Debate Over Timber Lands and California Admission
A Green Bay Advocate and Sheboygan Democrat critique of Gov. Doty’s timber protection bill argues it shields robbery and hinders settlers. The piece praises pioneer rights to indigenous resources, cites Fox River and Wolf River areas, and condemns opposition as fanned by eastern capital and fear of competition. It links timber policy to broader political battles, including California and New Mexico admission and the Wilmot Proviso era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Bay Advocate
Sheboygan, Democrat
Doty
Winnebago
Marinette
Fend du Lac
Dodge
Fox River
Lake Winnebago
Sheboygan
Green Bay
Bovate
Congress
Gov. Doty
Democratic Party
California
Minnesota
Mackinaw
Oregon
Sravery
Texas
New Mexico
Aga State
Wilmot
New Mexico Seeks State Convention Against Slavery
The territorial conflict ends as New Mexico forms a state convention and drafts a constitution prohibiting slavery, rejecting Congress and Texas pressure. The move aims to establish statehood and grassroots governance amid territorial disputes and delayed recognition of delegate Hough N. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hough N. Smith
Texas
New Mexico
New Whig Paper Promises Split Support in County
The article notes Geo M Survixn abandons Neenah plan for Oshkosh, heads to Milwaukee for materials. Shipper to publish a Whig paper. editors pledge to support Whigs, while promising union with Democrats and a shift of their own paper toward Democratic interests. It reflects party realignment and local press competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. M. Survixn
Neenah
Andy
Oshhkogh
Milwaukee
Shipper
Democratic Party
Democratic Party of
United Democracy
Algoma
Winnebago County News Hails Local Paper Venture
An announcement from Menasha in Winnebago County Wisconsin outlines plans to launch a weekly Democratic newspaper titled Bonafide Gazette in August. The text touts local improvements along the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers, notes favorable site conditions, and mentions contributors and prices. It also remarks on regional rivalry with Neenah Grand Chute and Appleton and previews several new industries and houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Winnebago
Wisconsin
Fox
Menaba
Ghorge Hyer
Woukesha
Hyer
Misti Ce
Neenah
Grand Chute
Appleton
Neenall Progress Despite Death of Proprietor and Legal Hurdles
Neenall and rival Menasha push toward a strong patent era, hindered by the proprietor's death and court neglect to authorize sale. Residents want to buy property and move forward despite the setback, with steady, forward motion shaping the town's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menasha
Little's Living Age Promoted as Superior Weekly Choice
The piece extols Little's Living Age as a premier weekly magazine of literature and science, highlighting its world wide selection, breadth of topics, and ability to present the “wheat from the chaff.” It notes a favorable contemporary tribute and states the publication schedule, price, and availability details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Tts
Pregenta
Joan Quincy Ananin
Adams
Table Rock at Niagara Falls Falls With Carriage
The famous Table Rock on the Canada side of Niagara Falls collapsed on June 20. A carriage carrying a party toppled into the abyss as onlookers and a guide had just passed beneath the rock. The party escaped the fall but the carriage went down. Cholera reported in Cincinnati and Boston. Ocean steamers to New York and a semi weekly route to Europe noted. Telegraph line completed from New York to Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Woolsey
Algoma
Edward West
Bloomingdale
Spaaker
New Orleans
Table Rock
Canada
Niagara Falls
Boston
New York
Europe
United States
Visca
Shavaun
Contoy
Munnis
Linsell
Ufred
Rail road land grant bill sparks Senate debate
Senator Dodge proposes a land grant to Wisconsin equal to six sections along the Milwaukee to Mississippi line to aid a railroad. Lands to the Legislature for this purpose only, roads to carry mails at Congress set price, toll free transport for U. S. government, completion in ten years, state repay grants if any. Senate/Robert Davis of Massachusetts cites fraud worries under public land laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Mississippi River
United States
Congress
U. S
Enid Lunds
Senate
Davis
Massachu
Sotie
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Mississippi
Richmond Medical College
Navy
Army
Atchioan
St. Louis
Louissville
Cunvinnati
Casa
Naval Committee
Uited States
Congrese
Mer
Wise
Tany
Caista
Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Texas
Brandon
Moantgomery
Alabama
Iil
Monroe District
Thompson
Daniel F. Miller
Iowa
Kanesville
Monroe County
Monroe
Kanesye
Miller
Congress Session Adopts Bounty Land Bill for Soldiers
Senate members including Mr. Barnwell of South Carolina qualified and discussed memorials and petitions before adjourning on June 23. The House spent the day debating the Bounty Land Bill, amending and voting. The final measure granted lands to all soldiers since 1760 by a 155 to 36 vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Barnwell
South Carolina
Moore
Actu
Tlouse
Mouss
Eprain Cane
William Thompsson
Yeas
Yoronto
Turon
Canapa —Repubi
Can
Legislative Assembly
Banloe
Ure House
J. P. Gallup
Confession of Webster and the Parkman killing details
A lengthy confession from Professor Webster emerges in Milwaukee papers. He recounts the fatal confrontation with Dr. Parkman in his college rooms, claiming no premeditation and seeking sentence computation. The narrative includes a violent dispute, an ensuing deadly blow, and the attempt to destroy the body, followed by a scramble for justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Massachusetts
Parkman
Milwaukee
Webster Tia
Dro Perhimane
Dr. Hosack
Kiter
Wats
Anc
Barnard
Hutchinson
Kenosh
Bualt
Ohio
Nolions
Pittsbergh
Acexsty
Wis
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NEW Whig Paper
North Western Gazette
Neenall
Niagara
Vermont
New Hampshire
New England
Guv. Dewsy
Falls
Buffalo Courier
Mason
Norfolk
Virginia
Navy Sbe
Naval Commmitplese
Housh
Cobb
Committee On Printing
Grand Jury
Lopez
John A.quitman
Miss
Smith
Supreme Court
Henderson
U.S
Ma&dison
Chapman
Pond du jLac
CGF
Chauncey Retlarg
Kenosha
Rye
Cuba
Laxo
J. UL. van Amringe
Travler
Wildesn Og Ag
Boyd Qhatucky
New York Express
Meade
Elcaven
Kentucky
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