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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1853
Page
2
The Wisconsin Democratic ticket earns broad backing across the state praised for integrity and service. Key nominees include William A. Barstow for Secretary of State, T. Gray for Secretary of State, Geo. B. Sarria for Attorney General, and J. Janssen as Treasurer, with endorsements for Lieut. Governor and other posts.
The speaker notes he earned a reputation as a careful legislator and warned his opposition that he would be a worthy successor to the current comptroller, promising prudence and resolve in handling doubtful claims before the Legislature.
The Whig State Convention at Madison last week selected a full ticket with Henry Buiri as Governor and Bertine Pinkney as Governor? J A Tadley as Secretary of State James Maxwell as Treasurer Orsamus Cole as Attorney General B F Pivley as Bank Comptroller J McAlynn as Superintendent Elisha Sherr as State Prison Commissioner The delegation urged Governor Farwell’s renomination but he declined Col James Maxwell is praised as a pureWhig choice for State Treasurer Janssen is favored for re election as Treasurer by a large margin.
Local notices discuss political prospects with Gen Starks and others, rail road meeting results in Sauk County, and strong push for the La Crosse and Milwaukee Road. Reports praise the line through Dodge and Beaver Dam areas, stock drives, and anticipated growth along the route.
The letter from S. Northrup defends the current Sauk County seat location against charges of corruption and argues for retaining the seat where it is. He urges building county buildings via fair loans, stresses central location benefits, and notes the county should reflect as a prosperous, manufacturing shire town. He also references broader capital location considerations and the public’s impression of Sauk County.
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