Republican Union County Convention in Monroe county
The Republican Union County Central Committee calls a convention at Sparta Court House Hall on August 7 1867 at 2 PM to select delegates from the Ninth Senate District for the State Convention at Madison September 4 1867. Each town seats delegates per listed allotment to ensure full county representation.
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Republican Union Party of
Wisconsin
Capitol
Madison
Senate
Assembly
Statt
Tenace
Burres, XK
L. Beret
J. AL Cowen
Jd. M. Ginserr
Ilf
Briarz
W.T. Pex
Republican Union State Com
County Central Committee
Republican Union
Monroe
Dale- Eates
Court House Hall
Sparta
Senatoria
Republica Union
Alice
Tomah
Leon
Little Palisa
Lafayette
Angelo
Adrian
Ridge- Wile
Linevly
Wilton
Portland
Jefferson
Greenfield
Sheldon
Eaton
Wellingtog
Glendale
Oakdale
Clifton
Port
County L. Jonsson
Cent
Coxrunx
Sranta
Ang
Death Toll Rises in Brooklyn and National Strife
Reports show 227 deaths in Brooklyn last week including 19 cholera. General Sickles appoints W. Has-He to succeed Sheriff Carew of Charleston. In the Surratt case, defense arguments consume the day. North German Confederation adopts a new flag to be used Oct 1. Henry Norman injured but possibly recovering after Cincinnati shooting. Lopez arrested in Oaxaca for Maximilian betrayal. A Washington dispatch notes Stanton’s resignation wished for. Sultan and Austrian Premier discuss Candia, while Tadias depredations threaten Denver to Salt Lake route. Big Pond Station burned with stock theft and coaches fired upon. John Smart and granddaughter Agnes Swart killed on Grand Trunk Railway. Contractors notified to begin Chicago-St Paul line. St Paul to Winona within a year. Napoleon to visit Emperor Francis Joseph. Vienna expected July 7. Acting Attorney General issues circular to U S Marshals to curb unlawful expeditions into foreign territory. Petroleum cars burned near Brockton. heat melts wheels and rails. McCormick reaper outpaces Wood and others at Vincennes trial. Henry Williams charged with double murder at Ascunyville. Maryland Republicans threaten court challenge to rebel officer appointments. Unionists test Confederate army absence impact on five-year law. Attorney General reviews recapture of Idaho officials removed by Johnson.
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Washington
Stanton
Candia
Denver
Salt Lake
Big Pond
John Smart
Brownville
Agnes Swart
Grand Trak
Eillasbach
U. S
Brockton
Lake Shore
Hmpersr
Vincennes
McCormick
Reaper
Wood
Henry Williams
Ascunyville
Maryland
Swann
Lew
Cutiou
Johnson
Ballard
Cummings
Internal Revenue
Idaho
Hanes
Coffemilion
President’s Claim on Removals Faces Senate Review
In the last session the President sent in more names for the offices, which were rejected. Since Congress adjourned, he argues that his prior removal created a valid law and thus grants him liberty to appoint to those posts as if the statute were in effect. An opinion from Stanberry is expected soon.
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Congress
Stanberry
The Tariff On Paper Sparks Editorial Clash In Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Editorial Convention urged abolishing paper duties, sending a resolution to Congress. The Hastings Gazette opposes the move, arguing it shifts tax burden and could erode revenue, urging a balanced tariff that protects home industry without favoring any class.
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Wisconsin
Sparta
Congress
House of Representatives
Publishers of
America
Hastings
Mini
Gazette
Laws of the Recent Session Summary
A full list of Acts and Joint Resolutions becoming laws includes measures to establish peace with certain hostile Indian tribes and to implement a convention with Venezuela for U.S. citizen claims. a joint resolution expressing sympathy for Crete. appropriations for contingent Senate expenses. extension of main steamship service between China and Japan. establishment of post roads. relief acts for Melinda Harmon and other soldiers. admission of Maurice Rice Myans to the naval academy. a supplementary act to govern rebel states. and a House joint resolution to enforce rebel state governance laws. A bill to secure equal rights in the District of Columbia did not become law due to presidential veto and adjournment.
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Republic of
Venezela
United States
Republic
Crete
Senate of the
China
Japan
Melinda Harmon
Green End
Tennessee
Jacob Harmon
Secretary of the Navy
House
Congress
District of Columbia
Great Coal Mine Disaster Leaves 102 Men Stranded
Report from Saxony details a 1500 foot coal pit collapse near Jugan. 102 workers, mostly supporting large families, faced starvation as a timber rock barrier trapped them. Attempts to reach the bottom used tubes to extract bodies, while scenes at the pit entrance drew widespread mourning.
Deadly Shooting Affray Among Minstrels in Cincinnati
A dispatch from Cincinnati reports Fleury Norman of Newcomb's Minstrels fatally shot in a Vine Street billiard room by A L Banford. The two English entrants had quarreled for weeks after arriving together and Banford returned with a pistol after Norman accused him of Turkish practices.
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Cincinnati
Chicago Journal
Fleury Norman
Newcomb
Wood
Billard
Vine Street
A. L. Banford
England
Gheat
Norman
Banford
Noman
Important Land Office Decision on Island Survey Rights
The General Land Office requires an applicant for island survey to prove the land is truly an island separated by navigable water from the mainland. If valid, the applicant bears field and office costs, deposits a certificate, and the land may be surveyed and sold after local notice and competitive bidding.
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Washington
New York
Wisconsin
United States
General Land Office
Over One Hundred Men Buried in a Coal Mine
A July disaster near Lugau Saxony trapped one hundred two miners beneath timber and rock after the mine frame failed at a depth of about one thousand five hundred feet. Rescue efforts failed, water rose, and the doomed workers faced starvation. Among the dead were 44 married men including a husband with nine children. Lamentable scenes at the mine entrance drew mobs, while the superintendent faced possible mob justice.
