Fond du Lac and Janesville Railroad debated in Wisconsin press
The paper argues Fond du Lac as the northern terminus for the Fond du Lac and Janesville line, praising the rail route as cheapest and safest for Rock River Valley trade while warning against overextension and potential harm to Fond du Lac commerce. It contrasts land and water routes and highlights expected regional growth and markets ripe for exploitation.
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Fond du Dae and
Janesville
Agaias
Wisconsin
Vance
Fond du Lac
Chicago
Oshkosh
Rock River
Rock, Fox
Wolf Rivers
Winnebago
Erie Canal
Buffalo
Poin
Swaerpowers
Cnet
Correspondence hints Racine growth and land reform 1850s
The letter writer Alpha forecasts Racine becoming a major town as prairie lands are subdivided for summer mansions and roads. He notes Lake Michigan mist and rain, then moves to Richmond, praising lakes and canoes. The piece also reports on a 1852 presidential nominating push for Isaac Walker of Wisconsin, with Tammany Hall backing and Wisconsin support. Local mentions include church-building plans in Green Bay and Depere, Os hkos h improvements, and roadside infrastructure debates.
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Lanesville
Racine
Lake Michigan
New Town
Michigen
Richmond
N. S. Tribune
Old ‘Tammany Hall
Democratic Party
Tiaac
von Tammany
Franciscona
Walker
Wisconsin
Demerata
Statz
Wim. K. Wilson
Lemoe
Tribune
California and Atlantic News of the Day
California items report gold yields and mining success with two ships arriving at Panama bearing about 82,000,000 in gold. San Francisco municipal election favors the Whigs with their mayor and six of eight aldermen elected. The Legislature adjourns after four months, while robberies rise near Monterey and a home stead exemption bill and 10 percent interest rate are noted.
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California
Steamiere Union
Hepublic
Oregon
Panama
San Francisco
Monterey
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Oneidas
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Fritz
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Mr. Barnum
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Mdle
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Rivera
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Apres
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Kenosha
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Ranzer
Alex. Jaudon
Milwaukee and Mississippi Co
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Zeke Superior Journal
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Nipple
Crystal Palace
Cellini
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Robinson
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Fonora
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