The Nomination and Seward’s Loss at Chicago
The Republican defeat of Seward at Chicago angers Illinois and Southern factions. Blairs courted the South with delegations from five or six states, while Seward was portrayed as disfavored by theBlairs. The piece argues Seward was the party’s first choice but was swindled out of the nomination and his supporters face inaction.
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Seward
Milwaukeeews
Tineela
Illinois
Douglas
Lincoln
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Ronnie
Chicago
David Dudley Wield
New York
Massachusetts
Horace Greeley
Eli Thayer
Oregon
South Cerolina
Mississippi
Ala- Lana
Georgia
Nous Verruns
Publican Nomination At National Convention In Chicago
Mominelions Ankatan Laxcoux of Tlingis received the nomination for President on the third ballot at the Republican National Convention in Chicago last week. He amassed 255 votes of 448, with Lisee navon gaining enthusiasm. Maine Governor Hants was nominated for Vice President on the second ballot with 267 votes to 66 for Cassius M. Clay and 13 for Hickman. Lincoln's dominance surprised Albany, but support will be strong. Senator Seward ends his Senate career and retires from public life. A destructive tornado hit Cincinnati Ohio causing immense damage likely around 1 2 million and uprooted thousands of trees across the state.
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Ankatan Laxcoux
Tlingis
Chicazo
Liseenavon
Gov. Hants
Maine
Cassius M. Clay
Hickman
Lincoln
Albany
Lis
Seward
Senate
pHi
Herontey
Udit Jess Fort
Giles
Pat Hoal
Statin
Joseph
Wal
Pyentie Yuan
Idettibaaa
Federson
Statens Mui
Whias
Cham
Prom Pike's Pek Gold Discovery Report
Mr Alexander of Mountain City returns from the Arkansas mines near Keley's Bay with news of gold finds that have many talking. The diggings lie a few miles above Keley's Gar along the river, with pay dirt from four feet of vegetable crust and gravel yielding twenty five to sixty cents per pan, rising to over a dollar at six feet. Prospects are promising but readers are advised caution until reports are confirmed.
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Alexander
Mountain City
Arkansas
Keley’s Bay
Keley's Gar
Rocky Mountain News
New York Postmaster Isaac Fowler Sails to Mexico
Isaac V. Fowler the defaulting Postmaster of New York has departed for Mexico aboard the Moses Taylor sailing from New York last Friday.
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Isaac V. Fowler
New York
Mexico
Moses Taylor
Various Local Incidents From Baraboo to Wisconsin
News briefs recount a Baraboo farm house fire near Nelson Welch, a Kentucky woman's self harm after unrequited love, a violent death in the Mississippi near La Crosse, and Theodore Picher's fatal hotel fall in Portage. Reports note Chief Justice Laney's health, a Wesmouth suicide amid rumored scandal, and a Memphis negro heir's wealth. Other items cover Pike's Peak recruitment of young women, a Racine boy’s eye injury, 35 baptisms at Raymond, a Waterford house fire, a released convict from Kenosha, a Milwaukee horse accident, a heavy storm shed fire, and eighteen lambs killed by dogs in Green County.
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Nelson Welch
Baraboo
Catharine Adams
Uniontown
Mississippi
la Crosse
Theodore Picher
Portage
Mich
Bobrice
Memphis
Pike's , Peak
John Hofman
Racine
Blue River
Teevarden
Raymond
Racine County
Keville
Waterford
James Best
Henry Cuter
Kenosha
G. W. Gault
Green County
Wind Wagons Go Fast Then Break Down on Prairie
A group from Oskaloosa built wind wagons and sent eight riders onto the prairie. Strong gales propelled the craft to about forty miles per hour until the axle failed, sending riders to the ground with bruises and injuries. The piece notes the need for brakes.
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Andy Dawson
Oskaloosa
Pike’s Peak
Republican Nomination Sparks bitter press debate in 1856
The New York Herald attacks the Chicago Republican ticket, naming Abraham Lincoln of Illinois as nominee while denouncing Seward, Chase, and Banks. It ridicules the nominee as a fourth rate lecturer and predicts the Democratic party will gain if Republicans unite behind a single candidate. It critiques Horace Greeley, Blair, and financial tour rhetoric as political theater.
