Slavery and Mormonism in a Turbulent Moral Debate
A polemic argues that slavery should be discussed openly rather than justified as divine ordinance. It questions religious defenses, cites Galileo and Newton as precedents for inquiry, and warns against political partisanship masking moral crisis. The piece critiques clergy, colonial authority, and presses the anti slavery cause as a Christian duty influencing national conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galileo
Newton
House of Correction
Tedes
Deevesant
Waaltuedon
Kansas
Klargen Beth
Mies Graeefil
Debtor and creditor law debate in Wisconsin legislature
The piece discusses arguments over mortgage law, favoring labor over capital and criticizing legislation that protects debtors. It covers stay of execution, foreclosures, and the political reactions from Badger and local presses, urging careful public consideration of the stay law and related issues. It references the Madison Journal and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewishition
Bruce
Noti
Badger
Ourself
Madison Journal
Act
Madison
Pracuely
la Crosse
Ininy
Labor and mortgage law spark in Monroe discussion
In a Monroe Sentinel letter, Luisa Morgan laments mortgage law impacts on homeless workers and small farmers. She argues wealth inequality, debt cycles, and political responses threaten the poor, calling for honest labor and fair treatment amid economic distress. The note cites Wisconsin Republican repeal debates and upcoming local events and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Sentinel
Tani
Tex
Bert
Ceres
Wisconsi
C. Louisa Morgan
Sylvester
Outrage Reports Border Raiders in Southern Kansas
Correspondent details attacks by a group led by Captain Hamilton near the Maries des Cygnes about thirty miles from Bert Scott. Eleven prisoners were attacked. five killed, six wounded, with names listed. Missouri guards and U.S. troops deployed as tensions rise amid high waters delaying the Governor and signaling possible further clashes.
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Scorr
K. T. Jane
Frusko Tansex
Sothern
Kansas
Hamilton
Brocket
Ling
Scochet
John Campbell
W. C. Py Ross
W. M. Stilwell
M. Robertson
James Hall
Asa Wargraves
Win. Hargraves
EG Snyder
Charles Snyder
Eli Reed
Ma Campbell
Montgomery
Missonrighs
Westport
Mort Scott
Enramand
Crotiin
Lyon
Shivman
Kansag
Assessing and Listing of Property in Taxation Law
Assessors outline listing duties for personal property and credits, noting exemptions and deductions. They warn of penalties for noncompliance and report Green County assessors converging on these conclusions at Monroe Court House. Also recaps a fatal pigeon shooting accident in Marion and a St. Louis Democrat critique of national leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bownd
Lanesville
Green County
Monroe
Ira Parken
George
Frank Younglove
Marion
George Youngtove
Frank
Dodson
Hoy
Tvautoma ( Waushara Co
Free Town
Exeter
U Justice Court
Albert Brown
James Norris
Pato
Circuit Court
Wisconsin
David Knowland
Mary E. Knowlind
Roy
Seevens & Rraly
St. Monroe
Wis
Attys
Rye
Eyck Burgsell Smivy
A. Bennett
Joseph J. Schreyer
Coury House
Brodheat
Green
Sutherland
Waucens
Ate
Uly
Sare
A.J. Sutherland
Sae
A. J. Sutherland
Ser
Sabbath School Excursion Receives Civic Thanks
At a 1858 meeting of the Sabbath School of the First Baptist Church of Janesville, resolutions praised Milwaukee and Mississippi railroad officers Pratt Williams and Curtis for their care during a June excursion to Bloomington. The group also thanked Monroe officials and locals for cordial reception and provisions, directing publication in the Janesville Daily Gazette and Monroe Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabath School
The
First Baptist Church of
Janesville
Sabath
Baptist
Blonros
Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad
Messrs
Pratt
Williams and Curtis
Monroe
Janesville Daily Gazette
Galena & Chicago Railroad Company
Milwaukee & Mississippi
Prairie du Chien
Southern
Wisconsin
International Law, Nicaragua, and Pacific Ambitions
Reports from Washington note Lord Malmesbury’s shift after a prior stance, with Secretary Cass’s April 10 doctrine cited as sound international law but conflicting with the 1842 treaty. A U S administration push toward naval display near Nicaragua aims to deter British interference and protect American citizens. Senate debate echoes criticism of Spanish and French governance and mentions Beloit College’s forthcoming commencement and Carl Schurz lecture.
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Wasuixeron
Malmes
Lord Malmesbury
Dallas
Cass
Nicaragua
England and Beane
Nicaragigan
Toyolan
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Mercer Foy Judy
Vaughea
Vaughn
Brother Jonathan
the Sentinel
Wednesbay Fong
A. Ww
Pien. Ney
Kmares
Toms
American Tract Society
the Atlantic
Ras Provrun
Ilenwie
Decatur Mill
Hendrie
Marble
Knowles
Stout, Esq
Farmer's Grove
Kienasas
St. Louis Democrat
Public Service
Washinrion Watters
United States Senate
Madigo
Spain
France
Beloit College
Belvit
Carl Sesurz
Arr
Boclsty
Moon
Fair
Carson
Mokroh
Tilcolpson & Brown
Timothy Seer
Lever
Stone Deal
Pittsburg
Blossburg
U.S
H. Eaton
Daniel Shearer
Elizabeth Smithehweer
Leona
Guy Himphry
J.B. Fleex
Decatur
Margaret Hightshoe
Milwaukee & 7Essissif Rse Railroad
I oOamé
Ram Co
Wand M. It
Iusdillone
Prai,du Chien
Lesye Bilwaukee
Pra
Mil
Monrou
Milwaukee
Jada
Brodhead
Orford
Janesy
Teave
Strong
Bass Creek
Willeam
Wood
Prof. Wood
Tribune
Selah
Resselvais
Ohio
C. M. Jackson
Edwards & Brow
Bce
Reitler
Franklin Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Fond du Lac
Wiscohein
Chartered
Carson AL
Ginscott & Reitler
Ant Beys
Sherid
Emcus Court Green County
John B
Thomas
T. W. Hale
Chicago
Stont
United States House
Campbell
New Meat Market
Levi Kirchner
Icea
Sivat
Shep
Morday
Mouree
Wyte
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