Outspoken editor attacks slavery in Wisconsin politics
A controversial editorial condemns the Democratic party and national policy, arguing for abolitionist principles and criticizing Congress for supporting slave labor. It references Milwaukee leaders, state figures, and calls for a clear stance against the national platform while praising reform movements and condemning proslavery forces.
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Alor Daresay
Girowa
Alan
Italy
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Dyan Heratie
Gesin
Suerens Pitt Jtinery
Madison Annee Ab Dentoorel
Milwaukee Vews
Vale Stiles
Chilis Widitery
Federabedlive Holters
Ales Oyu
Donna Vilte Sontag
Divi
Villany
Greiml
New
Apia
Elton
Meilwankee
Devorne
Iter Shacpstein
Prstaster
Milwaukee
Anil
Eilieins
Ailiciats
Ant Bharpstein
Wyatt
French Liberty and Despotism Threaten Nations
Fragmentary Madison correspondence discusses French politics, liberty, and despotism with references to French Republicans, Napoleon, and Carl Schurz. Observations praise Schurz as analytic, debate liberty, government, and public virtue, amid reports of lectures and local notices in Badgen and Monroe regions.
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Europe
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France
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Carl Shurz
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Thas
Hull
Pyory
Monroe
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Mama Jay Bulleng
Wien
Etnto
Wiscansin
Green County
State OF Wisconsin
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Foster
Mary C. Fostex
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Fracas in Congress Sparks Brawling on Floor
A chaotic scene erupted as Congressman Keitt and Mr. Grow clashed in the aisle, followed by blows and grasped throats. Reporters describe a near Kilkenny fight with South Carolina and Mississippi members joining in, crowds dispersing, and order restored after the melee. It highlights tensions between Northern and Southern factions and concerns over decorum.
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Keitt
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South Carolina
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Barksdale
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Kilkenny
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Potter
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Ebhw
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Ali
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Harksdale
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Ohio
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Montgomery
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Covady
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Keits
New York
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Haynie
Mir Keilt
Ord
Mee
Davis
Lamar
Nir
Wis
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Birt
Mar. Potter
Lecompton Swindle Debate and Democratic Backlash
Fragmented political letter condemns the Buchanan administration over the Lecompton controversy. It attacks Bigler and Fitch as traitors and Benedict Arnold figures, urging voters in Indiana and Pennsylvania to oppose the incumbents. The piece predicts power loss for the administration if it persists.
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James Buchanat i
Buchanan
Masananden's
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Benedict
Pennsylvania
Benédict Arnolds
Saervitices
Dlisgrice
Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Officer Elections
The Anmusi Meeting of the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad stock holders held in Milwaukee elected officers with strong turnout and notable results. Voting reflected broad interest among about 27,000 valid shares, naming Vela, Gatlin, Granger, Tweedy, Mitchell, Milde, Valenta, and several others to leadership roles. President Bradfield declined reelection due to illness. The executive committee includes Catlin, Brucker, Aldred, and Winehydt among others, with emphasis on selecting a capable group for the growing 325 mile line and its 28 mile addition.
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Milwaukee
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Netty Eevee A. Wine, Jr
Chuteth
Dowsy T Goodrich
Hutsbiy Nolan Pons
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Haios
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Adier
Milwaukee & Chienge
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Col. Walker
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Charles
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Rail line costs, car stock, and 1857 earnings report
The document notes construction costs about 29 000 per mile including depots and rights of way, with 44 locomotives, 23 passenger cars, 12 baggage and freight cars, and 208 other cars. Gross earnings in 1857 were 892 317, up from 1850, while expenses were 412 200, yielding net proceeds of 470 617. The line highlights increased through passengers and stock on wood, plus reduced salaries and expenses by about twenty percent.
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