Fragmented Civil War Era Speech and Back-and-Forth
A dense excerpt recounts political arguments over slavery in the territories, focusing on Douglas, Webster, Clay, and Lincoln stances. It cites debates on squatter sovereignty, the Compromise, and federal authority over Kansas, with references to the Lecompton Constitution, Dred Scott, and Republican figures like Priest. The tone mirrors a partisan record of 1850s ideological clashes and campaign rhetoric.
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Ala
Boeire
Vince Foerhat
Hunsus
Scaphan A. Douglas
Kansas
Dfnlus
Webster
Douglas
Clay
Ledtle
New Mexico
Cansras
Su Court
Shinglas
Dewi
Tha L
Notigles
Lincoln
Madison excursion day proves popular with residents
A lengthy account describes a Madison excursion by rail where crowds from the area traveled to the Capitol grounds. The narrative highlights the social mix, music by the Brodhead Brass Band, speeches by the Governor and Rev. Moore, and widespread enjoyment. It notes a mishap where a woman injured herself descending Capitol stairs and concludes with praise for Madison’s hospitality and scenery.
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Symnet
Madison
Monroe
Capitol Grounds
Brodhead Brass Band
Madison Band of Hope
Crovern
Lyeasurer Hastings
Rev. Pullet
Moore
Beautled
Vormmon
Jess Alten
Uch
Capitol
Slavery dispute case and railroad fraud claims loom in Wisconsin
A long, mixed-era report discusses a suit in the Shelby Circuit Court over the Northwest Territory slavery question tied to the 1787 ordinance, Illinois residence, and freedom claims. It also details a Green and La Payette county farmers mortgage circle, Milwaukee Mississippi railroad schemes, fraudulent stock sales, and a mass meeting in Monroe with political tensions between Republicans and Democrats.
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Shelby
Shelly Gircuit
Olinois
Pleintiff
Llinois
Louisvill Journal
Supreme Court
Ogether
Northwest
Dred Scott
Breckinridge
Greci
Jun Payots
Monroo
Sateidas
Jihewackee & Mississippi Railroad Company
Munroe
Messrs
Holden
Finch
Brailhead
Crocker
Ray
Ax Algo
D. Clinton
Old Southern Wisconsin Company
Milwaukee & M tPy
Milwaukee & Mississippi Company
Southern Wisconsin Company
Milwakes & Mississippi Company
Tubuque
Wisconsin
Jii Agia
Farimera
Green County
Sigek
Pilaas
Wall Street
Madison A du Fibien
Milwaukee
Falbany
Tnasmiel
Pebroury
Mosers
Holton
Brodhead
Lockwood
Dahl
Price
Mississippi
Crete
Iselove
Messrs. Cook and Lairkwan
Capitarinre
Milwaukee News
Lis Lelter
Sigux
Greg Co
Abrouil
Kiely
Gvorn
Stona
Mitchel
Ol Abe
Mary Fendhor
Saveral
Sious
Sovereignty debate and territorial government limits discussed
A Wisconsin convention scene in La Crosse features speakers and delegates debating sovereignty and territorial power over slavery. The discussion centers on whether territorial legislatures can legislate on slavery and how soon territories gain state-like sovereignty. Reports note inflated population estimates and a Texas drought affecting crops, with closures on the Red River and widespread hardship.
Dublin Papers Report Garibaldi and Neapolitan Movements
From Dublin lines the latest intelligence notes Garibaldi's expected landings and Neapolitan troop movements near Messina and Roggia. Reports claim mutinies in Calabria and a large influx of volunteers, with diplomacy efforts to halt invasions and neutrality assurances from Berlin.
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National Grav
Turin
Cavour
Berlin
Italy
Gaboa
Calabria
Chicago Market summary of 19th century grain and goods
Market notes show flour at 4 123 dollars per 4 96, wheat steady, corn oats and oats listed with sporadic figures. Eggs per dozen, butter price and day balances partly readable. Data is fragmentary but indicates typical commodity pricing and supply terms for Chicago market.
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Chicago
Oniyaso
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