Whig Nominations for District and County Officers
The district convention backs Lucius I. Baasen for the Assembly and IL Pacuer James S Anan Wormmax Bowen for the House and county posts. They praise honesty, urge Whigs to unite, bury personal differences, and vote the whole ticket to defeat opponents. The call is to rally, support, and stand by the regular ticket at the ballot box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucius I. Baasen
Legislative Assembly
Ag IL. Pacuer
James S. Anan
Sauk Prairie
Wormmax Bowyn
Green County
Richiry
Democratic Whig Convention at Madison in 1842
Delegates from Jefferson, Dane, Green, Sauk and Dodge counties met at the Capitol in Madison on September 7 1842. Elects Lucius I Barber to the council, Bowen Green Palmer Alban to the house, and names central and corresponding committees. Committees approved and proceedings signed for publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiadison
Ebesezor Brighaw
T. Clark
Sutherland
Ruthher
Jani
Foster Uch
Jeffrwon
Armina Pickett
J.B. Ontrander
Joan Cule
Samuel Piper
E.C. Montague
James M. Cole
E. M. Sexton
Col. Botkin
Jrifitra
Green
Dane
Sauk
Pickett
Wiese
Wioas
Hheir
Prarenty
Messia
John Cole
Jeffrieon
Jens Fineh
B.baldwin
Lucius I. Barber
Jiseraon
Erte
Stewart
William Bowen
Gaunt
Seaache Palmer
Dae
James S. Alban
Montagne
Urata Central
Masbevn
Apex
J. T. Clark
D. Brigham
I. M. Wiliajsson
Fernon
E. C. Montsue
J. W. Stewart
Calvin Frink
Dodge
Richard F. Rising
Wishonsan Eegister
Satinen City
Laprese
Brig AM
Clark
Whig Convention Nominees and Proceedings in Madison
At a Whig meeting in Madison on September 12 1842 Isaac J. Power was nominated for Wisconsin Territory House of Representatives. Volunteers for county offices were named including Volney Moore William Daggett Solomon Shafer George Anderson Erastus Quivey and others. The Loco Foco convention then listed council and house candidates with tariff notes and previews of New York districting battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Sauk
Capitol
Madison
David Brigham
E. M. Williamson
House of Representatives
Isaac J. Pavwer
Wisconsin
Volney Moore
William D. Daggett
Solomon Shafer
Loco Foco
Jamgen Surnencawn
Green
Rosear Masvens
Maryanne
F. Iigen
JSON
Lyman Crossuan
Whig Nominates Unity Council in Maryland and National Rally
A Whig slate in Maryland endorses E V Whiton Mille and others for the Council and House. The Baltimore convention nominates Henry Clay for President. Across New York and Pennsylvania Whigs back the effort with strong meetings and resolutions. The piece also discusses Green County Wisconsin notes and Green County’s favorable farming, timber, minerals, and immigrant appeal, urging settlers to consider the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Baltimore
Henry Clay
New York
Pennsylvania
Union
Repeal bill advances amid Treasury note debates
Congress moves to repeal the Distribution act provision suspending it when duties exceed twenty percent while a Treasury note refinancing bill passes the House. The Madisonian quotes the President urging integrity in patronage and promising swift removal of officials acting dishonorably, with no personal gain from office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Treasury Nore Brt
Ways and Muang
Treasury
House
Madisonian
House of Correction
Wisconsin Territory Mines and Towns Growth Report
The Wisconsin Territory page notes rapid growth in Madison and surrounding counties Dane Greene Rock Grant Walworth Jefferson, with 5000 new settlers since June and rich timber prairie land. Copper operations and mineral wealth praised, plus plans for a 1500 foot shaft to prove mineral character. Local focus on new court house and jail progress at Mineral Point and reader admonition on paying subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geren Covary
Wisconsin
Dutch Moabison
Madison
Dane
United States
Greene, Rock
Grant
Walworth
Jeferson
Phil. Sentinel
Notage
Jknerth Point Free Press
Jefferson County Democratic Whigs Meet at E G Darling House
Jefferson County Democratic Whigs met at E G Darling's house on a Saturday at 3 PM. Dr John Morrison chaired. A A Brayton secretary. A central Corresponding Committee for Jefferson County was formed with Alvin Foster E Montague and Esquire Blake. A five member town committee of vigilance was named for each town. Connected nominations were set for county offices. Proceedings ordered published in the Madison City Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
E.G. Darling
John Morrison
A. A. Brayton
Jefferson
Alvin Foster
E. ©. Montague
Esquire Blake
A. P. Alien
Tor Ztalen
Wm. Lamphear
J. L. Manville
Armine Picket
HH. B. Smith
Capt
Joseph Keyes
Winterstown
