Forgiveness and reunion amid tragedy and faith
Edward, worn and haggard, begs his wife Emily for forgiveness after attempting self harm. She forgives, they pray together with their family, and a sense of providence guides their reconciliation, followed by a renewed duty through a fostered family. The article then shifts to civic notes on Pierce County returns and political commentary, including criticisms of state canvassers and a mix of crops and music notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Emily
Iimily
Birs. Morris
Gres
Pierce County
Board of Canvessers
Ilas- Tings
Messrs. Jexts Sud Boves
Pierce
Racine
Columbis
Tastings
Orton
County orders’ value and county finances debated
The River Falls Journal questions why county orders sell for 60 to 75 cents on the dollar and argues for a policy of tax certificates, higher levy and long-term stability. It urges the county board to adopt a future-focused plan to restore order and par value, linking redemption, taxes, and jurors’ fees to financial health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zowraad
Formad Ia
St. Creix
A Short Tramp Through Prairie Counties of Wisconsin
A travel sketch recounts a three day trek from Maiden Rock to Perry and Day City, praising Rush River and Trimbelle valleys, Bay City and Diamond Bluff. It notes fertile prairies, timber varieties, and successful maple sugar camps, with comments on farms and promising prospects for winter wheat and fruitless loam soils. Communities like Maiden Rock, Seeley and McKinstry, Hartland, and Trenton are highlighted alongside river bluffs and markets, ending with plans to return home after enjoying the hospitality of local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescnts
Oak Grove
River Falls
Marta
Rush River
Isabel
Trimbelte
Lake Pepin
Maiden Rock
Mississippi
Seeley & McKinstry
J. I. Fuller
C.G. Carpenter
J. A. Getter
Seeley
Perry
Messrs. Wilkison & Buckmaster
Trimbelle
Bay City
Hartland
Day City
Stricklands & Sleeper
O. Co, Whitney
Ussmer
R. Gunn
Adam
Brown
New England
Morton
Diamond Bluff
Lake City
Winon
Tts
Trenton
Wilson Thing
James Aken
Wisconsin
Pepin
Trent
Prescott
Trimbetle Valley
Arrival of Vanderbite signals fastest Southampton New York voyage
The New York despatches note the Vanderbite’s nine day voyage between Southampton and New York, the quickest yet. News includes Farrabold and Gen CiuNini’s troops attacking Austrians at Vereilli, capturing 800 prisoners, while Napoleon is expected in Milan by June. Austrian movements and preparations for battle unfold as Count Cavour departs to meet Napoleon at Genoa.
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New York
Tucsin
Saya
Levernoe
Tronzang
Sanghir
Covazelles
Salanzuola
Voreilli
Sezia
Stratenia
Caragona
Stratiana
Disaster on Lake St Croix steamer Equator wrecked
A severe Lake St Croix storm wrecked the steamer Evertor near Wisconsin shore two miles below Hudson. Thirty passengers faced exposure as the vessel broke apart and gear drifted away. Captain Green and crew stood firm during the gale, with heavy losses to Wiggins lumber raft and to local mills. Additional woes include rafts broken and reports of emigrant violence from Pacific City Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake St Croix
Evertor
Stillwater
Bayard Taylor
Afton
Wisconsin
I[udaon
Wiggins
Hersey, Staplea & Co
Green
Beardsley & Lyford
Lake
Pepin
Curampron Vaughan and Wisconsin Paint Company News
Novws items report Curampron Vaughan of the Milwaukee Democrat and Leavenworth Times falls under the Fugitive Law suit over $1,000 tied to a claimed slave theft. Wisconsin Paint Company forms in Kenosha after buying North American Paint rights to a cheaper, superior process. Various notices include Vanderbilt bet won by Thomas Janns, Senator Sutenos’ lost pocketbook, sheep losses from dogs, Rock County Court House fire, and rail accidents plus sleeping cars on the La Crosse & Milwaukee line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curampron Vaughan
Milwaukee Democrat
Leavenworth Times
Chapion
Hig
Alave
Kenosha
Wisconsin Paint Company
North American Paint Company
Wisconsin
Thomas Janns
Buffalo
Wells, Fargo & Co
Commodore Vanderbilt
Overland Mail
San Francisco
Jones
Gey. Sutenos
U.S
Minnesota
Hastings
New York
Progress of the Slave Trade Sentiment
The Albany Evening Journal argues the slave trade revival will come despite claims it would outrage the age. It links past fights over the Missouri Compromise fugitive law and Kansas to current Democratic alignment with Southern masters. It warns the slave code and abolition of trade laws await, asserting a future choice between Slavery and Freedom for the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Evening Journal
Kanzas
Congress
Democratic Party
North
Europe
Freeman
Know Nothing editor faces party tensions in La Crosse
A harsh editorial stirs local clashes as Know Nothing ties to Democrats provoke debate. The La Crosse Roan notes the La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad was sold at noon under the third mortgage, for 1,598,338.33 dollars, 75 percent of the owed amount, with Wretrax Ranges acting as trustee for bondholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
la Crosse & ‘Milwaukee Railroad
Wretrax Ranges
Democrat St
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Pierces County
Juncerille Gazelle
Yeu
Tribune
Panew Hall
Franklin Pierce
Jemea Buchanan
Polk
Buchanan
Michigan
Charles M. Walker
Lapoer
Weir
Praxo Wirnety
Masten
Alvescott
Cranscript
Sat
Elirontel
Gsithia
Genetyses
Grestanewilg
Ly Feendiet
D'sampad
Prezcote
Geriberg
England
Archduke
Vienna
London
Berlin
Sannati Scnoor
St. Croix Val Iey
Judson
Lakeland
Lake St. Croix
River Malls
St. Louis
Pacific City
Iowa
Pike’s Peak
Offatons Bluffs
D. C. Oaks
Grifeth
Aurora
Danten Bennett
Beloit Journal
Daniel Bennett
Janesville
Rock County Court House
Chicago Journal
Oskosh Democrat
Ferry Street
Siveuit
Stone
la Crosse & Milwaukee Railroad
Coquette
Marison
LE Aed
Riway Norking
Law W. Forsom
Wilque M. Raywward
Folsom & Wayward
Taylor's Falls
Cheagg
Stttean Eigstole
Butte
Sinus
Bacharter
Hon
F.C
St. Paul
Minow
RL MS. 5 & ‘Co
Bankers, Paul, Sinn
Dannised Se Tankers
Mian
Taylors Fails
Minn
Tresatt
Oliver Girls
Deescatt
L. D. Newell
Act
Fn Tha Sada
Dre
Iin I, Newell & Co. S
Heratofore, Witier
Boston
Gowa
Ta Market
Tata
Iate
Broad Street
L. D. Newal
Crockery
Mil. & la Crosse
Milwaukee
Ind Tlinois Central
Aerator
Barnes & Blackman
Dunleith
Wehrmann Erause
XM. Maricle
Proprieter
J.D. Henry
Patna
Vinscott
Pierce County Circuit Court
Alfred Day
Saenikt
Hadnon
St. Croky
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