Presidential campaign voice in Wisconsin press
The Sentinel editorial argues for Seward as Wisconsin’s choice for president, praising his integrity and urging delegates to Chicago to represent Wisconsin’s preference. It discusses Kanazes and Kansas, constitutional considerations, and the need for a sound judge over a popular governor, warning of political tides and the veto power of President Buchanan.
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Legislation vs Individual Character Cited in 1860s Writing
The piece argues that medicines, laws, and penalties cannot cure social or financial evils. It stresses personal virtue, self-reliance, economy, industry, and prudent conduct as the true sources of wealth and order, while noting limited power of statutes over crime and wealth. It references the Milwaukee Free Democrat prospectus and a veto by Gov. Randall on executions.
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Lord Lyons Intervenes in Mexican and British- American Affairs
The Washington News reports Lord Lyons received important despatches on American sailors in British ports and spoke with Secretary Cass about Lord John Russell's government reply. Maj. Phelps relayed updates from Upper Mexico about 500 men marching in Durango toward Chihuahua, the governor seeking rifles from Fil Pasa. the U.S. may be asked to intervene. Also, Ohio Supreme Court upholds voting rights for individuals with mixed African white ancestry, affirming eligibility in the Constitution of 1821 context and awarding damages for past denial.
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Thomas Milliken
Marine disasters on the lakes yearly loss and life totals
The annual statement for 1850 shows total loss by steam on the lakes at 1,020,000 dollars, a rise from 1838’s 287,786. Total loss of life in 1859 reached 1,037, with 17 from the previous year.
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Milwaukee visit recounts Directors election trip
A group travels to Milwaukee for the Directors election of the M, é& ML Tt, Rv. Describes pleasant weather, sightseeing of the new post office, the Custom House and a printing office, plus a Templar Lodge visit. The Tuesday election is mocked as political legerdemain with proxies and self reelections.
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Legislative notes from Stuart session Feb 16
A fragmentary legislative record shows Sen Maxon introducing a statute to amend the Revised Statutes on appeals and writs of error. Also noted are proposals to protect religious assemblies and reform school and university lands. Assembly debates include Mr Eltaine's debt collection bill, with humorous yet sharp remarks by Mr Elmore and colleagues about legal shophling and fees.
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Lawsuit tale and court hearings described in Ava county
A reporter recalls a long court dispute with multiple trials in Ava city. The speaker, Mr. Elmore, narrates judges, lawyers, and a dog used in bribery jokes, plus a series of venue changes to Walworth county. The speech condemns costly lawsuits and urges reform.
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Arrival of the Steamship Bohemian Wows Abroad
The report details the Fire aboard Endymion of the N.Y. Packet line in the Mersey on the 31st, with 20 crew and 25 second class passengers saved. Cargo, machinery, silks, and satin were damaged. fuel estimated at £40,000. The London Times notes proposals to America over San Juan. Other items cover the Armorial abandoned at sea, and European affairs including the Univers suppression, press cautions, and Austrian-Italian tensions.
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Deficit and debt burden for aging Wisconsin rail line
The financial report shows a gross of $376,653.21 and expenses of $860,201.50 for the year, with 12,508 through and 123,761 local passengers and freight traffic down from prior year. Net earnings insufficient to cover mortgage interest, prompting questions about recovery, funding, and possible foreclosure.
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Italy Crisis and Austrian Policy Stir European Powers
Debates over Italian unification intensify as Central Italian deputies weigh submitting to Victor Emmanuel and seeking national assembly annexation. Reports from Rome Paris and London describe Austrian retreat, French withdrawal from North Italy, and prospects for Venetia reforms. Britain’s stance solidifies nonintervention while Italy's question reshapes European alliances and possible peace outcomes.
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