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New York
Heratch
Chicago
Abram Lincoln
Illnois
United States
Sarurd
Horace Grevley
Old Blair
Silver Springs
Madam Bates
Ian
Mr Seward
Wasington
Greeley
the Tribune
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Thurloweed
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Webb
Republican Party
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Banks
Horace Greeley
Hatian
Lincoln
Douslat
Uinuia
Duemdar Chiccngos
Warard
Atsuell
Thor
Bashing
Lane
Hanger
Duckenridge
Farmer
Tegard
Arrival of the Steamer Adriatic and global notes
The Adriatic from Havre via Southampton passed the point en route to New York. The steamer Great Britain departed Australia with 190,000. Count Mongelin and Dan Fernandes renounced their claim to the Spanish throne. Garibaldi left for Sicily with expeditionary corps. The Great Eastern will sail from Southport June 6 for New York. Liverpool market reports crop prospects and steady breadstuff demand. Prussian finance minister denies an Austria alliance. France accepts Vienna Congress Article 22 as basis for talk. A note from Savers to the Times thanks Britain for its honor, praising the public and referencing the author’s resolve and expected lifetime conduct.
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New York
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Sro
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Vrance
Etstland
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Prince de Joinville
Europa
Turin
Savers
The
Times
Siraggle
Thad
Vines
Srems
Senator Seward Ends Senate Career Hint Resignation
In Wasuryovox May 17 Senator Seward signals his likely final speech in the Senate and hints at resignation if nominated. Rumor says the Reciprocity Treaty may be brought to the House next week. Gen Cass residence hosts a grand Japanese embassy entertainment with officers Congress members and diplomats.
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Gen
Cass
Army
Navy
Congress
Capture of Slaver Wildfire Reported in Senate
A Senate message details the capture of the slaver Wildfire with 07 enslaved people by Capt. Chagin aboard the steamer Molawk on April 26. The captives were taken to Key West and delivered to the Southern District of Florida marshal. The president urged Congress to authorize a general accord with the Colonization Society for future cases. The message was referred to the Judiciary Committee.
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Congress
Chagin
Molawk
Key West
Florida
Africa
Colonization Society
Judiciary Committee
Convicted of piracy Hicks faces verdict in oyster sloop tragedy
Albert W. Hicks the oyster sloop case principal was convicted of piracy today. He heard the verdict announced amid believe ex Postmaster Von. ler sailed to Liverpool from Washington. Geo Law seeks to test liability as Fowler's surety by sending an agent to Washington to gather negligence evidence against the administration.
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Albert W. Hicks
von. ‘Ler
Ciy
Washington
Liverpool
Geo. Law
Fowler
Presbyterians Debate Board System at General Assembly
The Presbyterian General Assembly at Kncnesren on May 19 debated the board system. Rev. Dr. B. M. Smith spoke against it while Rev. Dr. Spring defended. Today Dr. Thornwell spoke against and Dr. Modge supported. Committees work continues with about 20 members enrolled.
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Kncnesren
B. M. Smith
Spring
Thornwell
Modge
Strange awe and a New York collector’s final accounts
The Washington correspondent reports on the Swartout case. Swartowtt, once collector at New York, fled to avoid arrest but later settled accounts and proved to be a creditor of the government. Attorney General Wack conveyed this surprising outcome.
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Washington
New York
Satale S. Swartowtt
New Yorkan
Wack
Wisconsin Editorials Association Meeting Notice
A fragmented notice from Wisconsin discusses an upcoming Wisconsin Editorials Association gathering. It mentions Mt Association at a location with unclear street names, dates, and attendees. The text references several persons and places but remains garbled, with no clear event details or a defined outcome.
Family Health Pills Promoted by Fleming Bros Advertisement
Fragmented ad text promotes Hage’s Pills and Fleming Liver Pills as remedies for dyspepsia headaches and liver derangement. Claims of authenticity hinge on Fleming Bros signature. notes various product lines and urges purchase of genuine items.
Commercial Prices: Grain and Mercantile Week Summary
Commercial news notes price corrections in the grain market and mercantile sectors. Vendors reassess values and adjust selling quotes amid shifting demand signals. Officials emphasize cautious budgeting and market stability for buyers and sellers.
Milwaukee Market Prices From Yesterday’s Papers
Market quotes list Winter wheat Spring Wheat mals Rye Tha T Rainey Grrls Oats F1 32 Corneg cy 49 Potatoes 30 35 Grass seed per bus 2.75 1 5 00 Buster S 19 Eggs 7. Local readers see rough figures for assorted grains and produce including price points for grass seed eggs and potatoes with multiple abbreviations.
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Yesturday
Buster
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