Attacked at Kaw-something Kansas by Missouri men
A Kansas report dated August 29 describes a large assault on Queawatomie by about 400 Missouri raiders armed with a cannon. Fifty Free State defenders fought from a thicket, and roughly 20 Free State men were killed including Capt. Brown. many details accuse a leader named Fugate, with supporters boasting of scalps. The attack prompted militia calls and reports from Leavenworth, with overall outrage at the violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Queawatomie
Missouri
Free State
Orsawotamie
Sr. Lewis
Karas
Reed
Ossanataine
Brown
Osrawatanne
Gov
Geary
Ansaa
Flu ent speech with Buchanan praised and Fremont hissed
A local event on the tenth featured BB Wm. B. Tucker in a fluent address lauded Buchanan yet met with strong Fremont cheers and Buchanan groans. The Fremont faction was described as forming at least three factions of the amambis. Additional items noted include astronomy paintings and demonstrations by Day, with lectures and phrenology beads charts.
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Wm. B. Tucker, Esq
Facoe
Buchanan
Fremont
Lepress
Dayfoe
Tie Mogie Eamten
Perry Victory Celebration at Badax Village
A Fremont gathering celebrated Perry's Victory on Lake Evie with the raising of a 160 foot Fremont Pole on Sept 16. Activities included a two trial pole raising, a ladies flag with mottos Fremont and Dayton Union Jessie, speeches by Dr J W Schooley and A K Burrell, and a large ball with 30 to 40 couples. About 100 Viroquians and many Fremont Club members attended. total attendance around 500.
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Perry
Badax Village
Lake Evie
Fremont
Dayton
Union
Jessie
J. W. Schooley
A. K. Burrell
HR. C. Bierce
Gool Fremont
Alexander
Viroqua Fremont Club
Absence of Foreman Halts Reading Section
The week’s reading material was scarce due to the Foreman’s absence, leaving the page short of content and readers with limited material.
County Offices Relocated to New Court House
The Offices of County Judge and Register of Deeds have moved into the New Court House where they are now held.
Democratic Mass Convention in Viroqua March 20
Notice: a Democratic Mass convention will be held at the Court House in Viroqua on Saturday the 20th for appointing delegates to the Senatorial Convention at Ta Cross on September 30 1856. Called under Assembly District Committee authority. Sept. 4.
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Court House
Viroqua
Ta Cross
Assembly District Committee
Coscorn
Sly
New Hampshire
Daniel Marry
Portsmouth
P. Charles
Fonda
Horaca Chase
Hopkintown
David Buffon
E. Martin
Walton
Hon
John & Wells
Mark Noble
Paikoad
Aald House
Buanees
Texas Move Toward Colonizing Kansas Declared
Judge Ochiltree presents a Texas legislature report urging aid to colonize Kansas with proslavery settlers. The resolutions propose a fifty thousand dollar appropriation and Governor authority to fund emigrant companies of at least sixty, up to twelve thousand dollars per company for travel and three months support.
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Texas
Kansas
Judge Ochiltree
Jender
Kanena
Territory of
President calls convention over Native American candidate misspelling
Boston date line reports the American State Council president calling a Wemester convention on the 36th inst. The meeting concerns Johnstos, the Native American candidate for the Vic s Presidency, who is described as missing or mising.
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Boston
The
American State Council
Wemester
Johnstos
Vics
Rail disaster near Charles Town and Savannah kills five
The report notes widespread destruction around Charleston and Savannah with heavy injuries and rail damage. A North Carolina bridge was swept away as a train passed, resulting in five deaths. Three fatalities from yellow fever occurred at Charleston on Monday.
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Cinity
Charleston
Savannah
North Carolina
Proslavery Forces Move on Lawrence as News Grows
Advices from Karena to the 29th ult report about 1500 proslavery forces under Gen. Adhison preparing to concentrate near Lawrence. Free State forces at Lawrence estimate 1500 to 2000. An attack was expected hourly.
