Democratic Conventions and Route News Across Wisconsin
The Oshkosh and Sheboygan papers report Democratic calls for district and county conventions in August and September to nominate candidates and elect delegates, with notes on county coverage, disputes over authority, and a Fort Winnebago to Prairie La Crosse road opening. A dramatic surviving account tells of Patrick Croswell's perilous four day trek to Fort Winnebago, rescued by an expedition of white and Winnebago men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whord
Waapan
Iharsitey
Congress
Patrick Toland
Democratic Cor. Coin
Donceatic
Oshkosh
O'chool
Waupuh
Uch Town
L. P. Crary
CG Gumaer
Henning
Jonni Conyuyiox
Ohkesh
Caleb Croswell
Board of Public Works
Fort Winnebago
Prairie la Cross
Mississippi
Crosswell
Wisconsin
Croswell
la Crosé
Lake Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Fond du Lac
Sheboygan
Green Bay
la Cross
6Th Judicial Circuit
Doty
Croswe
Metsgar’s
la’ Cross
Metzgars
Mr. Cronwell
Mr. Croswell
Tie
Sverevanyer Starz
Madison
Winnhaga
Wrst
Washington
Manitowoc
Brown
Winnebigo
Calumet
Ford du Lac
Marquette
Columbia
Dodge
Jefferson
James Duane Doty
WM. A. Barstow
M. N. Moulthrop
Sherif
Winnebago County
Afd
Assembly
Winklebage County
Board of Supervisors
Oshhash
Ciicuit
Wyinnebago
Willismn Crossi
Vitgick
Robert Fleming
Hiram Semington
Towselip Puyiter
Ying
Winnegage
Willian
Crossitt
H Im
M.N. Moulthrop
B. K. Kinnant
Gov Doty Defended by Journal Amid Partisan Debate
The Fond du Lac Journal defends Gov. Doty, arguing his district work and voting record align with Democratic principles, despite Whig accusations. It urges Democrats to support his reelection, noting his support for harbor improvements and the Wilmot Proviso, and questions the Journal’s critique as partisan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Gov. Daty
Duty
Harrison
Gov. Doty
Vante
Tima
Democrata
Cass
Journal
Cobb
House
St Steining
Mail Service to Teresco Route Sends No Change
The letter from the Post Office reports Gov Doty failed to secure semi weekly service on the Teresco to Corea route due to cost concerns. An application for extra facilities on Oshkosh to Ceresco was rejected since benefits barely exceed current costs.
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Coreaca
R. Hossie
P. M
J.D. Derr
H.R
Post Office Established at Omro with New Postmaster
A long delayed facility is granted in Omro with the establishment of a Post Office. Dr. W. P. McAllister is appointed Postmaster, praised as a gentleman of broad recommendation and expected to please all interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McAllister
Mac
Fe Wall
Making Gold Compound Claims Spark Public Curiosity
The Washington Globe reports a mixture of 16 parts pure platina 7 parts copper 1 zinc 1 zinc alloyed and coated with poilured sharcoal allegedly yields color density and ductility like gold. The article notes the blend has the same specific gravity and malleability as gold, prompting interest in its potential as a gold substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Washington Globe
Ballooning a Horse In Paris Flight
M Posevin of Part made a balloon ascent carrying a pony under a car. They rose from Paris and landed a short distance away with the pony unharmed and mounted back to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Posevin
Mies
Paris
Post Office Appropriation Bill Dominates Congressional Day
In Congress August 5 6 the House debates the Post-Office Appropriation Bill with extensive discussion and adjourns. Senate debates highway land grants to Alabama and a Texas New Mexico boundary dispute with a $10 000 000 Texas settlement offer. President urges quick resolution as Texas and New Mexico clash.
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Bell
Alabama
Tennessee Rover
Chattanooga
Pearce
Texas
New Mexico
Itselu
California
Senate
HOUSE
Sennrtral
United States
President Fillmore, Texas rights clash over New Mexico
A letter from Texas Governor to President Fillmore defends Texan rights to preserve them at all hazards east of the Rio Grande. The President replies he supports New Mexico's rights and will interpose U S power to protect them. Rains flood roads. California admission and New Mexico territorial government bills pass Senate. Reports of several local crimes and a railroad vote in St Louis County.
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Texas
New Mexico
Rio Grande
United States
California
Senate
Henry Hammond
Harford County
Baltimore and Philadelphia
Joshua Lester
Moyamensing
Timothy Brown
Jacob Jones
JF. Chapman
Cambridge
Dane County
Towanda Township
Bradford Co
A. M. Wilcox
Baltimore
von Donaker
Jane Scottr
Senate and House Debates on Texas Boundary Bill and Oregon Land Grants
The Senate considered the Texas boundary measure with southern opposition and tactical threats, postponing action. In Oregon, the House enacted a Surveoy General office bill and civil diplomatic appropriations, with delays and adjournments. The Texas Boundary bill ultimately passed the Senate after extensive debate and amendments, providing for cession of disputed land and payment to Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boalt
Kenosha
Racine
Senate
Texas
Dongae
California
Angnat
Hous
Bissell
Miss Dix
Thurston
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Democrat
Ams Denson
Order of Dem. Com
Democratic Committee of
Ji Morrars
Fond du Hoc Journal
Civeu Law
Sheboyyen
Ley
Medison Democraty
Democrats
Uns Place
Ventura, &c
Gammon
Gov. Duty
Goise
Oshkosh Democrat
Gov
Utah
Guy
Free Democrat
Teresco
Omro
Graham
Ile
Gedey
Gov. Bell
Vexas
Committee of
Litteni
Livisa
Advocate
Longly & Brothers
Cincinnati
Walker
Milwaukee
Fillmore
Philadelphia
Boston
Prof. Webster
Wouse
Elouse
Burrows’ Hotel
Menasha, Winnebago Co
Wis
Hastinan, Catuill, & Powers
Edward Eastman
L. H. Coptrill
M. Powers
Snow
Gila
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