The Judgment and the Prescott Pierce County Crisis
An editorials argues Republican voters must judge two district court candidates on party principles. It endorses Mr Spencer while praising Mr Wetherby’s fitness, warns against Democratic influence, and urges Republicans to unite to endure the current financial crisis and its fallout on bread, housing, and real estate. The piece likens the era to a storm of bad credit and calls for calm patience and faith in prudent leadership.
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Republican Party
Pat Beatame
Oomas
Prin
Hannet Republican
Vatera
Wetherby
S Demserot
Pote Partigan
Republicaca
Athoug
Pomiere
Spencer
Wapre
Prescott
Pierce County
Crepit
Cisaineeli Pasoras
Appethere
Richmond Enquirer
Cianheaati
Fragmented 1858 political notes resume in twisted prose
A scanned political fragment chronicles party crosscurrents with references to Douglas, Seward, and Lecompton debates. It notes a legislature’s motions, a proposed new state constitution, and a stalled city charter bill amid a distracted session.
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Cox
Judge Sloan Defines His Position in Wisconsin politics
The Janesville Times prints Judge Sloan's letter on State Rights and party alignment. Sloan disputes Dems’ plan to use Dixon to split Republicans and notes he will not reveal views on State Rights. He stresses allegiance to the Supreme Court in Booth and Bycraft and to Wisconsin's majority view, urging loyal stance. A. Scott Sloan signs from Alton DL, noting a Baptist church fire caused a loss of 10,900 dollars.
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Janesville Times
Sloan
Booth
Thia State
Washington
Dixon
Stoan
Ja Ag
Dean Brotust
Smith
Supreme Court
Bycraft
Wisconsin
Acd
A. Scott Sloan
Speciel Meeting of the Pistea Co Agricultural Society 1860
The society met at City Hall with President D. I. Bailey presiding. Committees reported on locating the second Annual Fair for September, proposals for grounds and funding, and city aid up to four hundred dollars for five years. Resolutions authorized a city agreement, payment to Orange Judd for premiums, and publication of proceedings.
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D. I. Bailey
Pierce Co., Savicultural Society
Aego
Fierce Co. Agricultural Society
Common Council
Muntan
D. B. Bailey
J. IL Southwick, OG
Gibbs, Jr
Prescott
Gorton
Proascote
Thanaging
D. B. Barry
Apportionment of School Fund in Wisconsin and Census Outlook
The Sobol & Fund apportionment for the year totals $189,651.10 with 279,808 children receiving 50 cents each. last year 264,000 children shared a larger per-child amount. Milwaukee, Dodge and Dane counties receive the largest shares. Douglas and Shawano the least. Factors lowering the rate include forfeiture of state lands over $130,000 and $15,000 set aside for township libraries. Additional notes cover census projections and political shifts, including a sharp Toombs speech.
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Sobol & Fund
Milwaukee
Dodge
Dane
Douglas
Shawnno
State Journal
Free States
Congress
North
Michigan
National Era Discontinued Amid Political Shifts
The National Era newspaper in Washington, long a voice for humanity, has been discontinued due to weekly publication costs and competition with stronger papers like the News and Tribune. The Republic, another Republican paper, also ceased, with plans for a new publication likely. A Brooklyn assault case where two ruffians attacked a boy ended with bail granted and minimal sentences after the boy’s testimony.
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Washington
Pete
News
Tribune
Congress
The
Republic
Brooklyn
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Resolution Fixes Final Adjournment Day for Leciaters
A resolution passed both branches fixing the day for final adjournment on the 27th inse. leaving eleven working days to finish remaining business. The houses have spent most time on unimportant matters and committee preparation.
Steamer Belle Burned At Sea. Casualties Reported
In St Louis on March 12 the steamer Belle caught fire near Beeria coast and burned at noon. Two men were injured, one hand lost, and the vessel was insured for 1,500 dollars. A republican note mentions a wife of a criminal in a western penitentiary.
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Niin
Ohio
Saya
Acpusintanes
St. Louis
Belle
Beeria
St. Oeis
Teo Fremen
Political clashes over Homestead and slavery policy
Fragmented 19th century report recounts party battles over slavery phrases in a Kansas styled debate, Homestead Bill passage in the House with 114 to 66, and military presence in Charlestown Va. The piece notes vivid confrontations, resignations, and hard-fought election tallies including New Hampshire returns and Wentworth’s Senatorial bid.
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