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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1857
Page
2
A garbled 19th century political call urges action to organize and vote to support republican unity. The piece references Governor Dar, ACW Randall, and multiple named officials including E. M. Metik, Red Spoout, Spout, and others, calling for mobilization in Waukesha and surrounding counties.
The Independent Press criticizes editorial tactics and party bias amid disputes over state loan terms and political alignment. A harsh critique of Republican stance and editor conduct questions integrity while defending private citizens from public attack.
Denawars Crvy reports that Kansas State men have elected Parrott as Congressional delegate and claim a working majority in the Legislature. They describe fraudulent Missouri votes at Kickapoo with U.S. troops present, Governor Walker's involvement, and attempts to sway the election. Contested results could shift eight more Representatives and five Councilmen, intensifying the free state versus proslavery struggle.
A Hull of debate over an independent senatorial candidate in the district. The letter warns party faithful that backing Stout risks party splits, outlining potential vote splits and outcomes. It cites calculations of possible Democrat and Republican tallies and stresses loyalty to the party.
Oct reports show Chase leading in the presidential tally in various counties with Payne gaining in others. Indiana results indicate Republican gains, with Case elected to Congress in the 10th district and Ramsey favored for governor in Minnesota. Connecticut results imply a Democratic lean, while labor disruptions cause widespread job losses across industries, including cigar makers and stevedores.
A dubious Kansay Kansay news item reports Free State victory by a wide margin. It attacks Federal authorities and accuses them of villainy while vowing further frauds to thwart the will of the people and impose slavery on Free Sansis. Also notes a terrible New York Central Railroad crash near Syracuse on the 16th inst with many deaths.
The Vanderbilt arrived from Yayre and Southampton at 9 a.m. after leaving New York the 3rd. Letters from Calcutta confirm prior intelligence. News from India reports Havelock clashing with rebels near Cawnpore, with two guns captured and casualties including Capt. McReusie and 15 men wounded. cholera deaths noted. European diplomacy updates include Russia and Austria at Weimar, talk of Isle of Bonaparte, and French plans for Napoleon. UK arms exports to the East Indies, refugee expulsions, and Greek cereal exports are reported amid multiple geopolitical notes. The English money market shows Consols at 104/90.
Report highlights claims that a so called Bogus Legislature redistricted so eastern border counties dominated by Missouri influence. Mention notes a court martial ordered at Fort Leavenworth for Col Sumner and Pawnee Indians stealing mules and cattle from Fort Riley. Santa Fe merchants arrive with $100000 in gold to buy goods and settle old accounts. Cheyenne raiders attack a train, taking 93 rifles amid wagon damage.
A Chicago blaze described as the most destructive yet, with property losses around 606000 dollars and heavy uninsured exposure. D B Cooke and Co suffer 130000 loss insured 870000. The fire struck Monday at 4 am in Davesport, Oct. 13. Exnertoy shows political results across Jefferson and surrounding counties with Republican gains and Democratic margins varying by county. In Ricameyn New York, a customs house break left 150000 dollars in gold pieces stolen and 5700 dollars in other pieces recovered. A Missouri town note records shifts in local races and family notices amid a flood of brief items.
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