Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Beaver Dam Argus in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Beaver Dam Argus

Location

Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1862

Page

2

Supreme Court Declares Tax Assessment Unconstitutional

The Supreme Court on Saturday issued two major rulings. The tax assessment under the relief act is unconstitutional due to unequal burdens between private property holders and works projects. A suit by James Koeeland challenged road taxes, highlighting Milwaukee road assessments. The decision hints at possible legislative action, warning many tax titles since 1855 may be devalued and burdened holders may suffer.

Supreme Court James Koeeland Assessure Milwaukee Inem Lorae Mapzson

Regimental Hospital Controversy From Civil War Camp Gabris

On March 6 1862 at Camp Gabris the Sth Wisconsin Regiment discussed a contentious matter regarding a sword and a surgeon within the hospital. Officers and soldiers debated discipline and duty, arguing for proper respect and obedience as essential to military order, with the exchange framed as a lesson in conduct and loyalty under command. The communication, attributed to Colonel in command, emphasizes duty, the value of discipline, and the soldier’s defense of the country.

Sth Wisconsin Camp Gabris Lewis Longstaff G. N. Foote Cy Ki D. Johnson B. Schoeffe Letersery

Abolish Slavery Sentiment in War Era Debate

Le Crosse Democrat urges abolition as the sole path to end rebellion and feed the war effort. The piece argues freeing enslaved people will improve black and white conditions, quiet loyalists in the South, and prevent economic strain from tax burdens.

Trowbie le Crosse Democrat

United States Senate Terms Expiring With Next Congress

The following named senators have terms expiring March 4, next: James Dixon Rep Connecticut Miron S. Latham Opp California James A. Bayard Opp Delaware Rosenn Wright Opp Indiana James Morrill Rep Maine Charlie Bumner Nep Massachusetts Anthony Kennedy Opp Maryland Zach Chandler Rep Michigan Henry M. Rice Opp Minnesota Preston King Rep New York John H. Thompson Opp New Jersey Baird Wilmot Rep Pennsylvania James P. Simmons Rep Rhode Island Andrew Johnson Opp Tennessee Belomon Foote Rep Vermont Waitman T. Wiley Opp Virginia Jacob R. Dochoile Rep Wisconsin

United States James Dixn Connecticut Miron S. Latham California James A. Buvard Delaware Rosenn Wright Indiana Jate Morrill Marie Charlie Bumner Massachusetts Anthony Kenedy Maryland Zach Chaudier Michigan Henry M. Rice Minnesota Preston King New York Iohn HB Thompson New Jersey Baird Wilmot Pennsylvania James I’. Simmons Rhode Island Andrew Johnson Tennessee Belomon Foote Varmont Waitman

General McClellan Address at Fairfax Court House

Long general order from Major General Geo. B. McClellan urging discipline and readiness for battle with the Army of the Potomac. He promises support, calls for heroic exertions, long marches, and unity in purpose, and salutes the soldiers’ loyalty as they prepare to face Confederate forces. Separate notes preview Southern Confederate sentiment and political chatter, including press criticism of a Spanish minister and other dispatches.

McClellan Taf Fairfax Court House Army of the Potomac Jose Geo. B. McClelan Cann Sceraz Spain New York Madrid Home League Republican Warren I. M. Ginger 2 Broadway Newhall House S. Kellogg Dam E.W. Thaytr Fox Eeke Wierer

Mrs Polk hosts Grant visit at her Savannah estate

An account describes General Grant visiting Mrs. Polk at her elegant Savannah residence. The brick mansion sits behind a fragrant yard of cedars and daffodils with a costly tomb for the late president, while Mrs. Polk remains courteous yet noncommittal in reply to visitors.

Polk South United States Ephraim

Destructive Civil War Battles Reported From Several Fronts

Telegraphic dispatches from Baltimore and St Louis detail Union successes at New Bern and New Madrid with heavy artillery captures, large prisoner totals, and significant enemy losses. Reports cite brigadier deaths, major casualties, and strategic river operations, while Map City Court overturns farm mortgage relief as tax cases proceed.

