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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1852
Page
2
Kossuth speaks before President Fillmore, denouncing foreign interference and centralized power while praising American liberty. The ambassadorial exchange reveals tensions between Hungary's exile and U S diplomacy, ending with a prayer for fallen freedom fighters and hope for international support.
An analysis of the French crisis discusses revolutionary factions in Paris and their plans against Louis Napoleon Bonaparte. It notes secret plots, citizen arms, shifting tactics, and possible military dissent. The piece mentions Magnan, Changarnier, and Cavaignac as figures tied to the unresolved struggle. Korsuth is noted as being in Cleveland.
News from Halifax reports the Europa arriving at midnight and Canada’s arrival on the 28th while the Pacific comes on the 1st. Paris sees ministerial changes with Da Morny and Fould replaced by Persigny and Abbo Saerin as a new ministry forms. Decrees strip the Orleans family of property and redirect Louis Philippe’s献. Assassination attempts on Napoleon III circulate. rumors of a poison plot involving the Duchess of Orleans’ dowry. England debates Reform and national defense amid looming Parliament, with Lord John Russell buoyed by meetings in Manchester and Leeds. Spain enacts strict press controls after Madrid executions. Prussia struggles to restore constitutional rule. Austria contends with apoplexy fears for Prince Schwarzenberg. Hungary establishes a penn colony despite protest. France signals pacific policy and the routine appointment exchange with Austria amid lingering tensions.
The execution of Biram Knickerbocker for the murder of Karl Mackner occurred in the jail yard of this city. About 100 spectators gathered as the scaffold rose. Knickerbocker, in a white shroud over his black clothes, spoke of innocence and unjust punishment before the noose was tightened at 12 minutes past noon. The crowd outside numbered around 2000, and officials completed the procedure with the body placed in a coffin.
The Wisconsin Legislature slows amid debates on key issues like licensing, education, and tax reform. Observers warn that lengthy sessions and partisan quarrels threaten timely passage of major measures as Assembly and Senate prepare for final adjournment.
A long, somewhat garbled 19th century notice discusses Wisconsin public affairs. It mentions the Visconti Marine and Fire Insurance Company, Milwaukee and racing ships, and the governor Farwell. The text condemns corruption and urges protection of the people, referencing judgments, responsibility, and the public good.
A morning fire in the Ohio State House at Columbus destroyed the Senate Chamber and the cupola garret and lower areas. The Clerk’s desk and many papers were saved. most movable items in the lower house perished. The blaze, possibly incendiary, caused extensive damage before the ceiling collapsed. Adjournment may follow Kossuth reception. new rooms to be fitted.
Washington January 23 a Baltimore arrival presents a petition urging relief for OBrien and associates. The President states the government will not intervene citing national policy of nonintervention though he will do all he can personally to meet the petitioners. He cites Lafayette and Kossuth cases to illustrate limits of action.
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