Wisconsin Banking Prosecutions and Attorney General Proposals
A long 1852 letter thread details state efforts to prosecute illegal banking and the roles of Governor, Attorney General, and counsel. It notes that proceedings against the Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Company were prepared, with writs issued and pending in the Wisconsin Supreme Court. It also discusses continuance requests, stipulations, and the governor’s denials of improper arrangements, urging strict adherence to law and reflecting tensions between state interests and corporate powers. Proposals include organizing under banking laws or winding up the institution, with emphasis on safeguarding public funds and the state’s constitutional processes.
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Wurgentin
Supreme Court of the State
Uon
Caperience Traireok
Ilegal Banking
Tr. Fstubrnole
Afr
Doalittl
Madigan
Corp Sys
Han Po Richmond
Levi Blesteat Dapwil Ub Chendler
Conde
Alton
Estabrook
Mtey General
Doolittle
Supreme Court
Sadjean
Whiten
Dull Insurance Company
James
Ineusutce
Europe
Beeutlo
Dune Nest
Pat
Depuljitla Cave
Tie Court
Ostabruuk
Wisconsin Maritia
Senate
Snfert
Ux Shad
Canforns Tate
Dewey
Faewell
Charscivr
United States
Comniny
Texaliana
Nyuvarthemselves
Vach
Lis
Ipubilie
Interasia
Apex
Miscaxot
Supresi
Levin
Wits
Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin
jExrel
Ie Marine & Pie
Ragime
Suail
E. Tsransenx
Gen. Aueareimit
Wisconsin Marine Land Fire Sesuance Company
State of Fisconsin
Suanuel
Sain
Bears
Clork
Ketroce
Advorney
Leanne
J. Parnell
Tors
Shurnndun Taries
Washington
C. N. Ehuitwary
Menomones
Congress
Athens
Menomonee
Walker
General Land Office
Wi Bill
India
Anc
Cass
Pss
C. Jantss Doase Dory
Milwaukee Fire and Marios Insurance Company
Isthines of Panama and a Panamanian transit boom
The Pasavia Railroad opens at Navy Bay allowing faster routes to New York and New England ports. Travelers like Benar Paredes influence diplomacy as American Chagres residents grow wary. Reports note many deaths in a Panama hospital and crowded, poorly provisioned passenger ships bound for St Francisco. In Madison, a grand festival accompanies legislative work, with focus on a bank bill and debts abolition. The piece endorses Milwaukee Fire and Marine Insurance and argues for individual banking.
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Panama
Pasavia
Navy Bay
Dow St
Weiman
Asia
Pacific
Nw York
New England
Benar Paredes
Bogota
Washington
Republic of Grenada
Chagres
Panarma
St Francisco
Sleasr
Madison
Assembly
Clay for Fillmore in Private Letter Prefers Whig Candidate
The extract quotes Henry Clay expressing a preference for Millard Fillmore as the Whig presidential candidate. He notes Fillmore has administered the government with success and integrity, while Daniel Webster and Winfield Scott have merit but have not been tried in the presidency. The letter emphasizes prudence against change without necessity.
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Fillmore
Webster
General Scott
Liberty and slavery in the United States and Milwaukee heat ordinance
A fragment condemns slavery listing 177589 enslaved people and criticizes church participation in the trade, while noting Milwaukee Common Council passing an ordinance fining steam heat and other measures to curb disturbances to strangers.
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United States
Thia
Kossuth
Common Council of
Milwaukee
Atraugera
The First Child Case Divided and Old Local News
The Democrat reports on a child custody case decision and its delays, the sheriff taking the child from Partridge with a crowd present, and notes on a California move and local events. It also mentions a spring term start for the County Court, town elections, a flooded county and opening waterways, and a new artesian well drilled by McCourt and Cottrill delivering a four inch water flow.
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Circuit Court
Alvin Pastridize
Butteick Kinwelfl
Batwa
Partridge
Buttrick
James Hicks
California
Endysyar
Mesats. McCourt
A. Cottrill
Improvement Meetings At Green Bay And Depere
Public meetings at Green Bay and Depere voiced strong dismay at the Governor and Legislature over the Improvement project. They urged Mr Eleia to report to Madison, warning that without Governor approval the contract funds cannot be raised and the scheme may stall. The debate centers on legality, funding, and potential corruption versus completing essential work.
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Green Bay
Depere
Eilia
Madison
Martin
Tednon
Murti
Retter
Menree
Soares
General Scott’s Native Americanism Letter Debunked
A 1849 valedictory letter from Wasniwarus rebuts General Scott’s earlier anti foreigner stance and endorses inclusive naturalization. It argues that Mexicans and other immigrants proved loyal in campaigns, stating Scott’s shift was due to the Mexican War. The piece questions the authenticity and motives of contemporaries who defend the shift.
Editors and party bias corrode public morals
A 19th century critique argues editors shield party wrongs, denounce opponents, and blur lines between personal integrity and professional duties. It cites A. D. Ladue of Sheboygan, Libel case against the Mercury, and a Mills note to illustrate how editors abdicate responsibility, harming journalism’s moral standing.
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Coramon
Elistars
Custain
Bir
Gillett
A.D. Ladne
Sheboygan
Ladne
Orison
Te Waa
Steboggen Mercury
Lim
Luke Journal
the Mercury
A. D. Ladue
Ladue
Elsa
Marcury
Free Democrat's Answer on Capital Punishment and Justice
The Free Democrat argues capital punishment may be justified if a jury trial proves property ownership of a person and the claimant’s rights. It questions whether justice or expediency alone justifies executions and suggests even slave capture could be seen as legitimate law enforcement.
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Free Democrat
Ohskosh Democrat
Mmenner
Open capitalist urged to build a Madison paper mill
The Madison Argus calls for a privately funded Madison paper mill arguing it would be profitable. It cites nine thousand dollars worth of paper used locally, sixty newspapers in the state, ample pure water, dependable water power, and central location as reasons investors could be found. It notes difficulty obtaining good paper and mentions the Gold Medal prize proposal with no money.
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Madison Argus
Acme
Madison
Gove Iate
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Abe
Gen. Scott
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Scott
Scott Bay Bee
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