Council Proceedings March 27 1843 Organization and Messages
On Monday March 27 1843 the Council organized with Mr Martin as President and adopted resolutions to maintain the prior session's officers. A joint committee from both houses was appointed to meet the Governor. The House reported Speaker Albert G. His and appointed Hawkins Hicks and others to inform the Governor. Bills were introduced to rename towns in Walworth county and to relocate the Territorial Government seat and library.
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Martin
Crocker
House of Representatives
Morgan L. Martin
Brown
Albert G. His
Hawkins Hicks
Newland
G. W. Skinner
Joint
Select Committee
Baker
Walworth
la Clopelle
Mathes
Cortein
Political Proceedings In Wisconsin Territory 1843
The Wisconsin Territory House of Representatives convened at noon with Mr. Walker presiding pro tempore. A message from Governor Doty urged cooperation, noted Supreme Court rulings on contracts, and warned against executive encroachment on appointing officers. Carson moved to print 300 copies of the message. the motion passed despite opposition, and the House adjourned.
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Moxcay
Walker
Taaritrox
Chmsts
Congress
Supreme Court of the
United States
Council
House of Representatives
Doty
Madison
Mre Carson
Messrs
Darling
Elmore
Messrs. Capron
Hamilton
Territorial Convention at the capital and Whig gains
An 1843 Madison report covers a Territorial Convention organized by Daman Baxtua with delegates from Green and Wisconsin areas. It also notes Whig successes in Detroit and New Orleans mayoral races, legislative maneuvers over Territorial officers, and a comet sighting while detailing a sequence of political confrontations and public notices.
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Eecorova Territoriay
Cosvastion
Lace Fures
Iectory
Daman Baxtua
Green
Joan ¥. Sutry
Malwaukee
Cras
Lyon
Missouri
General Jackson
New Orleans
Gen
Jackson
Old Herg
Congress
Juckson
Malus
Ehig
Econ
Traitors Return Home as Senate Rejection Triggers Reelection Bids
The Senate rejected Mesens and Cusarsa, who will return home to stand again for Congress. Whigs in their districts oppose political renegades and vow to punish treachery at the polls, reserving rewards for trusted party members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusarsa
Senate
Congresa
Removal of Wisconsin seat of government debated in council
The discussion led by Mr. LaChapelle questions concentrating national improvements in Milwaukee and neglecting other areas. The harbor project, previously tied to Congress funding, now faces transfer of legislative actions to Milwaukee amid calls for equal rights and territorial balance.
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Berron
LaChapelle
Wisconsin
Remarks on Governor veto and territorial property control
In the council march 23 remarks discuss reconsidering a bill to appoint a superintendent over territorial property. Baxter cites Supreme Court precedent and objections by the Governor. The speaker argues property belongs to the people through their representatives and questions executive control, removal provisions, and funding. The debate centers on constitutionality and practical governance.
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Baxer
Hia
Supreme Court
Cova i
Sodar
Ney
Pople
Furter
Wircangin
Jared
Caine
Congress
Librarian Pay Debate Questions Name of Superintendent
A legislative discussion questions whether a librarian and the superintendent should be paid under the same appropriation. The speaker argues services rendered matter more than the title or name, contending objections from the Governor are not well founded and urging passage of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Frelina
Thone
Mr Clay at Vicksburg receives hearty public welcome
The Vicksburg Whig features an ornate address from Mississippi leaders led by S. S. Prentiss praising Henry Clay. They extol his American patriotism, public service, and the inspiring example he sets for youths, while noting a tariff discussion on New England manufacture of chintzes and its impact on prices.
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MR. Clay
Vicksburg
Virginia
West
Henry Clays
Henry Clay
Rte
Freeltrade
New England
Tariff debate cited against French chintzes in Chicago Express
A fragment argues the tariff raises only a third of typical costs for French chintzes, claiming the tariff proves free trade critics wrong. The Chicago Express mocks pseudo economists and their claims, urging readers to interpret the tariff impact.
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Psuedo
Free Trade
Chicago Express
Robbery at Mr Webster’s Washington Residence
Unidentified thieves entered Mr Webster’s Washington home on the night of the seventh, pried open a secretary, and stole a silver inkstand, trinkets, two gilded leaden candlesticks, and a silver vase valued at 3000 dollars. Pursuit led to the vase being dropped at the gate and recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Webster
Washington
Webster
Florida Legislative Council Rejects Territorial Bond Liability
The Legislative Council of Florida passes a resolution stating the territory bears no legal or moral responsibility for bonds issued by a prior authority. The vote is recorded as 22 in favor and 4 against.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council of
Florida
Tha
Infant son of Col W B Slaughter reported dead
A notice from the City of Wind Lakes records the death of infant son of Col W B Slaughter aged five months and twenty days, with any additional details unreadable in the fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Wind Lakes
Sasi
Fanes
Col. W. Bi Slaughter
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Madison City Express
Tuursday
House of
Legislative Assembly
Maine
Ma Dob
Shalt
Borning
Canvine
Detenit
Jocofocoiam
Michigan
Jonofucoiem
Galens Gazette
Europe
New York Tribune
Judi Yslande
Athult
Point O Petro
Guadaloupe
Aca
Ivis
U.S
Point 2
Petre
St. Bart's
St. Christopher's
Montrorat
John ¥. Smith
Sallowa
Joshus Hathaway
Clinton Walworth
Luther Parker
MR. 3Aker
PPLE
Horritory
Dane
Town
Lounty
Algo
C.J, Learned
General
Prairie Dé Chit
Green Bay
Astor
Mitchell de Irwin
Beat Quarriva
Vermont
John F. Lesley
Hale’s
Milwaukee
R. Wells
P. C. Hale
James Hall
Hng
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