewart elected President and J. A. Bonastt Secretary. An informal ballot chose A. E. Kilby and A. Bennett as nominees. A. Bennett was declared unanimous nominee. District Committee named Washington M. Gamer, John B. Earley, and A. E. Kilby. Proceedings to be printed in the Grant County Waitsess and Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Washington
M. Gurner
Beetown
Wm. P. Desrey
Davis Stewart
J. A. Bonastt
A. E. Kil
AY A. Benneth
J.B. Varley
Proclamation Thanksgiving Observed in Wisconsin 1859
Governor Alexander W. Randall proclaims a statewide Thanksgiving for November 24 1859. He notes deliverance from disease, drought, and economic distress, praise for peace and education, and urges citizens to join in grateful prayer and public worship across Wisconsin. Signed at Madison October 7, 1859 by L. S. James, secretary.
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Wisconsin
County Nominations Made Too Late in Grant County
A local editorial criticizes late nomination timing by Republicans and Democrats in Grant County. It argues delayed candidate lists deprive voters of essential claims and defenses, warns of tricks, and urges timely nominations to energize turnout and demonstrate party accountability.
Attempt to Defeat Mr Virgin in Inte Election
A sly tactic circulated by James C. Warrent of Platteville aimed to frighten foreign born voters with a Know Nothing oath plot against Mr Viner. The scheme failed when Ma Vrady denied involvement, exposing the cheat and likely saving votes for Mr Viner. The death of Edward Meser influenced local campaign dynamics as Dem candidate for Assembly withdrew.
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Virgin
Jas. C. Warrent
Platteville
Galen
Vrady
Gous
Ma. Dever
Vaneis
Warcurs
Viners
Wercur
How the Baptist Church Was to Be Helped
Letter from 1858 9 era discussing political manipulation via colored slips for Republican ballots. Letters between H Carpenter and W L Calkins critique aiding Baptist churches in Madison and Drake election tactics, questioning church neutrality and integrity.
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H. Carrexter
Dravex
W.T
Teak Baptist Church
Madison
Bow
Deaper
Carpenter
Madison Baptist Church
Who is Most to Blame The Democracy on Brown Insurrection
The document accuses Wm. TL Seward of knowledge of Old Brown's plan and questions why the Secretary of War did not act. It cites a letter from Cincinnati dated August 24 1520 claiming Brown planned to arm slaves, move from Canada through Pennsylvania and Maryland to Virginia to seize federal arms at Harpers Ferry, with Brown allegedly abroad and preparations under way. The piece casts blame on Democrats for charges not sustained and urges caution in scapegoating friends.
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Wm. TL Sewarp
Old Brown
Europe
Egypt
Frora
Warper
Frovo
Cincinnati
SSI
Oln
John Brown
Kan Ue
Canada
Montyinrd
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Marpers Ferry
Feary
Peterson's Magazine December preview promises record size
Peterson's Magazine announces a December issue with about 1000 pages double columns, 12 colored steel fashion plates, 12 estered patterns, Berlin work embroidery or crochet, and 800 wood engravings. The price is two dollars. clubs offer deeper discounts, and two Niagara engravings are offered for club organizers.
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Peterson
Berlin
Pire
Niagara
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Gerrit Smith Denied as Republican in Democratic Press
A fragment discusses Gerrit Smith not being a Republican, noting Democratic papers claim he voted for Frexam while a denial letter to the New York Tribunes editor challenges those charges. The piece questions whether Democrats still blame Republicans for Smith’s stance and alleged correspondence about slavery.
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Gerrit Smith
Gerniy Ssiry
Frexam
Suite
Ehacgs
New Sark Trbunes
Fremont
Gerlit Smith
Democracy
Isfed
Sarr
Theepublican
Quo Bseins
Wraxas
Election Returns From Marlton and Surrounding Counties
The Calent Advertiser reports Marlton gave Mubart a majority while Randall led in Walworth county with 14 percent. Midyander city shows Hobnet 2,414 majority and Cobb County overstrong for Randall. Port Washington sent Belgium town notice of Sunday political speaking, but locals refused to listen and sent the politicians away.
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Tilernadm
Calent
Marlton
Mubart
Mtandall
Walworth Cout
Randall
Midyander City
Hobnet
Town
Cobb
Trong
Ozankee
Port Washington
Belgium
Prue
Crawtorn
Lancaster
Giddings Denial About Insurrection Inference
A card quoting Mr. Gropinas denies involvement in the Harper's Ferry insurrection matter. The text mentions Governor Wise and a possible demand on the Governor of New York to compel Ger rit Smith to answer charges of complicity. The Baltimore incident is described as robeusterian.
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Old Beows
Mr. Gropinas
Brown Perer
Virginia
Giddings. Guaes Bors
Wise
New York
Gerrit Smith
Harper's Ferry
Baltimore
Scissorings and clergy scandaI and political notes
Scissorings Rev J B Templeton of Stouts is expelled from the Presbyterian ministry for Sabbath breaking drunkenness and renting out to lewd women He boasted of saving souls and converting thousands The San Francisco grand jury adjourns without indicting Judge Terry for Broderick duel death The London Times reviews the Great Eastern optimism and speed Kentucky Republicans set a November 16 1889 convention in Newport Two thousand of Monad’s Washingt on Territory ready for marriage but no brides The Puget Sound Herald seeks New England damsels The Free Soil mobbed at Covington Catholic German in Cincinnati faces a forced Protestant conversion case Ypsilanti school building fire loses 25000 insured 10000 A D Y Stillewell in Alexandria Va bound over for Southern sentiments Ohio constitution amendment likely defeated Canada West colored population rises to 40000 Fugitive Slave Law era policy setup for Charleston Convention date May be April 10 1860 Blair of Missouri frees five slaves St Louis A Douglas denies presidency bid and supports Squatter Sovereignty Walker rumored in New Orleans
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Washington Territory
Puget’s Sound
New England
Kentucky
Corington
Cincinnati
Foreign News From Sackvinnes And London Remarks
Sackvinnes reports Curridle of Liverpool dates to the 21st via steamer America. London and Paris gossip note Naples, Spain, Portugal, Sweden unlikely for a Congress. Garibaldi eyed, Papal troops expected to strike Romagna. Electric experiments off Valencia show promise. Great Eastern voyage delayed, passage money refunded. Spain wary of Morocco pacification, war thought possible.
