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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1859
Page
2
The legislature frets over amending the Constitution to raise governor and state officer salaries. A convention for this sole purpose is deemed folly due to tax burdens and costs. Commentary argues judges should remain under popular selection, though some favor executive appointment to reduce politics.
The revised statutes require clerks to prepare a calendar of issues for each term, listing actions with answers or demurrers ten days before the term. Appeals from Justice Courts now hear on eight days notice, forcing attorneys to scan the term calendar at start and act quickly.
A letter criticizes the Assembly for introducing a bill to print paper money manufactured at home. The writer argues government funds should be new currency resistant to rust and decay, contending the measure would harm banking interests and state affairs.
A new usury bill seeks seven percent interest with ten percent on special contracts. Loans deemed usurious are void ab initio. The Wisconsin newspaper The Sentinel notes its long history and pivot to new dress as the era shifts. Judge A D Sirr’s term nears end and a successor may be chosen in spring elections.
The Rockford Democrat reports securing iron for the west end of the Kenosha & Rockford Road from Rockford to Harvard and a junction with the St Paul & Fond du Lac line. Iron to be delivered in Chicago by June first.
The report notes likely adjournment on the first of next month. It cites criticism of the Assumption project, calls for punishment of corrupt officials, and mentions Mrs. Wisconsin’s crisis. It also covers a new $3,000 house near High Rock, and the Presbyterian church’s enlarged, improved building in Beloit.
St Louis reports the overland mail carrying two passengers arriving January 27. The President's message reached San Francisco on the 26th, nineteen days and two hours from St Louis, with mixed expectations about the Pacific Railroad. News notes great suffering on Frazer River from cold as the steamer Enterprise winters near Langley, with 125 aboard and several deaths amid heavy snow. Mining at Frazer River is suspended.
A passenger aboard the brig West Indian from Port au Prince reports Hayti's insurrection led by Geffrard and Soulouque's counter-mobilization. Geffrard reportedly raised 2,000 men while Soulouque left Port au Prince with 8,000 to meet the threat. other areas remain quiet.
Washington matters from Washmorox dated January 21 notes Senate confirmations of Surgeons Edward Gadsden and McCoan Assistant Surgeons Liring Bartelette Lenehh Christian McGee Gibbs Burnett and Wm King Pursers R P Pierca and Fulton Chief Engineers Steward and Himers and confirmed Marine Corps officers Capt Paweil First Lieutenant Browning and 2nd do It reports U S Marshal Steward of Ga removed from office over vigilance in Wanderer case Judge Samuel J Black of Nebraska to be Governor of that Territory Ways and Means Committee recommends tariff rates up to 59 percent on liquors Iron to revert to 39 percent under the plan.
The report describes Judson Hutchinson found dead in an unfinished Lyon County house owned by his brother Light Rock. He died by self-suspension while assisting with furnace work, said to have mental instability and prior hospital treatment. The piece also notes spiritualism interest and a historical oddity about a concert tour.
Gov Randall reappoints Hon Charles Dunn and ex Gov Dewey as Regents of the University and names Rufus King to replace John K Williams. Also notes a near-fatal opium mistreatment of Rev R H Clarkson D D with warnings on medicine use.
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