Celebration of the Fourth at Prairie du Lac 1842
A detailed recollection of the July 4th celebration at Prairie du Lac, Wisconsin, describing the procession from the schoolhouse to the public buildings, the oration by R. Bryant, the reading of the Declaration by I. O. Briggs, a lengthy dinner with toasts, and music. It notes attendance by about 200 people including many ladies, weather challenges, and the new town site with plans for growth.
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Pramie DU Bac
R. Bryant, Esq. Reider
Indepen
Nichols
Bryant
Briggs
West
R. Bryant
Miriam
Parsons
Abbott
Netherlands
Wisconsin River
H. F
Me. Shaw
Sue Prairie
Alban
George Washington
Andrew Garrison
Praiie Dw
Blick Hoenk
Redman
Nelson Waggoner
J. T. Clark
Scien
IL. O. Briggs
Heslih Q. Victuims
Samuel Kelsey
Jas
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Fair Ladies
Wiscorin
Fourth of July Celebration at Ar telan Sketch
A guest sends a sketch to the Express, noting no notice of the Fourth of July Celebration at Ar telan and requesting publication to prevent the event from passing unnoticed.
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The
Express
Massas. Burrons
Artelan
Fourth of July at Artalan
Fourth of July at Artalan recounts a dignified celebration honoring liberty and its founders. Citizens woke to the nation’s flag, joined by a patriotic procession led by Marshal B N Nutt and Major SripkwratHen, expressing unity and reverence for enduring institutions.
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Marathon
Wei
Aztalan
B&n
Aamun Nutt
SripkwratHen
Patriotism and Music Highlight Local Celebration
A fragmented report praises Mr P for his patriotic oration during a civic celebration. Citizens chose an able orator and choir leader as the event featured readings, with Hail Columbia and a stirring glee. After a republican dinner for 400, toasts followed and a lively evening concluded at the Aztalda House with festive socializing.
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Wasurxeron
Ciizens
Columbia
Bowery
Aztalda House
Preservation of the Union and Clay Scott at the Convention
The document argues for Henry Clay for president with Winfield Scott as vice president, urging unity within a territory still gaining status. It praises Clay’s long service, warns against treachery, and endorses Scott as a strong second choice while rejecting political distraction and urging readiness for emergent national leadership.
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Hinry Clay
Winfield Scott
Abolition of Imprisonment for Debt Gains Ground
The piece notes that Connecticut moved to abolish imprisonment for debt from July and highlights parallel efforts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It discusses justice, mercy, and the dangers of detaining the poor for debt, calling for immediate abolition and noting earlier acts in New York and Wisconsin. It covers moral and legal arguments, hints at broader national reform, and comments on economic conditions and canal land issues. It also references public sentiment, religious morality, and the need to protect honest debtors while punishing fraud. It closes with regional weather remarks and local economic notes.
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Connecticut
Jersey
P.maylvania
Punn
House of Representatives
Senate
Cass
Tanate
Eren
Republi
Tingland
Hye
Dollara
Conta
Jontt
Nberly
Jabor
Publie Marblé Mint
United States
New York
Wisconsin
Sintca
Vero
Chiara
Tyler
Clay
Phich
Paul
Executive Board of Commissioners
Legislative Board of Commissioners
Plumiey
Dyory
Osaua Ve Hratry
Philadelphia
Te W. Dyotty
Valleve
Amedey
Penpto
Cogsider
Eipae
Waahtington
Union rally speech fragment speaks of harmony and victory
Fragmentary text extols joining together for victory and unity with references to Kentucky, the Heron Chippewas and resistance against opposing reps. The passage mentions concerted effort and steadfastness, aiming for harmony and triumph.
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Kentucky
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L- G. Wriggs
Sauk Prairiot
Bamust Kelsey
Vihnerton
Saul
Jacob Waggoner
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Artalan
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