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Western Times in Viroqua, Wisconsin

24 Jan 1857

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Western Times

Location

Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1857

Page

2

Wisconsin State Address Urges General Laws Over Special Charters

The governor urges lawmakers to curb special legislation and rely on general laws, recommends local control by county boards, and calls for improved state finances, an asylum for the insane, prompt printing of session laws, and reform of stationery and public expenditures. He advocates river and harbor improvements, railroad expansion, and protection for citizens in Kansas in light of ongoing tensions. He notes fiscal prudence, electoral integrity, and better taxation, arguing for a streamlined, economy-minded state government.

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Wisconsin Governor's Message and Senate Appointments

Gov. Bashford publishes a lengthy message detailing Wisconsin affairs and the permanent organization of the Senate and Assembly. It lists Speaker Wyman Spooner, Clerk and Sergeant roles, with appointments for the Senate including Wm Brisbane and A Filer, and notes on a local murder case and a political article from the Argus.

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Bashford Wisconsin Sean Wyman Bpooner Walworthy Moses MM. Rupay Milwaukee GC. Webb Esc Waushara County Wr. C. Rogers Kay la Crease Republican Senate Wia H Brisbane Tows Cous‘ty A. Filer Esq Racine Lenden
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New York Natives Celebrate Christmas Eve in Keokuk

A large gathering of New York natives now settled in town attended a Christmas Eve festival in Keokuk with many people present.

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Mail Robbery Reported as Route Disrupted

The Monday mil from the East was frozen at Dunleith and all the money was taken. Papers and drafts remained undamaged. Zacharts Chandler Republican won the U S Senate seat from Michigan by a near unanimous vote.

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Viroqua Grows With Court House Hotels and Stores

The town of Viroqua has imported steadily for years and built a large Court House larger than La Crosse’s, with two hotels, several shops, and fifty or sixty wellings. The region’s leader James W. Manon is noted as a Chepen President of the U S Senate and associated with the Bagire Slave Law.

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Post Office Robbery Report Details Arrest and Inquiries

Unclear OCR text describes a post office robbery with arrest of Ransom Bear from Sentonvilley and involvement of U.S. Marshals. Mentions destruction of valuables, a spring term, and district concerns in Milwaukee Richland Obserreeie Lyons Wh. area with several ladica at Ly. The report notes the Reenah Conserve still open and an abominat Qamyot ending.

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