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Newspaper

Western Times

Location

Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1857

Page

2

Local slate announces tentative office seekers

Fire Governar Alexander W. Randall of Milwanker Bor Lieutenant Governor Cant Churz of JeffesonFor Secretary of State John L. V. Thomas of Rock shown in a draft ticket.

Alexander W. Randall Milwanker Bor Cant .Churz Jeffeson John L. V. Thomas Rock Samuel D. Hastings Treampleau Mortimer M. Jackson Iowa John Y P. McGrego Columbia John G. McOmynn Racine E. M. McGraw Sheboygton Waliam McHichael Republic Sherff Anson K. Burrele

Independent Candidates for County and State Offices

Announcements indicate independent candidates for the November 1857 election. William Tucker, independent for the Senate in the 88th Georgia district, and Hiram W. Slaskell, independent candidate for sheriff, are named along with George Dansney in Badak County.

Fou Tulle Tih Senate Moase Willianm I Tucker Sisie Senate Aid Chlige Badak Sherud Hiram W. Slaskell Sherr T George Dasney

Fragmentary Political Riff Shows 19th Century Derby Day Ambition

The piece outlines a factional view of a party convention with mentions of Wisconsin relations, leaders like Mir. Mielodoe, Judge Randall, and the idea of bolting or shifting support. It hints at internal splits, loyalties, and anticipated future nominations amid uneasy prospects.

Republicos Randall Believig Mir Mieledoe Sara Adrecete Revobignmige Belndoo

Fragmentary Rhapsody On Politics And Identity

A garbled prose piece laments political loyalties and social tensions. The text references Republicans, Saxons, and public figures, expressing frustration with factionalism and calls for honest leadership amid national strain.

Assos K Brinery and County Ticket Endorsements

A local Republican slate backs Sheriff candidate Assos K Brinery amid denunciations of unfounded rumors. The piece praises Burrett and McMionani for county roles, hails Wirr as honest, and endorses Busnes and Sprinier for legal and council posts while urging unity for a strong party showing in the upcoming election.

Assos K. Brinery Wirr Register of Death

McMichael Nominated for Assembly by Crawford and Badax Counties

The Journal reports Crawford and Badax Counties nominate Wm. McMichael for the Assembly. McMichael is described as thorough, capable, honest, and faithful, with the party pledging a greater majority than ever and urging unified effort to secure his election.

Crawford Badax McMichael McM Wm. C. McMichael Ong Assembly

Ourselv es and the election party stance in balance county

The piece protests party loyalties amid a heated election. It endorses the Republican slate while criticizing Democratic demagoguery and urges support for the main Republican ticket as the principled choice. It reports on meetings and local political maneuvering.

State legislative party shifts reflect county results

The article notes party distribution changes across counties with Johnson County leaning Democrat and Timzhs County showing Republican gains. It mentions detailed counts across the Legislature, including Republicans and Democrats, and highlights local election outcomes.

Thy Lars. Sr. Torr Parra Anasto Ding House Tenera Johnson County Timzhs

Mutineers in India Horrors Reported as Atrocities

Fragmentary account describes atrocities by mutineers in India with British prisoners and children killed. The report notes cruelty in Cawnpore and a survivor opening fire, with bodies and infants reportedly disposed of in a well.

Jie Bagzhsh Serante Mia Wheeler Sar H. ¥Ueler Ling

Republican mobilization amid alleged secret enemies speech

A fragmentary wartime style note urges Republicans to organize openly against a perceived hidden foe described as office seekers and Jesuit influence. It calls for active discussion, collaboration, and documentation to counter this “Secret Enemy” and defend democracy.

Chery Pohiey

Contingent Call to Vote Next Tuesday in Annual District Meet

The Sentinel urges Republican friends to mobilize for the upcoming annual meeting and election. It stresses organizing within a short period to ensure a fair vote and warns against light turnout and unfair play. The piece asserts Republican prospects depend on people voting and canvassing conscientiously.

Republian

Economy and duty called in hard times in Albany paper

The Albany Journal argues laborers face greater pressure from financial strain and calls for domestic economy to protect the poor and conserve resources. It cites a money famine risk and urges thrift now, linking public virtue to relief for the distressed. The piece notes a Democratic nomination for James Rosin of Brdax and criticizes reform priorities amid slavery debates.

Albany Myenmy Journal New York James B. Croat Barstow Inet Ducaganding Sho Poole Eee

Fragmented Political Text From An 19th Century Paper

The fragment recounts political lines and editorials from various papers including Watertown Anzeiger and St. Louis style references. It notes opposition to a state ticket, mentions the Barstow Regiment, and discusses the ballot as a weapon against alleged "leeches" in a demoralized political scene. It also touches on India mail reports and troop movements near Lucknow with Havelock.

Guage Barstow India Mail England Bombay Jura Ste Jolu Cawny Calcutta Calcutti Anat Madras Trieste Lord Elgin Srived Havelock Lucknow

Question on party measure sparks heated newspaper debate

The piece discusses a proposed measure tied to Governor candidates and party loyalty. It notes support from some factions while a prominent paper denounces the opposing party, urging readers to consider how the question aligns with Democratic principles and the petitioners' plea to respond.

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