Town Meeting elects town officers and officials
Election held Tuesday yields 658 votes for town officers with a Union ticket mixing Republicans and Democrats. Orsamus Cole wins Associate Justice. Peter Golder narrowly leads County Judge race, while other posts and pathmasters are filled. Also notes on concerts by Abbot Ainsworth and Mrs Deming and a tradesman’s move to New York for spring stock.
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Union
Asociate Justice
Orsamus Cole
Jas. H. Knowlton
Peter Golder
Golder
Carl Schurz Named Minister to Spain
The article notes Carl Schurz being confirmed as Minister to Spain, with praise for his services. It mentions his four year absence in Spain, his preparations in Milwaukee, and the warm congratulations from fellow citizens. It contrasts the Spanish mission with the Portuguese, English, and French postings, highlighting its importance in Europe.
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Carl Schars
Portugal
Beriah Brown
Hetes
Europe
Schurz
Milwaukee
Spain
Prominent candidates for marshalship named
Washington correspondent for the Milwaukee Free Democrat reports March 2 that Cheney of Whitewater Phelps of Beaver Dam McGregor of your city and D C Jackson of Madison are top candidates. McGregor has minimal support, Phelps and Cheney have two backers each, Jackson seen as possible compromise. Cheney is in New York dealing with Schooner Adda loss.
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Washington
Milwaukee Free Democrat
Anys
Cheney
Whitewater
Phelps
Beaver Dam
McGregor
City
D.C. Jackson
Madison
Jackson
New York
Knowlton Elected to Supreme Court Justice
The returns show James H. Knowlton elected Associate Justice of the Supreme Court with Democratic support and Republican defeat. In Whitewater Judge Cole received 422 of 476 votes, while Milton Rowley is hired to raise 15000 for Home Collegiate Institute. Earthquake felt in Wisconsin. recalls of Lemuel Shaw's death and local politics across towns.
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James H. Knowlton
Supreme Court
Hoe
Cule
Disault
Whitewater
Cole
Milton Rowley
Home Collegiate Institute
Rowley
Jupax Shaw
Telegraph
Lemuel Shaw
Massachusetts
Supreme Bench
Lima
T. H. Goodhue
Knowlton
Richmond
Halas
Roming
Emma
Huvvins Pudions
Pri
Tfe
Ami Eco
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
A.M. Keitoang
The
Diable Company
Hon Wyman Spooner Esteemed Wisconsin Legislator
A portrait of Hon Wyman Spooner of Walworth county, a 62-year-old veteran legislator and former Assembly Speaker. The piece lauds his upright private character, long public service, Webster like presence, and influence in the Madison Assembly amid partisan strain and factional tensions.
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Madison
Afaik
Elkhorn
Wyman Spooner
Raemaet
Walworth County
Earth
Mein
Assembly
Spooner
Senate
United States
Illinois Banks Listed as Bank Failures in Chicago
Telegraphic news reports the deaths of Judge McLean of Ohio, a U.S. Supreme Court justice, while listing numerous Illinois banks affected by the financial disruption. The roster includes Canal Bank New Market Bank Union County Banks and many more across counties and towns, reflecting widespread banking turmoil.
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Illinoia
Chicago
Canal Bank
Eesseeesen Birgeiaippi River Bank
New Market Bank
Ssesteee Cingens’ Baul
Edgar County Bante
Corn Planters
Bankes Farmers’ Bank
New Canta
Grand Prairie Bank
Hhavis State Bank
Lancaster Bank
Merchants & Drovers
Ban Morgan County Bank
Pamet Bank
Railroad Bank
Bank of Albion
Bank of Chester
Bank of Pyke
Bank of Quincy
Bank of Southern Ahness
Bank of Cart
O.es
Ore Bank of the Federal Union
Bank of the Republic
Bank of Benton
Balyiders Bank
Wisconsin County Supervisors Referendum and Reorganization Act
The document outlines a 1861 to 1863 reorganization plan for Wisconsin counties. It details election of supervisors by assembly district, county board composition, terms, and meeting schedules. It sets procedures for vacancies, oaths, and duties, plus amendments to chapters governing boards and equalization processes.
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Sac
Abe
Dia Tech
Sxchion
Board of Supervisors
County Board of Supervisors
A.s
Indin Cage
Board of County Supervisors
Eae
Szotron
Seat of Justice
United States
Wisconsin
Circuit Court
Boar of Supervisors
County Board of Equalization
Anyesty
Auch City
Cerby
Lsne
Wisconsin amends prison and railroad statutes in 1861 act
The act divides the state prison offices into deputy warden and prison clerk, sets salaries for officers, and assigns duties with bond requirements. It also updates railroad real estate actions, service rules, and notices, authorizing actions in any county, with service to officers and timelines. Millinery advertising notes Wiss McReath’s spring stock opening.
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Wisconsin
Senate and Assembly
Minkoa Melien
Auch Corporation
Adea
Circuit
Wiss McReath
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J. AL. Prats, Ch’n
G. KE. Curtice, J.C. Cole
G. G. Williams, Ch’n
M. Rowley
John Wilson
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J. L. Blunt
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Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien Railway
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