Real estate foreclosure debate and constitutional convention notes
A 1859 discussion urges reform of mortgage foreclosure timelines to aid lenders and borrowers alike. Proposals include shortening defences, six week sale notices, and twelve to twenty day answer periods, with six months to redeem. The piece criticizes a Wisconsin stance on a Constitutional Convention and debt payments, arguing counties differ in obligation and cities should handle local debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy. Randall
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Interior
Regents and politics in the state university debate
A letter criticizes Republican control over Board of Regents and accuses party leaders of sectarian influence at the state university. The writer argues against partisan management and questions Congress’s role in education funding. Postal officials and county treasurers are questioned regarding tax collections and the use of bank notes.
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Board of Regents
Congress
Democras
Democratic Party
Koshkonong
Oakland
Lake Mills
Aztalan
The Revised Statutes and a Visit by Dickens
A jumble of notes reports the new Statutes taxing state funds and revising costs, a Dickens visit planned for the region, a death in Ohio, and political chatter from Wisconsin. Mentions Cuba, banks, and insurance firms, with local legal and electoral commentary. Familiar names include Dolittle, Dixon, and the Kenosha Times editorial stance on Wisconsin Supreme Court relations.
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Piewed
Tice
Kenosha Times
Smith
Supreme Beneft
Supreme Court
Union
Wisconsin
Later from Europe
Norw York reports the Arabia arrived at Halifax. Liverpool breadstuffs dull while provisions steady. Consols for money quoted at 95 to 120. The Kangaroo from New York reached Liverpool January 14. Continent rumors of war persist but panic lessens. Paris Bourse up yet volatile. Parliament to meet February 3. Belgian cabinet dissolved. Austrian reinforcements reach Lombardy, revolt chances fade.
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Norw
Italy
Lombardy
California Mails Arrive with Treasure and Passengers
The Illinois steamship arrives from Aspinwall with California mails. It brings 2,200,000 in treasure and 200 passengers. San Francisco markets, gold dust imports, and Fraser River mining prospects are noted. Overland and Dangtaa routes share news of timing, while Aspinwall incidents and ship movements are reported.
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New Yor
Dan
Illinois
Aspinwall
California
Dth
San Francisco
Overland Express
Dangtaa
Frazer River
Roancoke
Forel
Cape
Costa Rea Congress
Lamarts
Llirang
Central America
Buchanan
Busters
St. Louis
Overland Mail
Arkansas
Mis
Washosten
Emperor threatens abdication as Haitian turmoil nears
Letters from Jacmel dated the 12th report the Emperor compelled to Port au Prince with troops. Abdication seems likely as armed factions and wary citizens influence events. A separate note from Derrard in Third Ave cites a broker shooting his servant girl, mistaking her for a burglar, now dying in hospital.
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Jacmel
Port Au Prince
Dagmel
Daesmel
Uepr
Ile
Leter
Gonnives
Youn
Dun
Dernard
Third
Notable Chemist Dr Aver Stops at Burnet House
The world renowned chemist Dr J C Aver of New England tours the Western states with scientific associates to inspect remedial products. He is received with distinction by Western citizens, with praise for his contributions to relief of human ills. Advertisements tout Des tin lungs remedy and ACH bitters sold by Howes Waldo in Jefferson and many towns.
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J. C. Aver
New England
Burnet House
West
Daily Journal
Cincinnati
Dr. Dugouco's Golden Pills Advertising Card
An 19th century style pill promotion offers Dr Dugoucos Golden Pills with claims of health benefits and secrecy. It urges ladies to mail one dollar to agents for home delivery across the country and lists sellers including Howes and Waldo in Jefferson and Chicago and other Western states.
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Fica
Dr. Dugouco
Howes
Waldo
Jefferson
Testain
Chicago
Senate Debate Seeks Protections for Young Minors
Fragmentary text notes debate in the Senate over protections for minors under four years old from New York. Guarded language suggests guardianship and care provisions discussed amid legislative considerations.
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Fouriven
New York
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