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Newspaper

Weekly Jeffersonian

Location

Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1857

Page

2

Democracy In The Ascendants And Wisconsin Politics

Analysis notes that the Democracy is regaining ground as slavery issues fade in Wisconsin and other states. It cites election results, argues Republicans spread fear about Democratic nominees, and mentions violence at a city council election with several shot and one dead. It also notes a statue of Webster being bronzed and shipped to Boston.

Bate Mistiet Kansay Tensylvania Connecticut California Wisconsin Asotugr Statute of Webster Tiscan Tagnis Co Banger Munsoo Ber Ban Thorrht

Destructive Fire and Aftermath in Chicago

A devastating fire originating in the Bathe store of Gormick Cross & Co. on South Water Street destroyed property estimated at over 369000. Five men died as walls collapsed. additional bodies were recovered later. Major losses included Carmi & Co Pitkin Bros and others with insured totals listed. Meanwhile a rail accident near Syracuse caused multiple fatalities and injuries.

Gormick, Cross & Co South Water Street John B. Dickey Forsman Liberty Hose Peter Kerwan Barnum Clarke Carmi & Co Pitkin Bros Tiawortha Flo Bribe & Webster D.B. Cook & Co Edward Hemstead Chicago

Arrival of the Asia and international dispatches

The Asia from Liverpool arrived at New York at 8 this morning after a 9 A M departure. Reports note the Newfoundland steamship line's temporary suspension. The Canton blockade discussion centers on Admiral Seymour and the Antelope voyage up the Xiang River. News from Lucknow describes a siege and water-cut canals, while England increases army recruitment and European leaders plan visits. The Asia carried 32,000 in specie.

Val Asia New York Liverpool Srd Foundland Hong Kong London Times Canton River Admiral Seymour Antelope Wantpoa Nantes Enmigeror Austria Russia Berlin Paris Madagascar

Arrival and Early Dispatches From The Vanderbilt and Northern Light

The Vanderbilt arrived in New York on October 15 with reports from Slavre and Southamphen. News from Lucknow was discouraging while Pekin talks showed no immediate resolution. The Northern Light reached New York on October 16 with 719 passengers and 1640,000 in specie led by Wells & Fargo and American Express Bank among others.

Alta Europe Jeet and Teon Spencer Ds Co Northern Light New York California Mail Havana Aspinwall Wells & Fargo Hotbind & Aspinwall American Exchange Bank WOU, Duncan, Sherman, & Co Dolet, Hallett Co Orlaino Luis Te Sengers

Fe sriph Siems and local election results mix in mid October

A garbled report from October covers election outcomes in Kansas districts, reflecting Frey State party gains in council seats and Republican representation in several counties. It notes bank watch in Missouri and political noms in New York, with ship news and a slave-ship name correction.

Qeisgaro Kansas Frey Sute Party Lowe Doniphan Pethrson Calhoun Douglas St. Louis State of Missouri

Doubtful slaver capture and gradual financial upturn noted

Report suggests a slaver with 700 negroes aboard may have been captured east of Cardenas, while U S and market news show stocks rising on the New York Board with a nine percent gain in some issues. Trade friction and reshipping British goods disrupt imports as Wheat deals and flour manufacture are planned to aid commerce. A Wisconsin note records a murder confession attributed to Edward Walsh with life imprisonment.

Cardenas Hinds List Board New York State N.Y Erie Wuear Sharine A. B. Carpenter John Hackett Cofreesjox Edward Walsh Wautoma Wis Dennis Drew Milwaukee Delarys Tavern Walsh Nagro Drew Wisconsin

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