Local newspaper changes and service notices from Madison
The issue announces a change in publication ownership with Mr Giostex Hersine and new management by Kerssiands Cor Turnside. It details route ads, stage service from Goreaco to Madison, sleighing reports, and local business notices including Mr Castle’s travel business and various local improvements in Neenah Menasha, with advertisements for the Mengshu House and E D Subh's store.
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Giostex Hersine
Udi
Eschiblish
Rtity
Gyond
Kerssiands Cor
Turnside
Atley
Wie
Gemacra
Stevind Worl
Dewioe
Madison
Goreaco
Ripon
Fox Lala
Crete
Jere Pridwy
Pex Lakes
Flo
Castle
Letter from Mr Duty on mail routes and political issues
The communication dated March 18, 1859 discusses petitioning for mail rates from Oshkosh to Winnebago and related routes, critiques on contract practices, and support for a proposed Agricultural Bureau. It notes opposition to a government general printing bureau while supporting a congressional printing establishment.
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Duty
Daly
Iain Ee
Med
Lester al Tair
Snowleloe
Oshkteh Wye Huts
Los Moris
Waneliana
Breniaiy
Ornish
Lertoutille
Juvis & Mooi
Cnery
P.M. CG. Ailiine
Ina
Urs County
Jampmnt
Jamas Duask
Doty
Congress
Conarces
Postal Service Struggle Sparks Political Storm in Madison
A letter from Madison voices anger over perceived postal favoritism by Daniel Walker and Co. and accuses the administration of blocking routes for profit. The piece laments high costs, demands fair pay for papers, and notes a forthcoming state race taxes and a $500 bonus tied to the Wolcott Farm event near Cold Spring Horse.
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Doty
Prink, Walker, & Company
Davine& Moore Capert
Amd
Waupun
Thiry Niles
Grewn Bay
Wall River
Becline
Smiok, Walker & Co
Origin of the Maine Liquor Law
The Maine Legislature passed the bill in the Lower House with expectation of Senate defeat. The Senate avoided responsibility and forwarded it to the Governor. Governor Habbarid approved the measure, signing it into law as the famed Maloy Law, despite his indignation at the Legislature.
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Maine
Huia
Senate
Habbarid
Wisconsin Politics and Hungarian Aid Discussed in 1852 Ledger
Madison correspondent reports rumors about measures to purge the seat of government of rival factions, appeals for examinations of state officials, and petitions for liquor and phonography in schools. The legislature debates capital removal and state banking, with references to Kossuth and Hungarian associations influencing sympathy and reform efforts across Wisconsin.
Southern lawmakers press Seward ally Kossuth conflict
A deputation of Southern Congress members urged Kossuth on New Year’s day, declaring loyalty to Seward despite criticism and noting past friendliness. They defend Seward’s stance while attacking opponents and praising a private letter about loans, labeling anti-Seward forces as unprincipled. The letter, dated Fond du Lac February 24, 1852, frames the dispute within regional political lines.
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Congress
Koseuti
Koneath
Kossuth
Seward
Cugs
Rhett
General Foote
Robert J. Walker
Bia
Istead
Ee- Fond du Lac
New York
Lelders
Satan
Taursoen
Trike
Hinself
Bun
Lewell
Jan Repudictan
Letter from John S Abruter Arrives in Span and Prison Conditions
A missive describes John S Abruter's arrival in Spain after a pleasant voyage and his views on prison life, the kindness of local officials, and the slow news from Washington. It notes guards escorting two fellow prisoners, improvised accommodations, and the general improvement of inmates' conditions while Vigo’s Lopez prisoners are also mentioned during a brief visit. The letter ends with hope of hearing from home.
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Thrasher
John S. Abruter
Span
M. VY
G Caure
Barritaer
Madrid
Ma. Macton
Agret
Washington
Ely
Gua Lepes
Malaite Bay
Watt Oring
Amelia
Biglaly
Lopez
Constitutional Amendments Proposed by Tennessee Representative
Mr Tihnson of Tennessee introduced three amendments to the Constitution. The first aims to elect the President by direct popular vote, with a second election if no candidate wins a majority on the first ballot. The second seeks to abolish life tenure for Supreme Court judges, dividing them into four classes with a rotation. The third would empower electors to be chosen by the people rather than the legislature.
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Tihnson
Tennessee
House of Representatives
Wabley
York
Supreme Court
Presidential preferences parade in Democratic standard line
A fragment outlines candidates Gen Cass Robert Ran touI and others with strong Madison area ties, noting Walker Husson and Dodge as alternatives. It emphasizes choosing a man from the people and names Robert Ran touI Jr of Massachusetts as the first choice. The piece mentions a national party plan and refers to a Rhode Island death penalty bill passing the House.
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Cass
Stevery
Sla
Wisconsin
Isaac P. Walker
Genenud Husson
Robert Rantoul
Massachusetts
Dodge
Housteen
National Whig papers in Wisconsin shift names amid party realignment
A fragment notes two or three National Whig papers in Wisconsin advocating for President Millard Fillmore and hints at a new platform. It mentions Fond du Lac Patriot changing to National Democrat and policy shifts under Cass and Butler, reflecting party disruption and rebranding.
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Papeee
Wisconsin
Millard Filmore
Wong
Fond du Lac
National Democrat
Cassani Butler
Presbyterian Church Fund Chooses Oregon Colony Plan
A group from the Presbyterian Church prepares a missionary venture to establish a colony in Oregon. Rev J F Hanna departs as pastor, with a band including a physician, nine farmers, merchants, a machinist and others. the overland party aims to reach Cincinnati by March, then set out for Oregon, facing a potential clash with St Justipi's on April 15.
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Oregton
Pittsburgh
War Ag St. Justipi's
Agricultural Society Elects Jefferson Dodge Officers
Citizens in Jefferson and Dodge Counties form an Agricultural Society naming A H Atwater as president A Hadley as secretary A Gole as treasurer with a continuation committee including Win M Dennis Benj Fuller Linus Re Caty and Jolly Richards The New Haven Courier reports funeral observations of Benny Wird noting changes in his countenance and sweating during ceremonies and a large census cost claim of up to 2 000 000 is cited by the torijl expense note
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Jefferson
Dodge Counties
A. H. Atwater
Dodge Oy
A. Hadley
Jefferson Co
Ressurar
Ty A. Gole
Win
M. Dennis
Benj. Fuller
Douge
Linus Re Caty
Jolly Richards
Jefferson County
Newz Naven Coureer
Sth
Benny Wird
Nominating Way Discussed by Washington Telegraph
A garbled telegraph dispatch argues for state delegates to nominate candidates at a national convention to avoid fatigue and delay. It references Lake Erie navigation, Napoleonic wars, and mass populations, with scattered names and dates lost in OCR. The piece mentions Michigan, Buffalo, Green Bay, and various figures in a jumbled historical context.
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Washington
Gach State
Dex
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E. Dsubh
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Wational Patriotism
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Ucuttir
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Tedo
Howe
Iman
Bieber
Sat du Sells
Kilford
Betbs & Co
Thoma
Vale Mair
Joith
Callie
Graves
James
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