Wisconsin election hints at new era for rights and liberty
From Rowe Italy May 12 1859 a private Sumner letter praises Wisconsin voters for electing a judge of the Supreme Court and upholding habeas corpus and jury trial. The note extols freedom, laments slavery. It discusses national policy, Republicans in Ohio and Pennsylvania, and warns of counterfeit currency and a fire loss in Galena.
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Free Democrat
Charles Sumner
Milwaukee
Rowe
Italy
Rome
Wisconsin
Chris
Republic
Tis Repusiicaus
Pennsylvania
People's State Convention
Pittsburgh
People’s Convention
Territories
Cameron
Congress
Kansas
Tate Republican Piotoorn
Ohio
Supreme Court of the United States
Prescott Transcript Editor’s Call for Independent News Form
The Prescott Transcript editor appeals for an independent, nonpartisan press to chronicle the region and resist cronyism and slavery. The note urges readers to support the paper through subscriptions and advertisements, naming Edward Miller as the authorized agent in Waukee.
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Edward Miller
Waukee
Taake Colteethrus
Tila
Ae Pagmeng
From La Crosse to Milwaukee Rail Ride in 1859
Caicaco reports a June 30 1859 journey from Presc ott to Chicago shortened by the La Crosse and Milwaukee line now Milwaukee and Minnesota. Frost damage in Kentucky and Wisconsin affects crops while rail fares drop as a speculative medium. A dig at Democratic editors contrasts abuse with facts and defends county officials amid accusations of profligacy.
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Caicaco
Prescott
Chicago
la Crosse
Milwaukee
Portage City
Cundimarten
William Rogers
Kilbourn City
Portage
St. Croix Valley
Lake Shore
Garden City
Matteson
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Wisconsin River
Taco
Teig
Randolph Street
Ingke
Little Dog
Yankee Doodle Society
Hig
J. HL. Reed & Co
Lake St
Illinois
J-Dt
REED
J. Wi. Reed & Co
Gough
New York
Atvck
Wweare
Pierce Cots Samuel II
Druitt Apts
Boustedd
TOW
Wadaforth
Wella
W. Faller
Alt
J. A. Bishop
State of Wirconglst
Roustead
Warden Post
W. Wells
G. W. Faller
Sut
Glakup
Samuel H. Bualt
Piantitf
Wlite Norte
Hbs
James W. Hill
Plsintil
Commons
Chenkt
Precatt
Iussid County
Tee
Charles Holsteen
Broxt
Kinnlechauls
Wheomle
Keencott
Jane
Dunleith
Kimeis Central
Chleae
Great Eastern
Shcteol
Montreal
Albany
Niagara
Steet
Aftrosport
Tyst Pointy
Joe C. Jacobs
Superintentent Amboy
Johnson, Gon
Passinger Agt
Barsis & Beacatas
Tekets Agente
Preecott, Wir
Hela Crosse & Sulwaukefr
Detroit
Toluda
Pitts- Durah
Howton
Enat
Twa Feseeks
We Doteatt
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Minnresta
Veckyt Company
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Ocean Wave
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Antye
Ailwaukie
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Grey Eagle
Norther Light
Northern Bello Amt
St. Paul
la Crosca
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Uekour Yin
Arnes
Blackman
Jos DesmuynLirs
W. Wilson
Levi W
FoLaOu
Wildch 4
Ratward
Folsom & Hayward
Attorneys At Law
Taylor's Falla
Minnesota
Tate
Republicanism and the Know Nothings in Massachusetts
The article rebukes the Democrat press for blaming Republicans for the Massachusetts amendment, arguing it was created by Know Nothings and passed with Democratic support. It claims Democrats fear foreign-born voters and urges linking Republican principles to equal rights for all. The piece promotes Republican unity and highlights J. E. Reed’s advertisement.
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Just Aweek
Democrat
Massachusetts
Know Nothing Sheet
Union
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Rock of Gibraltar
Democracy
Terrible Savannah steamboat disaster reports eight dead
A steamer named John Lawrence exploded or foundered near Savannah Georgia killing the captain pilot and assistant engineer and a passenger named Mothotin plus a man named Getty from Barnwell. Several others were injured or fatally scalded as rescuers rushed to aid survivors.
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Savannah
Georgia
John Lawrence
John
Mothotin
Getty
Barnwell
Young King of Two Sicilies Amid Intrigues and Liberal Hopes
The SL reports Francis, 23, succeeds his father as king of the two Sicilies after the latter's death. He is married to a Bavarian princess and educated with Austrian influence. Observers expect a liberal tilt, despite court intrigues aimed at different heirs, and the monarch's stance may shape future policy.
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Victor Emanuel
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London Daily News
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Garribaldi
Urban
Vareze
King of Sardinia
Cialdini
Zouavea
Confen‘geoa
Zomene
Forris
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Varo
Rebbio
Palistro
Reenster
Laveno
Francis the SL
Two Sicillies
Bavaria
Count de Trani
Allany Journal
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