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Newspaper
North Star
Location
Hudson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1855
Page
2
The fragmentary text describes a translated dispatch from Sebastopol concerning strategic movements, French and allied operations, and imperial figures. It references Louis Napoleon, the Emperor, and mentions preparations for a projected campaign, with notes on the Venetian front and expected advances. The tone implies chronicles of a winter campaign and the anticipated Paris reception of reports.
The funeral for Mrs Benton was held at the Second Presbyterian Church on Fifth and Walnut Streets noting a large crowd including Supreme Court justices. Revered speakers and mourners paid tribute as burial followed in Pine White marble vaults. The article recalls many mourners, including ex-Senator Benton’s family, and notes a solemn, respectful ceremony in St. Louis on March 27.
In Oxer court this morning Morrissey Ayer and others faced motions to quash indictments. A decision could raise the bail for Irving to 84,000. From Blackwell's Island a group of street workers freed on writ of habeas corpus. March notes show Customs House figures at 39,809 less than Baltimore. Reports from Haruna and Christene Meteury hint at trials. Fela and Eutumpes face sentences for crimes linked to a gang. British recruitment and U.S. treaty cases flow through. The Wisconsin Legislature adjourns amid veto battles on temperance and state offices. Governor vetoes and Senate kills temperance, while calls for investigation and asylum funding ripple through Madison. State politics end with gratitude for adjournment as Crawford gains support in Crawford’s home county.
The Worth Star edition from April 18 1886 discusses newspaper contents and subscription offers. It references North Star as a leading weekly paper and mentions upcoming columns and insertions, including reminiscences and religious content, with delays in printing the Early History of Merit: Western Wisconsin.
The Minnesota Pioneer reports that Mr Lowther president of the M N W Railroad will visit in May with engineers to survey and push the line toward construction. It discusses court decisions on land titles at St Paul and disputes over land ownership and rights. The paper also covers postal route opinions, geology reports, election results in Crawford and surrounding counties, and notes on Indian affairs and an upcoming orphan’s home project in St Paul.
Reported Washington Daily Union notice suggests amicable settlements with Spain over the Black Warrior seizure, but new incidents reveal ongoing tensions. Captain Jay of the Dorado details a Spanish seizure near Enyanu, with the ship boarded and confiscated after papers examined. U.S. authorities vow to respond with strong measures.
Baltimore reports a heated political scene with a ministerial death warrant dispute and censured actions surrounding Pinto. The brig Catherina Mary was wrecked near New York, a Philadelphia steamer arrived with New Orleans dates, and Dr. Basilemp spoke on prospects of naval and mercantile ventures. Mrs Webster injured after a fall. Washington orders prepare navy yards for immediate use. Honduras unrest and Tiger Island rumors discussed. New York reports girls jailed for vagrancy. consular incidents in Havana provoke cabinet debate.
The snippet recalls springtime scenes in a village with praise for nature and community efforts. It mentions improvements around a public housing ground, safety around graves, and advice to villagers to visit the hill for views. Social events include twilight walks, a public meeting, and a church initiative. A steamboat rumor and a local accident are noted alongside ongoing carpentry at a warehouse and a wharf project.
New York reports Halifax and St John telegrams on Nova Scotia laws rations and recruitment for the army in the Crimea plus expected U S recruits at Halifax. Boxton bank inquiry finds no deficit but reveals 50000 tied to merchants' bank drain via drafts. Hopper suspected of cat speculation. Webster improving. Slee Cate, wife of the U S Minister at Rome, dies in Rome.
Marriages recorded in Stillwater and Mineral Point with couples including Atrrep W. Taut and Matty B. Cors, Mr. Taac Gnav and Miss Kiizaneie Swatesr, along with Ricusan Ly Reap and Mary U. Fausr. Locations cited include Presest Stillwater and Mineral Point.
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