Wisconsin Abolition Clash Shapes Local Politics
The article quotes Wendell Phillips decrying abolitionist influence in the Republican Party amid Kansas outrages and Dred Scott decisions. It argues the North risks weakening freedom if abolitionists press beyond practical constitutional action. It also notes Milwaukee merchants advertising cargo and Whitewater's rapid growth as a local economic beacon. Death.
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Governor Bebb fires in crowd during horning incident
An account describes Ex Governor Bebb shooting at a mob during the horning of his son’s marriage. After remonstrating, he fired toward the ground injuring a man in the legs and then fired into the leader’s head, killing him. The crowd fled amid chaos, with calls for an end to horning in the western country.
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Kirtland leaders linked to violent retribution and political clashes
The column recounts an alleged killing near Van Buren Kansas of Elder Orson Pratt by Hector McLean over alleged seduction involving McLean’s wife. It notes Pratt and Brigham Young as leading church figures, mentions violent fates of Pratt and others, and covers Kansas political tensions with Gov. Robinson and Brown, plus Missouri and Minnesota political developments and agricultural reports from Illinois and Wisconsin.
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Kirtland
Ohio
Grain prospects brighten as crops look for better yield this year
The Grain Prospect section notes a shift from early fears of short crops to optimism from Western and Southern reports. Ohio Indiana Illinois Kentucky may harvest record wheat. fruit and cereal crops look abundant. Other items cover astronomy jokes, Arabia arrival, market news, a Philadelphia Lincoln statue, Jesuit college plans in Chicago, postmaster court summons, Brigham Young, a Wisconsin Pioneer Festival, and regional notices.
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Walker Surrendered After Costa Rican Retreat Ends
The filibuster Walker, long feared in Nicaragua, has surrendered his forces. News from New Year details the arrival of the Minois with 800 passengers and $1,760,000 in specie, while Costa Ricans rejoice at the surrender. Other items note mining prospects, agricultural premiums in St Louis, and Macaulay's England history updates.
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Educational Convention urged for state school system reform
The Waukesha Republican calls for a state convention to discuss common school policy and the state superintendency, urging cross party input from teachers and citizens. It also notes political and financial matters including Panama stories, legal actions, and counterfeit currency warnings.
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Burdell Case Moves On As Witnesses Name Old Allegations
In New York Tribune reports counsel for Mrs. Cunningham Burdell received notice of a motion to compel contigetan examination of witness Whitehead Wyde in California. The claim centers on alleged past engagement to Mrs. Cunningham and possible marriage details, with opposition from Mrs. Cunningham and expectations the case will proceed daily. A separate note mentions a fire at Clark's Mill in Ruckton causing significant losses.
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