Luther Cole
D. W. Kellogg
John Richards
Benj. Lahoree
E. H. Bowton
Burk River
Justin Carpenter
H. P. Willard
John B. Terry
Justin
A.A. Brayton
Aztalan
Welland Canal Labor Disorder Reported in 1842
A letter from Mr. W. B. Robinson, superintendent of the Welland Canal, dated August 7, 1842, describes unemployed laborers looting provisions in the village of Kingston and nearby mills. They seized pork from a schooner and boarded the vessel Mariner from Sandusky, prompting Merritt to travel to Kingston to secure a military arrestation. The writer warns shippers that the situation may be magnified and urges prompt measures to protect property along the canal route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merritt
Kingston
Roberson
Passenger traffic from Europe to New York steady midweek
Upwards of twelve hundred passengers arrived at New York from Europe on Wednesday, with over three hundred returning on Thursday aboard two packets. The cross Atlantic flow shows continued busy voyageurs and steady liner service between continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comino
Goine
New York
Europe
Passage of a tariff by the House in McKennan bill
The tariff bill of Mr. McKennan, earlier approved and vetoed with the Land Distribution clause, passed the House by 105 to 103. The vote tally lists numerous lawmakers and indicates Whigs, Locos, and party lines, noting Georgia and New York names and regional affiliations, with some members supporting changes after land distribution debates. The report highlights internal party splits and defections connected to the Tariff and Land Distribution provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yler
Mgr. Adams
Vrom
New York
Triure
McKennam
Fillmore
Yras—Myases
Allen
Landaff W. Andrawa
Sherlock J. Andrews
Apple Averigg
Babcock
Baker
Barnard
Barton
Seesaw
Bidlack
Bridwye
Blair
Bourdain
Borden
Brigga
Brockway
Charles Brown
Jeremiah Brown
Burnel
Calfour
Childs
Chiteundon
John C. Clark
J. Cooper
Cowen
Cranaton
Coseni
G. Davis
R. D. Davis
John Edwards
Everts
Loco Focus
Pennsylvania
Massie Turtle
Adame
Arald
Arerington Atherton
Diack
Butts
Boyd
Aaron
Brown
Ailton Brows
Burky Wilburs
O. Butter
Grean W. Caldwell
Patek Cy Caldwell
J. Campbell
Willian B
Slithens
Medill
Milov
Mitchell
Gunley
Payor
Rayner
Reding
Reynolds
Rheit
Rogie
Roonwalt
Samiders
Shaw
Sheppard
Shield
Win
Sinth
Speieg
Stevred
Sumrarrs
Suter
Jake
Thompson
Ivecob Tsumpson
Frépy Wit
Turner
Underwood
Warren
Washington
Wattersin
Walter
James Wo Wiliams
C. A. Williama
Wise
Wand
Loe
Poco
Remon
Whigstia
Byler
Tvunly Sa
Joba 'Tyter
Ina
Georgia
Mr. Sprig
Locos
Loco Focos
Tariff Bill Law Signed by President After Long Debate
The tariff bill passed after a nine month session and is now law, taking effect on promulgation. Supporters say it strengthens economy, ends foreign currency issues, and boosts domestic business while Congress adjourned. Key figures include Tyler era lawmakers and committee members who backed the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobe Pyler
Gallune
Congress
Ss Fole Lawa
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Madison Gity Express
BF. Garr
W. W. Wyman
Tnorspay
Winticla Scott
Secbrec
Isaac H. Palmer
James
Alban
Tarary Ramen P
Great Britain
Senate
Ilfensina
England
Nomons
David Webster
Aghiss
Boston
Britain
George Anderson
Erastus Quivey
Board of Commissionere
IE. M. Williamson
Durda
Washington Bird
William Pyncieon
Por
George Cargile
A. W. Dickson
Charles Peasler
Nathan Kellogg
Orson Coox
Far Constables
Elvin Barker
Albert Skinator
John Myers
John Quivey
Fronch Dect
Saxtonn
Tuowas Dazy
Wicuama A
Ween
Honace W.pouliza
Guerce Duning
Cavin Frixx
George Staviyrse
David Brignam
DG. M. Williamson
Tauiry Brae
Tyler
Hagarda
Ohio
Newark
Dayton
Xenia
Lebanon
Kentucky
Beck and
E.V. Whiton
J. C. Mille
Council
James Tripp
John M. Cipron
Joduthun Spoonery
John Hopkins
Thes
Erie
Walidryna
Clay
Vabion
Pring
Rhode Island
Lita Worth
Thave
Theerritory
Pennslvania
Virginia
Sephenson
Linois
Pecatonica
Rock
Greep
Wanny Crax
Mr. Clay
Syracuse
Coxcniss
Wausrax
Boston Daily American
Wpehater
John "Fyler Gom
Webster
Colin
Salem Register
Daily American
Remaels
Daniel Webster
Guntoman
Danivl Webser
Tiisa
The
New York Tribune
Robin Tyler
Welland Canal
Robinson
Io Sax
Meoars
Barrow
Bates
Bayard
Stuchation
Conte
Conard
Crafie
Crittendad
Evans
Huntington
Miller
Morehead
Phelps
Porter
Smith
Indiana Sprague
Stergeo
Lallmadge
White
Williams
Woodbridges
Wight
Towad
Moesera
Archer Bagby
Bonten
Herrien
Calhoun
Claytom
Cathya
Alton
Graham
Hendcrewn
Kin
Linn
Mangum
Merrick
Preston
Rives
Sevier
Saith
Connecticut
Tappan
Walker
Pecs
Cee Hak Loews
Tylerstes
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