Legislative notices and public works across Wisconsin Territory
A mosaic of 1840s notices includes a Madison to New Mexico bridge contract bid with price cap, a Dane County proposal for bridge construction over Sugar River, and Green Bay marble factory ad. Also includes a bankrupt petition for Lyman Bennett, administrator notices for Crawford County, and a Democratic convention call in Wisconsin Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
D. D. Fowler
Manchester
Legislative Assembly of
Wisconsin
R. Wilcox
Board of Commissioners
Dane County
Madison
New Mexico
Steen County
E. M. Williamson
Bord
C. G
Green Bay
Astor
Michail
Lewin
Beat
Vermont
Lussey
United States
First Judicial District
Wisconsin Territory
Grant
Lyman B. Bennett
Lyman H. Bennett
Grant County
Congress
Siid
Lancaster
O. Surader
J. Allen Barber
Thia
Too soon too soon Julia and Robert wed by plan
The scene portrays Julia Hallowell and Robert Moultrie pressed to wed despite his poverty and her wealthy father Mr. Hallowell. After a failed attempt to win his consent with a thousand dollar check and a scheme to elope, Robert’s cunning and perseverance lead to a public arrival at the Hallowell home. The father, amused, rewards him with deeds to property and makes him partner in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Robert
Robert Moultrie
Julia Hal-lowell
Charleston
Hallowell & Addington
Gehara
Indies
Mr. Hallowell
Cupid
Iman
Ahe
Opal
Hallowell
Parson Green
Presbyterian Church
Mrs. Moultrie
Babes in the Woods tragedy in Nova Scotia
A Nova Scotian report recalls the Meagher family near Halifax. John Meagher, Irish-born, with wife and four children, lost two young daughters while searching for them in the woods after they wandered off during illness. The elder girl cared for her sister and stayed with her until death, while a Newfoundland dog later located the bodies on a hilltop. The scene drew praise for the sisters’ fidelity and a sorrowful reflection on parental loss and communal compassion. The piece ties in moral commentary on press freedom and civic virtue, with assorted notes on American and European topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
John, Meagher
Ireland
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Meagher
Jane Elizabeth
Margaret
Margaret Meagher
Supreme Court Exposes Executive Overreach in Territorial Canal Case
The court analyzes Governor Doty’s canal commission appointments and the legislative power clash with the territorial judiciary. It cites acts of Congress and territorial law, affirming judicial independence and condemning executive patronage while detailing the Milwaukee and Rock River Canal dispute and mandamus proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Uevarer
Leeaucz Asparrepar
Iy Vanp
Supreme Court
Ia Mont
Gov. Doty
Supreme Court of the
United States
Aculera
Legislative Assembly
Bonaparte
Cromwell
Bia
Trth
Menna
Doty
Jeoon Minler
Trowsae
Board of Canal Commissioners
Milwaukee and
Rock River Canal
Congress
Wisconsin
Lake Michigan
Rock River
General Land Office
Platédon
Abeli
Legislative Assembly of
Territory
Milwadkgesand Rock River
Board of Canal Commissionery
Council
House of Representatives
Roziater
Anid
Pobrugry
Sama O
Vongreas
Tha
Biut
Biut Ag Thia
Rawle
Wheaton
Sorgt
Greenisaf
Supreme Judicial Court of the
Sta of Maine
Mellon Chiaf
Amd Prattey& Weston
Tenaories
Pennsylvacia
George F. Lehman
Joe B. Sutherland
Iwon
Lesve
Joot B. Autherland
Tilghaan Uaeg
Legisitura
Ft Corporation
Duncan
Pennsylvania
Luzerne County
Prigon A Philaderplan
Tilghman
Commonwealth
Reynolds
Bussigr
Puonsylvania
Supreme Cour
Courte of Common Pleas
Thomas Cooper
Luzerne
Sh Va
Tewaa
Duncas
Seine
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washingtonian
Temperance Reform
Boon
Williecatter
Lawes
Perec
Fairfield
Paicfald
Brigeport
Senate
Howse
United States of America
Connecticut
Fairfeld
Sridgeport
John White
Willie D. Mangum
Tyler
Able, Manufactumi
Crawford
Josaphy
Sivder
Iota
Creeford County
W.T
Seid
Ostads Agg
Joseph H.p Street
Joseph I
Ady
Washington
Plattsburg
Corps of Engineers
St. Louis
Rocky Mountains
Germany
Mi Igen
Seimon County
Ohio
Chippewa
Queenston
Canada
Lake Erie
Lake Chiario
Tarnepar
Fresidewt
Henry Clay
Winfield Scott
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