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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1852
Page
2
A massive ore body, estimated at 100000 pounds value, was found in a hill mine after a summer flood washed debris to a wool bar of mineral. The vein runs 50 feet along the drift with a six foot cross-section of square mineral blocks beneath, and the site awaits full assessment of ore content. A dramatic claim of immense wealth and potential mining riches follows.
A fragmented report details unrest in Hungary Germany and southern Europe with talk of increased discontent in Vienna and Naples. It notes arrests in Sicily and a looming crisis as governments reinforce armies amid revolutionary sentiment. The piece also mentions a population of about 1400 in a named district.
The Standard of Baraboo Wisconsin reports Weenlspay supporting Swenry Dodge for president with subject to the decision of the national convention. The notice names Swenry Dodge as the candidate and indicates action contingent on convention outcomes.
The article argues Europe’s monarchies face a turning point as revolutions and autocratic rulers threaten liberty. It notes Asia, Turkey, Poland, Austria, Italy, and Germany, with Russia’s serfdom, while America’s financial stakes and moral sympathy for Hungary propel U S action. Kossuth’s visit stirs enthusiasm, and the piece predicts U S intervention or influence to support liberty in Europe.
The editor reports Gov Burns openly defending Lt Gov Burns against Democratic charges of mismanagement and graft. The piece accuses Democrats of a malignant misrepresentation and details alleged overcharging and false claims about land appraisals, while noting the governor’s counterattack and calls for calm. The column praises the Watertown Register and Wisconsin Democrat for improvements and looks at the political climate.
In Ueedsburg on January 20 1852 inhabitants gathered at the schoolhouse to express views on a contemplated rail line from Winnebago to the Mississippi River. Abram West was elected chairman and J Browy secretary. A two member committee was created to draft resolutions supporting the Winnebago Barnhoo Valley and Minnesota Rail Road, with adjourned meeting set for the 46th inst at 7 PM chaired by Abram West.
On June 26 1851 at 7 PM the committee led by Weslachsen and Strong presided. Resolutions urged rail roads as best growth path, urged a Fort Winnebago Baraboo Mississippi line, and supported public land grants to aid the project while noting mineral wealth and transport needs.
Citizens of Sauk and Columbia counties convened at the Dells to discuss a proposed Portage City to the Dells plank road, appointing a committee to seek a charter. The report also covers a wide-ranging political discussion on Kossuth’s visit and implications for Hungarian independence and U S policy.
The Wisconsin Senate discusses internal improvements and maps, with reports from the Board of Public Works. Bills consider road and bridge projects, school land appraisals, and the Berlin Watonm Plank Road. Debates cover land sales, price appraisals, and the sale of Neenah district lands with detailed per-acre values.
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