Jefferson Township to Elect Delegates for Dem State Convention
A Democratic District Convention in Attalan, Jefferson, Koshkonong, Sumner, and surrounding towns will elect two delegates to represent the district at the Democratic State Convention in Madison. The meeting is set for Saturday the 20th at the Court House in Jefferson, with town caucuses arranged for four delegates each and a recommendation to hold Carcases on Thursday the 18th. The notice is dated 1859.
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Charleston
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Asld
C. Vancom
Horace T. Sande
Cassius Patroilli
Saterler Clark
Theodore Cosket
William Pitt Devicu
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Fitch
Madiiaon
Attalan
Déterson Koshkonong
Sumner
Lake
Oakland
Anid
Madiron
Court House
Jeferson
Clesk
Esch Town
Waldo
Paavis
Jefferson County
Santen
Jane
Eaidounes
Zaid
Ann O'Ele
Paty
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Sermon
Wisconin
Saby Shalf
Daniel McLaghhlin
Paiste
Samuel Careerigtt
Wiscongin
Circuit
Jedurron
Maid County
Jeiterou
Dzrrenson
State of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Circlelyt Court
Edward Diedrichs
John R. Goodnough
Sophronia Goodamuch
Edwin Ford
Peter V. Brown
William B. Bourne
Justis T. Monk
Bennui
Peabody
C. A. Sprouse
Albert M. Pett
Archer H. Nichols
Watertown
Feneran
Aflernon
Lintercar
Costa
Corte
Ssie
Josepie Giles
Quy Sherif
Jef. Co
Tis
Suerte & Saronns
The State Convention Amid Democratic Unity And Republican Turmoil
The State Convention looms as the Democratic Party unity center with Douglas favored. Republicans face a crowded field and possible backlash against any nominee. Texas politics and currency concerns stir anxieties as Milwaukee money moves threaten state finances. The Republican slate promises surprises as factions gear up for the convention.
Various 19th Century News Snippets Across Borders
The English Naval Estimates exceed sixty million dollars, with similar US government expenses. Quarantine physician Dr. Bissell notes hair washing may prevent yellow fever. Austrian War Department maintains first army at war footing and 200,000 troops. US foreign debt possibly covered by 350 million dollars. a US surplus is noted. A Monroe County poorhouse inmate linked to Rabt Fulton’s sister is discussed amid a mystery head found near an Illinois Central line. Fire destroys a Lamony property. bail denied for Levi Bennett alias. Chicago Presbyterians approve new professors with salaries 8060 each. N L Rice declines a higher post while serving as pastor. Beloit Congregational Church foundation laid. Phelps installed at Westminster Church. Caleb Cushing offered Central American mission but declines. Lawrence fire causes 152 400 dollars loss. Presidential appointments include Hannah in Oregon district, Slant in Wisconsin, and Willis in Bermuda. Salt bed boring near Grand Rapids advances, signaling possible salt export growth.
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Adan
Levi Bennett Pas Bien
Pox Lake
New Presbyteriaty University At
Chicago
N. L. Rice
Beloit
J. Phelps
Westminister Church
Presbytery of
Milwaukee
Caleb Cushing
Lawrence
Mass
Dolphes B. Hannah
United States
District of Oregon
Fatal Beloit depot accident claims young worker
A fatal accident at the Galena depot in Beloit killed a ten year old boy named Wm. Morgan during rail car switching when he fell from a platform car and was crushed. The boy was the only child of a widowed mother and his death weighed heavily on her. A separate report notes the death of Zine P. Clark’s wife in Oak Grove when a house was blown down during a hurricane. The Supreme Court plans a one month adjournment starting Saturday the 20th inst.
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Beloit
Ind
Wm. Morgan
Hoxiieas Fostav Co
Zine P. Clark
Horicon
Oak Grove
Juneau
Wil
Wisconsin
Prosecution and Public Interest in Court Proceedings
The court opinions discuss the public interest in publishing trial proceedings and the fairness of juror selection. A Madison Supreme Court decision in Henry Stucke versus the Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Co. holds railroads not bound to fence cattle but liable for gross negligence when cattle are injured on tracks.
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Milwaukee
Bouth
Scrastie Court Drerstes
Supreme Court
Aladison
Henry Stucke
Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Co
Pride of Birth and Foreign Affairs in Russia
A historical column discusses Alexander and the Emperor of the French, praising Alexander’s reputation and his desire to advance his people’s prosperity. It notes a Bostonian’s favorable impression of a manly, frank face and comments on the tension between genius and merit in rulers. It also reflects on Horace Mann and public opinion of his mind and temperament.
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Alexander J
St. Petersburg
Alexander
Western notes from Pricets Peaks to Mountain City
A colonial-era dispatch reports Aug 15 arrivals from Pricets Peaks Leavesworth and Denver City Express dated the 8th. It notes a 36 pennyweight nugget from Nevada Gulch and rich diggings at Bayou Salida headwaters. Colorado reports extravagant claims and discussions on state versus territorial organization.
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Leavesworth
Denver City
Nevada Gulch
Bayou Salida
Colorado
Mountain City
Ausraria
New Territory in prospect near the mines Jefferson Territory
A convention of 160 delegates met to form a new territory adjacent to the mines to be called Jefferson. They plan to seek congressional recognition and a territorial government at the next session. The Santa Fe mail arrived at Independence with dates to the 85th. A treaty with the Navagoes was reported. Many Indians were seen on the plains but were friendly. Troops at Pewnee Fork were well. A mail party encountered troops on the Arkansas river en route to New Mexico.
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Prospect
St. Louis
Republican
Denver City
Jefferson
Congress
Independence
Quaker City Arrives as Havana Yellow Fever Epidemic Grows
The steamship Quaker City from Havana arrived this morning after Havana's yellow fever outbreak intensified. A decree allowed duty free importation of fish, with the ordinary port duty of 8 reales in molasses for other goods, reflecting urgent wartime trade measures.
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Havanna
New York
Quaker
Arrival of North America steamer with dispatches from Liverpool
The North America transmits latest advices from Liverpool via the City of Baltimore news yacht. Reports include ship Glences burning near Bremen Haven, Abby Blanchard alight at Bordeaux, Vancouver wrecked off Shanghai with crew enslaved, and Setonville leaky at Mauritius. Also notes on British politics, Lord Minto’s death, and strikes in London.
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New Orleans
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France
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Shanghai
Setonville
Boston
Hong Kong
Mauritus
Robert
Skanon
Portland
House of Commons
Mr. Moulton
Seaman
Pierce
Liverpool
Lake District
Earl of Minto
John Russell
Labrouche
London
Hall’s Lung Balsam Cough Remedy Endorsed Nationwide
An old advertisement touts Hall’s Lung Balsam as the best cure for coughs and lung issues. It claims physicians endorse the product as safe and effective for children and chronic lung disease, with daily certificates of cures nationwide. It lists Howes and Waldo in Jefferson and agents across towns.
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Hales
Howes & Waldo, Jefferson
Fragmented Readable Lines on Vermin Disinformation
A garbled OCR entry shows incoherent phrases about destroying vermin and references to New York agents amid scattered terms and names. The text includes misrendered place names, dates, and organizations, with no clear event or report to summarize.
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