Report on Wisconsin Public Buildings Contract Disputes
John Smith, Commissioner of Public Buildings, details clashes over finishing the Capitol in Madison. He explains negotiations with Baxter and Morrison, questions about the old Board of Building Commissioners, and seeks legislative guidance on disputed extra work, bonds, and financing to complete the Capitol.
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Board of Building Commissioners
Cangru
Board of Commissioners
Congress
Assembly
Madison
Daxter
Baxter
Raster
Morrison
Prentiss
Capitol
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Fullawa
Martisan
Easter
Mittawiog
Mineral Point
Madion
Wanter
Duc. F & G
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Ibving
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Milwaukin
Milwaukie
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Farwell
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Ma. Baxter
Doty
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M . Morrison
Barter
Banda
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Caitol Square
Uuxter
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Pear Sennaparenes
Reet Eeites Hiataaoer
Pat Hel
Rene
Thia
Banter
Lava
Miessre
Hart & Jackson
Green Bay
Walworth
Cnuansel
Enacs
Costa
Murrison
Boevices
Walworth County
John ¥. Smith
Debate Over Legislative Session and Governor’s Refusal
The Madison City Express reports the Legislature convened at the capitol and appointed a committee to inquire into the legality of a current session. The Governor refused to meet or communicate, prompting criticism as insulting to the Legislature and people. It notes election outcomes in New York, Michigan, and Massachusetts and comments on party dynamics and leaders like Davis, Calhoun, and Benton amid the 1844 campaign.
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Massachunette
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Juin Davis
Biaine
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Dradiagh
Coewys
Sailiver
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Leo
Lot Marlin van Buren
South Caroline
John C. Calhoun
Kenyady
Richard M. Johnean
Aliscours
Thomas Ayanca Benton
Olio
Michan
Gov. Case
Punncylvania
Wuararaz
Faustes
Missouri
Tomas H. Bateron
Elewan Retent
Benton
van. Buren
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Mortiaon
Dane County
James D. Doty
James Morrison
Gov. Daly
Morrgan
Messrs
Territorial
Morriston
Madison City Express
Henry Clay
Jon Q. Avame
Wateran Mabeenin
Ahowe
Gonceel