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Newspaper
Madison City Express
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1844
Page
1
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Madison item from the Madison City Express dated April 18 1844 mentions local events or notices in brief form. The readable fragment notes a city context and date, suggesting an archival notice or brief report in the newspaper.
The article reproduces letters and commentary from 19th century readers and editors. It discusses a proposed universal mnemonic system and critiques of James Webster on annexing Texas to the United States. It cites opinions from Worcester and New York papers, urging caution in expansion and urging strengthening of the Union, with references to liberty and republican ideals.
The act provides that residents who have lived in the village six months before an election may vote in village elections or meetings. It declares the act a public one and subject to alteration by future legislatures. Approved January 27, 1844.
An act to amend the charter to incorporate the trustees of Prairieville Academy. Seven trustees will manage corporate affairs with a quorum of a majority. The first election for trustees will be on the first Monday of March following, under the terms of the act being amended. Dated Averover January 27, 1814.
An Act in the Territory of Wisconsin source records authorizes Cyrus Manchester Hussey Burgess of Southport Racine County to be renamed Cyrus Manchester Tussey Lay. Approved January 27, 1844. Also an Act grants Southport village officials power to discontinue Exchange Street diagonally between blocks 43 and 45 to Main Street. Approved January 11, 1844.
An act authorizes Jared Lake and associates to build and extend a wharf at the foot of Pearl street in the village of Southport on Lake Michigan. The east Pearl street frontage is granted for wharf use while maintained, with the act subject to alteration or repeal by the Legislature. Arrangements dated January 25, 1644.
An act revives and amends the 1841 act to incorporate Platteville. It reaffirms the town’s incorporation, restricts elections to one assessor and one constable, and repeals three sections of the revived act. Approved January 24, 1844.
An act for the relief of Sharon town Walworth County. It validates informal notices and conduct of the 1842 town meeting. It allows a special meeting upon ten voters’ request to fill vacancies, with notices posted in three or more public places ten days prior. Signed January 11, 1844.
An act to validate the acts performed by Rollin Blount as Justice of the Peace in Milwaukie county despite the bond not being filed within the legal time. The measure states his official acts shall have the same effect and validity as if the bond had been filed, approved January 27, 1844.
An act detailing payments out of the Territorial Treasury for various debts and services. It lists specific payees including deputies, sheriffs, clerks, and witnesses in criminal cases, depositions, and public buildings, plus officials and staff for the Legislative Assembly. Also covers printing, stationery, library purchases, and furnishings for legislative sessions, with dates and amounts in 1843 1844.
The Wisconsin Territory Legislative Assembly asks Congress to fund river improvements. It urges creation of water navigation through Fox Rapids and removal of bars on the Wisconsin River, asserting the route as the sole natural link between the Great Lakes and the Mississippi. The memorial stresses national importance and requests speedy completion.
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