Public Meeting Demands Removal of Wis Doty Governor
Mil waukee citizens gathered at the Court House to press removal of James D. Doty as Governor of the Wisconsin Territory. The meeting approved resolutions accusing Doty of high crimes and misconduct, urged presidential action, and directed circulation of petitions and a memorial to the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Court House
Janes D. Doty
Terrritory
Wisconsin
Cotton
Thomas D. Hoyt
J. A. Arnold
George S. West
Uriel Farmin
Messrs
H.N. Wells
L. Doney
D. Merrill
L. Robbins
C. Walworth
A. McCormick
E. R. Collins
Dety
United States
James D. Doty
Michigan
Madison
Meral Point Bank
Congo
Win
James
Gov. Doty
Congress
James D. Daly
Charles H. Moore
West
Charles E. Brown
C. W. Leland
R. Wella
Jno
M. Lace
A. L. Castleman
John Peyne
A. W. Rendall
D. Merril
Jared Thompson
Richard Hacket
Democratic
Platteville Whig
Madison Express
Green Bay Republican
Washington Globe
Madisonian
Intelligencer
Spectator
L. IE Cotton
A. Arnold
D. Hoy
U. Farnry
Mutiny Plot Aboard The Samers Near St Thomas
The Samers sailed from this port with a crew of eighty apprentices and Marine orderly sergeant as master at arms. Midshipman Spencer, son of the Secretary of War, plotted with Wales the purser's steward to seize the foredeck and murder officers including Captain Mackenzie and Rogers, then turn mutineers on deck and set after guns forward. They planned to kill all officers except the surgeon and throw them overboard, with the crew mustered on deck.
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Samers
Armas
Slidell Mackenzie
Navy
Spain
Gansevocr
Albany
Phillip Spencer
Commodore Perry
Africa
Mackenzie
St. Thomas
Spencer
Wales
Rogers
John Rogers
Somers Mutiny and Executions Behind the Isles of Pines
Details of a planned mutiny aboard the Somers led by Midshipman Spencer were exposed by Mr. Wales and confirmed by Captain Mackenzie. Spencer Cromwell and Elisha Small were captured. three mutineers were executed at the yardarm after confession and despite prior protests. The ship’s officers and crew supported swift justice to prevent pirate seizure of a national vessel and safeguard commerce and lives. Background notes praise Captain Mackenzie and the loyal crew for averting a grave crisis and securing lawful punishment.
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Spencer
Wales
Isle of Pines
Somers
Cromwell
Small
Opponents of Tariff Face Trade Facts From The Times
The Philadelphia incident and editorial note discuss tariff protection versus free trade. The Times cites last year’s imports at 127.6 million and duties of 14 million, exports at 91 million with 11 million duties by foreign nations, showing a substantial trade imbalance and urging opponents to reconsider free trade. The Madison City Express notes a local boxing-like reference to a man in Philadelphia throwing 63 somersets, beating Governor Doty by three turns.
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Dettes
Philadelphia
Doty
Fragmented Purported Presidential Convent Note From 19th Century Circular
Fragmented and garbled text reports a political note mentioning Henry Clay Pur, a national convention, paper supply shortages, Milwaukee, and an appropriation of forty four thousand dollars. It references a legislative assertion and a payroll or treasurers matter with vague dates and participants including a banker, a publisher, and a cooper.
Barber Contends for Immunity in Territorial Clash
A letter from NON LUCIUS L BARBER argues against resigning from the Council amid a factional conflict over Governor Barber and the legislature. It attacks the governor’s call to adjournment and defends Barber’s actions as a council member, citing fiscal and constitutional points about territorial appropriations and the timing of sessions. It questions the legitimacy of moves to bolt and emphasizes adherence to law and order in the unfolding political dispute.
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Barber
Ain
Tarber
Coane
Una
Janed
Viciz
Leeson
Scuke
Europe
Bali
Owekonsan Lnquirer
Poltien
Hunec
Congress
Barber Beisdo
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
Ssenger
Mr. Wales
Lin Suri
Argus
Samuel Cromwell
Elisha Small
Anyerson
Jarvik
Capt Mackenzie
Midshipmiun
Spener
Makenzie
Makenze
Essel
Midsipmat
Mafeunie
Trealeers
S Mall
Pencer
Leeward
Small’s
The
New York American
John Adams
Brazil
Potomac
St Thomas
Mackenziee
Justice
Law
Irens
Com. B Mackenzie
Port
Waxes
Mackryzin
Brooklyn
Madison City Express
Tuersday
Henry Clay
Sul Jeet
Milwauker
Non Lucius L Barber
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