Vast Northern Wilderness Described Amid Winter Fort Provisions
The passage sketches Edmonton area life with forests rich in iron copper and sulphur, wildlife abundance, and winter supplies. It recounts Father de Smet’s march with a dog sled party, scarce provisions, and an Iroquois escort. hunting yields include deer, sheep, mountain goats, and numerous fowl. The narrative promises to continue next week.
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Kong
Seth
Marabes
Stuc
Edmonton
Lake St. Anne Stone
Canada
Father de Smettel
Iba
Athasan
Voorty
Equippes for Kansas and Indian conflicts amid border unrest
The report describes Rankin's return to Milwaukee after being disarmed in Ozaukee and planning to move to Kansas with support from Iowa friends to defend free settlers. It notes a large group to depart for Kansas next Monday. Also details a Grand Ronde River battle between U.S. troops and the Saguine Indians with heavy casualties and ongoing border turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Rankin
Ozaukee
Miwaukee
Lie
Iowa
Kameas
Tepiam Bartix
Grand Ronde
United States
Lusgie
Political Notices Run Through Western Times Editorial Page
Candidates from all parties are listed in this paper and their names will be kept at the head of the column until after the November election. Rates for advertisements cover radios song mottos handbills and circulars printed for all parties at fair rates. Meetings and conventions are called with notices and nonpaid political communications published free. Announcements of candidates and notices calling meetings are paid in advance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galle
Rae
Datea and
Nuticea
Free State prisoners freed in Kansas amid political turmoil
The article reports that Free State prisoners held by the so called Kansas government are freed by Governor Geary and Gen Lane with Free State troops. It notes remnants of violence and disarmament of outlaw bands and urges vigilance against electoral fraud by Douglas Pierce Co. It warns Free State supporters to stay ready for treachery and defends rights against pro slavery forces.
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Kansas
Gemy
Locompton
Lane
Free State
Bis Army
Patio Curie
Geary Law
Milan
Lecompton
Free States
Douglas, Pierce & Co
St. Louis
Branscombe
Kangan
Cara
Boston
Robinson
Gov. Geary
Lecompte
Robinson Brown
Deitzseler
Jenkins
F. 4
Geary
Lecompie
Seot
Brangcombe
Dema
Prelavery
Lawrepeg
United States
Geary Salk
Majid
Mada
New Post Office Opens at Newville
The post fee at Newville formerly Harrison's Mills has begun operation. Mr. B S Mure has been appointed postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Post Ofice
Newville
Harrison's Mills
B.S. Mure
P.M
Wisconsin State Fair to Be Held in Milwaukee
The State Aoniicutors announce a fair to be held in Milwaukee on October 8 and 10 near Richland City in the vicinity of Milwaukee and Mississipp i. Farmers from Northwestern Wisconsin are urged to attend and bring produce including squash and cranberries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoniicutors
Milwaukee
Nothwestern Wisconsin
Fe County
Missi
Fiera
Richland City
Milhwaukee
Democratic Mass Meeting at Viroqua September Meeting
A Democratic mass meeting was held at the courthouse in Viroqua on September 20 to elect three delegates for a Senatorial Convention in La Crosse on September 29 to nominate a State Senator for the nineteenth district. William F. Terhune was elected chairman and D A Barnard secretary. Delegates chosen were D A Barnard, Capt Luimbie, and Barney F Thompson. The meeting adjourned.
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Hell
Court House
Viroqua
City of
la Crosse
Wm. F. Terhune
D. A. Barnard
Capt Luimbie
Barney F. Thompson
Wu. F. Teascux
D. A. Baaxann
School District No 5 Meeting Set for Viroqua Court House
The annual meeting of School District No 5 in Viroqua will be held at the Court House on Monday the 29th inst at clock PM. Voters are urged to attend in full force.
