Nominating Nonsense and Campaign Urgency in Wisconsin
A fragmented political notice urges Republicans to vote in Wisconsin, naming candidates like LINDLEY and MORGAN while denouncing Democratic influence. It calls for vigorous work six days before sections, warning of split-ticket tactics and urging active organization to secure victory.
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Amon
Order Antil
Wisconsin
Washington
Svares
Lin 'Ery Wien
Buchanan
Shane
Republicas
President Buchanan Rewarding Unworthy Aid in Wisconsin Defiance
The article denounces President Buchanan for promoting J. Glimey Jones after a Democratic defeat in Wisconsin. It accuses him of appoin ting a minister to Austin as a rebuke to party critics and alleges abuse of funds and corruption. The piece laments Democratic infidelity and claims the party is being steered toward disaster.
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Buchanan
Soast
Washington
J. Gliney Jones
Hiar
Wisconsin
Daelman
Umuney—ippolut
Berg
Dyeliare
Bali
Maul Bettve
Eailin
Monros
Joan McKey Mounroe
Ausignee
Cyrus W. Field
Lacy
Caution urged in voting for Edmund A. West in Assembly race
A Madison county reader warns Republicans to vote for Edmund A. West, not West or Frederick West, to avoid split tickets. The letter notes Democratic candidate West and cites editorials in Exeter papers and local reactions, including Republican criticism of independent candidates and the ongoing party maneuvering across Albany and Madison county outlets.
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Edmund A. Wes’ I
I.E. West
Frederick
West
Assembly
Edmund A. West
Questioning Democratic Senatorial Candidate Positions in Janesville
The Janesville Gazette presents a set of questions about the Democratic Senate candidate’s views on Lecompton or popular sovereignty, Douglas friendship, free soil stance, exclusion of slaves by Congress, and constitutional protections, with summarized answers and commentary on Judge Dunn’s reluctance to declare his positions. C C Washburn spoke to county citizens detailing his stance on vital party issues, pleasing Republicans while questioning the nominee’s openness.
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Janesville Gazette
Kirst
Lecompton
Douglas Atv
Etnix
Tle
C. C. Washburn
Dun
Lecomptence
Jicklend Co
Albany Republican backs off in Perry nomination flap
A 1858 Albany dispute clarifies J B Perry denial of nomination to the District Attorney race. A letter from Perry withdraws his name after being nominated at Monroe, while Republicans in York endorse the regular ticket and denounce misused nominations. Nearby reports note gold finds at Pike's Peak and a chess match in Paris as Europe versus America draws wide attention.
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Damocrat
Airam Brown
Albany
J. B. Perry
Stritters Limes
Monroe
Tilly
Lang
Farner
Uilieg of Representative
A. Hurlburg
Sal Sherman
Leavenworth
Lth
Philip Peere
Rocky Mountains
Pike’s Peak
Mys
Peers
Nee
South Platte
Cherry Creek
Siow
Pers
Tig
California
Seagéi
Mmnes
St. Louis
Cress Maren
Europe
America
Messrs
Hurwitz
Morphy
Larwitz
Harwits
Bay Phiynd
Mite Ey
New Orleans
Murphy
Wev
Pais
Sonora Silver Mining Ships From Tucson to San Francisco
Private Arizona reports say Sonora Silver Mining Company ships about 16,000 ounces weekly to San Francisco. More mines open yield large returns. Apache expedition feared in Sonora, Mexicans prepare larger force to resist. Rio Grande Convention endorses separate territorial organization. Tepson mass meeting votes no Arizona representatives for New Mexico legislature. Lieut Maury re elected delegate to Congress by about 3,000 votes. pursuit of wagon trail route to Port Louis and Guaymas discussed.
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Arizonia
Sonora Silver Mining Company
Tuebac
San Francisco
Sonora
Chemarrara
Rio Grande
Tepson
New Mexico
Maury
Congress
Miury
Guaymas
Unit State
Arzonia
Port Louis
Still Later News From New Orleans on Vidauni Feat
New Orleans papers report Vidauni’s day feat by Miyanon. battles left the enemy routed with heavy casualties. Brownsville rumors claim 600 killed and 200 prisoners, while Monteray reports smaller losses and partial artillery capture. Vidantis seeks fresh artillery from Tam pico as forces mass about Vie Anurri. Colonel Gaadaloupe Girafd to depart with 300 infantry and 8 guns. Vidanmi orders Spaniards to leave San Louis Potosi within 24 hours. two warships dispatched from Cubs to protect countrymen.
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New Orleans
Vidauni
Miyanon
Brownsville
Monteray
Metamoras
Liberal Party
Monterey
Vidantis
Tampico
Vie Anurri
Gaadaloupe Girafd
Descent into Confusion Over Dred Scott Ruling and Slavery Claims
The source quotes arguments asserting broad federal protection of slavery, claiming the Dred Scott decision endorses slavery across territories and that Congress cannot prohibit it. It cites 1850s, 1854, and 1858 sources, including Lecompton materials and Union editorials, to argue the Democratic stance on slavery supremacy in territories.
