Opening of Navigation Portage opens canal to Mississippi
The Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement Company has begun operations to open the line from Green Bay to the Mississippi. Steam dredge Gov. Seymour at work on the Fox River near Winniebago with completion expected in days. Dredge No. 2 will extend from the canal to the Wisconsin River, establishing a waterway for 400 to 850 ton boats drawing about 6 feet. The project aims to connect Lake Michigan with the Mississippi, reinforcing a major commerce route and supporting grain trade and regional growth.
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Ansty the Preaent
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Inga
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Milwaukea
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Ign
Walthe
Tina
New York
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Julfilo
N.Y. Central Railroad
Minnesota
Milwaakee
Vizio
Ponion
Wisconsin extends tax and interest deadline for school and swamp lands
An 1859 act signed by the governor extends the time for paying principal and interest on school and swamp land loans. If not paid by the prior deadline, penalties are remitted and interest accrues at seven percent from March 5, 1859, to payment, but only for the current year. Also reports on divorce cases and Overland Mail postage confusion.
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