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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1859
Page
2
A contentious R epublican press critique targets Larabee over his role in promoting Milwaukee News and boosting party influence. The author mocks accusations and defends Larabee while urging self scrutiny within the party’s ranks.
The district calls for an Assembly District Convention to elect delegates to the State Convention. It urges honest non political candidates from labor, farming, and mechanics to unite in caucus and district convention. It argues the Democratic Party remains in the minority due to mismanagement and seeks a unified ticket to regain majority. Perseverance and union are emphasized as the path to success.
After hours of deliberation the jury in the case of the Sisters Mr Buorn indicted for seduction failed to agree on a verdict and were discharged. The jury stood seven for conviction and five for acquittal a new trial will therefore be next, reports the Sentinel.
The completion of the Chicago and North Western Railroad is seen as likely to draw Rock River valley business toward Chicago, with Milwaukee losing much of its trade. The piece argues price competition, faster dispatch, and wider merchandise in Chicago will shape regional commerce, despite Milwaukee’s past railroad policy.
The text muses on the mind's power to think and perceive vast cosmic scales. It contrasts mental velocity with physical light, suggesting thought travels swiftly across planetary systems and earthly events, guided by reason to grasp global governance in a brief moment.
A critique targets pretentious hair products and hype while endorsing Professor Wood's Hair Restorative as a simple effective solution. The piece warns against costly tonics and perfumed oils, urging readers to choose Wood's Restorative for scalp and hair health. It also mentions Jamaica’s defense buildup and anti French sentiments in a broader commentary.
The Hammonia steamship arrives in New York. The Times notes Austria cedes Lombardy rights to France minus Mantua and Peschiera, which go to Sardinia. Venetia stays with Austria. Tuscany and Madena return under amnesty terms. Two more motions on military and naval defenses are before the British House of Commons.
A New York paper notes Rev. James Cook Richmond challenges world debate on Episcopacy versus Latin church. Nebraska’s Indian War ends with a Pawnee peace treaty to compensate whites from future annuities. Miss Bates frees the last of her inherited slaves. Jude Bates freed his years earlier. A Louisville physician claims human longevity to two centuries by living chiefly on Guttermilk. London’s King of Dude horse tames a vicious steed. rope and pole acts stun crowds. Jack Gade slain by a woman after challenging him to duel. three bullets in his heart. Most Irish judges are Roman Catholics. HL G Hughes named as Solicitor General. Virginia’s Gov elect John Letcher aims for a neutral stance.
Atlasy Aug 3 A down train plunges 20 to 25 feet from a bridge into Tomhannock Creek. Thirteen reported billed and twenty wounded with nine bodies recovered. Names include Mrs Schurler Albany Mrs Cooley Albany Chas Bertlow Albany Chas Plympton Greenbush Patrick Connolly Greenbush and others from Quebec to New York Ohio and Wisconsin.
In Wasursetoy August 7 a letter from Judge Douglas to Col Brittan argues there can be no greater protection for naturalized citizens and native-born alike under the Constitution. He says expatriation and allegiance to two countries leave one unprotected and notes South Carolina and Georgia pressed to continue the slave trade until 1808, with Virginia and others seeking termination. Judges stance: irrevocably against reopening the trade.
A Mansfield Ohio farmer, angered by frost damage, offered his wheat to anyone who would stack straw. Two locals harvested about thirty acres and threshed grain, totaling two hundred bushels, much to his surprise. The New York Herald quips that Dr Bellows could name his Broad Church the Broad Gang Church.
A scan of an 19th century advertisement extols Costar and other rat and roach exterminators. It promises success against mice rats bedbugs gnats and many vermin with powders elixirs and boxes. Prominent stations claim wide dealer networks and aggressive sales terms in Milwaukee and surrounding areas.
The article cautions the public about quack medicines and urges warning against impostors. It highlights a Pain Panacea that has gained popularity and widespread sale, noting vendors and agents across the region.
An old advertisement promotes Walls Balsam series as the safest and best cough remedies. It asserts efficacy for children and pulmonary ailments, touts certificates of cures nationwide, and lists Howes & Waldo in Jefferson as sellers.
The advertisement argues that drunkenness is a disease and liver failure causes many illnesses, urging Dr Lane's celebrated Liver Pills by Fleming Bros of Pittsburg. It claims the pills cure liver disorders and warns buyers to purchase only genuine Dr Lane's Liver Pills with signature.
A sensational note touts Professor Wood as restoring gray hair to natural color and vigor using his product Wood's Hair Restorative. It warns buyers to avoid imitations and lists depots in St Louis and New York as sources, urging purchase from druggists and medicine dealers, with general distribution through cosmetic and perfumery sellers.
Yesterday's papers quote Winter wheat 80 cents, Spring Wheat 65, Rye 50, Barley 45 to 50, Oats 28, Corn 58. Also listed are butter, flour, buckwheat flour, rice, beef, and pork with assorted prices. Market notes reflect general grain and meat values in Milwaukee trading.
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