Recount of a perilous night at sea and a brave boy
A storm bound schooner battle and a fearless boy's daring rescue are recounted. The master praises Billy for leaping aboard and aiding the crew as waves threaten, while the crew and narrator reflect on courage, memory, and a hero’s legacy.
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Munster
Bai
Esar
Creckers
Cafe Disignes
Windward
Herustian
Hille
Ds Billy
Guceor
Sam
Asme
Decatur
Soma
Billy
Portage notes on legal matters and local progress
The column reports on a June court appearance of Mr. Booth in Milwaukee, a ruling on the fugitive slave act, and argues against its constitutionality. It discusses Nebraska and Missouri act debates, political party formation, and support for a pro unity platform. It also notes village growth with new stores, church repairs, and the U.S. Hotel opening plans in Green Bay.
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Derranga
Booth
Elie Free Memoeral
Waa Branghe
Jorge
TD. Smith
Milwaukee
Ami
Hie
Couneel
Wisconsin Paper Opposes Land Grant Railroad Plan
The carrier laments state land grants withdrawn from sale to support a Mantowee to Lake Superior railroad. It urges Wisconsin Congressmen to defeat opposition by arguing for government-backed routes and stressing the broader public benefit. The piece defends previous land grants and cautions against mismanagement and partisan objections.
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Green Bay
C. J. Borrssos
Ratiaoi Lane
Stiil
Manttowee
Lake Superior
Appleton Crestent
Oshkeah Cvorriz
Wisconsin
Congress
Uncle Sam
Waeball
Shipwreck Finds and Treasury Draft Report Noted
A cryptic report mentions a sheemen of Lexdore found three miles west of hie ety with large quays in the fecasay and cites Wantage Mamiam as owner. It notes an examination of the matter and references the U.S. Treasurer statement that government funds amount to 820, SE5.011 in various deposits.
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Lexdore
Theore
Oshkorh
U.S
Treasury
Coustey
Barstow
Gov. Baratow
Bancrow
Aed
Schout Fund
Logisatane
Bansrow
Madan
Mindes
Washington
Tal
Bansiow
Nebraska territory bill outlines government and borders
The bill proposes creating Nebrasta as a new U S territory between Iowa and Minnesota with a governor, secretary, chief justice, district attorney and marshal, a 13 member Legislative Council, and a 26 member Legislative Assembly. It sets salaries, election districts, veto power, and compensation for assembly members with travel pay.
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Madison Democrat
Congress
Nebrasta
Iowa
Minnesota
Rocky Mountains
Nodat
Cast
Overaix
Adsoveraar
Essary
Asenciate Jasteas
Sosa
Senate
Treasury of
United States
Legislative Council
Legislaive Assembly
Hrameh
Arsardy Shail
Assemlix
Nebraska Territory Slavery Discussion and Territorial Government
A fragmentary report outlines congressional acts about slavery in the Nebraska Territory and the Kansas boundary. It discusses avoiding new slavery laws, upholding the Constitution, and creating a temporary government at Fort Leavenworth for settlers moving westward under a framework of free domestic institutions and orderly governance.
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U.S. Treauty
Farced House
Tarni
United States
Nebraska
Missouri
Union
Seaten
Kauass
New Mexico
Utah
Miasvouri
Kansae
Peave and
Ireedom
Temperance and public virtue urged by merchants in Philadelphia
The piece argues that liquor harms workers families, wastes income on alcohol, and reduces essentials like shoes, clothes, and provisions. It urges merchants to back temperance and the Maine Law, noting liquor sellers oppose retailers of common goods and stressing merchants should align with abstinence for public welfare.
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Philadelphia
USA
Atake
Cole
Hi Hber
Aga
Portage City Ordinance Enforces Street Obstruction Removal
The ordinance directs Portage to clear obstructions from streets and alleys and imposes a ten day removal deadline from enactment for any house, shed, or material blocking streets. Violators face penalties and potential seizure with costs recovered in Portage.
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Portage de
Wisconsin
Mervanig
Getiva
Portage
Columbia County
Paringe
the Common Corsacil
WM. Sylvester
Joan Losas
Ordinance Denounces Obstruction of City Streets
The Portaze City government enacts that any person who obstructs a street or sidewalk, digs a ditch, or hinders street work will face a fine up to fifty dollars and damages. The ordinance, approved June 12, 1851, assigns enforcement to city officers and the County Treasurer for default.
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Portaze
Anid
Ie Common Council
Petecona
Common Council
Columbia
M. Sylvester, Mier
Joan Loaca
C.ty Clerk
Rockings of the Commos Council Minutes
The meeting notes show approval of prior minutes and a one week extension for completing the city prison. Printing errors in recent ordinances were blamed on the printers, and the council discharged the clerk from the printing duties for the current term. Licenses for several taverns and hotels were proposed and set for one year. specific names appear among the liquor license recipients.
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U.S
C. Wyskof Esq
N.Y
Lamford
Sand City
Ionerr
Camermen Kall
Me'jo
Tasi Tosirong al
van Winter
Peicom
Jewan
Republic
Busiocas
Tewag
John A. Brown
Badger State
Samaal Edwards
G.N. Richraced
John Deanwood
Cy Jomen Graver
A. B. Douglas
Asloon
Liesase
J. M. Birlabois
Weiskirch & Vootiaur
Charles Hartel
Willam
Philip Moll
Geecary
Rt Genen & Hatcher
Joho McTighe
Hiquor
Far Oc
Brom Buhop Johneon
Rev Loor Praises Portage Citizens Kindness
The Rev Mr Loor, a stranger for just over a month, commends Portage for hospitality and gifts and notes the town’s intelligent refined society and orderly morale. His attachment grows as many express ongoing kindness and obligations to him in this young city.
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Loor
Portage
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