Resignations and vetoes mark Wisconsin asylum issues
Resigned, Messrs. Sanborn and Wittum, two Wisconsin State Lunatic Asylum commissioners, sent their resignations to the Governor on the 22d, who informed the Senate. Gov. Barstow found charges against Gen. Starks and State Prison Commissioners insufficient for action. Barstow issued vetoes to the Assembly and Senate, including a repeal bill for the asylum law and a bill to pay Rufus King & Co. The Sauk City Bridge Company bill passed the Assembly. A. A. Griffith of Milwaukee will lecture on education in April. And a Bank Comptroller report notes Osuse City Box bills at par. The Czars and tobacco payments are noted in brief items.
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Messrs. Sanborn and
Wittum
Wisconsin State Lunatic Asylum
Senate
Gen
Starks
Gov
Barstow
Proudfit
A. A. Griffith
Milwaukee
Democrat Meeting at Reedsburg in 1855
The Reedsburg Democrat meeting held at Sealey's Hotel on March 25 1855 organized by S G L.Ch as Chair and E W Youg as Secretary. A five member committee drafted resolutions denouncing abolitionist Republicans and praising the federal government while urging unity to oppose treasonable doctrines and inviting electors to a spring town caucus.
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Reedsburgh
Sealey” S
S G L.ch
E.W. Youg
G. Wheeler
Vira
Miles
D.C. Reed
J. Mackey
S.ramsey
Congress
Republican Shanghai Party
Samuel Crawford
Supreme Court
J. 3. Mackey Esq
E. G. Wheeler
Shanghai Party
S. J. Chase
Ch'a
Sears pictorial books seek agents for 1835 series
Advertises Pictorial volumes issued by Sears and seeks competent agents nationwide. Notes strong sales in the Union, highlights titles Russia unstated China and India and Thrilling Incidents in the Wars of the United States. Prospective agents can send 25 dollars for sample copies and catalogues with full details, promising liberal commissions. Also mentions a Cape May Bank officer allegedly absconded with specie funds.
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Sears
Russia
China
India
United States
Bank of Cape May
Election of Supreme Judge Crawford Gains Broad Support
The proscriptive opposition is waning as papers across the state rally for Judge Crawford's re election. Editors praise his integrity legal attainments and impartiality while noting few push for rival Orsarius Cale. The call emphasizes longstanding service and independence from partisan pressure.
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Crawfordh
Dupes Carwfordh
Judge Crawford
Orsarius Cale
Cale
Crawford
Nalitionl
Lafayette Co. Herald
Supreme Court
Veto Message on Intemperance Bill Sparks Dissent
The governor records opposition to the bill aimed at suppressing intemperance, noting constitutional objections and arguing the act permits manufacture and sale of beer wine and cider while prohibiting other liquors. He calls the compromise unwise and urges a uniform prohibition or none.
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Noyood
Ihis
Fragmented verse about aging and memory in late summer
A damaged text fragment reflects on youth fading into nightfall and aging. It hints at memories of warmth, sorrow, joy, and shared firesides, with scattered phrases about time, longing, and the enduring pull of past interpersonal connections.
Postal service notes and stamping issues in 19th century letters
Fragmentary notes discuss postage stamping, envelope markings, and ranking provisions related to valuable letters. It mentions postmasters, special instructions, and the need for blanks, with references to March 10 and Washington.
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Tampa
Poalimastera
United
Sta
Tyassien
Wash. Sen
Turbulent 1855 notice mixes law, war talk and village ads
Extracted text shows a chaotic blend of legal references, political prophecy about Europe, and local notices. It mentions a Tenure of Chief Justice Lecompte, districts Tecumseh and Rawnen, plus random commerce pitches and warnings about explosive powder and public sales, all in a garbled historical fragment.
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Law Estat Rial
Lecompte
Baraboo River Navigation Promises Wisconsin Wealth
An 19th century sketch extols Baraboo Valley and the Baraboo River as a future navigation route. It envisions dam from Portage City to Baraboo, river wealth, and regional industries fueling enterprise with steamship traffic between Baraboo and distant markets.
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Baraboo
Reedsburgh
Baraba
Barab Portage
Tal
Portage City
Barabon
Wisconsin
Isover
China
Portige
Kingsbury
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Democratic Caucus
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Gov. Barstow
USA
Sauk City Bridge Company
Hanrer
Stony Books
Harper & Bro
New York
Cleveland
Col. Fremont
California
United States Supreme Court
America
N. Y
Welchman
Democrat
Reedsburg
E. W., Youne
Sears’ Pictorial Works
Pram the
Fond du Lac Union
Sean
Watertown
Suchaman
Elon
Holisha
Fox Lake Times
Crawtorn
Cole
Hudson Republican
Craw- Fonp
Ourself
Chariaj
Saturdia
Kansas
Europe
Turkey
Albert
Napoleon i Eugenia
Pope
Astlor
R. Jones
Barabda
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