Great Pacific Railway Policy and National Land Grants Debate
The speaker urges broad federal land grants to states to promote land development and infrastructure while weighing the Pacific Railway question. He praises liberal land grants, argues their economic value, and calls for constitutional, legal, and fiscal support from Congress and the General Government to boost prosperity and national growth.
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Varonan
Tnthra
Vila Musanye
Aguineas
Sara Mian
Seth Wit
Ita
Cage
Gover Tuan
Congress
Munich
Uberal
Pacific
United States
Kavorul
Thu Brat Fu
Ati
Vehlelowa
Arbog
Eer
Pliny
Addressing national unity and national progress in 1864
In a January 11 1864 proclamation from Mantison William A Barstow reflects on agricultural growth labor expansion and industrial potential for paraslite fuse production praising the nation’s rapid domestic resource growth and strong Union sentiments while urging gratitude to the Creator and confidence that no organized effort will threaten the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Barstow
Mantison
Whig Candidates for the Presidency After Defeat
In the wake of Gen Scott's loss the Whig party confronts betrayal by false friends and mismanagement. The piece notes divided opinions on deserving the defeat, urges unity, and foresees two parties and flexible strategies rather than rigid adherence to old lines.
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Tou Hood
Scott
Lear
Whigs Yet Alive Say Forward With Presidential Hopes
A regional editorial argues the Whig party remains viable despite defeats and misrepresentation. It predicts 1856 candidates like Seward Everett Bell and others, warns democratic rule grows weak, and urges a Whig standard above populist influences for the presidency.
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Walsh
Pecomu
Keema
Raposo
Dluree
Canditston
Piarce
Franhuns
Purney
Washington
New York
Seward
Everett
Bell
Tennessee
Choate
Fillmore
Pearce
Maryland
Jones
Corwin
Democratic Caucus Nominees Nominated for Assembly
A Democratic caucus at the Capital nominated Cedarbury’s Ulvers for Spenkur Tuas Melfrey for Clarks Amt Wy IL Gravasos of Marquatte for Suroantent Arias. Mans way may be considered in opposition to the Maing Ligtor Law. The public waits as events unfold.
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Tiv Assembly
Cedarbury
Spenkur
Tuas
Melfrey
Clarks Amt
Wisconsin Legislature Rumbles Over Paper Copies for Members
In a tense session the Wisconsin Legislature debated authorizing funds for daily newspaper copies for each member. Amendments sought to limit or expand access while clerks and the governor’s office weighed distribution, with motions to substitute and strike offered before adjournment.
Election chaos and speeches in state assembly session
Fragmentary report details an assembly vote with named members for and against a measure, names a chief clerk chosen as Thomas Mellugh, notes the speaker's assumption of duties, and mentions ongoing political maneuvering, Maine law references, and anticipated expenses as winter conditions affect sessions.
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Nis
Nha House
Thomas Mellugh
Wags
Meera
Colley
Gary
Mart Dé Spaulding
Vetal Ge Dohstian
Daugherty
Mists
Matis
AL Williase
Sereantal-Aruye
Clevtien
Wy EH
Gleason
Spaulding
Belden
Dileason
Ors Tatstad
Mute
Ginsdos
Arnis
Min Varn
Atteint
Maine
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Mevesday, JA UY
TIL Guy
Democratic Caucus
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Ihe U.S. District Court
Watertown
Tins
Miller
Fing
Dernoim
Dutroit
First Presbyterian Church
Woodward Avenue
Duatit
Shaboygan
U.S
Wisconsin
Legislature
Senate
Duraapay
JM. Cow
Bipary Ranyuuttead
Raul
Hla
Allen
Carey
Anne
Cyenid
Jearty
Per Pers
Mev McLawe
Steiki
Miliel
Eldredoe
Hminniter Ghuved
McGarey
Rey
Messrs
Mlalk
di Allen
Rupert Chat
Atlies
Lane
Lies
Spurr
Tloten
Stossel Mitehall
Mar Noggle
Norton
Walker
Parkinsaty
Tuinlardt
Peanut
Tieh
Ty Aanthal
Shhanta
Joba Suit
Wallawadge
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Phonius
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Turbort
Tobin
Webster
West
Whedon
Whitelur
Wright
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Orton
Morabdsan
Ernest
Bitsjira
Muntica
Thmd
Hooker
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Lake
Abutsa
McCrack
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Rou
Blinford
Tesay Smuith
William Jiu
Bartlett
Naker
Knowlen
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Anamiber
Midis
Amla
Webster Wuthortein
Madison
Coverngi
Sens Agi
Mr Teal
Tom
Ruprarte
Governoe
Aregess
Cite
D, Mon Esq
Avsiste
AW Clark
Lye Furssque
Honiboes
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