Wisconsin Legislature Notes March 13 14 17 and Harbor Bill Debate
The Wisconsin Legislature discusses building appropriations and taxes on March 13 with 8,000 and 92,000 sums set, tax and hawker bills pass, assessors duties trimmed, and river harbor matters debated. March 14 sees reevaluation of hawker bills and rejection of common law county court jurisdiction. several company and river projects fail. March 17 reports the two houses adjourning after a brief session, with commentary from the Washington Republic on Mr Clay and the harbor fight. A tale of a difficult sow and a fire at the Flouring Mill in Micutwan City rounds out this brief.
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Great Storm Ravages Staten Island and Jersey Coast
New York reports a severe March storm flooding shore woods and docks on Staten Island. Bulk head damage at Stapleton, wrecked brig debris on beaches, and Vanderbilt’s landing damaged. Vessels dragged anchors, waters rose over docks in North and East rivers, families displaced, some rescued from cellars. Jersey coast feared damage. Albany steamship did not arrive. Dewit Clinton carrying passengers from Liverpool suffered 31 deaths and 40 sick. Treasury pays 300000 Mexican indemnity balance.
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Education leads town to fund schoolhouse project
In a recent meeting the town voted to raise 800 dollars to build a school house this season. The text argues education strengthens society, reviews obstacles to learning, and urges efficient officers and community resolve. It links Wisconsin’s schooling progress to political liberty and emancipation ideals.
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Hywyre
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Education and politics clash in temper of independence era
In this reflection on education, money, and national finance, writers warn against neglecting schooling while praising books as tools for labor and virtue. They recall the Dorr War and a misled marriage claim, urging vigilance and dedication to learning amid political noise.
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Chicago March 18 Packet Launches and Route Updates
The report notes the packet cleared from Chicago to St Louis and Louisiana and Prairie State ships returned from winter quarters to active service. The Red Bird lines with the Prairie Queen Cat Aract and Fashion prepared for service after brushing up. The New Orleans Capt Wheeler departed Chicago yesterday afternoon for LaSalle.
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Fire in Philadelphia Routs Buildings on 10th Street
A Philadelphia fire on March 18 destroyed pre assembly buildings between Chestnut and George streets and collapsed a South Street wall, leaving a heap of ruins. Thirty tenants occupied the structure including tradesmen and artists. The Presbyterian Church on 10th Street above Springs collapsed due to heavy snow on the roof but no injuries were reported.
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Fire Destroys Springfield Depot and Mill Blaze
Fire at the Western Railroad Depot in Springfield burned the building to the ground around 4 o clock. About 15 firefighters were on the roof when it collapsed into the flames. Four or five are feared fatally injured, with conductor Mr. Bobey among the injured. Separately, the Hartford Times reports a Saturday fire at D Buck Jr’s paper mill destroying the mill and contents and the adjacent bridge over the Farmington River.
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Prison sentence and naval orders in New York with odd anecdotes
In New York on March 14 Thomas Pritchard was sentenced to life imprisonment for killing Dominic Lambricht. An order from the Navy Yard sent the warship Preble to Annapolis as the navy school ship. Other items include a Lobster theft tale from Pontin’s restaurant and humorous racial dialect exchanges describing a failed cart and oxen mishap.
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Marriages in Fun Stir Harlem Methodist Party
At Reverend Bainbridge's Harlem church a donation party ended with two marriages performed by a guest justice of the peace. The couples fear legal consequences and seek divorces, while a moral dispute unfolds over the ceremonies and the officiant's authority. A separate missionary meeting in the West Indies prompts a parable about generosity and sincere giving among attendees.
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St Louis steamer hits rocks after Erie harbor stop
The St Louis steamed from Cleveland on Saturday and reached Port Colborne Canada after rough seas off Erie. Wind shifted and drove the vessel onto rocks near Port Colborne. About 75 passengers, who reached the city by teams, were safe. crew expected to refloat the ship shortly.
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Tornado Devastates Fayettville Tenn Causes Loss of Life
A violent tornado struck Fayettville Tennessee on the 24th ultimo causing multiple deaths and many serious injuries. A report from Louisville Kentucky describes collapsing houses and walls with screams of women and children amid a hurricane like event. Torrential rain followed as darkness fell.
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Concert Triumph At St Louis Steamer Lexington Visit
The Lexington with Jenny Ling aboard arrived March 17 at 5 AM in St Louis. A four-horse drawn car conveyed three musical artists to Planters House. The first concert raised about nine to ten thousand dollars in receipts. Wyman's Hall crowd included beauty and fashion of the city. Navigation resumed as ice clears the river. Peytona to resume trips with Capt Estes and clerk Mr McIntyre. Major Noah mocks women wearing breeches at the Women’s Convention. quips about purse and boots spark controversy.
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