Wisconsin District Court Restructuring Act Text
An 1842 act governs district court days in multiple counties, replacing schedules for Milwaukee, Dane, Dodge, Sauk, Walworth, Jefferson, and other districts. It reorganizes terms to align with second Mondays, specifies special terms, writ return dates, and allows judges to call extra juror panels for swift proceedings.
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Acing
Sionday
Milwaukee
Dune
Oreanbery
Siail
Sauk
Sptembers Reck
Walwartt
Countthe
Pricnel
Atonudas
Dane
Tess
Traholland
Junge
Ether
Dareby
Mirret
Election of Clerks of County Supervisors Act
A historical act outlines the election of clerks of the county board of supervisors, terms of office, bond requirements, and duties. It specifies election timing, qualifications, and accountability for funds received and paid by clerks, with oversight by county boards and commissioners.
Tax land redemption and delinquent sale provisions enacted
The document outlines duties for county treasurers and clerks on tax sales, redemption mechanics, and penalties. It covers duplicate sale lists, certificates of redemption, entries on official lists, forfeitures for failure to pay over funds, and the liability of clerks and sureties. It also details redemption periods, interest rates, and procedures for recovering lands and town lots after nonpayment, plus deputy appointments and official responsibility.
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Tim
Board of Supervisors Or Commissioners
Board of Supervisors
Board of Commissioners
Doe
Boards of County Contmesionms
Cowey
Sch
Digchar
Lim
Question on State Government Forming to Be Voted In
An act submits to Wisconsin voters the question of forming a state government at the next general election. Eligible voters under territorial law will cast ballots for state government at the September election, with ballots prepared and returned like delegate votes to Congress, and the Territorial Secretary to certify the result at the next Legislative Assembly session.
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Wisconsin
Beit Ou de Hytes Crences
Ant House of Representatives
Wisconsins
Congress
Tut Legislative Assembly
Maaxmory Srtasatoat
Cleveland Herald
D. N. Barney & Co
G. W. Dimes
Eal
Howe
Cuyaloga
Saya Hawe
Qwlich State
BE. Rogers
Cuyahogga
Public Peace Offences and Jury Provisions Update
The act adds penalties for assault with intent to commit a felony with up to one year in jail or a fine up to $500. It details appeals from justices of the peace, allowing fines to be enforced on appeals and outlining jury drawing methods in criminal cases. A January 1844 financial note reports New York Castor House receipts reaching $1,876,000, over three times the prior year.
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Wisconsin
Phsnence
Gioele
Justices of the Peace
Reese
New York Castor
Legislative debate over debt and public funds capacity
The fragment details a legislative petition from Mapisoy on January 20, 1841, seeking guidance on a loan amount and repayment methods. It notes committee actions and a special report requested by the Assembly, with mentions of Trowbridge and other officials, and concerns over accountability and improprieties in expenditures.
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Mapisoy
Wiecoisim
Daanary
House of
Sania
Utmor Trowbridge
Ting
Crosman
Fiat
Haasccink
Harty Hy
Len Choot
Cariay
Tate
Mali
Dutta
Cavani
Eruption of Mount Etna Reported in 1832 Account
A detailed letter from Paterno describes a new western eruption of Etna on November 17 with the crater near Monte Russo. Three lava rivers run toward Bronte and Ademio, with ash filled air and tremors felt toward Catania. By November 22 the lava thickened as Bronte faced danger, roads to Palermo were blocked, and toxic rain ash clouded the region. The night before, a rain of burning soot containing muriatic acid fell on Catania, hinting at a volatile seismic phase ahead.
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Lira
Monte Russo
Malette
Bronte
Java
Palermo
Messing
Simento
Aderno
Lean Forte
Gulf
Catania
Etna
Tle
Maleto
Mount Etna Eruption Impacts Bronte Region and Lands
Reports describe lava flows toward Bronte and Maletto as Etna’s southern and eastern sides remain veiled in smoke. Sands fall and crops suffer while villagers flee, with 70 workers said to have perished from lava descent. further damage hits vineyards and fertile fields as lava currents move toward Aderno Muletto and Basilian.
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Bronte
Aderno
Etna
Malletto
Basiliani
Monte Egitto
Muletto
Palermo
Augusturg
Java
Cape Partino
Mount Etna
Simatto
The Poor Indian and the Whiskey Trade Threat
A critical excerpt decries traders who fuel Indian buffalo hunts with whiskey profits, predicting mass starvation and displacement of 250 000 Indians within a decade. It cites Mr. Catta’s prophecy and laments the ruin of a plains society, urging virtue and integrity in readers.
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Missouri
Rocky Mountains
America
New York
Quiler
Catta
Quarterly Review
Principle and Integrity in Conduct
The speaker urges noble action and truthful motives, warning against perverse nature and association with the vicious. They urge restraint, urging the reader to seal their lips and lock the heart to gain lasting respect and favorable influence in life’s years ahead.
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Portland Tribune
Descriptive letter from Horace Jacon on Lake Superior region
Horace Jacon reports from Dubuque Iowa to Green Bay about winter conditions on Lake Superior. He describes mild weather, ice, and exposed locations near Isle Royale and Point Feeweengu, notes abundant game but difficult travel, and outlines copper ore geology around the Porcupine Mountains and Keweenaw area. He warns of high prices and logistics, advising a yearlong stay with full supplies.
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Dean Sia
Ray Campbell
Green Bay
FBI
Point Feeweengu
Isle Royale
Betwen Point Keeweenau
Montreal
Thisveck
Ku~weenal Point
Porcupine Mountains
Lake
Eagle River
Ewrenai
Ontenagon
Keweenan Point
Sault Ste. Marie
Ha Pointe
Chicago
Milwaukee
Jong
Oure
Horace Jacon
Joan Kine
Enq
Dubuque
I. T
England Mexico Pact Report From Havana Journal
A Havana based journal reports a London agreement between Mexico and Britain halting hostilities. It cites British naval protection near Mexican shores, indemnity to a Mexican commercial house, and a British ministerial reappointment. The item reflects cautious optimism about the pact and questions its official status.
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Havana
Natio
Tosa Y Tucera
London
Mexico
Great Britain
Itelf
St. James
Republic
MO. Courier
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NASA
Mile Perettory
al Sail
Board of
Stpesvisora
Sail Bayt
Shell
Tve Tavis
Oxsinee
Aller Saul Moneys
Mesti
Vilna
Niedter Dam Paterno
Lake Superior
Corren Hanson
Lake Surriion
Dee
England
Havre
Welland Canal
Csadai
West India Islands
Canada
Thalterue Guniine
Yankee
Spart
Vill Nostetes
Wmhwaudee Sentinel
Ri. M. Johnson
Kentucky
Pexas
Cassius M. Clay
Jerry Clay
Hos
Chaig
Louisville Journal
Det. D. Adv
Tennessee
Ohio
Buckeye
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