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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1858
Page
2
The article analyzes the Lecompton Constitution and the Kansas territorial split over representation. It cites President Buchanan’s stance, opposition figures, and public opinion, noting delegates chosen for a constitutional convention and the dispute over majority will versus federal oversight.
A late 19th century critique mocks subservience to the administration, comparing it to courtier politics and a weasellike mien. The piece laments partisan bias and cites varied opinions from prominent sources, warning against undue deference to the President and Cabinet. It also notes a fire destroying Mr. A. A. Gridley’s house in Massachusetts and reports on a hotel fire injuring several in Nebraska City, with casualties feared. It mentions a planned monument by Free Masons and unrest in the Midwest.
The writer notes slow progress in Congress on the Army Bill, with Republican opposition and party tensions. Mentioned are key figures such as Sumner, Douglas, Davis, and senators from Mississippi and South Carolina, plus the Kansas issue and Utah fears shaping votes.
In Aladison correspondence from February 20 1858 the writer discusses the Supreme Court issuing a writ of Habeas Corpus amid a heated debate over legislative sovereignty and presidential power. Commentary covers the Kansas constitutional struggle, Lecompton debates, and polarized views on slavery.
Congressional debate centers on Kansas statehood and the Lecompton Constitution. Douglas opposes, arguing the constitution lacks popular will and Congress consent. Collamer and Wade condemn the territorial government as usurped and press for true popular rule and freedom.
The Baltic reached port from Liverpool on the 22d, due at the 3 inst. The Leviathan was towed into the Thames on January 1 and prepared for internal arrangements. The Atlantic Telegraph Company plans new capital through twenty pound shares to cover 700 miles more cable and related costs. Cyrus W. Field named General Manager. The Prince and Princess of Persia left England on February 2 and traveled by rail to Gravesend to board the royal yacht. An explosion at a mine near Ashton-under-Lyne caused many deaths and injuries. Sam M. Berry promoted to Postmaster of Columbus. Minnesota gubernatorial ambitions shift plus a Chicago postmaster change. The piece notes a rumor about a mouse in the meal and remarks on Douglas supporters amid newsroom battles.
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