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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1859
Page
2
The passage references long murky details about gold discoveries in several western areas, mentioning California Kansas and Lowan with mentions of gold veins, mines, and the belief in gold wealth. It appears as garbled OCR from a historical newspaper page, with many misread words and broken phrases.
A muddled fragment describes gold in Western Kansas with light yields along the South Platte headwaters and Rocky Mountain base. It cautions against credulity in western papers and towns promoting emigration boosted by sensational reports.
A lengthy unsigned letter signed by numerous citizens asks Judge Nogales to stand as a candidate for the Ist Judicial Circuit of the state for both the short and long terms. The missive praises his past service, states public support, and seeks his consent to use his name for election purposes.
Fragmentary report describes initial prospecting where miners assess likely gold yields and costs. The text notes uncertainty about whether the site will pay, with references to claims, surveys, and the need for further verification before committing to heavy mining efforts.
A state capitol scribbler spread a tale that Gov Randall had handed resignation to Speaker Lyon to be revealed if the Senate blocked his Comptroller appointment. The claim was a fabrication. Randall remains firm against the Forty’s schemes and continues in office, with critics mocked for baseless chatter.
The Osawatomie era commentary asserts that free-state men are not to blame for Kansas territory unrest. It recounts 1836-57 violence against Lyon and Bourbon settlers, government corruption, and court bias, then notes vigilantism against proslavery leaders and Captain Montgomery. It condemns demagogues and political ink, urging Montgomery’s arrest.
A reader letter discusses a Mortgage Stay Law and foreclosure decrees, noting six months' pause before sale and possible one year redemption for contracts made after. It mentions Senate prospects, a Constitutional Convention bill, and debates on the 1851 interest law. Also reports Me. Lyon’s leadership, a Madison House exchange, and various political and tariff updates from Washington.
Minutes recount legislative activity from February 10 to 18, detailing bills on foreclosure stays, tax law recall, county boards, and license proposals, plus speeches on state governance, constitutional framing, and Governor message remarks reflecting on Wisconsin's political climate and urban reform needs. The record notes specific lawmakers, committee actions, and votes shaping lawmaking across counties and cities.
The report summarizes a European view of the Emiss speech opening Parliament. It notes rumors of a world surprise, potential war, and shifts in diplomacy with Russia China and Japan. It also mentions the Queen’s speech praising peace efforts, naval spending, and domestic matters like bankrupt law and parliamentary reform.
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