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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1857
Page
2
A notice discusses the merger of Janesville Hiree Press with the Gazette under Holt. It notes Withrow and Sackett leaving their posts, praises Holt, and hints at a new daily Gazette. It also mentions Judge Whiten’s expected election and rivalries between Janesville and Madison papers, with Monroe growing.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a 19th century newspaper discuss the inaugural message, national party lines, and debates over slavery in Kansas and the territories. It references President Buchanan, the Republican party, and expected political battles, with quotes about sovereignty and the court decisions impacting liberty.
The Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision held that African descendants are not citizens, the Missouri Compromise infringed congressional power, and that territorial rights depend on the Constitution. It notes Missouri slave status and dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, with audience noted as attentive and mixed in legal stature.
Reported statewide results show Republicans winning the governorship with 20,665 votes for well known candidates in Wells and Darn. The state house tally places Republicans at 129 seats, Democrats at 22, while the Senate and all Republican Congressmen were re elected.
A critical 1857 column denounces the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott as a despotism eroding liberty. It traces historical limits on slavery by Congress and courts, arguing the court corrupted common law and asserts slavery’s expansion threatens national governance and individual freedom amid sectional strife.
The article discusses concerns over the Supreme Court's direction amid abolition debates, urging a bold state court remedy and criticizing recent federal appointments. It also details a Saturday vote passing an act to amend Chapter 120 of the 1856 Wisconsin session laws, outlining changes to pleadings, service, jurisdiction, and related clerical terms.
A Lundhill Colliery explosion near Barnsley trapped 142 men after a six o clock shift. Fire rendered part of the pit inaccessible as rescuers combed the shaft and debris. Telegraphic messages to Sheffield and Barnsley brought in fire engines. Descriptions emphasize the vast danger and uncertainty of survivors.
Gov Bashford selects Hon F S Lovell of Kenosha to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Potter's resignation on the Statutes Revision Commission. The commission now includes David Taylor J S Lovell and S J Todd and will begin duties immediately according to the Madison Journal.
The piece attacks Chief Justice Taney's stance as unworthy and a blot on the nation. It argues the framers of the Constitution and the Ordinance of 1787 opposed slavery in territories, contrasting with Taney’s views and praising Jeffersonian founders. The column then notes local items including a obituary for Jimmy Campbell, a veteran printer, and reports on a Blue Mounds postmaster removal, a governor’s expense bill, and a theft involving Hadley’s property.
A brick flour mill on the Catfish River at Stoughton was undermined by high water last Saturday, causing it to tumble and be destroyed. The mill contained 1600 bushels of wheat and 70 barrels of flour, with only a small portion saved. Owned by Luke Stoughton, previously of Janesville, and granted to two gentlemen whose names are not learned.
Deed dated March 14 1957 lists James B son of A I C Goddard aged months and days. Also records Laura infant daughter of George and Naomi Ly man aged months and days. Event noted at residence of Abner Mitchel uy Sp Grove on 16th alt Congenion poked details unclear.
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