Wisconsin Legislature and Senate Hold Turbulent Congressional Ballot
Reports detail a busy session with bill introductions for railroad and mining companies, a joint convention election for US Senator, and a contested vote record. The piece covers Doolittle and Dun ballots, a contentious Doolittle eligibility issue, and commentary on the political fallout and party loyalties.
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Dexter
Monroe and State Line
County Board of Supervisors
Sugar Tiver Valley Railroad Company
Wisconsin
Anethors
Piermu
Doolittle
Sutherhand
Uwe
Ndeavor
Tewislatire
Gin
Madison Correspondence on Senate Contest and local visits
The dispatch describes James Doolittle’s nomination and Republican unity in the U S Senate race, noting Democratic efforts to defeat him failed. It also profiles House leaders and speakers Mitra Grant Moros and Strong, plus Horace Greeley’s Madison visit, with vivid views of the Water Cure, local scenery, and Mr Dow as clerk.
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U. S
James HE
Doolittle
Senate
Cone
Dudge Howe
Elvine
Mitra
Grant
Ttorn
Ozaukee
M. M. Strong
Dem White
Ylorn
Nageale
Mills
Republica
Horace Cereely
Young Men's Institute
Lila
Greeley
Madison
Mr. Greeley
Madison Porthou
Dow's
Milwaukee
New York City Sees Mild Earthquake and Odd Times
A light quake shook upper Manhattan on a January Friday with no serious damage. News reports recount odd aftereffects including oyster shortages and social chatter, while police boosted public order by detaining forty four thieves.
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Idan
St. Nicholas
Qyas
Weill
Grace Church
Broadway
Castle Garden
Talindes
Virginia
New York
Courge
Jack Frost
Troffle
Tim
Sam
Pais
National Hall
Seeth Street
Letter on Republican caucus resolutions by James R Doolittle
The text argues for liberty over despotism, detailing rights of citizens with emphasis on personal liberty and habeas corpus. It cites the U S Constitution and discusses the limits of detention, legality of control, and the role of government in securing rights.
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James R. Doolittle
Marison
Wisconsin
Gusviemen
Wisconsin Senator Dooms on Federal Powers and States Rights
An Iowa senator letters from Chicago discusses constitutional balance between federal authority and state sovereignty. He critiques Supreme Court power, cites Jefferson and Virginia resolutions, and argues for public opinion as final arbiter. He notes Wisconsin may resist federal coercion and affirms loyalty to the Union. James Tarlan reelected to the U S Senate 63 to 34.
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Walworth County
Supreme Court
Conge
United States
Kentucky
Virginia
Jefferson
Madison
United States of America
Supreme Court of the
South Carolina
England
Wisconsin
Supreme’ Court
ITG
Rome
Jeferson
J. R. Doosxtreg
Cicato
Fan
Iowa
Jaws
James Tiarlan
United States Senate
Missing Person Notice from Spring Grove
Fragmentary notice reports an event on the 10th at Spring Grove. It mentions residence in Mt. Hugh Marin and a date described as the year of ks nye, indicating an unclear year. The intelligible details include a location and suspect timing but lack concrete names or actions.
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Messty, Atwood & Rubiee
Failiar
Statens Island
Appletons
Jonathan
Spring Grove
Hugh Marin
Ks Nye
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