Democratic Convention at Madison and prison tour report
The article details a Democratic convention in Madison with delegation disputes, ballot actions, and a push for Gen Blake and Mr Shafter, plus remarks on the party’s path and a lengthy field report on Wisconsin prison conditions, including keeper Mr Brown and a critique of state policy and prison design. It also notes the Valley Railroad route changes and local opinions on impact, with a biographical aside on Mr Smith of Warren.
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Ledge County
Blake Arnse
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Lina
Bulagit
Vou Orden
Free SOTL nominations and political notices in brief
Column discusses independent judicial nominations for Chief Justice Charles W. Lareaber and Edward V. Whitton, plus associates Marshal M. Wilong and James Row Con. Mentions coming general election, likely races Crawford vs Smith, and notes candidates for Congress Tom B. Macy, Wm. McKure, and Wesleyan minister. Local ads reference Omro merchants and store conditions, with commentary on Ames store notices and upcoming promotions.
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Democrapig Jotclal Bioman
Wild Weather, Whigs Rally, and Plank Road Progress
The report notes dry spells and a brief shower with no heavy rain since, a Whig meeting at Ripon where speakers included Messrs Buttrick Collins and Spaulding and crowd estimates around five to eight hundred, and local officials detailing minor charges against Mr. Roeser. It also covers plank road work on Main Street nearing a mile laid and the fire destroying John Trelevan’s house, plus injury to lawyer Silas Lathan from a circular saw and Pond du Lac’s planned plank connection by autumn.
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al Elest
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Humphrey
Sergion
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Silas Lathan
McCrea
Sieborran
Pond du Lac
Chamty
Fond du Lac Journal
National Era Debates Growth of Anti Slavery Press
In a vivid appeal the National Era notes the subscription list rising to 20,000 and asserts the anti slavery press now reaches hundreds of thousands. It criticizes old party leaders for courting slaveholders and argues the anti slave sentiment grows despite Slave Power opposition and limited funding.
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Meeting of Earhes at Kacius Recommends State Convention
A meeting of educators at Kacius in August recommended a Teachers State Convention at Elkhorn on October 2 and 11 to form a Teachers Institute Association and handle other business. Addresses will be given and delegates will be entertained free of cost. It should be fully attended.
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Casson
Copenhagen
Tt Ie
New York Mirror
Leachers
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Elkhorn
Letter from John F Haun to Winner on Pittsburgh Convention
This letter from Johnny P Haun to Hon. Ixery Winsor discusses his political stance before the Pittsburgh Convention. He notes his prior restrictions, honors his friends, and emphasizes liberty and constitutional aims while declining to oppose the convention. He reflects on loyalty, promises, and his future political career.
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Free Democratic National Convention
Borrowing Skey in New York Money Market Report
A fragment from the New York Wrabunc describes lenders in Wall Street offering 4 to 10 percent on real estate loans and city property loans at low rates. It notes financiers hold funds ready and insist on quick repayment, with cautions about security value and borrower risk.
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Windslande
New York
Women Rights Convention Draws Large Local Attendance
The paper notes a three day session last week in the city with about five thousand attendees. It praises the female speakers including Mrs Rose Miss Siena Miss Huot Mrs BE Oakes Smith Miss Brown and Mr Mott for clear, eloquent discourse. Stanton Gage and John Neal are referenced along with Miss Anthony who presided and read well.
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Colonization Society
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Avsembly
Spracuss Standard
Main election results from Portland September 14
Additional returns confirm no choice for Guy. Chandler'sville expected to reach 20,000, Hubbard short by 4 to 5,900. Three Whigs and three Democrats elected to Congress. Maine Lay supporters to hold large Senate majority. in the House Whigs 37 and Democrats 68 with 26 districts pending. Despatch from Portland notes Whigs hold 37 Senate seats.
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Apt
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Vormamt Electies. Montpelier Waedekman Journal return notes
A wartime era report from the Montpelier journal cites returns from 26 of 233 towns in the state. The Whig gubernatorial candidate leads the Democratic vote by about 7000. Whigs gain two Senate seats and eight House seats from last year. The majority is described as seven joint buttes and poised to be sworn in soon.
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Contau
Jing
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