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Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Congress
Democratic Party
Kansas
United States
Silliman
Georgia
South Carolinia
Buclantin
Lecompton
Wasilington
Election returns forecast GOP wins in two districts
From Gazebo city and Keo kuk papers comes word that both Congressional Districts likely reelect Col. Curtis in the First and Mr. Vanderv in the Second by large majorities. State officers also seen winning by increased margins amid Providence dispatches.
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Davesvonr
Keokuk
Col. Curtis
Congress
Vandever
Atlantic cables and polar ventures in late 19th century news
Reports from London and Paris discuss the Atlantic Telegraph Cable's prospects, Arctic exploration, and satellite skepticism. Updates note the Niagara vs Agamemnon, Lord Cunning’s dispatches, and France Russia alliance hints, with various scientific and political status reports from the era.
Great Prize Fight Between Morrissey and Heenan
The prize fight at Long Point Canada between Heenan and Morrissey lasted eleven rounds in twenty-two minutes. Both fighters were badly cut and carried away on beds. about 2,000 to 3,000 spectators witnessed and no disturbance occurred. An advertisement for houses and lots in Monticello appeared.
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Heenan
Morrisey
Long Point
Canada
Beenan
Fleenin
Morrissey
Jew
Jteenan
Iteenan
Flintings
Serach
Sity Wes
Serious and Fatal Disaster to Fishing Fleet Near North Cape Island
A Westport based report details the loss of over thirty Maine and Massachusetts fishing vessels during a North Cape Prince Edward Island gale. The schooner Wood, Stinson Jewett master of Westport, with ten aboard, is reported lost with all hands. Names include Stinson Jewett, Abner Jowett, Woodbury Greenleaf, Bradford Higgins, Eben Barter, Thomas Bingley, Thaxter Lake, and others. Casualties and wrecks extend to several other vessels, with limited crews saved and bodies recovered. The storm began Oct 1 and lasted through Oct 2 3, disrupting the fleet off Cape and island shores.
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Bath
Maine
Massachusetts
Westport
North Cape
Prince Edward's Island
KE. Atwood
Stinson Jewett
Abner Jowett
Woodbury
Woodwich
Eben Barter
Boothbay
Thomas Bingley
Georgetown
Thaxter Lake
Richmond
C. Donahue
James Hodgdon
Samuel Cowsett
Cook
E. Tarbox
Advertiser
Cascumpee
Prince Edward Island
Amerie
Jub Bell
Hopkins
Vinalhavep
Quetion
Atwood
North Capes
Wine
Mia
Samson Jawett
Levi W. Greenleaf
Thatcher Lake
Cornelius Downline
Angus M. Ives
B. Higgins
Eben Baster
Thos
Bingley
Albion Gray
Rutter
Hilt
Ezekiel Tarbox
Taventy
Mai“pee Harbor
New London End
Columbia
Meda Lave
Belfast
Pennsylvania Results Reflect Republican Lead After Election
The article notes a Republican majority in the Pennsylvania election with about 25,000 votes for Canal Commissioner Read and a House split of 71 Republicans to 29 Democrats while the Senate shows 16 Democrats to 1 opposition. It argues voter revulsion after over eighteen months of Buchanan's administration.
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Read
Canal
Pennsylvania
House
Senate
Sue
Buchanan
Napth
Terrible Explosion at Havana Destroys Magazine and City
The UB mail steamship Black Warrior arrived from New York and Tayanna as Havana awoke to a massive explosion at the Naval Magazine. Over 150000 pounds of gunpowder and hundreds of shells detonated, killing 28 and wounding 105. sugar warehouses and gas works were ruined, with much of the area in darkness and a large police and military presence securing the city.
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UB Mail
Black Warrior
SW. Smith
New York
Tayanna
Shelly, &c
Voyt Anures
Saegar
Coulies
Hace Bar
Povery
Don Dueininge Aldamy
Don Jose Maria Bonitas
Royal Equinomral Society
Diario de du Marine
Onrely
Coneha
Tp.st
Ony Naval Corps
Married unions reported in Monroe and Clarno notices
Fragmentary marriage notice from Clarno and Monroe counties lists individuals Jamey A Huimin and Mary EB Downy among others, with dates and venues partially readable. Additional names Anton Millon Augusta Hiner John Law Ellenbeth Weyder referenced, but many details obscured by OCR errors.
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Clarno
Ter Harnett
Stare Fay, Out Ltd
Jamey A Huimin
Mary EB. Downy
Clarn
Monroe
Exton
Anton Millon
Augusta “Hiner
Moures
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American Mouse
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Law
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Stephouwom Co
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