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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1857
Page
2
A call from the Democratic State Convention stresses unity and selfless action by delegates to select men of irreproachable character for November elections. It urges abandoning private or party concerns to ensure a Democratic victory next fall.
The Wisconsin Chief editor argues against the cut under system and demands reasonable, uniform prices for printing. He details costs for Agricultural Society work, asserting Watt of the Jeffersonian underbids while keeping profits minimal, and calls on publishers to value labor and material costs.
A letter recounts a confrontation over printing costs for the Jefferson County Agricultural Fair. An offer of eighteen dollars was made, then seventeen with conditions, and the matter ended after the other party paid the difference on a later inspection. The piece defends the printer against claims of impropriety and calls for peace between parties.
Washington Aug 14. If Costa Rica has seized the Nicaragua transit route and gained the east side of the latter, the administration will object. Wm C Jones was tasked to represent policy on this matter. No diplomatic appointments before Congress meets. Gen Denser prepares to treat with the Ponca and Pawnee in Nebraska. A letter seeks Stanton to appoint a new Indian Affairs Superintendent, effective after Congress meets. Troops and civil officers unlikely to reach Utah before November. Wagon Road expeditions largely report satisfactory results except Col Nobles whose report disappoints.
The Canada arrives from Liverpool with reports on August 1 and 11. Atlantic Telegraph Cable expedition ships were at Cork awaiting departure for Valentine Bay to test the cable length. Horse races see Prior and Princess beat in Goodwood Cup. Indian mail to London confirms Trieste telegraph news. Delhi surrender unconfirmed. Provisions steady beef buoyant pork firm lard inactive.
The Central America from Aspinwall with California dates to the 20th arrived two weeks later. It connected with the John L. Stephens which left San Francisco on the 20th with 1.8 million dollars in treasure. California political conventions nominated J B Weller and Edward Sinuley for governor. Markets stayed low. confidence to be restored only after continued shipments. Kansas news reports Walker’s return to Lawrence with troops and questioned Indian attack fears. Rollins leading in county returns though figures vary. Bartnes appointed Secretary of State. Cheyenne Indians refuse gifts and threaten hostilities, while a writ of certiorari is granted in a related habeas corpus matter.
A garbled listing shows wholesale prices for corn, oats, rye, barley and other grains. The text references seed, meal and flour inputs with unclear quantities and vendor names.
Samuel Wo Babeck and Dianthy Cobb appear in the Crue Court matter in Jefferson County Wisconsin. John E Cobb listed as administrator of the estate of John KK Cobb. Pearley Cobb and Theres Cobb named among interested parties with associated heirs and claims.
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