Whigs Sweep Multiple Races In 1840s Balloting
A fragmented 1840s press summary notes Whigs gaining key offices in New York City and Cincinnati, with James Harper elected mayor and Whig majorities in councils. Reports discuss Texas annexation politics, harbor appropriations in Wisconsin and Illinois, and local defeats of Democratic opponents. Minor shipwreck notes and banking news accompany the political roundup.
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James Harper
New York City
Thurlow Weed
Albany Evening Journal
Hareper
Javies
Johin Harper
Ike Franklin
James
Press
Sanduan
New York
Henry Clay
Sauk County Mass Meeting Adopts Relocation Plan
At a Sauk County meeting held at Prescott Brigham’s house on a designated day, Levi Moore outlined topics for debate. A five member committee reported resolutions urging relocation of the county seat by popular vote, delaying county jail construction, and criticizing current commissioners for failures in locating the seat of justice. The convention adopted the resolutions unanimously and ordered publication in Madison papers.
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Sauk En Masse
Hell
Prescott Brigham
R. Bryant
Levi Moore
Ohunir
Clari
de. Woodruff
Capt
Estia
Albert ,Amosan
Wn. H. Canfield
Thomas Li
Clark
Wiite
Wm. HW. Clark
Green
Wacreas
Sauk
Siisike Tan
Jusice
Prairie du Lac
Souk
Levi Wovure
Aga County
Saul
Madison City
Expres and Alii
Weukee
Prescott Brigiam
Rourur
Tius
the Tribune
Yossiile
Vanier Ag
Tan Loorveus
Benga
McKay
Committee On
House of Representatives
Senate
Pricitg, &c
Praoteciion
Ordora
H. G
Dan
Territory
Wisconsin
W. Bird
Zunas
Bird
Madison
J. W. Bird
Zenas H. Bird
Elizabeth Fowler
Manchester
Calumet
John Jonson
Crawfurd
W.T
Robert D. Lester
Lata
Anid County
Ceasud
Esther A. Lester
Administratriz
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Sind
Fond du Lac
N. Perry
Tayehedoh
Mountalledall
B. F. Moore
Teychedah
Wennebigo Portage
Portage County
W.F
District Court
Johu Mackigen
Koshko
Nong
Tzrsen County
Terrtory
Milo Jones
F. Morrison
Bushkonong
Crawmoad
Wisonsan
Madiaon
Enid
Mary J. Street
Thos. P. Street
Prairie du Chien
Dune
Alexander Ruthin
Charles Jr. Finch
William A. Wheeler
Dana County
Botkin
A. A. Bird
Sherif
Sherif D. C. W. T. Sheriff's Ciler
Alexander P. Fivid
Joel
Underwood
Alexander M. Fontain
Bava
Noad
Tana County
Court House
D. C. W.T. Sheriff's Office
Annexation and party unity rally in 1840s mood
The piece argues for Texas annexation led by John Tyler and the administration, predicting national unity and a Republican and Whig pivot in support. It cites Abel reaction, urges patriotism over party, and foresees a lasting Union with annexed Texas as a core motto. It also mentions a chicken hatching note and growth of western towns like Swenoyeay and Sheboygan amid territorial expansion.
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John Tyler
Texas
Jour Tyber
Joux Tyzer
Republican
Richmond Whig
United States
Europe
Lake Michigan
Sheboygan
Wader Béa
Fragments of Political Rhetoric and River Trade News
A muddled extract shows remarks on Hagay Cray and a loyalist singe for Sheboygin, with speaker Mr Hardin mocking Van Buren and a focus on the Safety Fund System. The piece also notes the Maid of Tara voyage from New Orleans to St Louis with emigrants and comments on Mormonism, liberty, and Republican ideals, plus local convention humor and steamboat arrivals signaling spring business in Milwaukee.
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Stramavat Vortnar
St. Louis
Saptaina
Steamboata
Yao Buren
Monroe Democrat
Documenta
Mr. Speaker
Swana
Speater
van Buren
Speaker
Mr. Hardin
Jackson
Benton
Ande
Boston
Loupiter
Maid of Tawa
New Orleans
Nowena
St Louis
Joo Sui
Louis New Era
Weaver ropes for Pennsylvania rail project noted
Anoraze Lone Yard reports designer George J Weaver recently completed three hemp ropes for the Allegany Portage Railroad Inclined Planes. The ropes measure 66 1/2, 59 66, and 56 00 feet, are made of Russian hemp with continuous yarns, diameters of 8 inches, and weights up to 19,000 pounds for the longest rope. One rope shipped yesterday via the Tide Water Canal.
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Anoraze Lone Yard
George J Weaver
Pennylvania
Tide Waigr Canal
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