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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1858
Page
2
A long opinion piece critiques Gov. Randall's appointment selections, arguing some choices align with party interests while others risk alienating opponents. The author contends that Republicans may resist the governor's push and calls for careful balance to avoid machine politics.
The Hon Jas RB Doolittle from Wisconsin launched a political campaign with a two hour speech to a large audience. He traced party history from the early days through the Kansas question and Dred Scott ruling, urging the removal of the slaveholding influence from national affairs and condemning the expansion of slavery into new territories. He cited cabinet and Congresses on territorial power and warned that without action the slave power would dominate the nation, praising the old Republican line while urging votes to curb slavery. The piece notes the talk drew strong applause and highlights an ad for Buen Hans Commercial Institute and Burnham’s endorsement of a business-focused education.
A long circular from Chicago bankers warns of circulating notes from Wisconsin banks with no capital or redemption. Merchants in Chicago discuss Wiscon sin money security, while concerns about banking laws and credit loom. The piece notes currency scarcity and upcoming fairs and publications, including a Printer issue and an industrial institute exhibit.
The Queen Victoria expresses warm congratulations to the President on completing a term of office and hopes the new Electric Cable linking Britain and the United States strengthens friendship. Evansville reports the steamer Black Hawk collided near Mt. Vernon Indiana, sinking in 13 feet of water with full fare cargo. boat and cargo likely total loss.
The article discusses how ignorance leads to blaming price rises on lenders and demagogues, examined through a Wisconsin high interest piece and debates on paper money. It cites Israel Washburne Jr. being renominated for Congress by the Republican convention in Exeter.
Aug 20 The HW M steamship Arabia from Liverpool arrived this morning with its bow stove in after a near miss off the Isle of Man. The ship carried on burning steam and repaired wheels, while reports from Valentia noted the Agamemnon and Niagara in Trinity Bay with signs of meeting. Details describe a long voyage with gale conditions and continued navigation challenges.
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