The Paxton Building Tender and Vast-scale Plan
Two London parties and several tradesmen pledged money to complete a vast Paxton era building within four months. Glass, iron, and carpentry were coordinated to cover ground miles long, with calculations based on a twenty four foot module. A single misstep could have caused enormous losses, yet the plan proceeded under trusted assurances and precise measurement details.
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London
Horntvadt
Abel
Paston
Hox
Meniler
Ton
Baraboo Standard Ad Notices 1851 May 1
The Baraboo Standard issue dated May 1 1851 carries three advertisements for astrays administrators’ notices and a notice that all advertising tasks must be paid in advance or they will not be inserted. The notices appear under WM C Waite editor.
Plank Road Debate Ties Baraboo Prairie du Sac
Amicus letter urges Baraboo to lead in building a Baraboo Prairie du Sac plank road to link Sauk County, arguing it would boost Baraboo’s trade and county unity. Praisie du Sac backs early construction, noting existing bridge support and County Seat leverage. A brief on France’s socialism warns of its dangers, contrasting with stable governance.
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Ma. Eorrox
Axnet Derminus
Prairia du
Sauk
Prairie du Sac
Baraboo
Serosa
Wisconsin
Sauk County
America
Morthorn
Amicus
Praizia du Sac
Bluffs
Baraboo Rapids
Weatherings of a Changeable Spring Season
The recent weather has been blustery with snow and cold winds from the northwest. Ground is now snow covered and gardeners plan work in March though planting may wait for favorable conditions. Reports from New York and St Louis note late snow depths, yet optimism returns for kinder spring weather.
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Weater
New York
St. Louis
Licensing Liquor Saloons Costs in New York
A historic exchange note claims annual liquor license revenue in New York reaches about forty five thousand dollars while more than five hundred thousand dollars funds are needed for the Almm Eopse support.
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New York
First Wisconsin civil appointments under U S authority
From the Appendix to the Address for the Hon. Morgan vs. Martin at the Wisconsin Historical Society meeting. It lists appointments by Gov. Cass of Michigan in 1818 in Grawna and Crawford counties, names judges and clerks, notes the first U S circuit court term in Brown County in 1824, and mentions population estimates and early county reorganizations. Also references the first newspaper Czroon Bay Intelligencer and local village notes, plus brief 19th century items.
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Wisconsin
Morgan Vs. Martin
State Historical Society
Argus
United States
Gov
Cass
Michigan
Yor Grawna County
Matthew Irwin
Charles Reaume
John Bowyer
Robert Irwin, Jr
George Johnston
Shevill
Grawford County
Nicholas Bolgin
George W. Johnston
Penre
United States Circuit Court
Brown County
James J
Doty
Henry S. Baird
Iowa
Grawford
Henry Dodges
William S. Hamilton
James Morison
George W. Jones
Ebenezer Brigham Ourveyar de
Blond
Matthew Trewin
U.S
Czroon Bay Intelligencer
JV. Suydam
Albert G. Ellis
Rumors of Austrian Intervention in Switzerland and Sardinia
The London Morning Chronicle reports German journals discussing an armed intervention by Austria or its allies in Switzerland possibly extending to Piedmont. Articles cite Vienna, Russian, and Prussian influence, with fears of revolutions, refugee controls, and a shift in Italian politics as Austria seeks to curb liberal movements while pressuring Sardinia. The piece notes Swiss constitutional stability and refugee measures amid regional tensions.
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London Morning Chronicle
Austria
Switzerland
Sardinia
Federaltsope
Piedmont
Vienna
Ieser Zeitung
AL Steiger
St. Petersburg
Prince Schwarzenburg
Maters
Hydra
Prince Schwarzenberg
Francis Joseph
Metternich
Picquelmont
France
Mingland
Prussia
Rusain
Germany
Sonderbund
Colggre
Iris Rapsia
Lunope
Russia
Switzelland
Tod Palmerston
Meutter
Deeria
Swizerland
Alps
Switzstland
Gaereion
Sarinia
Italy
Bardinia
Maly
Swedinia
Prince
England
Geneva
Federal Council
Vaud
Fribourg
Valais
Neufchatel
Bernese Jura
United States
Anly
Garbo
Boden
Balewimipagne
Mster
Muzzini
Papal unrest and foreign agitation in London and Rome
A London based Papal faction fears a large foreign rebellious movement during the Exhibition. The Advertiser notes a potential emergency in the government, while discussions push for English Protestant rights in Rome. Rome reports despair after Russia’s cabinet restoration, with Austria tightening control and threats against noncompliers near Rome.
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London
England
Parliamon
Atnnes
Leagan
Ecclesiasticat Aetialy
Rome
Promethious Arrives with Gold Seizure Amid Isthmus Outrages
Reports from the Isthmus recount robberies and disturbances as the Prometheus arrives at Chagres with 250 passengers and gold cargoes from San Francisco and Panama. Other steamers bring millions in gold, while fiery unrest and vigilante hangings unfold in California. An earthquake near Cartagena injures buildings and people as New Granada suspicions grow.
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California
New York
Chagres
San Francisco
New Orleans
Panam
Northerner
Prominhons
Isthmus
Hegres
Lynch Taw
Twoens
Ames
Dames Burton
Memphis
China
Simmons
Missouri
Sacramento
U. S, Army
Messrs
Moffat & Co
Navajo City
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Bern
Arden
Prscnest
Joris
Yes
Psst
Selva Vorrise Newspargen
Apiritins Wien
Spivite
Barbor Wacld
Aubirt
N.Y
Prospectud
the Standard
Barababoo, Wisconsin
WM. C. Waite
Privirie du Lac
Wore
Braunville
Sugar River
Sita
Pansnnes Porsunaus
Chicago Argus
Telvidera
Lauer Place
Othinat
Syracuse
Fillmore
Common Council of
Oswego
Excise
Lord Bacon
James
Jimmy
Johnny
Nation
Monpuaig
Kiang Jurho
Wal
Lris
Ham-yaneseo
New York Sun
Advertiser
Fawn
Vatican
Mary Father
Indy
Sesto Calende
Granedonnia
Radetzski
Bacon
Cotton Mather
Neghborond
Eawinauark
New York Express
Gibbe
Carthagena
Eoree
Austiia Martha
Cavere
New Meaiva
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