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Sackvinnes
Horse
Liverpool
America
Paris
Naples
Spain
Portugal
Sweden
London
Pore
Ernid
England
Morocco
Friday Evening at the Academy and Local School Examinations
Friday evening events at the Academy feature a regular course with readings lecture and music plus ticket options for the whole course or single evenings. Platteville hosts a public examination for town school teachers on November 12 with certification discussions and a ministerial association gathering December 5 with a set of lectures and topics managed by local clergy.
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Academy
Fai
J. J. Betans
J. L. Pickard
Platteville
At & Welock
Gana
Asl
Robbins Robbins
Piaderiiin
Lancaster
Burge
Win
Summersides
Saketcites
Aste Uly Tle Yorke
R. R
Paldie
A. i Williams
C. Aspinwall
Tasker
Euro Enocies
Srer
Jeffersen
Norentier Jet
Be the Future
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Old Brown's
Albany Evening Journal
Glover
Western Assembly District
Albay Atles
Otrgus
Gov. Seward
Hhuny Sventig Foncnad
Israbe
Brats Vilee
L. S
Bny Five
Alexander W. Rand
Huseles
Doughfacei Sny
Grant County
de Lefort
Offee
Grant
Eoward Meser
Shulisburg
Cam
Lis Place
Tewril
Arrox
A. Carpenter
Agi
Con
Mae
Nailer
Tam
Ettri
Bile
Eknich
Draper
L- Calkins
Anon
Rocker
Wis. U
W. I
Tha “Baptist Church
Peterson's Magazine
Tos
Doumerats
Hobart
Bud Palmer
Karter
Alten
Silveruian
Tewe
Craford
En Dickard
Iter
Flusco
Pevere Dd Derey
Fleck
Moore
Veel Ste
Muscoda
Wohart
Oe Noble
Pabmer
Oz Altos Pean
Alien
Tasting
Silverman
Re Lowe
Szarford
Tan Rtooneykysse
Crawford
Oreem So van Sterowyk
Pickard
Dreper
Ree
Bowes
Nsrrison
Uaa
Ifobart
Wally
Vey
Palwer
Knvsey
Alden
Hastings
Aeford
Yan Steenwrk
Sankesy Coy
Reaper
Belgaky Es
Eahdwyte
Dewayy ccc
Sowtany
Vancarter
Randalls
Noble
Nobarty
Harvey Ee
Palmer
Veces
Den
Et Towe
van Stuswey
Sywiresyasi
Vieicard
Teg
Flea
Dewey
Olise
Firaltamy Ios
Marion
Randal
Nobles
Palmery
Marrey
Aldan
Timatta
Toned
Silvertian
van Une
OL Squires
View Lieve
Teaser
Senvetord
Ellen Boro
Ernat Grawford
Brazer
Virgin Vente Dewey
Eve Econ
Grubaat
Town OF Liberty
Vandal
Nable
Tae Palmer
Wange
Alun
Dbaing
Manting
Crafford
Vane
Trandalt
Subart
Dpaliner
Harvey
Mabry
Sana
Ballaskits
Little Grant
al Moburt
Pileeery
Mastin
Steeny
Squires
Alawe
Alex
Marcl Green
Blue River
Moko
Gray
Giddings
J. B. Templeton
Stouts
Presbytery
Synod
Grand Jury
San Francisco
Terry
Broderick
Grani
Newport
Michigan State Normal School
Ypsilanti
TD. Y. Stillewell
Alexandria
Olio
Canada West
Democratic National Committee
Charleston
F. P. Blair
St. Louis
Jack
Willibuster Walker
New Orleans
Foreign News
Daguerrean Gallery
Goowlell
Macy
Gimena
Matteville
Marteville
West Wis
Maleeville
Potosi
Washnarn
Jamestown
Montfort
Tarle Green
Fexaraaler
Providence
WG. Wilcox
Iberat Res
Gurietmas
J. Tinaser
Atv
Pintteville
Mr. Grech
Triher
M. Ts
X. PF
Gampbell
Big John ‘I Patch
Dr. Davison
Ite
P. Howdersmilis
George Nickson
Baris
Irsong
Pardee
AVING
Lut
Owas
Eelvill J. Meeker
Galvin Runsel
T. F. Numbold
Tiatfevitke
Wis
Taj
Brookens
Stace
Joul Allen Harber
Allen Barber
Thomas
Lowitt
Gramt
Tawellier
Othee
Ind
Fostere
Tim
Keightlinger
Turthut
James Kaightlinger
Shellere
Alin
Hanis
Snowey
Swires
Basye
Yeas I
McCormick
Borane Circuic
Joby Sefres
Nathaniel Baye
Gierk
Stace DE Wincanain
Kouthowest
Pamber
Plattevills
Yoster
Paiute
Pludintiff
Tatlevillsy
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