Rejected verse notes and bridge work reports
The correspondence discusses a rejected poem and the progress of a new bridge over the Baraboo river funded by Messrs Maxwent and Brier. It also covers Milwaukee papers accusing Gov. Day of deception regarding a land and river improvement bill and claims Gov. Doty did not introduce it. Senator Dodge allegedly moved a different bill. governor’s reputation is called into question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Maxwent
Milwaukee
Sonntour Walker
Walker
Senate
Baty
Dotymever
House
Sen. Dodge
Gov. Doty
Fray. Dury Himedt
Gov. Dury
Walkar
Corn Crop Praise and Political Forecasts in Sauk County
Readable sections describe Sauk County corn nearly certain, with favorable late season weather and fields nearly through curing. The piece also summarizes the next U.S. House composition from the Journal of Commerce, noting party splits and potential outcomes, plus a glimpse of local commerce and a California letter detailing fire losses and crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sank County
Journal of Commerce
Tennessee
Connecticut
California
Vernnessee
House
Damgernis
Political factions debate in Wisconsin press clashes
The piece surveys conflicting reports from Milwaukee about Lope and unionist defeats, noting delays and doubt in telegraphed dispatches. It rejects wholesale changes by the Wisconsin Free Democrat and cautions Democrats against abandoning Free Soil principles amid the state convention turmoil.
Weather and travel notes from Edwin B Purdy
A letter describes harsh dust storm conditions and variable seasons across the country. The writer notes severe daily sea breezes from 23 M to 12 M, mild, balmy afternoons, and a climate alternating between perpetual rain and wind with mud versus dry periods. Ends with a personal sign‑off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B
Fire in Chicago Stable Sparks Citywide Blaze
A major fire broke out around 4 a clock morning at the Lake House stable on the alley west of Mauaion Close near the Post Office. It spread to Clark Street and Lake Street as owners and staff evacuated. many businesses and residences on Lake and Clark streets were damaged or destroyed. The origin and total loss remain undetermined, but the blaze caused extensive damage to merchants, offices, and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake House
Via Mauaion Clouse
Clark Street
Lake Streets
Clark
J A Dewet
Jones d& Patrick
Con. Anderson
Glagie
Vermont Micellon. New York Sept 4 Governor race results
Returns from 128 towns show Wallin and Redfield leading in the New York governor race with Whig and Coalition support. Reports mention violent incidents and travel tales, including a fatal stabbing in Dolneville and a sea voyage to Liverpool with a rapid return. The Os key Oshkosh Democrat notes advise seeking further information about missing Thomos Bytndy. Upsetting scenes mark Cuban meeting in Munmpis and foreign affairs updates from Vera Cruz and Havana.
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New York
Wallin
Bang Redfield
Bella Robitsen
Isa Joriny
William A’ Bess
Lopez Victorious as Creoles Shot in Cuba News
Reports from Havana and nearby ports describe Gen Lopez gaining ground in Cuba while Spanish forces retaliate. Two hundred rebels are said to have been killed, with many prisoners executed, and Creole participation reportedly dwindling amid conflicting dispatches. The Alabama sails with 1 000 liberators to Cuba amid growing excitement in Bartisers.
