Democratic Party Faces Probe Over Election Bribery Allegations
A House committee was appointed to investigate whether the President or other officers sought to influence Congress and to probe election funding in Pennsylvania and other states. The piece accuses the Democratic party of corrupt practices to sway ballots and questions the party's integrity and motives.
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Merrick & Sons
Legislature Cuts Interest Rate to Ten Percent
The late session enacted a law reducing the legal interest rate to ten percent the highest allowed by contract while the seven percent rate remains for legal purposes. The change is praised as beneficial to the state and relief to the people, with business expecting similar costs to ten percent as to twelve. Local election results for Town Executive and Supers are listed, noting party lines were not strict and one candidate near defeat due to supporting the Green County Agricultural Society.
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Wen
Congress
Democratic Party
Justice
Constable
Sutherland
Green County Agricultural Society
Albany
Pal Eal Tiihalga
Kawl
Ynd
Free States
Free State
Republican Party
Jandéi
Yale
The Judicial Election and Wisconsin Returns
The piece notes Luther S. Dixon’s likely 8000 vote majority in an upcoming Wisconsin race with Democratic gains modest and Republican support strong in Madison and Janesville. It mentions Sheriff Langworthy’s habeas corpus writ in Racine, eastern fruit growing interest, and a rough allocation of convention votes by state for Buchanan. The tone reflects partisan analysis and regional details.
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Milwaukee
Racine
M. Booth
Marshal Lewis
Green County Official and Miscellaneous Notes
The item notes Green County receipts of 14 tons and lists A. Scott Sloan and Luther 8. Dixitt with Sloan's majority, while Glarus and York are not yet returned. It also criticizes tobacco snuff dipping, mentions amended personal property taxation, and reports M. L. Sweet elected mayor amid Democratic strength. It adds a brief Scientific American reference to Whitworth's breach-leading cannon for distant ambushes.
Cray's Address Defends Union and Republican Stand in 1860
Cassius M Cray of Kentucky quotes C M Clay defending loyalty to the Constitution and the Republican party amid pro slavery mobs. He asserts unwavering resolve, recounts abuses in Madison, and notes Milwaukee Republicans achieving a large victory with German support, signaling rising tensions before the Civil War.
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Madison
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Lfe
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Rhind
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Emines
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George West
West
Frask Brann
Grets Haney
Gold Prospects Rise in Jackson County Oregon
Telegraphed from Maloy’s station reports rich quartz in Jackson County Oregon with profits rising. Mines claim $200,000 extracted and more to come from a small opening. Reports also note a ledge near Yreka and new finds, while officials in Madison announce a series of trustee appointments and hospital vacancy fillings amid broader political notes.
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Xreka Dion
Jackson County
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George Ish
Lain
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Gregan
Thainas Cavanaugh
Rothschilds
Fore for First Chief Justice Election Across Counties
The Sentinel reports early returns from Wisconsin counties on the Chief Justice race. Dixon leads with about 2,601 votes in Dison while other counties show varied tallies. Counting continues, and final results may shift as more tallies arrive.
Foreign News fragment on Savoy and European tensions
The item reports Savoy's annexation to France viewed as nearly complete, with Napoleon and Victor Emmanuel tensions, Italian provinces to Sardinia, and Rome neutralities. It notes shifts in European diplomacy, military expectations, and ongoing debates over governance and religion amid warclouds in 1848 era Europe.
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Connecticut Election Report Shows Buckingham Victory Margin
Returns from every town in the state place Buckingham Republican for governor with a 636 vote majority. Republicans hold majorities in both House and Senate, up from prior years. A torchlight celebration is planned, and a bill on service of process by publication passes both legislative chambers for farm mortgagors to protect tile incumbrances. Judge Larrabee leaves Washington and spends time in Wisconsin, while Whitburne and Potter duties are debated in the Democratic press.
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Fire Fatalities in Ontario House Tragedy
A deadly blaze struck a house in Ontario on April 4, killing a family of six including a six year old child. Authorities report four other children survived the fire and are being cared for by relatives. Investigations into the cause are underway.
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Aemblest
Exeter Tow n Ante Wake in Town Chronicle Item
In Exeter tow n, Mr Clark Godfrey finds a buried eight foot long object under ground during winter, unearthing a silver ear-drops pair with a balloon bar design, atop a ridge with no clear deposit. Questioning origins remains. Destructive fire in Manchester Ohio destroys 40 buildings, $30,900 insured unknown.
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