Wisconsin Democrats urged to build local clubs and reform conventions
The Wisconsin Democratic press advocates organizing democratic clubs in every precinct with monthly meetings, compiling voter lists, and reforming conventions to prevent double delegations. It argues strong local organization could influence the coming presidential race and national impact, citing historical club efforts and ongoing debates in Chicago and Madison. The piece links party unity to electoral success and laments prolonged discussions on Harper’s Ferry.
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Democratic Party
Wisconsin
Watertown
Jefferson
Fragmented News Items From 19th Century Papers
A collage reports on Grant County division efforts, missing funds from Barton, a man found frozen near Calesburg, and 1849 wheat shipments from St. Joseph. It notes La Crosse railroad talk, New York murder figures, Harper’s Ferry casualties, a fatal house fire, and other varied incidents including an iron cannon casting, canal accident, and medical ads.
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John Reisse
Barton
W. N. Robinson
Calesburg
Delaware County
Iowa
England
Dubuque
St. Joseph
Michigan
A Cheep and Good Smoke House For farmers plans a cheap fireproof smoke house
A Western New York farmer describes a seven by eight foot smoke house sized for fifty dams. He explains a brick floor, eight inch walls, a wood door lined with sheet iron, a brick top, and a centered chimney with an external arch and iron grate. He advises using corn cobs or hickory wood for smoking and estimates the cost around $20.
Weather and political curios from the Atlantic world
Fragmentary 19th century notes describe frigid English and French conditions, ice clogged canals, and snow affecting rail travel. Reports mention a Great Britain hoax canister, Cunard steamers, a new French naval port in the Red Sea, and neutralities debated by Congress with Swiss plenipotentiaries.
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Red Sea
Gathe
Cortinas Attacks Rio Grande City Retaken by Brownsville Troops
The steamer Nolit arrived as Cortinas led 500 men to seize Rio Grande City on January 2. A retaliatory assault by Brownsville troops reclaimed the city, capturing Cortinas’s guns and 160 Mexican fighters. Nine Americans were killed and 16 wounded, including Captain Ford who led the assault. Cortinas crossed the river during the action.
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Cortinas
Rio Grande
Brownsville
Ford
Rangers kill ten Apaches in surprise noted in Arizona despatch
Despatches from Arizona report Rangers surprised Apache holdings and killed ten warriors, wounded five, captured women and children, and seized weapons. They withdrew in safety. Avery's dragoons captured a large stock of Apache horses and weaponry as war against the Indians intensifies.
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Arizona
Avery
Overland Mail Matrory Startoy Arrives and Rail Road Plans
Arrival of the Overland Mail Matrorys Startoy on January 9 brings reports of land mail dates to the 19th. The railroad convention executive committee in San Francisco met and began organizing a company to build a road to Stockton. Col. Fremont gains possession of mineral lands once withheld, prospecting continues at the Waspee mines despite cold weather.
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San Francisco
Stockton
Fremont
Waspee
Counterfeiters Arrested in Jackson Gang Bust
Jackson Michigan January 9 authorities arrested eight persons including several long time residents for making and circulating counterfeit money. A large quantity of bogus notes with tools presses and dies were seized signaling a large operation tied to an extensive gang.
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Jackson
Mich
Arrival of the Atlantic Delivers News and Specie
The Atlantic arrived in New York with 900 passengers and about 1.3 million dollars in specie. The Nevada Territory legislature met in Genoa on the 15th to seek immediate recognition by Congress. Three Japanese ships arrived this week with rich wares. currency shortages continue and trade is restricted. The Powhattan is to sail from Kanagawa on the 22nd with the Japanese Embassy bound for Washington. Rumors say the English consul advised arming due to threats against English subjects by the Japanese. Americans from the Powhattan visited Jeddo amid a large November fire there.
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Atlantic
Aspinwall
Nevada Territory
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Japan
Powhattan
Kanasawa
Parma
Sandwich Islands
Washington
Narodaci
Jeddo
Train kills two men at South Broad Street crossing New Jersey
James Taylor and Edward Duffy were struck by a pigot train at about 3 a.m. at the South Broad Street crossing in Newann New Jersey. Taylor was killed instantly leaving a wife and two children. Duffy was not seriously injured. A horse was killed and the sleigh demolished.
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Edward Duffy
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Duffy
Domestic tragedy in New York claims two lives
Henry Meacham shot his wife in Domicile tragedy in Detected scene before her parents, then cut and shot her throat and head. Both victims died. The incident stems from domestic trouble and alleged wife infidelity. The Neenah Democrat notes its final issue and mentions Jenny Lind planning an asylum for decayed singers.
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Dr Lane's Celebrated Liver Pills Promoted by New York Testimony
A 1832 testimonial declares pills cure liver complaints and sick headache. It hails Dr Lane's Liver Pills from Pittsburgh as the genuine cure, urged by a New York citizen and a Charlestown vendor, warning against imitations without the Fleming signature.
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Iy Fleming
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Jr. Wchane
Pittsburgh
Columbia Place
M Lane
Dveming Res
W Lane
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