Wisconsin Argus Opposes Douglas Nomination in 1860 Debate
A Wisconsin reader letter argues the Argus and Democrat misjudge Senator Douglas as an outright nominee for president. It asserts only a Douglas aligned candidate can win the forthcoming national convention, condemns Northern Democrats for veering from Cincinnati platform principles, and urges unity against a shift toward territorial policy. The writer notes no evidence of Douglas backing in Wisconsin and warns against altering Democratic doctrine.
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Democrat
Courlay
Sud
Doulas
Cincinnati
Douglas
Self
Davis
Nuch
Democratic Press of
Wisconsin
Democratic Party
Democratic
Gerous
Tree Jaber
Congress
Surte
Great tustex on Know Nothings in Mussnelvae Selts
In TrouSic the republican papers attack Know Nothing proclivities of Republicans, claim Democrats in Massachusetts were forty thousand strong with fifteen thousand negative votes, half of which are Republicans. The piece questions whether the GOP or Democrats bear fault in the pre scriptive superstructure in the Bay State.
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Massachusetts
Bay State
Douglas men seek to pack state convention, claims disputed
The Sentinel reports plans to pack the Democratic State Convention with Douglas supporters to secure a Charleston delegation. The paper questions its authority and notes strong Democratic support for Douglas in the state, while opposing the idea of coercive packing.
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Douglas
Charleston
Sentinel
Chairlesmon
Davis
Brown Stras
Cis
Items of News Condensed From a Wisconsin Paper
A collection of brief notes reports a Washington Green County stable fire with losses and telegraph costs, French loan subscriptions doubling to 200 million, Napoleon expected to enter Milan by late May after a major victory, and a ministerial installation in Circa. It also mentions a suicide attempt near Shullsbury, a drowning at Belile’s Falls, and local printing assignments for Waukesiat Democrat.
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Associated Press of
New York
Derby
House of Commons
France
Napoleon
Milan
Z. Humphrey
Presbyterian Church and
Congression
Frantz Dieppe
Shullsbury
Wis
Hugh Ferguson
Shaurette
Belile’s
Ban Claire Free Press
Jevenson
A. Randall
Waukesiat
Editorial Convention and Democratic Heart in Wisconsin News
Editorial Convention in Milwaukee marks the Wisconsin Editorial Association's third annual meeting with Gen Reese Kine of the Sentinel and poet M M Posteroy invited. A Harieon fire crisis leaves families destitute. mill owner Lamber orders relief. Baptist Publication Society weighs unity with Bible Society as General Convention approves.
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Wisconsin Editorial Association
Milwaukee
Gen. Reees Kine
the Sentinel
M. M. Posteroy
News
Jeorge Iyer
Harieon
Charles H. Laraber
Overland Express from Denver City Arrives After Ten Days
May 20 from Leavesworth K L reports the first overland express from Denver City reaching Pike's Peak this morning with seven hundred dollars in gold dust and four passengers. Denver City authorities warn of heavy ditch work at Cherry Creek and scarce water. Gold dust expected by next stages as snow and ice hinder operations.
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Pike's Peak
K. L
Overland Express
Denver City
Cherry Creek
Two Murderers Executed in Pittsburgh May 20
Jacobi and Evans, condemned for the murder of their wives, were hanged at 2 p m in a strictly private execution. Few witnesses admitted, Jacobi declined to speak, Evans spoke for about half an hour denying guilt, both persons died hard.
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Pktsburg
Jacobi
Evans
Nen Evans
Emperor of Austria Proclaims Army to Victory
The Emperor of Austria addressed the troops of the second army under General Gea Gyanli. He urged peacekeeping, then arms, praising Austria’s right, valor, discipline, and a glorious past to ensure success. He called for march to victory with God’s blessing.
