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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1858
Page
2
A sharply worded rebuttal targets a rival editor over alleged misrepresentation and moral criticism. The author condemns the peer's persisting insinuations about virtue and public figures, calling for calmer, gentlemanly discourse while defending a stance on bank and state road issues cited in local notices.
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly debate taxes, land grants, and post office charges amid corruption rumors and calls for railroad overhauls. A select committee is formed to probe the bills, while unemployment rises as laborers face work shortages in Bramilton.
Reports from California recount political shifts with the legislative session under way and the state election near. Mention of a proposed tax onwithholders, a large maritime loss, an anti slavery vote tallies, and rumors of Peruvian frontier activity. Also notes a whaling captain arrested for debts and a looming Negral rights debate in the federal arena.
Asherton dispatch reports the Lecompton Constitution expected soon and a presidential message to Congress. Democrats plan to test party orthodoxy, Republicans organize to defeat Lecompton, while Kansas issue reels through tensions and political maneuvering.
Report from Diexico New Ontuans recounts a two week delay in private vessels from the City of Mexico aboard the steamship Wennessee. Combat between factions loyal to the Capitol and opponents of Commonfort rages for days, causing heavy casualties and many wounded as clashes extend into the surrounding areas San Domingo and San Augustine. The recall to the Presidency by Ala Atina is noted amid ongoing civil turmoil.
Reports say the steamer Fanny Penn exploded its boiler while 18 miles below ci G, 400 tons of cargo aboard and 16 lives lost including Captain Woodward. crew and passengers were badly burned or drowned, with several saved by the Ohio and Mississippi train.
The report surveys battles near Lucknow and Gwalior, insurgent actions in Oude, and French and Turkish developments. It mentions the Empress assassination attempt, Queen Victoria’s speech, Mexican mediation hints, and London financial updates with bank rate expectations.
Kauwii St. Kouia Jam reports Kansans decide against memorializing Congress for an Enabling Act. People frame a 2 bill destined for Lanoka stament and submit it for acceptance or rejection. Clarkson travels to Washington with Lecompton Constitution and official election returns.
A Kansas man traveled from Weston to Saint Bagnyville with a messenger bearing despatches from Culhane’s cabinet. The message claims Calbionn rejected returns sent to Guy and Denver, deeming them illegal and void under the Lecomptoir schedule. The result would shift majorities to the Democrats in the State Officers, Council, and House.
A correspondence from June 18 75 discusses Western Democrats backing Lecompton and President Buchanan's stance. It notes Ohio political figures like Payne and Gray, Pugh's loyalty to Douglas, and a warning to stay in Washington. Kansas politics bring new laws, census acts, and a commission on elections amid the Lecompton debate. Governor Packer of Pennsylvania endorses submitting Kansas to a fair public vote, illustrating a Democratic split between Buchananite Lecomptonites and Douglasites.
A Madison letter recalls Rev Mr Eggleston's church visit with Judge Cole Supreme Court Gov Randall Secretary Watson and Treasurer Hastings in attendance. The writer defends Randall against corruption charges noting his long moral conduct and promise to support sound morality in public offices. A young woman asks for a loan of a silver thimble in a humorous aside.
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