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Town of
Viroqua
Aphcid
Portage
Wood
Kenosha
Ui Assembly
Fiood
Monroa Street
Mooroe Green Co
Howe
Beger
Investigation reveals fraud in school land loans in Kansas
The report says the state attorney general failed to certify mortgages, leaving loans unsecured and values doubtful. It cites lax practices from 1855 to 1856, large losses, and calls out officials and alleged conspirators amid political turmoil in the state.
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Simran
Lezivatne
Charles Huewins
Serioul Land Office
Theo Pinystamers
Peart
Weewin
Argus Dé Demoe Ct
Saver Fa Wien
Sail
Hull
Sperker
Gromlich
Aras
Revere
Hodster
Weyardor Hioney
Hoehue Hale
Oyres
Lament of Ran Clouds Gaffer On Slavery and Freedom
An 19th century lament condemns slavery and social injustice. The speaker protests vivaciously against slaveholding and urges white citizens to relieve suffering at home while resisting tyranny and betrayal. The verse laments violence, warns of robber hordes, and calls for unity in the fight for liberty.
Territorial turmoil and pardons in Kansas conflict
Reports describe delayed trials for prisoners amid insurrection, bail set at 33 000 with extra 300 for usurping governor, settlers rejoicing in Lawrence, Geary’s patrols, and clashes with Missourians. Emory and Whipple actions noted, Lawrence fort completed, law proceedings and proslavery tensions analyzed in Leavenworth and Alton Courier narrative.
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Kansas
Lecamote
Robinson
Lawrence
Geary
Leavenworth
Lane
Westport
Emory
Smith
Whipple
Qsaukee
Alton Courier
Missouri
Leavenworth Conflict and Pro Slavery Aggression Report
A confederation of Free State and pro slavery factions clashes near Leavenworth with arrests robberies and threats to prevent voting. Reports claim pro slavery forces seized tickets attacked Free State candidates and used armed poll protection while Cavarly and troops faced local resistance amid mass displacement and a march into Missouri.
Appearance of Lane before Lecompton
Prisoners delivered up by the Ruettfans claim to have appeared before Lecompton revealing details of the Kansas conflict and local tensions surrounding the Lane appearance in early upheaval debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
Lecompton
Wisconsin Legislature Sees Bills Passed in September Session
The Wisconsin Senate and Assembly report bills passed and actions taken Sept 3 through Sept 12 1856. Notable items include legalization of certain officers in Genevas, railroad and land grant discussions, a Lunatic Asylum contract commission, and the creation of local institutions. adjournments note a busy period with resolutions on treasury defalcation and per diem payments. The St Louis Intelligencer covers related releases on treason defendants and federal troop actions at Lecompton.
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Senate
Genevas
Cobb
Kelsey
Eggleston
Gibson
St. Croix
Lake Superior
Barnes
Andrew Proadfit
Timothy O. Howe
Frederick §. Lovell
Win. Pitt Lynde
Otsego
Sito
Smith
Saylor
Seboul
Southerland
Eneral
Taylor
Wyrick
O'Niel
Lacroess and Milwaukee RB
R. Co
Milwaukee and Watertown R. R. Company
Me. Shales
J. Merton
Territorial Security Update Signals New Militia Command
Fragmentary report notes protection troops assigned and army units in Bleagid territory. If mobilization resumes, command will shift to General Smith and the guard forces are kept quiet under current arrangements.
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Lane
Feestorin
Gon. Smith
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the Western Times
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Jean Gillett
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SH Axview Burings
the Historical Society Reports
de Soto
Browsx Locumdtos
Bay
Th. Vant
Aly Henry Heaty
Milton
Wayne Dewry
Indiana
Wrehington Creek
K. T
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Say
Darkling Ponte
Wight
Ther
Sellom
Mikey
Alderton
Topeka
Leavenworth City
Emery
Saving
Satting
Lawrence Road
James H. Lucas
Weston
Atehisop
Esportant
Gov
Wisconsin
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