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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1863
Page
2
In Beaver, concerns rise over secret political clubs linked to Democrats and Republicans. Citizens urge transparency as tensions grow between parties and residents, with calls to avoid covert meetings and secrecy in civic actions.
Fragmented OCR reads of a state court dispute reveal heated debate over a recent decision and its partisan implications. The text notes criticism from judges and lawmakers, with references to a political motive behind rulings, plus distant mentions of a Polish insurgency and consulate threats in a broader, unsettled news scene.
A long speech at Stevens House Pall by Jon Dr. Patting of Fox Lake and Mr. Pulling centers on democracy, the party of power, and a call for compromise to end the nation’s divisions. The address argues Republicans seek power, urges vigilance, and defends the speaker’s nonpolitical stance while pressed by local crowds.
The N S World reports that the Union leagues are pretenses to preserve party power, arguing northern and southern aims and military control. It cites John W. Forney, senator’s clerk and newspaper owner, as the initiator and advocate of the leagues in Philadelphia and Washington, claiming their purpose is to secure patronage and influence.
Fragmentary account notes a published resolution condemning private plunder tied to pension-like benefits and state properties. It claims the measure would empower a few to seize hundreds of dollars in value, with language referencing government controls and the potential misuse of official records.
The readable text mangled by OCR evokes a heated political scene with references to Jefferson, Adams, and early American parties. It mentions the presidency, Wisconsin democracy, and a platform with Calhoun and Yancey as opposed figures, all amid garbled phrases and an appeal to public action.
The state treasurer reports to the assembly the sale of gold from the state treasury under legislative resolution. He notes a premium realized of over 10,000 dollars, with deposits in New York and required reserves to meet April bond payments. He accuses Hastings of mismanaging the treasury and hints at substantial profits to private interests at the state's expense.
A fragment from a Kentucky letter discusses a veteran Republican ally of Beary C Ji, praising the Union and critiquing partisan politics. It cites 1862 coffee receipts and consumption, noting a 52 percent drop from 1861 and arguing tariffs harm revenue, urging return to democratic government.
The piece rails at rival Republicans calling Democrats Copperheads while praising a revived constitutional party. It likens hard currency supporters to greenbacks with unsafe promises. The author aligns with Old Landmark views, condemns copperheads, and urges voters to defend the Constitution.
Wisconsin acts amend provisions for county supervision and petition requirements before locating any ditch or watercourse. The measures outline survey, publication, and notice duties, then set forth warehouse receipt rules and special circuit court terms for Washington County. Includes approvals and dates in March 1863.
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