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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1860
Page
2
A Wisconsin editorial argues for an independent judiciary in the upcoming election for Chief Justice. It warns against partypledged candidates and stresses that courts restrain unlawful acts by officials. It calls for voters to seek honest, independent judges rather than partisan figures.
The speaker notes the Legislature proceeds slowly with no need for a long session. Taxation burdens citizens, new laws won’t be widely distributed for months, causing confusion. Capital punishment is discussed but likely action will be deferred due to opposition.
After weeks of turmoil the unruly house has become quiet. Wrritas PexINGTON of New Jersey has been honored with the high position of speaker. He is understood to be a Union man and more acceptable to the democracy than Sherman. The article notes the importance of Congress moving to make necessary appropriations to keep mails running. Also recounted is a village swindle involving Hiram Lockwood who exchanged horses for land and fled, with the land deed found to be bogus. Albany Wisconsin Times reports the Senate and Assembly members leaving for recess.
In Lascastis Pennsylvania on February 7 the mayoral race ended with Sanderson a Democrat defeating Burrows a Republican by 189 votes. The Democratic share is about 500 more than last year’s tally. A recent Berlin fire is alleged to have been started by an incendiary.
IVEMS notes a revival in Beloit with many converting. Beloit papers discuss the murder examination of David Lynn. Eau Claire Free Press reports lumbermen struggle due to no snow. Minnesota Governor Ramsey vetoes two bills for grammatical flaws and lack of definiteness. Charles D. Robinson injured after a cutter accident and confined home. Henry W. Miller of North Carolina donates four thousand dollars to Mount Vernon fund. NY Sheriff income estimated at 60,000 dollars. New York Bank Statements show loan declines and deposits rise. The first through car from Chicago to Boston reaches Boston with Illinois pork, a historic through-car shipment without transhipment.
The Herald’s Washington correspondent assigns chairmanships for leading House committees. Ways and Means Sherman, Territories Grow, Foreign Affairs Corwin, Elections Wilson, Post Office Haskin, Indian Affairs Colfax, Commerce Carter or Washburne, Invalid Pensions Fenton, Revolutionary Claims Dawes, Military Curtis, Engraving Adrian, Judiciary Tappan or Stevens, District of Columbia E Joy Morris, Naval Affairs Morse, Library Pettit. The full committee list is not expected to be announced before Thursday.
Wisconsin Legislature in Madison at 10 A M examined petitions and memorials. Bills introduced authorize towns and cities to grant railroad right of way and Brown County aid for Madison and Green Bay Railroad. amend Ft. Howard incorporation. extend Madison tax payment time. Milwaukee memorial for death penalty restoration. Washington Company seal case set for Wednesday. House resumed committee of the whole on general bill and discussed Menomonee Indians memorial.
A fatal basement fire at 42 Elm Street New York last evening trapped residents on upper floors. The blaze spread rapidly from a battery igniting stairways. many leapt from windows to escape. Several fatalities feared with others injured, and a detective helped transport a severely burned woman to a shoe store for aid.
An apartment fire injures and possibly traps numerous residents across floors five to six. Individuals named include Mr McGuirch, a Jewish family of eight, Mrs Armstrons, Mr Rebecca and family, Mrs North, Mr Vopel and wife, and Pysteyer with family. Eight are confirmed dead or missing. total inmates 99 with eight lost in the blaze.
A massive blast at Ames and Molten’s wood and metal works in Brooklyn buried ten to fifteen workers. Fatalities include Eastman engineer McCracken foreman Weaner and others named. John Wayrall severely injured. dozens injured or missing. building, over 200 feet long, of brick, with 220 workers mostly absent at the time. Loss about 22000 dollars, insured 20000.
John Cummings was sentenced to be hanged on March 30 for the murder of Dennis Melenry. Fire disaster updates report three more bodies found in the Lun Street ruin, bringing the dead and missing to 19, with several wounded, one dying, and ongoing rescue efforts. An earlier note recalls the disappearance of Captain Hiaison of the Steeleonor Telegraph, last seen November 25 at O Reily's saloon. no tidings have reached his Wisconsin wife or Marshal Rhem.
The steamship North America from Liverpool and Queenstown reached Portland at 9:45 am, while the City of Baltimore sailed for New York. Reports from London note Parliament's impending session and Palmerston's political outreach. In Newport Isle of Wight, two mates of the American bark Anna faced a court for alleged cruel treatment causing six seamen’s deaths. the defense cites yellow fever. Other items include Belgian troop movements near China, a new Belgian loan, Spain approaching Venice, Sardinia’s king slated for Milan, and Austria Italy boundary probes with unrest in Parma and calls to reduce bread prices.
The steamship Asia arrived with dates to the 21st ult. The steamship Arage and Glasgow ended Liverpool on the 20th ult. Fraserpolean's free trade programme was well received in the French departments. A commercial treaty between France and England was expected to be signed soon. Rumor says the Pope demands the recall of French troops from Rome.
The long contest ended with Ey-Goy Pry of New Jersey elected Speaker by 233 votes to Pennington 117 and McClernard 85. Beelees Goy, Pennington, is described as a Whig in Republican alignment. The report notes Pennington’s stance on fugitive slave law, Supreme Court sovereignty, and Wisconsin Shanghaism. In Cranuraton on Feb 6, the trial of Hnslett, linked to Harper's Ferry conspirators, began as jurors from Frederick County were exhausted. Green and Botts counsel for the defense.
The Elm St case jury censures landlords for building above five stories and for lacking proper means of egress in fires. They urge the coroner to send a copy to the current legislature to enact laws forcing landlords to safeguard occupant lives.
The Stephens trial moved forward as a full jury was sworn and counsel speeches filled the day. The piece references German medical figures and a London Times note from 1857 praising medical advances, and promotes German Bitters and Cordial manufactured in Philadelphia by Dr CG Mr. Jackson at 418 Arch Street, priced 75 cents per bottle.
An 1853 New York City advertisement extols Dr Lane's Vermifuge by Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh. It recounts a man near fifty who, after ridicule from a physician, took the remedy and passed over three quarts of worms, recovering health. It urges readers to seek Dr Lane's Vermifuge and Liver Pills, warning against counterfeit products.
Weekly and tri weekly subscription options listed with per copy and bulk rates for state and addressed club orders. Encourages broad subscriber drive before the next presidential election. Address Crounse & Thomson editors and proprietors No. 1 Spring St Milwaukee Wis.
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