Thanksgiving sermon in Wisconsin praised by Governor Randall
The piece extols the 1860 Wisconsin celebration praising Providence, the state’s prosperity, and Republican gains under Governor Randall. It lauds peace, religious liberty, and national unity, crediting Lincoln’s election with restored security. It condemns compromise and warns against returning to slave power. The speech invokes Madison on October 9, 1860.
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Seirighs
Shotey
Aif
Wisconais
Christian Benrvelen
Thunsnay
Ryler
Secommeni
Otite
Thas
Aml
Hus Commonwealth
Shereof
Phare
Abd Ehmself
Pls de Fiore
Otek Madison
Randall
Kopseetier
Bieie
Liscous
Rene
Unis
Lincoln
Tom
Hood
Fragments on rural unrest and anti-slavery debate
A damaged editorial fragment argues farmers organize to resist mortgage demands and protect homes and health. It says dissent grows against compelled payments, questions enforcement of law, and predicts political realignment with a Southern Unionist stance and possible shift in attitudes toward slavery.
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Tom Thera
Delorse
Brandud
Wurst
South
Anél
Gre
County Poor Farm Debate Prompts Farm Purchase Plan
The county board debates replacing town and county pauper relief with a single county poor farm, arguing it will cut costs. Past year costs for the poor total 33294.58, with towns’ expenditures added likely funding a quality farm. Proponents insist farming could provide work and reduce aid, while emphasizing economy and prudent management. A letter from the Eds Press and Tribune is published urging relief aid details and grain shipments to Kansas.
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Tzevere
Elerrons
Gantlimen
Eds
Press-and-Tribune
Kinza
Ambitious pledge amid Civil War era rhetoric in Madison letters
A Madison to Webster exchange is cited by the Lynchburg Virginian on election eve. Madison argues secession is a violation of faith, while the Constitution remains supreme. The piece links secession debates to the 1798-99 crises and constitutional interpretation, warning against revolutionary aims.
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Lynchburg
Senate
United States
Congress
Ubuir
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Relief efforts organized across Indiana Ohio and Midwest states
In 1860 Milwaukee supplies are solicited for famine relief with a centralized fund. Indiana and Ohio committees arrange grain sacks and monetary donations to R M Bishop of Cincinnati and Dr John Evang of Chicago. Sacks and transport are requested from readers, with funds routed to Indiana Fletcher and Chicago agents to support railroad freight reductions and aid the destitute in Kansas and Milwaukee.
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Tudge Amy
Indiana
Ohio
Zetieh
R. M. Bishop
Cinzinna
Cne
Fletchier
Indianapolis
Indian Committee
Toho Evang
Atreat
Chicago
Oman
M.arny
Lakes
Reon
Acka
Frei
el Tbi
Bmisaiuri
States
Aroy
Chitsgo
Kansas
Milwautee
Fox
Ransug
Gothing
Billy
Central Relief Committee of Kansas
Atchisox E. Tfi
Moscomeny
Milwaukee
Presidential Electors and the Wisconsin Choice Process
The electors chosen by Wisconsin plus the Secretary of State meet to certify votes by December and the electors then meet in December to cast ballots for President and Vice President. The piece notes the intended role of electors, the constitutional framework, and details of the state procedure and travel costs.
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United States
Wisconsin
Lewis
Pallot
Senate
Senate At the Federal Capitol
Madison
Washington
California
Compromise and tariff debate cited from private letters
The report summarizes a speech by Mr. P. W. Chandler referencing General Jackson's private letter and a critic of Mr. Clay. It discusses a tariff point as a pretext for ongoing political conflict, predicting future consequences and noting a call to inquire at rooms all day.
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Vihan
United States
P. W. Chandler
Weat-Rosbury
Mass
Jack
Pritt
Clay
Rdisias J
Census shows 1005 banks in state with capital of 6.78 million
The report lists 1005 banks as of October 1, 1859, with aggregate capital of $6,782,000. Bank count increased four since October 1859 while average capital decreased by $538,000. Circulating notes outstanding total $4,461,572 secured by $4,891,530 in stocks and $148,429.50 in specie. Some banks like Monticello and Madison show specific capitals and circulations. many notes redeemable at par in gold. Additional statistics to follow.
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Buaineau
Averegata
Bank of Monticello
Princeton
Bank of the Capitol
Madison
Capital
Goll
Madison Journal
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