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The Controller Controversy and Party Loyalty
The Free Democrat errs in opposing Alt Tenney for controller, as personal grievances and factional zeal risk public good. The Argus and Democrats bear blame for stoking bitterness, which could cost the state this year in a crucial judicial election amid other challenges.
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Democratic Impudence in Watertown Consorae on Oregon admission
The Watertown Consorae attacks the Democratic stance on Oregon statehood as selfish and proscriptive. It compares to a prior Democratic push for a Kansas plan tied to slavery, accusing the editor of shameless impudence and urging readers to question the editor’s framing of events and public sentiment.
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Democratic Nomination for Associate Justice Lynde at Madison
At the Democratic Convention in Madison on Thursday Wm. Pitt Lynde of Milwaukee was unanimously nominated on the first ballot for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. Lynde is described as a capable lawyer of high integrity and broad popularity in Milwaukee boosting expectations he will be a strong candidate. The piece notes it will take four strong candidates on our side to defeat him.
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Veracity questioned over editor Brown’s remarks
The Madison Argus editor Mr Brown denies claims that he implied Judge Potter is a Christian gentleman and suggests the remark originated with Potter. Brown states he never tied religious opinions to the campaign and that the record shows he quoted Potter’s words to defend his own stance. Eyewitnesses numbered twenty five to thirty heard Brown’s remarks and the dispute centers on the attribution of the language used.
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Lie Nailed Denial of Senator Worthington Fund Gossip
An Argus paragraph alleged Senator Durkee paid 800 to Worthington for his election. Worthington denied any such statement, sending a February 28 1450 letter to G G Sholes debunking the charge. Editors allegedly refused Worthington’s denial, exposing perceived journalistic baseness.
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Senator Douglas on the Back Track Debate
In a Washington debate Douglas abandons popular sovereignty arguing slaves are property and may be taken into territories. The piece notes political fallout, shifts in stance, and rumors of a Republican candidate for Supreme Court despite public doubts. It also reports New York state election returns and a short session adjournment plan for March 16.
Illinois State Fair and political notes from 1859
The excerpt mentions the Illinois State Fair planned for Freeport in Stephenson County, remarks on Senator Hannegan’s death in St Louis, a proposed postal rate rise in the Senate, and rumors about Supreme Court Justices McLean and Taney not resigning. It also notes Congress adjournment, possible presidential extension, arrivals including Richard Cobden and Daniel O’Connell, editorials, and a Chicago charter election yielding a Republican victory by about 1,100 votes.
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The Washington Tragedy and Sickles Key Murder
Daniel E. Sickles of New York shot Philip Barton Key in Lafayette Square near the President's house after receiving an anonymous tip of alleged intimacy with Sickles wife. Sickles surrendered, claiming provocation and justice denied by Washington courts. public sentiment shows little violence but doubt of conviction.
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Disaster on the Mississippi explodes steamboat Princess
A steamboat from Vicksburg to New Orleans exploded near Baton Rouge. With over 400 aboard, about 200 are feared lost or injured. Names of the dead include J. Wo. Seymour and B. Murphey among others. many bodies and wounded remain unaccounted. The incident caused widespread alarm along the river. fog and excessive steam cited as factors. Reports note engineers and crew torn apart, with chaotic salvage efforts continuing as the river community reacts.
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Jottings of Travel through Kansas Territory 1854
Correspondent recalls a journey from St Joseph toward Leavenworth and Fort Leavenworth. He describes the Plenters' Hotel in Milwaukee scale, Missouri river views, thunderstorm and mud, hemp and corn along the river, Weston’s riverfront upheaval, and ferries. He notes Fort Leavenworth, military reservation, Sam's improvements, and heavy wagon outfitting plus emigration plans and Santa Fe trade activity.
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Wisconsin Laws and Town Officer Elections in 1839 Act
In Wisconsin a new act proposes four jus tices of the peace for each town to be elected for two years from May, filling vacancies as needed. The measure also revises tax and swamp land provisions, extending time for certain taxes and detailing state and county tax flows, with immediate implementation.
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Washington morality and contract bias in 1858 anger
A critique rail against party favoritism in government moves and a broad sketch of influence wielding in naval contracts. Letters to the President discuss Merrick & Sons winning a steam machinery bid. Temperance meeting plans, and scattered notices on public figures, deaths, and California legislative resolutions follow, showing reform currents and political pressure.
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