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Newspaper
Western Times
Location
Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1856
Page
2
The Fremont gathering at the Court House in Viroqua drew about 500 attendees with speeches by Masers Bierce Keeler Mewel and others. A somber from abroad failed to appear but star spangled banners and a cannon display highlighted the event amid strong local enthusiasm.
The passage notes a leader willing to do nearly anything to win reelection, praising his financial prowess including Rock River Canal management. Mr Starks defends the Senate, arguing state interests influence Milwaukee’s growth, highlighting interwoven political and regional concerns.
Wisconsin Governor Bashford vetoes a land grant bill for the La Crosse and Milwaukee Road citing constitutional issues private local bills consolidation directorate representation and state interests. He notes objections to stock distribution land selection powers by agents and road construction implications. The veto references concerns also apply to the Northeastern Company bill.
A massive 100,000 strong assembly gathers at Tippecanoe for a campaign demonstration dated October 1 1940. Fremont and Dayton names fly on banners as Lafayette Guards and artillery units mobilize. C M Clay speaks to a booming crowd while protesters in Wheeling Va see Dr G P Smith acquitted on self defense after a stabbing incident.
A discussion traces electoral votes and Northern state influence in early elections. It notes Washington, Monroe, Harrison, and Pierce receiving majorities from Northern states, with references to Fremont and party lines amid sectional debate.
The article notes mixed views from English iron masters led by Mr. Charles Sanderson of Sheffield who doubt the new process will yield usable steel or malleable iron. It reports that American firms like the Magnetic Iron Company at New York City and others claim early success and exhibit specimens, prompting national pride as Americans appear to lead the development.
The fragment discusses citizenship and voting rights for Presidential Electors. It cites concerns about actual U S citizenship being required and the need to list all candidates and offices on the ballot. The text references a local sentiment on voter eligibility and ballot clarity in a historical context.
An old Fremont paper is reportedly to be used in Tennessee as part of a Republican editorial effort. The text notes twenty years of strong anti slavery sentiment in East Tennessee with slaves few and decreasing.
The item notes J W Schools and others forming a company in a small Iowa neighborhood, with a plan to move families south westward while the workers advance in a second tier. It praises brave men and hopes for peaceful settlement and strong yet generous victories if conflict arises. It also mentions a New Hampshire correspondence about President reception in Concord with large crowds.
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