Washington Correspondent Describes Democratic Leaders In Congress
The Philadelphia Press criticizes Toombs and Stephens as disruptive, noting old guards resist their leadership. It praises Stephens as brilliant yet cautious, compares him to Skirris of Illinois, and highlights George W. Jones, Houston, Mason, Bocock and others as uneasy under the Georgian’s guidance while praising Stephens’ intellect and boldness.
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Who nominated Washington for commander in chief
The controversy over who nominated George Washington for commander in chief of the revolutionary army centers on claims by John Adams, James Johnson of Maryland, and Thomas Sulllivan, with Bancroft supporting Maryland’s Thomas Sulllivan. Congress voted Washington unanimously, and New England’s role is noted. The Southern Commercial Convention in Montgomery discussed the Atlantic slave trade and related resolutions, adjourning to May in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
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Transcript of the Brescott News 1858 July Early Editorials
The Brescott Transcript editors announce their aim to present News in an attractive, elevated family journal that chronicles city and Northwest progress while criticizing slavery. They seek communications from readers nationwide and note that the Republican Electoral Convention in Madison is delayed with conflicting reports. Correspon dents discuss scheduling discrepancies between Milwaukee and Madison papers about the meeting date.
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Wisconsin’s Credit in Ruin Reflects Late Legislature Furore
The Madison Argus denounces the late Wisconsin Legislature for damaging state credit, citing New York and Milwaukee letters warning of lost trust. It urges exposure of official corruption and policy reform to redeem Wisconsin’s name, while recounting other local notices and incidents, including a fatal flood aftermath in Roscoe and civic reports.
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British Aggression in the Gulf Sparks Heated Debate
An opinion piece dismisses claims of British aggression as exaggerated and defends Admiralty actions, arguing Britain pursues slave trade interdiction and that U S fears of war are overstated. It condemns harsh enforcement and warns the Doughs bill granting swift presidential power would be a rash, costly move.
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Wisconsin wheat harvest prospects rise across counties
The Watertown Democrat reports an unprecedented breadth of land sown for wheat in Wisconsin. Farmers in Jefferson Dodge and Dave counties show very promising prospects with broad green fields. If prices hold, farmers may reap a harvest of wealth from unmatched grain fields this summer.
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Madison Pump editor assaulted in Manitowoc uproar
A chaotic report claims Senator Clark of Manitowoc attacked the Madison Pump editor in a local melee. The incident left the editor’s hat damaged and sparked calls for discipline, while critics warn against violence toward journalists and editorial retaliation.
Bryant & Stratton AMERICAN Mercantile review notice
Bryant and Stratton's American Mercantile appears as a new monthly with contributors like Isaac N Arnold Elihu Burritt and others. price two dollars annually and mailing address New York. Also reports a steamboat Pennsylvania boiler explosion near Memphis with about 850 aboard and around 100 killed. Discusses Post Office franking privilege debate and calls to discontinue it. notes a Department reorganization proposal and free labor growth in Texas. previews the New York State fair preparations in Sept at River Falls Journal.
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Congress Urged to Provide Funds Before Adjournment
A June message from the President warns Congress of treasury strain. Treasury Secretary estimates $32 million needed for the next two quarters, with potential higher sums pending enacted appropriations. If Congress fails to act, the situation may be a national disgrace. The secretary plans no bills he has not reviewed, seeking brief postponement only to determine required appropriations.
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Royal and political notes from an early American paper
Queen Victoria in line for a royal addition. Fletcher Webster of Dan ter reappointed Navy at Boston. Prairie du Chien Leader debunks gold town rumors as worthless. A China school in 1816 opened by Wm L Cox. Prentice of the Louisville Journal denounces past temperance life. A ross bush in bloom at Providence RI with a 70 foot greenhouse. Cook County Board of Supervisors entirely Republican. E W Woodward reappointed Chief Engineer of La Crosse and Milwaukee Road. Michael Matson killed by rock fall in La Crosse tunnel. Will Cumback nominated by Indiana Republicans to succeed Foley. Mo Cote near Fort Ridgely kills wife then dies by self. Buchanan admin expense tallies reach 83 million. 93 million needed next year. June 14 marks Gen Scott birthday and army entry anniversary. Breckinridge Coal Co estate to sell June 28 to cover $850,000 mortgage. Lawrence Kansas Herald estimates Kansas population 100k, may reach 120k by year end. Lecompton debate stance noted. Niagara and Agamemnon cable ships sail from Plymouth to lay transatlantic cable. storms, buoys planned. Texas Senator Henderson dies in Washington, replaced by Rusk vacancy. Senator Houston to deliver eulogy. old personal feud noted. Pennsylvania law lifts usury cap above 6 percent. lenders and borrowers free to set rates within legal recovery window. Propeller Illinois reports five lives lost in Bruce mine disaster near Sault Ste. Marie. eight men in boat, five drown, three survive. James Lord among dead.
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