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St. Louis
Karena
Adhison
Lawrence
Free State
Farming on the Prairies in Central Illinois
S. W. Strearann of Bloomington writes on western prairie farming in Illinois. He praises rapid rail transport, cheap land, and big yields from sod corn and plowed land. He notes plows, corn planters, and hedge planting as modern improvements, claiming 20–40 bushels per acre and easy cultivation for a fast-growing, picturesque region.
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Prairies
Messrs
Boirons
Old Columbia
Sinois
Nai Iffe
Atlantic States
Ile
Holden
Bloomington
Ilinois
Northwest
S. W. Strearann
Incomplete OCR Text From Historical Page
Fragmentary OCR reading contains garbled phrases and missing context making it impossible to determine a coherent event, names, or location. The readable bits show no complete facts suitable for a title or summary.
Old Building Dimensions and Barn Design Debated
The text analyzes practical building sizes from ten to forty feet square, arguing for larger barns with integrated tool rooms and corn bins to reduce travel. It discusses outside and inside measurements, roof wear, and efficient vehicle storage adjacent to floorways, plus a note on storage of corn and rats.
Maine Governor Hamlin Elected Amid Campaign Tangles
The Free Gillin Advertiser notes Hamlin, a Republican, has won the Maine governorship amid criticisms. The La Crosse Wisconsin Conference district reports multiple names and locations across Miss. and Wis. for church and local postings.
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Renett
Gillin
Inet
Hamlin
Maine
la Crosse Miss
Wisconsin
M. E. Church
H. R. Wood
P.E. Ln
C. P. Hackney
J. Quigley
la Crosse Valley
A. G. Smith
Onalaska
E. B. Russell
Mindoro
J. Whitworth
Black River Falls
D. McIndes
W. Howe
Little
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Meountaite
Fort Banton
St. Mary's Village
the Western Times
Visoqua
Satospar
Kansas News
Leavenworth
Lereeweck
Herror
Ruffiauiamy Crere
St Louis Deuzocrat
Col. Learnard
Aung
Ecouta
Bang Bir
Ges. Lane
Learnard
Learmard
Lestenworth
J. Yunker
Auburh Sdmerican
Sheldon & Co
Jordan
Sheldon
Sorp
Cincinnatti Enquirer
Indianapolis
Rhodes
Joseph Lawson
New Albany Tribune
Lawson
Col. Rhodes
Bates
California
Grand Massa
Kalamazoo
Col
N.Y
Father Schaficiter
St. Mary's Church
Buffalo
Bufalo Courier
Wheeling
Cleveland Herald
G. P. Smith
W. S. Wickam
Oho County
Slave States
Virginu
Chen & Me
Huckeye
Viroqus
Preau Bean
L&tf
Staite
Secretary of the
Treasury
Secretary of the Interior
Navy
Supreme Ct
Asseot
John McLean
Chi
James M. Wayne
John Carton
Tenn
Peter Y. Daniel
James Comp
Caleb Cushing
Maas
Roger B. Trey
Bsamiel Hatton
Robert C. Grier
Benjamin B. Curtis
Masa
John A. Campbell
Ala
Iowa
Charles Durkee
Leeds County
Congress
Danielells Jc
Mrwenkes
C. Washburn
Some
Wt. Billinghuret
Daye
Miseral Point
Joe C. Squires
Henry Pewmea
Lacnonsr
Cymis K Lord
Menasha
John A. Bryant
Willow River
Johan C. Hemleg
sTeVvey's Point
Abrahem Browiey
Theodore Rodel
Manes
Otis Hoyt
Ewenas Arthur Mearbur
Bekwealia
Tesreteey
Tresaurer
Chartes Kueba
Sue Marie d D.ae
Amperiote
Ciruit
James A Peake
Chester
Sherif Treame
Vas Wager
Sen
C. G. Suxrrizis
Chiesgo
Framelin Wire and Marine Insurance Company
Fond DU Lac, Wis
Fa 'Proreaee
Sirmuinas
Paciershiee Rose
Islets
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