Monroe County Agricultural Fair Regulations 1857
Instructions for exhibitors at the Monroe fair, listing divisions for dairy and bakery, textiles, millinery, ornamental needlework, painting, flowers, miscellaneous items, and the rules for entry, membership, admission, premiums, judging, and events over the three fair days in September 1857. Includes entries, eligibility, and awards processes with committee duties and safety provisions.
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Cubitt Ware
B.A. MeuNauir
Centure Cilbert
AlDudly
George Chairehill
Monroe
Uva
UCTS
Ifuney
BE. Baker
Mosher
A. Robertson
A. Lidlow
A. Sylvester
Sylvester
Fey
Cow
Mack
Decatur
Peter Wells
Clarany
Elon
Fisines
Bral Smitly Clann Ab Rs
Miss BS
Karils
Mentone
Miel'aistives
Asma
Agperieota Pes
U. Denter
P. Phompson
TE Thurbett
Win. Beundaze
J. V2
Richardsen
Charnes
West
Afonroe
Phowre Maven
Crondustus Suthgeland
Beastus Ciutburt
Alfany
Bride
Kellerson
Misuellan I
Alps
Green County
Plinh
Giro
Srd
Wisconsin Marner
Iluales
Zend
J. V. Aremanosos
Editor Takes Short Vacation From City Duties
The editor left his post Saturday morning for a few days vacation and will provide an account of himself on his return.
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Prrsoxar
Alice
Ite
Democratic Convention Nominations Turmoil in Wisconsin
A Wisconsin campaign column discusses James Crossan as governor hopeful and the fractious Democratic split led by Barstow and anti-Barstow factions. It cites alleged bribery and packing efforts, warns of a Democratic defeat if factions control the convention, and notes party tensions lingering from federal appointments. The piece mentions a Mineral Point western Wisconsin church conference and notes leadership questions for Rev. N Butler.
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James 13
Cross
Millwaukee
Milwaukee
Crossan Muebishman
Thames B. Cross
Supreme Court
Sneha
Sam Wale
Ed Kelsay
Barstow
Waukesha
Democratic Party
Madison
Buchanan
Meruopisy Coxernunon
Western
Wisconsin
Mineral Point
N. Butlar
Skullsburg
Lero
Rail line opens as iron horse tours village depot
Critorial Correspondence from Aug 224 1857 describes the first construction train at the depot amid cheers. The engine roared, switches were laid, and about half a mile of track prepared toward Monroe. Graham brothers push for an early road opening. crops along Sand Prairie and the county look excellent.
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Janesville
Monda Penny Green
Ini Tivo
Rai
Messrs. Graham
Monroe
Bradhead
Kansas Matters in Territorial Strife 1857
Opinion from Kansas and Chicago papers portrays slave Democracy using federal troops to subdue Kansas. Judge Le Compte presides over indictments of Free State men as Border Tekin Gray Jury weighs charges. Buchanan’s path mirrors past insults to free labor while Democrats wield nationwide power.
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Kansas
Chicago
United States
Jerveys le Compte
Buchanan
Pieres
Kinsas
The Chilton Outrage and Political Turmoil
A fragmentary account from Appleton Crescent portrays William Mullatie alias Malone defending himself against commissioners who assault him, while alleging corruption links with state officials and developers. It notes rumors of election manipulation by Democrats in Missouri and contemplates tax resistance in Kansas.
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William J. Mullatie
Aelias Malone
Lima
Appleton Crescent
Tie
Europe News Mix From Rome to Delhi and More
Comprehensive dispatches detail the Royal Mail ship Arabia arrival, Valentia telegraph landings, and the Osborne visit by the Emperor and Empress of France. Reports cover trials for an assassination attempt, Spanish Mexican tensions, Mazzini-era naval searches, Turkish Moldavia politics, and urgent India telegraph expectations with Delhi’s fall rumors.
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New York
Royal Mail
Arabia
Stone
Liverpool
Atlantic Telegraph
Valentin Bay
Ireland
Niagara
Susquehanna
Valentia
England
Count Walewski
Osborne
Queen Victoria
Spithead
London
Cjreumsters
Bartolette and
Grillit
Vobalgi
Bartolette
Grillito
Spain
Madrid
Naples
The
Times
Italy
Vienna
Constantinople
Gogard
Vogerines
Moldavia
Galata
Mutualis
Sone
Prenelr
Beyrout
Paris
Gut
Gibiet
Duxwagh
Schleswig
Russia
St. Petersburg
Germany
Ss. Petersburg
Schamyl
India
Wyndham Ins
Delhi
China
Desperate Civil War Era News From August Reports
New York reports the Tennessee steamship Tennessee from San Jun arriving with 275 passengers, 260 deserters from Walker's army, and a slave case in Westchester County. Washington entries discuss Gov. Walker taxes, cabinet talks, and Kansas slave constitution debates amid Southern secession pressures. Reports from Boston note gale damage and Cape Town dispatches about maritime losses. Lecompton and Lawrence details cover arrests, treason trials, and Walker's troop movements as factions clash over slavery and statehood.
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New York
Tennessee
San Jun
A. M
Walkers Army
Weschester Co
Robertson
John Bowles
Dimmock
Peck
Brooklyn
Daniel Vohrhies
The
Times
United States
San Taciis
Dine
Formosa
Tennant
Marine Corps
San Jacinto
Forosa
Fungchon
Ching Sve
Shhoonwoo
Genping
Toshan
Lucan
Rhetoric of Revenge Threatens Kansas Peace Policy
A fragmentary screed accuses prominent Kansas settlers of buried enmities and urges arrest of citizens on frivolous charges. It claims Walker Perrin & Co. push forgiveness revival while vowing to revive hatred, reopen old wounds, and abandon Geary era peace. The piece depicts a looming return of unstable order and political strife.
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Kansas
Walker, Perrin & Co
Geary
Sitannon
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