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Austria
Gea
Gyanli
Will Turkey De Driwa into the Wart Phe Times Vienna
Vienna correspondent notes rising European Turkish tensions on eve of upheaval. The Porte concentrates about 12 000 troops at Shimla and Omar Pacha travels from Bagdad. The Willer cites a Russo French plan to dismember Turkey and suggests Russian entry if Constantinople falls.
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Phe Times
Vienna
Turkey
Porte
Shimla
Omar Pacha
Bagdad
Willer
Jdays
Marsalmen
Europe
Russia
Constantinople
Cordial Accord Between Russia and France
A London Telegraph letter from St Petersburgh on April 25 1839 mocks Russian press praise of Louis Napoleon as the morally exemplary ruler while noting the sensational propaganda and lotteries surrounding Napoleon and France. The writer ridicules the contrast with Russian journalists praise and the public appetite for scandal.
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John Bull
London Telegraph
St. Prrersavacy
Lovis Napoleon
Holy Russia
St. Petersburgh
Napoleon
France
Vanderbilt Arrives from Southampton in New York May 21
The steamship Vanderbilt from Southampton arrived in New York at 6 oclock this morning after leaving the port on the 11th. Reports indicate Austrian advances and actions near Turin and Casale as Allied forces engage. French garrison at Rome stockades, Italian campaigns, and Vienna’s alarm over mounting setbacks are noted with dispatches from Turin and Vienna.
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Vanderbilt
Southampton
Curacoa
Lord Napier
Plymouth
Royal Canadian Regiment
Canada
Ander
Cortes
Rome
Allessandria
Turin
Vereilli
Bosongs
Saluzola
Farrabold
Cinllini
Verchili
Austrata
Vienna
Tours
Revilla
European News Borne by City of Baltimore Off Cape Race
Later from Europe reports on the City of Baltimore arrival at St Johns date to Liverpool and Queenstown the 11th and 12th. News notes no decisive battle between Austrians and allies and talks of weather delaying actions. Napoleon along with Prince Napoleon left Paris for Genoa. Empress Regent proclaimed. Austrians fortify Sestin region as Canrobert guides allied operations from Alessandria. Sardinian lines along Dora River. Austrians report sickness heavy and arms stockpiles rising.
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Europe
Dionss
N. B
Baltimore
Cape Race
News Watch
Associated Press
Liverpool
Queenstown
Napoleon
Paris
Genoa
Canada
Vienna
Sestia
Sardinia
Alessandria
Peruvian climate explained by trade winds and Andes
The article details how southeast trade winds bring vapor from Africa across the Atlantic to the Andean region, cooling and drying to form the climate of Peru and Chile. It also mentions the abundance of newspapers in the Union and a patent medicine advertisement amid scattered historical notes.
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Wu Thex
Xu Karx ix Pene
Peru
South America
Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Bragill
Rio de la Plata
Amazon
Andes
Pacific
Chile
Worm remedies praise ends with Fleming Bros ad
An old newspaper column touts worm medicines and their cures, praising Dr Lane and Fleming Bros of Pittsburgh for genuine products. It promotes hermifuge and liver pills, urging readers to seek authentic items from dry goods stores and see the fourth page ad for details.
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Flonng Brive
Mlane
Fleming Bros
Pyrigs Burgh
Erin Suses
Christies Agne Balsam Promises Safe Cure All
Dr Christies Agne Balsam is touted as the bot remedy for fevers ague malaria and chills. The ad claims the compound contains no poisons arsenic quinine or strychnine and stresses its safety suitability for the weak and elderly.
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Ghristie
Christies Agne
Christiets
Ague
Sigorgns
Dr Depoxea's Gamex Penranican Pris for Frciers
Fraudulent medical patent pills advertised for removing stoppages and irregularities. Claims of success in France and America, urging women to use the “Pills” despite cautions. Package directs one dollar, with agent addresses in Chicago and Western states for mail orders.
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Depoxea
France
America
anMes
Hewlsh
Boaskirter
Dipovee
Gollen
Mes
Said & Cou
Lakiesr
Chicago
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