Eldridge declines Democratic bid for Supreme Court seat
The Democratic State Central Committee selected Chas A Eldridge to oppose Judge Cole for Associate Justice but he declines the honor and the News withdraws his name. The paper notes no prospect of uniting the conservative vote and urges Republicans to vote for Cole, warning against complacency amid an active opposition. Tickets listing Judge Cole and Peter Golder for County Judge are available at the office.
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Wisconsin Assembly Passes County Government Reform Bill
The bill replaces the county board of supervisors with three commissioners in smaller counties and one from each district in larger ones to form an all powers board. Commissioners take office January first after fall elections, awaiting the Governor’s signature. Also notes Gen. King named U S Minister to Rome and rebukes News for attacking Potter over the appointment.
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Wisconsin Bank Rumors and Cash Protests Reported
The Sentinel refutes rumors about Wisconsin banks and notes only the Arctia Rau Claire and Koshkohong refuse Milwaukee bills. Eight other banks have bills under protest but are expected to remain current. The article cautions against panic and urges savers not to rush funds.
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A New Constitution and Census Figures
A New Constitution of the Confederate States is discussed with caution on its implications for slavery. The 1860 census returns a national population of 31,429,891 with 3,951,801 slaves. Texas frontier raids rise after Federal troops depart as Indians devastate settlements.
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Farm mortgage law noted amid Assembly votes
The paper reviews the Farm Mortgage Law on the first page and lists county Assemblymen: Beacon vote for while Mewers Spooner Long and Smith opposed. It cites dispatches and local notices about Carl Schurz, Cant Schurz, and appointments incl. Joshua R. Giddings as U S Consul General for British America.
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Letter on Wisconsin manufactories at Whitewater town
A McGregor Times letter describes Whitewater Wisconsin as a growing town with two major factories Winchester De Wolf Co plow works and Sphecially Ratels Reaper works. It details production in wrought iron steel cast iron bolts and nuts oils and lumber while noting other nearby manufactories. The writer plans future items on local schools and a college. A new first class hotel is under construction at Green Bay.
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Rarey Tamer to Visit Chicago with Crulaer
A longstanding feature of early 19th century notes lists Rarey the great horse tamer bound for Chicago in a few weeks with Crulaer. The item reflects gossip and transport plans amid a collage of political and cultural tidbits from the era.
Sherman Elected Ohio Senator at Last Vote
Cincinnati Commercial notes the nomination of John Sherman for the Ohio Senate seat after a long caucus battle. It credits his broad popular support and House influence for victory and mentions administration allies finding it easy to choose his successor.
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Howe Attacks Douglas in Wisconsin Senator Speech
Washington dispatches report Judge Howe of Wisconsin delivering a strong anti-compromise speech. He denounces Douglas for aligning with the Administration and urges peace proposals only if constitutional amendments are approved by the people. Hawkins distributes corn aid. Carl Schurz considered for diplomatic post. a missing Prairie du Sac man prompts appeals for information.
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Amendments to section 88 of revised statutes enacted
An act amends section 88 of chapter 184 to insert the terms County Judge and Court Commissioner after the word Judge in two locations. The measure, approved March 22, 1801, takes effect upon signing.
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