County orders and justice in Crawfurd county case
Prairie du Chien editor argues county should pay interest on overdue orders. Pelton holds large Crawford County debts. court awarded nearly 24000 in interest. Board of supervisors appeals. case heads to supreme court. Editorial urges public creditors’ rights and timely payment across governments. Also notes Adams County Independent prospectus and other county trial venue updates.
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Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
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Tia Adams County
Friendship
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Adams County
Adama Co
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Tewill
Turkey
America
Register of Deeds
Jackson Co
Washington Union
New York Tribune
London
County Treasurers Duties Stir Public Scrutiny
The report of a committee investigating the county treasurer in 1867 68 is printed here. It exonerates Mr Dunson from blame while detailing double assessments, remittance costs, and a large loss to the county from 1858 onward. The piece criticizes the county board for inefficiency and advocates reform toward county commissioners.
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A.B. Bradley
Morrimne
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Payne
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Disputed County Actions and Budget Notes Emerge
The text discusses county commissioners, budget disallowances, and bill payments. It notes a total of 1 905.65 dollars for the next year, with criticism of opponents and remarks on governance. It references public notices, publications, and local officials including a bank cashier and deputy treasurer appointments. It mentions General James Gadsden, the Mexico purchase negotiator, dying in Charleston on the 20th.
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Wisconsin Tax Law Debate and Delinquent Lands Reform
A detailed critique argues that Wisconsin should reform delinquent tax sales to favor residents and avoid overcharging nonresidents. It warns that under current laws three years to redeem taxes remains too long for residents, who would face delayed title certainty and higher costs, while nonresidents gain disadvantageous delays. The piece urges lawmakers to ensure clear titles with one year to redeem and to limit speculation. It also notes a shift toward tax certificates and discusses broader statewide reactions and potential fiscal effects.
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Chess Matches and Local Notes From Madison Journal
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Counterfeit Detector and Bank Note List Promotion
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