England V United States Crisis Prompts Naval Masked Foe Fear
In a fervent piece the author argues England seeks glory and conquest against the United States over maritime law and the Alabama Slidell affair. It envisions a broader conflict, predicts blockades and foreign ministers, and insists on American resolve with large military manpower. It also discusses domestic stress, political unity, and finances amid civil war, asserting a firm Republic ready to defend the Constitution and Union. The piece warns of British influence and a potential Confederate recognition, while asserting the United States will prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
Atlantic
Guncdtian
Sho
Wile
Franco
Crimea
Stes Motte
Charleston
TY Amy Clvigtard Nasl
Kilkenny
Kamenity
Janey Wuiteil
Confederate States
Jeff
Raglanad
Monavon
Kinedess
Finglands
Confederaaty
Herault
Boling Straits
Rthan Allan
Gota
Treasury
Monaca
State winter assembly promises wider reach and rail pass plan
The legislature plans broader statewide engagement this winter with a transportation pass system across railroads. Authorities emphasize using this period to showcase the state's geography and foster thorough understanding among citizens as delegates tour different regions.
Presents From Japan and New Steamship Project
The government received gifts from Japan including two eight foot elephant tusks and a gold pearl inlaid sword for President Bughanan or successor. Captain EB Ward is building a steamer for Lake Superior trade, the twilight, to connect Chicago with mining regions. Built at Newport St Clair with a beam geared propeller and vertical engine, 187 foot keel, engines by Detroit Locomotive Works. The line aims to be the best on the Chicago and Lake Superior route, praised by Detroit Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Bughanan
Supzaron Srtanxas
EB. Ward
Lake Superior
Chicago
Newport
St. Claire
Detroit Locomotive Works
Chicago and
Eake Superior
Copper Mines Promise Wisconsin Trade Boom in Upper Michigan
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan forms a 90 mile linked region with Wisconsin, expanding cattle, horses, and mineral trade. Copper-mining centers along Lake Superior attract roads and railways, raising output from 1845 to 1860s figures and boosting stockholder dividends, with potential population growth to 200,000–300,000 as transport improves.
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Upper
Michigan
Wisconsin
Teot Bo
Lake Superior
Point Keweenaw
Montreal
Cleveland
Detroit
Chisago
Wisonsin
United States
Eastern Bank
Lake Michigan
Mississippi
Minnesota
Beisg
Point Kewoonaw
Loka
Legislature of
Ontonagon
State Line
Wisconsin Copper Region Road Promise for State Growth
Debate over funding a northern highway from the State Line to Fox River, urging southern Wisconsin to aid development of timber rich, sparsely populated areas. Advocates say a direct road to the copper range would capture winter trade and expand markets for agriculture, lumber, and timber, benefiting the entire state. They urge liberal, statewide support to seize the growing copper market and prevent it from slipping to rivals.
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General Swamy Lend Fund
MD Sgn
Fox River
Wisconsin
Norkturn
St. Paul
Lake Superior
Green Bay
Iron
Wisconsin Regiment Arrives in Weston with Praises for Soldiers
The Western Mail reports the 12th Wisconsin Regiment, led by Col. Maloney, arriving in Weston after a long trip from the Mississippi. The paper lauds their drill, appearance, officers, and civility, predicting they will perform well in the South while expressing strong Union sentiment and welcoming them warmly.
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Cal
Gro. B. Buvann
Mississippi River
Dixis
Gow. Lane
Rabeldom
Wisconsin
Avery
Pivase
Maloney
Missouri
Col. Morgan
Platte City
Western
Weston, Mo
Matt
Bistatt
Mail service on Harvey route fails to meet contract terms
In the Houghton Gazette letter, residents condemn the Harvey route mail delivery for persistent delays. Carriers miss contracted eleven or seven day targets, with many items arriving from Milwaukee after twenty to thirty days, and some letters dated a month or more past. Transportation relies on dogs and Indians over a 60 to 70 mile stretch, and spring snow or worn tracks worsens the problem. The mail arriving on the 2nd brought nothing later than the 26th, with most batches mailed over a month prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Mibwaukes
Milwaukee
Mail from Appleton and Ontonagon Route Reaches Houghton
Letters to the Houghton office arrive with telegraphic news from Washington and New York dated the 10th. The Milwaukee Sentinel late edition of the 10th is carried to Ontonagon via the newly opened Appleton and Ontonagon route, delivered by a laborer before the route’s rear service began.
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Houghton
Ootonagon
Milwaukee Sentinel
Washington
New York
Oatonagon
Appleton and Ontonagon
Market for Wisconsin Produce and Road Links to Mines
A Wisconsin market price comparison shows prices at this place and Wausau for corn meal beef pork poultry and produce. The article argues a winter road to the state line would expand mine profits and enable rapid freight routes, estimating round trips from Wausau or Appleton in ten to fourteen days once roads are opened.
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Wisconsin
Snd
Wausau
Wausan
Appleton
Lake Superior
Wausay
Died In Scarlet Fever At Village Home
Died on Tuesday morning the 28th of July at the village home of Joan C. and Raopa J. Coange, age 4 years 6 months. Also on Saturday February 1st, Axw Mancarety, second daughter of Jons Grand Raopad, Chance, aged 2 years 2 months 26 days.
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Joan C
Raopa
J. Coange
Axw Mancarety
Jons Grand Raopad
Chance
My Lambs and the Elder Shepherd in a Dark Tale
A narrator recalls a stormy night and a bitter choice between lambs. The elder shepherd demands a lamb, the speaker recalls a beloved childlike lamb, and asks if the final farewell will ever end in funeral chimes. The poem ends with lingering sorrow and unanswered questions about fate and love.
Fort Pulaski Invested and Northwestern Fortifications Proposed
The Tribune reports Fort Pulaski is thoroughly invested with Gen Sherman feeding daily updates. A push to make Gen Sigel a Major General gains momentum as Congress members back the move. A proposed naval depot and armory on Lake Michigan, plus fortifications at Mackinaw, would defend the Great Lakes and enable broader naval power, with Chicago as a potential site.
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Tribune
Butler
Washington
Stanton
McClelan
Fort Pulaski
Sherman
Limes
Congress
Frank Blair
Mr. Arnold
Sigel
Herold
Great Lakes
Mackinaw
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Royal States
Alleghany Mountains
Lake Soast
Atlantic
Lakes
Northwest
Menomonee
Bay de Noquet
Marquette
Lake Superior
Mississippi River
McClellan
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Winer and Gazette
Lake Travot
Shawano
Wausaut
East
Delany
Bake Suphior
L Far
the Western
Kaveuth
Houghton. Gazette
Caine
Amy Lambs
R. Cwash
Justin P. West
Chase & West
Bar
North Bliec
Public Square
Ayi
Bisvs
R. Cisy
Gio
L. Frenn
A. Farnham
Bank OF the Interior
Av. A
Farnhams Land
SENCY + WAUSAU, Mi
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Lana
Med
Marathon County
Mai
Unpg
Buteer
Fort
Pulaski
Gen. Sherman
Will
Naval Depot and Armory
Surrouwing
Barnes
Phank Matthim
Louis Iloster
Bk Valsar
Vivinity
Second and Fackson
Wavnaau
G. Tmayer
Wawasan
Fan
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