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Sondon
Jugan
Saxony
Nail
Lugau
Ming
Hop Market Notes and Local News in July 1867
Market reports from New York and London show hop prices rising due to brewer demand and dwindling stocks, with European crop news mixed amid blight concerns. Local notes cover Wisconsin Medical Association meeting in Janesville, Spar ta artesian well talk for fire water, and a poetical sketch of Horace Greeley by George W Bungay.
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London
England
New York
Otsego
Freeman's Journal
Cooperstown
Franklin County
Whipping at Fort Sedgwick ruled personal act
Omaha special reports investigation into the altered whipping of Laughridge alias Wendricks by a sergeant. Testimony from Thirtieth Infantry officers and citizens says it was a personal assault without orders. No citizen present, flogging described as a few strokes with a gun sling, no lacerations. Lieutenant Lantz halted the act. General Dodge distant. No soldiers flogged for theft.
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St. Loui
Omaha
Gokhora
Fort Sedgwick
Urant
Thirtieth Infantry
Laughridge
Wendricks
Haye
Lieut
Lantz
General Dodge
Empress Eugenie Visits U S Steamer Colorado Harbor
Crzzzocre July 28 reports Empress Eugenie’s visit to the United States steamer Colorado in harbor. Salute fired, ship decked with colors, French and American ships decorated, reception by Colorado’s captain, warm reception and praise for appearance and hospitality. Also notes Admiral Farragut’s Paris visit and a denial from Le Moniteur about a note to Prussia on Schleswig.
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United States
Colorado
Tuperial
Washington Trial Admits and Excludes Key Evidence
From Washington July 27 Judge Wisher ruled on evidentiary points in a case. He struck out evidence about Jacob Thompson and telegraphic links between Washington and New York, and Duell's letter. He admitted evidence of the attack on the Vice President and Secretary, and the shooting of Allen or escapes from rebel prisons. The defense and prosecution debated procedure as the trial planned to continue through next week.
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Wasmisarox
Wisher
Jacob Thompson
Washington
New York
Atzo Duell
Allien
Ery
Carrington
Pierpont
Travana Special Warns of Yellow Fever and Strikes in Tavana
ROM WAVANA NEW YORK July 20 A Travana special notes yellow fever prevalence in Tavana with 120 deaths in June from 170 cases while 28 passengers and 41 crew aboard the Quidal Condit ionce a steamer bound for Bath are reported missing. Venezuelan government exposes revolutionary plan by Gen Mosquera. Port Rico trade disrupted. three hundred establishments closed due to new taxation. Avanga frontier arms cargoes and a Key West cable update.
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New York
Bath
Anna
Nequil
Porto Rico
Venezuela
Mosquera
Key West
Rioters Assault Republican Officials in Nickerson House
From Columbia 8 C Conemara July 26 The Times reports Mr Armstrong and J N Thomas were viciously attacked last night for attending the Republican convention. No fatal injuries. Gov. Orr urged calm and retreat to rooms. Ratclit, a leading assailant, is a police chief’s brother. Rioters were arrested then released on bail. Gen. Burton later has them in custody.
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Gen. Burton
Dexter Triumphs In River Side Trotting Race
In Boston at River side Riding Park Brighton Dexter won the purse of 85,000 in straight heats against Brown George. Time 2 2 3 4 and 2 231 lb. Genet made first local appearance, about 10,000 spectators. Track in poor condition, quiet proceedings, betting scarce aside from time bets.
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Boston
Riverside Riding Park
Brighton
Dexter
Brown George
Dexter Thi
Stright
Genet Inthis
Vicinity
Fextor
Rumors on British American Possessions Cession Plan
PROM Washington reports rumors that Sir Frederick Bruce and Mr. Seward are seeking a plan to cede British American possessions near Watersia to settle the Alabama claims. The Surratt case is unlikely to reach the jury this week.
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New York
The
Triune
Washington
Frederick Bruce
Mr. Seward
Watrassia
Alabama
Legislature Adjourns After Three Months. Suffrage Amendment Fails
From Harelford Connecticut July 27 the legislature adjourned today after one session of three months. The constitutional amendment granting suffrage to all citizens male and female was lost by a wide margin.
Cholera Ravages Fort Gibson and Surrounding Posts
From Fort Gibson reports to Leavenworth, cholera runs rampant with twelve hundred fed from Msworth City last week. Mortality averages ten daily, nine of ten affected die within two to fifteen hours. The town is near destruction, with expected Indian attacks. Three to five deaths daily reported at Fort Harker and outbreaks among troops at Forty Larned and Dedge.
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York
The
Herald
Leavenworth
Fort Gibson
Msworth City
Harker
Larned and
Dedge
Nationals Rout Excelsiors in Chicago Baseball Clash
Nationals of Washington defeat the Excelsiors of Chicago by 29 to 4 in a whitewashed game at Cunctaco. Earlier a Washington victory over the Atlantics 73 to 17 in Cutcaco. Reports from New York note Memphis cholera deaths at about 50 daily and several incendiary fires risking over one hundred thousand dollars.
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Cuncaco
Nationals
Washington
Excelsiors
Chicago
Cutcaco
Atlantics
New York
Couisville
Memphis
Concord
N. HH
Nasby Portrait Vengeance and Democratic Rantings
The fragment presents Nasby’s apocryphal letter to the Toledo Blade, detailing a mock commission as Postmaster in Kentucky, a satirical life story of a Democrat with a chaotic family background, and a blend of political tirade against abolitionists and Whigs. The piece mocks postwar rural life, debtors, and the speaker’s convoluted moral stance while weaving in a self-aware portrait of a controversial public figure.
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