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Newspaper
Weekly Jeffersonian
Location
Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1859
Page
2
News aboard the Vigo from Belfast and Arago from Southampton describe a sharp engagement between Austrians and Sardinians at Buffalora Bridge. England fortifies its navy as tensions rise and war appears to have truly begun.
The Massachusetts amendment bars foreign born individuals from voting or holding office unless two years’ US residence is met, with protections for those already rights, and for US citizen children abroad. The piece links the measure to Republicanism, fear of losing the West, and party splits across states. It notes Coastwise ties and debates over federal versus state voter qualifications.
The text argues against the Kansas Nebraska act as it relates to Congressional interference in Territories and slave property, urging Northern Democrats to resist strong territorial legislation that tramples Cincinnati platform. It questions how to satisfy the South and notes a Japanese creature destroying 30,009 buildings in Jeddo.
The piece portrays a partisan quarrel within the Republican camp between Judge Howe and Judge Paine factions. It argues Howe leads currently and urges adherence to conscience and principle, while disputing misinterpretations of the Dog Days Convention. It asserts no desire for an early convention but stresses serving the democracy’s greatest good.
A collage of notices and brief items including libel suit details with Mr Newcomb. Mrs Bloomer's Iowa residence. Nova Scotia election note. a pompous salute to Mr Brady. a Racine drowning. a Nome insurrection rumor linked to the Pope. a Chicago freight train incident. a custodial hair remedy ad. a Fond du Lac Sabbath School convention. a Prairie girl tragedy near La Prairie. post office revelation on mail statistics. Austrian military fortifications along the Mincio and Adige. a Fund du Lac man’s Pike's Peak tale. a cow’s remains found by River Street. police note on a disemboweled cow hide incident.
The Third Annual Meeting of the Wiscossits Eutrerial Association will be held at Milwaukee on Wednesday the first of June at 12 o'clock noon. Gen Aures Kino of the Sentinel may deliver an address and a poem is promised from bf. ME. Pemsroy of the News It is hoped every state will be represented. George Hyer, Cor Sse te ese it.
A dispatch from New York May 11 notes Austria declared war on Sardinia, while Italy claims independence. reports indicate a grain export ban in France and declining cotton and grain prices in London and Liverpool markets. Flour rose three shillings per 100 pounds and Gore four shillings as markets closed firm.
The Star of the West arrived from Aspinwall with California mails and dates to the Suds of April. It touched Havana on the 9th and reports a rumor from Acapulco about liberal forces taking most of Mexico City. The ship carries nearly a million and a half in specie and 240 passengers. California news is anticipated via New Orleans.
A fragmented old advertisement discusses worms and treatment, praising the Fleming Bros purgative and Dr Willebrated Vermifuge. It contrasts expulsion methods with medical theory, urging readers to seek Fleming Bros products and warning against counterfeit verifications without their signature.
A letter from Tasiterox s Apaaty testifies to severe illness in his family with widespread skin rashes and ineffective treatments until Huon Syaur was used. He cites high costs and praises Dr Hostetters Stomach bit Syrup as a reliable stomach remedy, urging public attention and noting local dealers Howes & Waldo Tellerson.
A described product called Christie’s Ague Balsam is promoted as a purely vegetal remedy for chills and fevers, claimed to cure malaria and bilious disorders without quinine or poison. The text extols its universal safety, appealing to infants and adults, and asserts strong popularity and efficacy.
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