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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1859
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text reveals a chaotic discussion of power and surveillance with mentions of authorized agents, public notices, and civic concerns. References to ships, fuel, and tides hint at broader anxieties about control, growth, and social order.
The article discusses the practicality and risks of paying state taxes in currency, criticizing the use of bank notes and noting concerns about unsafe or poorly capitalized banks. It reports political debate in the Assembly, mentions the Treasurer’s duties, and cites election results and local notices including street cleaning and community improvements.
A scattered column critiques a Democratic feud between Gen Ellis and Beriah Brown over party principles and tariff stance. It then advertises a cheap twenty six volume set of Walter Scott novels from T J Peterson & Brothers, Philadelphia, with prices and free post, plus notice of a new book by Rev A D Mayoras on Symbols of the Capital.
The readable fragment cites a struggle for liberty with references to patriots, defense through sword, and the quest for freedom. It mentions risks and a call for courage, though many words are garbled and specific details are unclear.
At a March 23 1859 meeting of School District No Two residents discussed improving education. A committee drafted resolutions urging higher moral standards and better teacher selection, uniform books, and prohibition of profanity. The group also recommended publishing proceedings in the Monroe Sentinel.
The Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad directors consider completing the southern branch from Monroe to Warren to gain access to Milwaukee and Chicago markets. The project, costing about four hundred thousand dollars, would shorten distances to Chicago and New York and boost western Wisconsin traffic, with Galena and Jo Daviess County voting to issue bonds for 150000. Estimated yearly earnings from freight and passengers on Southern Wisconsin line approach 809,956, underscoring the line as a major mainline asset.
A Wisconsin act amends foreclosure procedures, granting ninety days to answer, extending notice and sale publication to three months, and detailing sheriff duties. It repeals earlier mortgage sale rules and sets effectiveness on passage, with official certification and state signatures. The report also notes foreign affairs items and local court notes from March and April.
Mr. Douglas declines to address the Democracy of Connecticut during the pending canvass. He grows more discreet or appears settled in hostility to the Democratic party as organizers press forward.
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