Condemning Railroad Grant and State Land Policy Debate
A Wisconsin speaker denounces rail railroad grant schemes as dangerous to state interests. He argues the La Crosse and Milwaukee line be overseen to benefit multiple localities and questions starting points for lands, fearing company self interest and incomplete construction. He cites Rock River canal precedent and warns the state must ensure full compliance with federal terms. Kansas aid efforts urge northern sewing and funds to relieve Free State settlers facing winter shortages. urging local charity drives to ship clothes and money to Kansas through Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Madison
Columbus
St. Croix
Lake Superior
Portage City
Congress
Beyfield
Wisconsin
Rock River Canal
Kansas
Free State
W. Em, Amy
Marine Bank
Chicago, Jr
National Kansas Committee Seeks Support in 1856
The National Kansas Committee requests funds from Northern papers and individuals to aid those who stood for freedom in Kansas. They urge unrestricted gifts, promise to apply money for Kansas’ best interests, and direct communications to J. B. Harp, secretary, with publication urged as long as necessary. October 8, 1856.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
National Committee
North
J. B. Harp
Sec
National Kansas Committee
Republicans Warn Against Democratic Tricks In District
The Pro-Slavery Democratic Council in this county accuses Republicans of disaffection through a People’s Convention plan at Wilson’s Mills to nominate Wm. T. E. Gleeson of Barstow for State senate. They claim Gleeson would win over Prescott Republicans to railroad interests, while urging a united, unbiased Republican nomination from outside Hudson or Prescott. A Hudson meeting is planned and a nominee to represent principle is sought. The swamp lands bill authorizes preemption at 123 per acre with sale profits split to fund schools and drain swamps, likely making a town a county seat for tax and drainage uses.
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Democratic Council of Ten
Wilson's Mills
Wmn. TE. Gleeson
Barstow
State Senate
Prescott
Gleason
McNally
Hudson
River Falls
U.S. Land Office
Geary dispatched to Kansas amid proslavery clash
The article argues Gov Geary was sent to Kansas to quell unrest and prevent Buchanan's defeat, but claims the current administration cannot reform the bogus laws aiding pro slavery. It reports Geary has arrested 101 Free State men and criticizes the administration, urging a change to uphold justice and constitution. It also covers Minnesota election trends, state finances, and a skeptical view of a land grab railroad plan.
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Geary
Kansas
Buchanan
Free State Party
United States District Court
Gor
Minnesota
St. Paul
Minneapolis
St. Anthony
Ostend Doctrine and the Naboth Vineyard Lesson
A public critique extols the Ostend Doctrine and contrasts it with biblical justice citing Ahab and Naboth. It argues the need for honest, steadfast leadership and condemns strategic deception, linking history to current slavery expansion debates and political integrity. The piece urges citizens to study past policies and apply lessons to contemporary party disputes.
Complex editorial on Cuba policy and U S finances
The piece contrasts Buchanan and the Slave power over Cuba with harsh rhetoric, then shifts to National Finances, detailing receipts and expenditures for 1850 including debt payments, Mexican indemnity, and current revenue projections. It notes the public debt reduction to about 30 million and annual interest savings. The tone mixes sharp political critique with fiscal reporting.
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United States
Baron Von Humboldt on American Slavery in Potsdam
The La Crosse Democrat reports on an 1850 Potsdam visit where Baron Von Humboldt criticizes American slavery while praising its Republic, urging gradual emancipation and warning of dangers to the nation. It also covers Black River Falls iron works plans in Chippewa County with 40 workers, a $100,000 capital stock, and projected output of 4,000 to 5,000 tons in 18 months, including rolling mills and machine shops.
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London
Baron von Humboldt
Potsdam
United States
Republic
Wisconsin
la Crosse Democrat
Black River Falls
Chippewa County
Curtz
Garrett & Curtz
Main Street
Falls and iron wealth near the riverport Wisconsin
A visitor describes rich iron ore deposits on 49 acres and adjacent lands owned by Curtz and Levis across the river. The area promises centuries of inexhaustible ore and plans for a town. The spot, likened to Pittsburgh for Pennsylvania, is praised for scenery and potential wealth on the west river bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtz
Levis
Franklin Fire & Marine Insurance praised by Madison papers
A Madison area card and newspaper notices extol the Franklin Fire and Marine Insurance Company for prompt settlement of a $1000 loss and overall reliability. O C Buck & Co and Madison papers commend its solvency and public confidence, urging citizens to patronize the company with trust. A H Young is named as local agent.
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Mattson
Wis
Ens
Darty
Franklin Fire and Marine Insurance Company
O. C. Buck & Co
Madison
West
Frasxzin Insurances Co
Franklin
Mesars
Buck & Co
Franklin Fire & Marine Insurance Company
Pranklin
Madison Argus
Democrat
A. H. Youn
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Oce
Bec
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K. Ouas
Rosvons
Frepublican
Joan C. Smemont
California
William L. Dayton
New Jersey
E. D. Holton
J. EH. Encwlton
Sreonit
Walter D. Meeindor
You
C.C. Washburn
Tovem
Joux C. Farwont
Jones
Senate
TVA
Geary Ward Beecher
The
Independent
Col. Fremont
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Itruathus
Samaria
Abab
Samaritan
Naboth
Palace
Ahab
Jezebel
Kingdom of Israel
Robinson, Smith
Elijah
Teze“bel
Jezreel
Jehu
Jebu
Ceptsin
Ostend
Cuba
James Buchanan
Hiim
Hell
Burin
Wheatland
White House
L.A. B. River Falls
Cumbeyw
Prescott, Wis, Oe
France
Oung & Sargent
Trimbelle
Young & Sargent's
Young & Sangents
Young & Sargents
Zale Young & Oa Sancesr
Young & Sargent
Chas. HW. Tab
C. HW. Snell & Bro
Iowa
Soli
Old Wisconse
N. Larah
Gusnell
Orange Street
New York
Furor
Wells & Stillman's
Ulimans
Conoy and Morton
Wells & Stillmans
WELLS
Glig- Enmg
Alpaceas
Delsiney
Weees & Stillman's
Wells & Stillman’s
Slellseans
Wwis & Stiltman's
Ropers & Laege
Bulg
Tullman’s
Stillman's
Stillman
WeLls & Stillman
Wells & Stillsman
Wells& Stillman’s
Stans
Wells & Steelman's
Saxigus
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