Milwaukee Shipwreck Rescue and Losses Chronicle
The article describes a dramatic rescue on Lake Michigan near Milwaukee as a brig and schooner foundered in a gale. Sailors persevere amid peril, with two survivors and six lost, while multiple vessels reach shore and crews risk their lives to aid wrecked ships. The piece also notes political endorsements and legal matters amid the scene.
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Lake Michigan
Propeller CO
Mieeersy
Sehnoner
Yoon
Gesiaee
Pepit
Kalfogun
Democratic
Crazy
Trig
Spublig
Jeppasort
Merch
Rani
Ees
Che
Eles
Gould
Tia
Rudy
Ravine
Milwaukee
One Hundred Mile Race Ends with Taylor Victory
The Albany Shilestray reports the $2,500 race between Audio Dalton's and Sal Paylor's horses from Albany to Whitesboro. Taylor the New York horse wins after covering the distance in about 15 hours, the Albany horse finishing a quarter mile behind.
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Dalton
Paylor
Whiteshoro
Tkerestilh
Taylor
New York
Whitestown
Chasfi
Albany
Beavers Wisconsin Town Described With Growth and Institutions
A letter from G King, a Laodicean, portrays a Wisconson town near Beaver Lake as it grows from a few houses to a bustling center. It notes a population around 1,000, a completed railroad, water power with five dams, and a planned Wayland University with a Milwaukee brick main building costing about 20,000. The piece highlights local schools, two weekly papers, and a political climate shaped by the Dred Scott decision and Kansas conflicts, praising the town’s prospects and civic spirit.
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Bayond
Nee
Wayland University
Minoing
Tanesgie
Watertown
Veity
Istates Lhe
Primipal
Phieg
Dodge County Citizen
Republicay
Yoko
Jis
Trebbel
Supreme Court
Gov
Geary
G King
Explosion on Forest Rose Steamer Near Napoleon Kills and Wounds Thirteen
Thirteen people died or were injured in the Forest Rose steamer explosion near Napoleon. The incident occurred recently as authorities confirm the casualty toll and begin investigations into the cause.
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Casumaany
Forest Rose
Napoleon
Treason and Revolution in the United States Debate
The Monroe Sentinel reports heated rhetoric condemning Supreme Court decisions on slavery and squatter sovereignty. It accuses the Court and President Buchanan of a planned revolution to entrench slavery, praises state appointees and calls for action to defend constitutional principles and liberty. The piece also notes Wisconsin appointments for the Lunatic Asylum commission and a juvenile delinquent refuge project.
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Col
Hang
Apotheim
Kansas
Buchanan
Robert J. Walker
Walker
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Supreme Court of the
U.S
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Napoleon
Washington
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Douglas
Tuilnball
Supreme Court
Sover Ingory
United States
Pierce
Supreme’ Court
Green Co
Hunt
Elizabeth Hut
Monroe
Said County
O'Elock
Mooree Sexnet
Green County
Hesra Eee
Bingham
Ceounty Iige Ees
Pepe EY Sanme & Swan
Circuit Court
Greet County
Frank Fry
County of
Green
Wiseconsin
Monsotin
County of Green
Frank Fryad
Foster
Wisconsin
J. Sutherland
Sher
Francis Emerson
Simon P. Condee
Circuit Court of
Cousin
Stete
O'Brien & Company
Agts & Gan
Wvill
Busineses
Eokeramyet
Iowa
Minnesota
Bsrd
Revelations of a Washington Conversation on Kansas
The piece quotes Gov Geary and others discussing the Washington dialogue on Kansas affairs. It covers troop withdrawal, pro slavery influence, press reports, and the danger of biased administration dispatches. The narrative highlights claims of murderers praised by Buchanan associates and fears of a pro slavery constitution.
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Crisco
Gov. Im. Washington
Mx. Buchanan
Geary
Javery
Thad Beer
Washington
Territory
Kansas
Department of State
Honest and conscientious governor interview spurs party loyalties
A frayed transcript details a governor interview about the Buffum murder and party realignment. The speaker, moved by the governor's account, pledges to work with any party to keep territories free, while a Wisconsin postmistress removal prompts criticism of party influence and corruption claims from Baraboo locals and officials.
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Buffum
Gov. George
Minnesota
Washington
Joserm Forp
Fountain Grove
Rice County
Alt
Perkins
Bursboo
Wisconsin
Rotary
Washburn
New York
Tron
Daniel Wells, Jr
Baraboo
Rhode Island Election Report and Senate Control
Despatch from Providence dated April 2 shows Rhode Island voters backing Governor Dyer Republican 9 606 over Democrat Patten 4 200 with no choice for Lieutenant Governor. Legislature splits Republicans 6 5 Democrats in Senate and 61 85 with two seats undetermined in the House. Durfee leads for Congress by about 3500 and Brayton by 800. The piece notes borderruffian fears versus the people's steady stance for justice and opposition to bondage.
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Rhode Island
Congress
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
New Hampshire
Providence
Dyer
Patten
Turner
Assembly
Senate
House
Durfee
Brayton
Fragmentary political slogan reflects neutral liberty and justice
A damaged line recalls a call for true Republicanism and liberty, noting opposition from federal patronage and partisan judiciary fears. The fragment emphasizes independence and equal justice without full context.
Election Returns Show Local Candidates And Office Races
Voter tallies list candidates such as Demetres Rusty Emereon BeWoBall BRL Wickwire T Wolcott and Geo H King with office roles including Superintendent of Schools Justice of the Peace and Assessors. The fragmentary sheet names several officials and roles like Constables and Town Clerk with scattered vote counts, suggesting a municipal election summary.
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Demetres H. Rusty
Emereon
BeWoBall
BRL Wickwire
Pinney
C. Richardson
Geo. H. King
Corson
John M. Knipchies
EC. Moulton
James L. Powel
Edmund Ail
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