09 Apr 1847
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Newspaper
Evening Courier
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1847
Page
2
The piece discusses experiments with plank and charcoal roads in Wisconsin and Michigan, advocating local trials along Mukwonago and other routes. It urges legislative support for a chartered company to plow a charcoal road through the state and questions cost versus durability.
The Albany Atlas notes winter repairs are advanced enough to allow canal openings at the usual time unless severe weather intervenes. The Erie Canal, opened April 4, 1837, shows heavy solid ice in canals and connected rivers this month, with navigable conditions unlikely before May 1.
The Senate of Louisiana resolves to request the Governor to promptly send for all available military aid to aid Gen Taylor's command and to provide appropriation for the cannon and defense concerns. The letter from Santa Fe reports battles, casualties, and the pursuit of armed groups, with ongoing efforts to maintain order and protect Americans in Taos and surrounding areas.
The Chicago Democracy reports a fatal accident at Frenchtown where a discharged cannon wounded Richard L. Wilson and others during a public celebration following a Mexican Army victory. A separate Cincinnati ad promotes portable cottages built as locomotive dwellings offered for 130 pounds with moving service.
A manufacturer urges mechanics and laborers to buy affordable dwellings and build a home quickly. He advertises second hand cottages for sale, promising immediate productivity of improved real estate and an hour to clear premises for sturdier erections.
A comic tale presents five suitors vying for a wealthy heiress as she tests their claims. Each man boasts riches, titles, or favors, but she rejects them for honesty and industry finding the printer who supports the paper and pays dues. The tale closes with the honest suitor winning the bride.
The death of Gen Jacob Medary Poet Master at Columbus is announced. He expired at his residence in this city this morning at 1 o'clock. The editorial notes his urbane and obliging character and says his loss will be universally deplored. The notice extends sympathy to his fellow citizens and fellow officers. The Dabugie Mineral Land sales receipts reached 70000 dollars.
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