Baltimore Burnside Newberne N. C Newherne Washington New York Times Newborne Seigo Goldsboro Trent Claremont New England O. M. Benton Major Legender New York Volunteers Merrite Twenty Third Massachusetts F. A. Sterna Twenty First Massachusetts Amherst Routa Texan County Geo. Hallock Col. Wood Cal. Wood Salem Fulton County Ark

Notice to Creditors in Dodge County Probate

In the estate of James Kennedy late of Burnett Dodge County Wisconsin letters of administration issued and creditors limited to present claims for examination and allowance. The County Judge will on the first Monday in May and November 1862 at the Court House Juneau receive examine and adjust all claims against the deceased. Dated March 17, 1862. Leonard Metz County Judge

Dodge County Court James Kenedy Burnett Dodge Wisconsin Juneau Jé Tn Leonard Metz

Wanted Young Lady and Young Man for Millinery and Dry Goods

Advertises for an 18 year old girl to learn millinery and dress making and a similar aged young man to work in a dry goods store. Requires good business qualifications and quick accurate math skills. German-speaking young man preferred. Address Box 404 Beaver Dam P. D.

Beaver Dam P. D

Dodge County Probate In the matter of Caleb Marston estate

Dodge County probate notice states widow Elizabeth Marston seeks administration of the late Caleb Marston of Lomira. The petition, filed in Dodge County Court, asks the judge to grant admin to Elizabeth and her son Warren. The hearing is set for April 7 at 11 am at the courthouse in Janesville, with notice to heirs and interested persons by three weekly Beaver Dam Argus publications.

Dodge County Guurt Caleb Maratoz Elizabeth Marston Lomira Dodge Wisconsin Caleb Marston Warren Maraton Janeau Anid Beaver Dam Argng Anid County A. J Leonard Mertz Dodge County Wales Chapman Qakgrove Sally Chapman Enid Walesy Ounkgrove Per Mane Lewis W. Gringe Juneau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Beaver Dam Argus Cial Paper Mambch Egefour Eve Knoxville Register Harris Knox County New Oleans New Orleans Delta Aresue Confederate States Napoleon Berrayep Jesse H. Rector Pike Co Missouri U. S Springfield Arkansas Ouaxotxe England New York World Savannah River Professor Bache Savannaa Harbor Four Mile Tybee City Exchange Savannah Front River Oup Ang Lincoln Edwin Stanton Ohl Abe Alli Stanton Abe Maueh Chunk Jane Swisshelm St. Cloud Claes Annimal SF Reader Uncle Sam Mineral Point Oregon A.G. Henry Washington Territory Francis Henry Telegraphic Curtiss Pea Hidge St. Louis Pope Hausek New Madrid Cairo Holling Mr.Caun Stuart Gratt Henry W Loomis Clarissa Loomis Henry W. Loomia Hately Junean Dodgs County Gale Wiliam F. Craword Eleazar B Foster Union Tallan Llouse Junena Said State of Doge County Circuit Court Berry Mary Curtis Harriet E. Haven Wid Merri J Drown Fendacts Batterfelds Gounit Dzoricom Ingxid Her Winsoning G. W. Brower Wis Cnag Jara McFartip City of L. D. Livermore Common Council and Livermore Lizek Ose & Farrington Rose & Farrington Bicknell H W. Lander J Massg Gallean A. P. Lawrence A.P. Lawrence OLD Pioneer Store A.p.lawrence Dee Marvin & Goodnow Thomas Samuels Nbaie Martin, Goodnow & Co T. S.oThe Marvin Gondnow Besger Dam Bec Enle E Teep Farmers Bank O B Blanchard THE Phoenix Insurance Co Martford Phenix Weat Welde Trild Edwa Pep Ohio Tllen OI Miviigan Neuraska Kansas Kentuc Fenn Mississippt Sarkasas Texas Elwell Res Gwedates At, m, Wis Herrick Soro Everrweertz E. L. Jones Theresa Friedrich Steinberger NewYork Yale Bester A States N. Haven RR Aartford City Wane Conn. River Co. & RR. Co Ansett TMA Garda Ane Cir Wibrtenvis Sured Pere Sons Tallanasse Lox Courtr Florida Mtenetex Albany Barnes , Clark, Druggista Park Row Pany G. Moxarson Hervick Canadas South America Sely Drl R. Herrick & Co Albury N.Y Singer & Co.’'S Singer Gneral Trummer MI. Siinger & Cos Gazettes Aire Ces
Search Courier

Search the Beaver Dam Argus Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Beaver Dam Argus?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication