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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1860
Page
2
The piece argues for Republican unity in Wisconsin ahead of a presidential election, denounces Democratic state policies, and praises Republican gains in New Hampshire and New York. It attacks judicial centralization, urges support for Sloan over Dixon, and warns against Democrat manipulation of factions. It also promotes reading matter and local notices.
The Green County Democrat reprints Chaz O’Conner’s New York speech with a harsh defense of racial hierarchy and slavery. It follows a critique of the Democratic Party’s stance and previews the Charleston Convention, urging protection for slave property and warning of northern opposition. It notes editorial antics, a serialized story teaser, balloon ascension news, and local political shifts including a county government bill passage.
A Grinnell paper letter appeals Wisconsin readers to restrict pupil withdrawals during term and stresses that regular attendance and end-term reviews shape success. Beecher discusses constitutional danger, urging vigilance against judicial overreach. excerpts flag banks widespread in fraud warnings across states.
Presigenium of the Washington corressudent reports Georgia delegates head to Charleston uncommitted but inclined toward Bir unton, with South Carolina Delaware Av is Alabama California and Ova expected to back the same side. The South appears setup to nominate Tun ter nearly as a token action, narrowing the main contest to Bir unton versus Mr. Douglas. If Me. Anetter is chosen, the Cincinnati platform may be adopted, Sanh content with that and her candidate.
Nebraska Republican reports late election returns from Botraske Port Territory for delegates to a constitutional convention. From 48 counties, 96 Republicans and 12 Democrats elected to the convention. Four counties remain to be heard. State government question results not yet clear.
The piece argues against dissolving the Union via law or rebellion, warning of a possible Southern Congress and President seeking to seize customs houses and blunt federal power. It outlines a hypothetical sequence of actions, then notes New York press sentiment praising Republican gains and a strong GOP majority among county supervisors.
Fen and Scissa Gov Stewert vetoes Missouri bill recently passed by the legislature. It would compel freeing of enslaved people who escaped and risk banishment otherwise. The Missouri action follows other events in the region amid perilous political tension. A Houston fire on the 10th caused losses around 350000 dollars, with about 11000 insured. An oil well in Pennsylvania near a man named Evins saw a dangerous bore.
From yesterday's Louisville Journal: an entire block in Owensboro Kentucky was wiped out by a Tuesday night blaze. Loss estimated at thirty thousand dollars. Nearby items include political delegates to the Republican National Convention and various civic notes from Louisville and Virginia. A Codink fire destroyed a building and a Logansport burglary joined a string of security incidents. A violent maritime attack near six hundred pirates struck a ship, with several killed and many wounded aboard the vessel as it sailed toward Macau.
The article discusses prize distribution among officers and captors in an Admiralty court. It notes the Marin expedition and the approach of a steamer leading to musket fire, with small steamers Indianola and Wave known to Fuurez. The Preble is expected to bring most prisoners to New Orleans, subject to court action.
An account from New Orleans describes Miramon engaging the Saratoga and other steamers. After a spirited duel, Miramon surrendered with many dead and wounded. Concurrently, vessels Canada and Haifa reported the chase off Savoy and the question of Savoy’s annexation to France dominates discussion in London. A separate rail wreck near Rosede caused a crash with a bridge collapse but no casualties reported.
Despatches show Mexican followers quiet Cortina raids. alarmed Tamaulipas residents fear Texans invasion though unlikely. Treasury cash last week 1 412 000. amount subject near 6 633 000, up 801 000. English cruisers seize four rogales near Africa. Orion and others captured by Plate Viper Spitfire Medusa. Virginia Senate postpones bill to aid New England settlement led by Eli Thayer. John Brown era emigration referenced.
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