Wisconsin Canvass Shows Barstow Majority In Contested Vote
A state canvass confirms Barstow holds a majority after disputed counts in several counties. Reports from multiple counties detail adjustments and suspensions of land sales to aid a thorough inquiry into school and university lands. The piece notes legislative action and upcoming deadlines, with mentions of tax titles and recent court decisions affecting land possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
School and Uaity Land Commissioners, &c
Jeave
Jan_uary
Fairchild
Gia
Senate
Assembly
State of
Wisconsin
Supreme Court of the
United States
Wright
Mills
Agricultural meeting forms plan for Union Agricultural Society
At Clifton Mills Pierce county residents met on March 8 1856 to form an agricultural society. A committee proposed delaying formal organization to seek a cross county union with St Croix, planning a River Falls assembly on April next for a unified society. Reports urged broad participation and published proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce County
Clifton Mills
Society For the Encouragement
Jonathan’ Bailey
Smith R. Gunn
Oliver Gibbs, Jr
M. Davis
O. Strahl
W. N. Winchester
FE. Hammond
St. Croix
River Falls
Union Agricultural Society
Smith B. Gunn
SM. Davis
St. Croix County
River Palls
River Palls. A Resolution Was Adopted, Requesting the Presa
Pierce Counties
Joxathan Barney
Ssira BR. Goss
War talk in England and cross-Atlantic tensions rise
The Atlantic reports mounting English alarm over a possible war with the United States. Papers mention ministerial passports, Queen's speech omissions, and Britain’s pressure in Central America. Chambers of Commerce condemn disruptions to friendly ties as Manchester and Liverpool seek conciliatory action and Bright urges calm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meroglio
England
Atlantic
United States
Liverpool Exchange
Buchanan
Derby Party
America
France
Brazil
Central America
Chambers of Commerce
Manchester
Liverpool
London Times
Washington
Crampton
London Dispatch
Great Britain
Liverpool Chamber of Commerce
Manchester Chamber of Commerce
John Bright
M.D
United Kingdom
Mr. Bright
Lord Palmerston
Wisconsin
Ayx van Reedster
The Missine Steamer and the Atlantic Mystery
News notes missing Pacific remains a concern as the Pacific sailed from Liverpool January 28 with 33 days elapsed without word. The Atlantic’s 1850 voyage ended safely after a shaft broke. the Pacific may share a similar fate, yet hope endures for the two hundred lives aboard. Milwaukee and Mississippi Ratt- WORD reports the seventh annual railroad directors’ release detailing the line to Prairie du Chien by November, promising vast upper country traffic, steep growth, and high earnings projected after rail and steam connections to St. Paul and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesachrini
Wim. F. Cross
Gyasticutus
Rocky Mountains
Gratis
Rush River
Rusu Rever
Mears
Eskitors
Excent
Prescott
Hudson
Linvis Prairie
McCartney
Slolman’s Station
L'Eau Galle
Judson
River Falls
Tettanop
Epsf
Asia
Halifax
Atlantic
New York
Pacific
Liverpool
Cork
Mississipri
Prairie du Chien
St. Paul
Upper Mississippi
Lakes
United States
Lst
Minnesota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Upper
Mississippi
St. Anthony Falls
Prairie du Chein
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Madison Journal
Bushford
Coles B
Barstow
Eads Mikwa
Lebanon
Said
Canvansers
Lufiyeste Co
Portage County
Ny Manteocy
la Crosse
Lea Puante
Bashford
Dashfor
Ant Bashford Ius
Thieh Shoul
Ian Washington Couity
Joan Jackson
Cunyissers
Bashiford
Hashford
Waupaca
Waspacs
Burstases
Dashford
Bridge Creek
Chippewa County
Gilbert’s Mills
Dann
Dhenomenee
Spring Creek
Polk
Waupienco
Maxing Businosp
Mayon
Beth
Wight
Burstow
Tlonse
Tivustigat TL LL. Grayehuir~anan
Etate Leersurer
St. Louis
Lake
Pepin
Galena
Hauilroakt Company
Ill. Co
Minnesotian
Minnesota Packet Company
Rock Island
Rivr
Cottage Grove
Stirrat’s Colony
Pleasant Hill
David Davis
Davis
Ohio
Mr. Davis
Hudgon Road
New Gastorrn
King
Clifton
Manning
Bir
Dayton
Afton
Kinnickinnig
Cincinnati
Yorktown
Albertine
Bridge
City
Black Diamond
Ted Forest
J. B. Carson
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