Political trickery sparks county nominating clash
In a fierce convention report, supporters condemn the Jay nomination as a theft of the people’s will, urging voters to reject the tactic. The piece defends Judge Cole’s reelection and criticizes government surrender, calling for steadfast adherence to judicial integrity and equal justice.
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Jade
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Jas Ire
Supreme Court
Repub
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Eli Casca
Cole
County Board Proceedings Describe Elections and Budgets
The excerpt records a county convention with credentials and votes for County Judge, naming H A Jay as the choice. It details officers, adjournments, and resolutions on county orders, court certificates, and county poor relief. It notes motions, authorizations for seats, and a later afternoon session adjusting accounts and a premium appropriation.
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France
Beary Dow
O. Gibbs. Jn
Political rancor and Lincoln era sparring in Minnesota
In the wake of Lincoln's election, critics mock Stephen A. Douglas as a selfish statesman while clashing over how the inaugural address should be interpreted. Clement Clay, Alabama Senator, arrives in Minnesota but battles illness as hopes rise for his recovery and continued influence. A wave of local legal and political notes follows, including threshing machine safety laws and Pierce County treasurer case, amid broader Texas tensions and hints of civil conflict.
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FIVTH DAY MEETING NOTES 1861 County Board Minutes
The board on the fifth day March 9 1861 adjourned after minor business adopting a resolution to pay the printer for minutes and to compensate the chair and clerk. Moore praised the chair and W J Smith for clerical work. The minutes were read and approved and the session adjourned sine die.
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Harpers Weekly Journal attacks malice toward Lincoln era
An 1863 Independent letter condemns Harper's Weekly for libelous depictions of Lincoln and supporters. It urges Northern readers to reject the magazine to defend truth and decency, noting perceived Southern appeasement and urging boycott. Also reports nominations: Adams to England, Marsh to Sardinia, Webb to Turkey, Dayton to France.
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Sumner
Washington
United States
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Sardinia
James Watson Webb
Turkey
Vic. J. Dayton
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France
No. 8 District Court La Crosse Railroad Suit and Other Update
The La Crosse and Milwaukee railroad foreclosure decision assigns bond priorities. Virginia Legislature considers telegraph abuse penalties. a Macon Telegraph correspondent recounts Lincoln threats in Baltimore. Louisiana taunts monument inscription. Milwaukee and Beloit postmasters appointments rumored and noted.
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