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Frome Cura
Lopez
Creolus
Cuba
New Orleans
Baltimore
Memphin
Vera Cri
J. C. Elyprj
Cincérmti
Havana
Bane
25Naa
Hiamen
Delés
Alabarta
Guba
Bartisers
Greta
Panpero Ara
Ean Cheistebel
Huyana
Iisargenta Ara
Principe
St. Bingo
Lewis
Manpire
Gorotel
Tve
Havana and Cuba War Echoes Report Amid Conflicting News
Reports describe Spanish Cuban conflict events including executions and executions of Lopez and Leper, varying casualty tallies, a meeting aboard the Cheokee with Lang presiding, and detainment of prisoners. Spanish Consul resignation and Liberator arrivals from Montgomery frame the evolving crisis as of Aug 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caurana
Montgomery
Alabama
Arrival of the Prometheus with gold dust at New York
Reports from California detail the steamship Prometheus arriving in New York with $150,000 in gold dust. Other notes describe unrest in San Francisco, vigilance committees reducing crime, and various mining and river transport developments across the West and Pacific regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lavan
Trovanns
Button
San Brengisco
Ban Jose
Taye Pratits
North Bork Phe West Company
Mormon Island
Peace
Dalinso
Virgin Bay
Wien
Faniton P
Moxico
Turbulent Rome and Italian unrest across Europe
A long dispatch describes French troop positions on the Tiber in Rome and a broad siege of influence from the castle to the Porta Portese. It notes conspiracies in Italy and Greece, unrest in Romagna, and threats to the Republic as Louis Napoleon’s political fate looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corchingis
Miluny
Gemenu Tins
Reineble
Nebs
la Vilotia
Babasay
Castle St. Angelo
Porte Pontese
Sica
Lombardy
Venice
Daly Uchte
Vermont
Royett
Rologius
Milan
Pia
Ulery
Italy
Romagna
Ancaun
Foliane
Rome
Ope
Bologna
Zeno
Big Helingsy
Risorgimenta
Great Criminal Court
Nanlea
Gaetan Reale
Phas Anlyts
Cozenza
Great Criminal Court of
Aquila
Joseph Ferriot
Francis
Tentative Cape of God Hope and Hottentot Conflicts
A fragment recounts Cape of God Hope affairs with Sir Uariy Ismuh and tribal leaders in revolt. Mentions Major General Somerset, Kaltes, and a planned Hottentot Republic on the Keiskamma side of the area amid frontier tensions. The piece cites a Louisville Journal note about Tennessee Bank rates and market activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape of Grod Hope
Generil
Cape
Vumlageni
Hum
Shoapolly
Somerset Wre
Ian Eifnt
Ert
Cnough
Rehe
Williams Clarke Attorney in Chancery Lands Office
A. Williams Clarke, attorney and conveyancer at Lewiston in Chancery and General Land agent for Primeton, Moiquette County, Wisconsin, will promptly attend to all business entrusted to his care.
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A. Williams Clarke
Lew
Lolister
Chancery
Primeton
Moiquette County
Wlaconany
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Baraloo, Wisconsin
Janes
Eari
Tavion
Sauk
Baraboothin
Moray
Spt
B. L. Purpy
Ban Frawnerson
Owles
Lope
Lo Pen
Walt
Teath
Wisconsin Free Democrat
Democratic Party
Conventank
Free Democrat
Ding
Dolneville
Liverpool
Sevanteen
Whitewater
Atl
Deven Suor—trafonsy
Mike Wonnge
Wiis
Abdal
Suspi- Hon
Mosera
Nichole Bangs
James Murphy
Willi Stranprien
Wolf
Ding Point
Stenn
Gil
Oshkosh
Thormos Bytndy
Long Taland
Wisconsin
Julia Smith
Janasville
Harting
New Crurass
Pumpero
Jackeonville
Cianiort
Anc
Ube
Lovaz
Larus
Sthirty Wales
Davina
Lore
Siap Descareu
Alor Chan
Lingona
Lopes
Jan
Lorera
Ula
Tlayara
Treasury Department
Washington
Cobar
Vera Cong
Plara
Werk Cruz
Dronteville
Texas
Daily
Moretvaat
Kbd
Gambia
Dence
Owen
Tmi
Sheamer Chorakee
Cul Crittenden
Elis
Gen. Lang
Oredon
Calefornia
Prometheus
Grercl
Athens
de Conreiy
Turkey
Thapdind
Province
Sunitia
Cosmas Toscrias
Pune
Pseu
Porte Pepsi Ausf
Saeboa
Tlysee
Beny
Prince de Jainville Aga Enidid de Forte
Republic
Louis Napjoleon
Paria
Caiemi Magnan
House of
Orleass
Louis Napoleoni
Rene Test
Accounta
Paris
Tardave
Prince de Touvilla
Cate OF God
Tans
Money
Louiasiie Journal
Bank of Tennessee
Van'pisd
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