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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1860
Page
2
In a Madison paper the writer urges Douglas as the likely Republican nominee amid Southern opposition. The piece argues party factions want a middle-ground candidate and criticizes abolitionists, Fire-Eaters, and pro slavery elements. It notes mortgage totals for railroad companies in the state and upcoming Supreme Court actions.
27 Mrs. Burdell-Cunningham and family travel from New York to Aspinwall en route for California aboard the last steam. The Prince of Wales will reach the Canadas and then tour the Great Lakes in his yacht after visiting Erie, with railways building elegant cars for his party. The Andrews arson case moves in Milwaukee Circuit Court. Official returns in Ta Pointe county show Dixon leading Spencer by margins, with Wetherbee close behind.
A Prairie Creek man named McCorble was killed when his wagon axle failed after oxen bolted, leaving a wife and three children. Milwaukee’s Soup Kitchen served 1116 hungry people. Kilbourn City Mirror may resume. Milwaukee 7th Ward High School students toured Racine High School after chartering a railroad car. A six year old girl died from clothes catching fire near Milwaukee. An arrest for seduction led to discovery of a missing girl in Chicago. Drowning deaths occurred in Lake Winnebago near Stockbridge. A Dane County stabbing left Mr. Livingston recovering but missing $898. Dane County indictments target County Treasurer Gleason and deputy McAvoy. Indians on Barron’s Island reportedly host a powwow. a daughter is involved with a Yankee youth. Wisconsin University commencement set for late June. An infant son of Chief Justice Dixon died in Madison. Europe’s powers borrowed $82 million for wars. Indian revolt debt noted. Chicago epidemic of putrid fever feared. London crime statistics cited. Madison trials: Dr Coon found guilty of seduction. Democratic editors allegedly fought over press freedom in Manchester. George S. Phillips takes charge at New York Illustrated News.
London papers say the Great Eastern could be sea ready by late May to accompany the Prince of Wales on his Canada tour. About £20,000 has been spent on completing the ship excluding new decks. Bold named General Manager and Captain Winehall, formerly with the Mediterranean Steam Navigation Co, expected to command the vessel.
The report surveys contested House seats with Cooper and Eastbrook cited as losing seats while Anderson and Winter Davis are said to keep theirs, with Harris of Baltimore likely retaining. It notes possible party shifts and doubts over majority actions, plus references to Supreme Court cases on railroad charters and other legal matters, including a fatal incident and local arrests.
Reports from Europe describe a lengthy boxing match between Sayers and Tom Heenan near Aldershot. The 37 rounds stretched over two hours and many rounds saw both fighters in punishing exchanges with public opinion split on the winner.
Reports from the steamship Viovth Briton and other vessels recount arrivals and dispatches from Darmouth to Quebec. The London Times notes mixed reactions to fights and politics, while currency windfalls and bank actions are described as restoring confidence. Emblems of European diplomacy and a May or June royal visit are hinted at amid city illuminations.
Reports detail the Font Express reaching St Josefu by noon after delays from snowbound passes. It carried 225 letters and telegraphs. celebrations erupted in multiple towns as the Pony neared San Francisco. Local notes include a San Francisco telegraph dispatch and political tidings from Sacramento.
Washington Watters reports the steamship Aris goon tad reached Zachateya from Brazos Santiago with 32,000,000 left at the island but was attacked by robbers and returned, securing the treasure. Gov Moustin limits include disbanding two Texas ranger companies and the Cortina whereabouts remain unfrozen after Col Lee's frontier search.
Yesterday's market sheet lists winter wheat 118 to 120, spring wheat LI UA, rye 8s 0, barley 0 77, oats 31 32, corn NE 53, potatoes 35 to 40, grass seed per bushel 264, eggs 8 to 81, and other figures.
Rail notices show departures and arrivals between Milwaukee Sun Prairie Watertown and Columbus with times like 349 and 8415 amid garbled spellings. Superintendent M M Merrill signature appears with fare 5.50 for the advertised schedule.
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