Free State Kansas delegates weigh October election
The Free State men at Grasshopper Parly vow to participate in October polls, trusting Gov Walker for fair chances. The piece critiques Walker’s conduct and federal influence, notes political shifts, and mentions escaped convict Samuel Jackson and the LaCrosse Milwaukee railroad terminus at Prescott on the St Croix river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free State
Kansas
Grasshopper Parly
Guv. Walker
Walker
Prescott
LaCrosse and
Alilwaukee R. TR
St. Croix River
Brand fusion of Democrats and Know Nothings in Ohio
Report on cross party alliances across Ohio counties as Know Nothing members shift to Democratic tickets. Describes leaders like Gen. Jas H Gliger and widespread German backing turning away from Republicans to oppose Democratic alignments. Notes voter bloc reactions and pledges to abstain from Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Jamesville
H Gliger
Ben Ret
Pwo
Ndl
Yen
Locofoco
Marietta
American State Central Committee
Col. van Tromp
Ford Washington
Fon
Henry B. Paine
Columbus
Chase
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Order
Der
Democratic Party
Larvison
Queen's Speech Highlights Peace Efforts and India Disturbances
The Queen expressed confidence in Europe’s peace and grief over Indian disturbances. She vows no measures to quell unrest will be spared, and supports India’s restoration. Reports note mutinies in Punjab, heavy losses before Agra, and 2000 troops needed for Delhi assault. Trade in Calcutta paralyzed as regiments of Sikhs form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
India
Royul
Atlantic Telegraph
Cawnpoor
Barnard
Lawrence
Itugh Wheeler
Joe. Parker
Col. Williams
Yaele
Agra
Seal Coat
Punjauh
Meerut
Genel Hewitt
Punjaub Owas
Tlydyabad
Bombay
Madras
Reid
Delhi
Calcutta
Central India
Buchanan’s Proslavery Letters Stir Debate on Kansas
A lengthy, highly critical critique targets President Buchanan and proslavery rhetoric regarding Kansas and the Topeka government. The piece cites Judge Wardens and Democratic figures, arguing against expansion of slavery and warning of constitutional distortions in the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan
Cinneelent
Kansas
Free State
Topeka
Auses Shei
Asepreste
Connecticut
Kansin
United States
Snpeome Court of
Ohina
Gill
Buebariin Gees
Buelanan
Pierce
Democratic Party
Politi
Hove
Ewan
Prominent Green County exhibition drive and plans
A call to Farmers Mechanics and Professionals in Green County to unite for a major exhibition with a Ladies Department and a state fair tent. The piece urges participation, camaraderie, and a hopeful future, noting prizes, publicity, and social improvements through the association. It mentions local notices on crime and bank discredit and previews upcoming reports on William Garrington’s case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Promini
Green County
Dickey
Janesy Io
Janesville
Murderer Jonas in Wisconsin City Case Returns to Trial
The murder of Cyrus Beebe in 1854 Wisconsin leads to William Morgan alias William Jones and Samuel Jackson facing charges after a suspected counterfeit operation. Jonas admits shooting Beebe but claims no intent to kill. Detectives Delavue and Gillespie lured suspects, resulting in Jonas capture while other accomplices escaped. Trial set for October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State
Jonas
Cyrus Brele
Cyrus' Bou
Delaye
Gillespie
Wisconsin
Ludged
Vie Oteledl
William Morgan
William Jones
Samuel Jackson
Monroe
Green County
Chawthomi
John P. Delavue
Tye Burculars
Polica
Sones
Jackson
Delavue
Ivens
James Gillespie
Jones
Lim
Beeba
Ohio
Democratic Electors Meet At Rantz Hall Adopting Reforms
A large gathering in the ad ward at Rantz Hall adopted resolutions criticizing the state convention as corrupt and undemocratic. They demand proportional representation by district and appoint a committee to implement reforms urged by the Democratic Reform Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rantz’s Hall
Cme
Milwaukee
Cacl Slabich
Treagriver
Messrs
Desaratie Reform Party
Sania
Democratic Party
Madison
Gos
Kotzhausen
Second in command under Pate at Black Jack battle
The text recalls a boast about killing a free state man before morning and describes a stabbing incident during an evening when Bailey assisted an intoxicated person home. Brockett interfered and was stabbed. Bailey is not expected to live as a Bowie knife pierced the right lung. Details of a Madison robbery and Chicago Fire Department listings follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlall
Inaukkee News
Samuel Jackson
Tani
Mal
Jackson
Peward
Brazil
J. CO. Ayer
Sandy
America
Christian Advocate
Fran
Kansas
Chicago Tribune
Lecompton
Calvin Bailey
Brockett
H. Clay ‘Pate
Black Jack
Bailey
Brocket
Mapisos
Tre Viraie
Tinaves Escaren
Express “Messenger
Madison
Artheives
TH. A. Douglas
Wisconsin
Sth
Marriages in Wisconsin and Maine Connections Noted
On the 14th inst at Monroe by Rev Ransom Gould Me L J Barnes of Mt Pleasant and Mie Ann Wheeler of Magnolia Rock Co Wis. Also on the 1a inst by I R Perry in Albany village K Jerome Meath and Miss Caroline Hungerfird of Spring Valley Wik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Wis
Rev
Ransom Gould
L.J. Barnes
Mt. Pleasant
Mie Ann Wheeler
Magnolia, Rock Co
I. R. Perry
Albany
K. Jerome Meath
Caroline Hungerfird
Bone
Spring Valley
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Racine
Foy Syue Uvision Compassionery
WOM
McGraw
Sheboygan
Sivenpe
Rieturime
Than Europa
Monroe Sentinty c
Ike
Ganardros
Ohio State Journal
the Statesman
Wim. Garrington
Edias
E. C. Clinton
Brodhead
Janesville Gazette
Morday
Bank of Monroe
Tarcock Bank
Maine
South Royalton Bank
Vermont
Farmers’ Bank
Rhode Island
Tiverton Bank
Rhode Island Central Bank
Arcade Bank
Providence
I. Wooster Bank
Merchants’ Exchange Bank
Bridge
Par
Farmers’ Bank of
Saratoga
N.Y
Fort Plain Bank
Fort Plain
New York
Tolister Bank
Buffalo
N. Y
J. Bell & Co
Postan
The
Taiumierer of
Pannear
Be. Lous
Leavenworth City
Tecompton
Utah
Barstow
Tron
J. B. Cross
Cross
Nebraska
Weconsin
Democracy
Illinois
I. Tew Bschmann
Drayman
Aee
Fire Department of
Chicago
Thomas Sally
Cifizms
Samuel Jacke
Bae
Figtel
Cornoy
Jefferson and
Russel Ats
Wie
Lambert
Ally
Cars
Decatur
ST. S. Prodert
J. B. Chase
Albu
Bardware
Ile
Weks
Rettles, Vane
Union
Western
Cook, &c
Brittania
Cradlead
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