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Newspaper
Madison City Express
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1843
Page
3
An OCR fragment from a December 7, 1842 issue recounts governance and public notices with scattered names and places. The text mentions governors, a throne, and references to a council or court, highlighting period political discussions and civic concerns amid a garbled stream of characters and mixed language.
A jumble of rustic notes reports on a rumored Me. Ryuth, rumored to burn apples and pine apple varieties, and mentions a new paper in Washington by Sohn T Lowert. It cites political chatter on tariffs, elections, and public salaries, with a digressive tale of a prison fire in Georgia and a partisan clash over national policy.
The text draws a parallel between Ireland and America, noting a convulsion of nature uprooting to drift toward Britain. It claims open-hearted, indifferent attitudes toward life mark both countries and suggests immigration flows would reverse if Americans went to Ireland, where immigrants would find welcome and a happy home.
A large crowd in Andover Essex County heard Daniel Webster claim support for Bridges and Reed and defend Whig principles on currency tariff and public lands. He warned he is not a candidate, urging adherence to Whig policies while noting his Senate role. A later item reports a fire in a village building causing about 3200 in damage with nearby structures saved after the blaze.
At a meeting of the Academy of Sciences a statistical study shows Europe’s population rising from 144 million in 1788 to 283 million in 1838, an increase about 75 percent over fifty years. Ireland, Great Britain, Prussia, and Austria show the fastest gains. France lags, not doubling in 130 years.
The Advocate notes Nomox & Co slaughters 00 head of cattle for the Eastern market this season and ships 700 barrels of beef plus 302 hides on the Laselle to Buffalo. Wheat exports began earlier, with over 40,000 bushels shipped this season, and beef business grows as fast as wheat. Farmers hold most of the present crop, signaling Wisconsin as a rising stock and grain hub.
A letter from M. B. Carver dated 1812 describes crossing the plains toward Oregon. He notes good roads, fattening cattle, and the use of cow teams for emigration. Prices from Spaniards near the Sioux and Cheyenne locales are listed, while cautioning travelers to stock up and travel with patience and perseverance. He mentions Indians, range dangers, and plans to depart for Fort Hall the next day.
The piece notes that Webster stayed in the Cabinet after a split with the Whigs and credits Adams with advising the decision. It also suggests Clay endorsed the course, with corroboration from Newark Daily Advertiser and Chicago newspaper sources via Ashland correspondence. The report reflects contemporary debate over who influenced Webster's continuation.
The Kingston LL C News reports on the Provincial Parliament debating the seat of government move from Montreal. An address to the Queen passed 1 to 27 in the Assembly, provoking a heated Council response. Mr Morris protested, retiring with several colleagues as the Council adjourned after continued contention.
The piece rails against forcing Van Buren on the party and condemns manipulation by wire papers and factional pressure. It notes the risk of his renomination, cites discontent within the Democratic ranks, and warns of strong opposition from within the party.
A Baltimore woman dressed as a beggar tested neighbors generosity. She gained aid at homes and a preacher’s hospitality before being bound over for $150. The report mentions social commentary, wartime style anecdotes, and a mix of Local and national references in a fragmentary 19th century newspaper page.
Report describes ships at the New North River pier where loading operations commenced. The large vessel Rascell Glover under Captain Howes loaded cargo over a day last week while crews stowed goods, including a tall Yankee worker.
In a rough dialogue aboard a ship, captains and Yankee crew debate loading time and loaded cargo as a steam engine cracked into action. The scene shifts to a Bushy Gleam engine at work, boosting lift and labor efficiency while sailors discuss cost savings. Nearby, Stamford Mercury reports a cow’s milk changing to butter after grazing, an amazing seasonal oddity.
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