Pioneer Lectures and Lakeside Ventures at Wisconsin Exhibit
The article recounts Captain Mackinnon’s lecture voyage detailing Mackinaw, Fort Winnebago, and the Wisconsin lakes region, noting sand covered Manitou Islands, canal plans, and the region’s emigration appeal. It describes a visiting engineer’s plow and drill machine near Beloit, praising its potential to cut plowing and drilling work efficiently for prairie farming and future expansion.
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Beloit Journal
Genvemen
Mesars
B. & B. F. Field
Plow Ag
Ain
Isick
Jeannot
Tan
Propriet Rs
Ealla
Britain Screw Steamship arrives in New York from Liverpool
The Britain Screw Steamship, just arrived on her maiden voyage from Liverpool, showcases iron construction and robust strength. She features iron hulls and decks, guarded boiler arrangements, lifesaving gear, eight lifeboats, and elevated deck facilities. The ship’s four masts will carry nearly 13,000 yards of canvas and rival any sailing vessel. Passenger accommodations include 64 state rooms in the after part and ample leisure space aboard.
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Britain
New Yorks
Liverpool
Rover Lux
Fornia
Davita
Patsenger
Passenge
Sde
City versus Country Work Ethic in The New York Tribune
The New York Tribune notes the pull of the city for workers with greater skills and earnings potential, while county life offers frugality and steadier pace. It contrasts urban wage labor with rural subsistence and observes urban precarity and exploitation, referencing Paris experiments on steam power versus water.
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New York Tribune
Wisconsin Tax Deed Quieting Act Drafted in 19th Century Style
A historical draft of an act for the quieting of tax deeds in Wisconsin. The text outlines validity of deeds executed for lands sold for nonpayment, provisions for redemption within one year, conditions for recording tax titles, and procedures for county treasurers to sell and transfer land certificates. Includes signatures of assembly and senate leaders and an approval date.
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Wisconsin
Eilin
Senate and Assembly
Tiga
Exiled guest and the enduring union of the states
The letter discusses Mr Webster's absence due to health and presents a response portraying the exile as a symbol of political struggle. It emphasizes public liberty and religious tolerance under the Constitution, urging unwavering attachment to the Union and respect for states' rights. The piece frames Providence as placing liberty and union as essential to the nation's happiness and history.
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Webster
Plymonth
Stata
Tie Spa
United States
United States Support for Free Self-Government and Equality of Nations
A historical statement extols the value of liberty and national equality. It argues that peaceful coexistence of diverse governments strengthens world stability, emphasizing that free popular systems best promote happiness and universal self-government. The speaker asserts nations’ equal rights and the moral duty to demonstrate this through example.
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Dleed
Idarkness
Brilijiger
Gloorbe
Liverty End Union
Ead
Ghio and Mississippi Railroad Contract Big Cost Review
Professor Mitchell reports to the Board on the Ghio and Mississippi Railroad evaluating a nine million front end cost for the route from Illinois Town to Cincinnati. Payment structure includes cash, stock, and bonds secured by a first mortgage. New money from Poe Weans supports engagements. Cincinnati trade and manufacture figures are cited, with completion timelines and projected net income after expenses and debt service estimated at about 1.3 million on a 10 million cap.
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Ghio and Mississippi Railroad
Mitchell
Ghio and Mssippy Railroad
Board of Directory
Cale
Frontlinois
Cincinnati
Poe
New York
Mississippi
de Isuch & City
Paris Court Declares Husband Owner Of Wife's Remains
The Civil Tribunal of the Seine ruled that the husband, MS Appert, is the owner of the relocated remains of his wife buried in Pere la Chaise. The court rejected the father's claim, forbade further involvement by M Legras, and directed costs be paid.
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Paris
N.Y. Express
Seine
Appert
Pere la Chatse
Milly
Collin
M. Legras
Literary Women and Their Rising Literary Stars
The New Orleans Journal highlights that in the past few years women have achieved notable triumphs in literature drama and music. It cites Alice Carey Grace Greenwood Miss Fennimore Cooper Miss McIntosh and Miss Cheesebro as earning lasting honors at home and abroad. It also praises Mrs Mowatt Miss Davenport and Jenny Lind Kate Hayes and Anna Bishay for achievements in performance, noting Mrs Swisshelm and Mr Gaines as strong advocates for women's progress.
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New Orleans
Buchedin
Alice Carey
Grace Greenwood
Misa Fennimora Cooper
Misa McIntosh
Miss Cheesebro
Mowatt
Miss Davenpod
Jenny Lind
Kate Hayes
Anna Bishay
Great Railroad Project Pressed By Canadians For UK Funding
The Canadians push a Halifax to Detroit railway plan via Saint John and Quebec with a £7,000,000 government guarantee. Inspector Hincks told the Colonial Secretary Britain would back the capitalists’ bid to build the full line. Meanwhile Montesquiou, linked to a St Louis hotel murder, escaped custody, assaulted a resident, and was recaptured, later sent to an asylum.
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Halifax
Canada
St. John’s
New Brunswick
St. John
St. Lawrenes
Quebec
Detroit
Itnrel Hincks
England
Eignah
Upper Canada
Montesquiou
St. Louis
Linsene
Paria
Rueda Arbres
Hay~ing
Montesquiog
Edwin Wheeles for County Judge in N Eeah May 28 1852
In a public notice friends of Edwin Wheeles announce his candidacy for County Judge in the forthcoming election. Wheeles is described as modest affable and of excellent abilities and good wisdom at the bar. If elected he will be a good judge.
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Cur Sr. Densnore
Prise
Theo
Edwin Wheeles
Neeeah
Juege
Wheeter
Mail Route Critique of Castle Administration Seeks Change
A missive praises routing reforms and laments mail delivery delays across Madison Oshkosh Fond du Lac Green Bay with Castle as postmaster. The writer accuses current leaders of mismanagement, notes weekly departures and arrivals, and urges a quicker, more reliable system to ensure Milwaukee and Pond du Lac papers arrive timely. The piece forecasts an impending administrative change.
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Madison Democratis
Oshkosh
Fond du Jac
Green Bay
Ford da Lae Postyllias
Madison
Ceresco
Mundey
Boddig
Milwaukee
Ivo
Ated
Governor Veto Power Debate Sparks Democratic Critique
In a Madison Democrat letter, the discussion defends the governor’s veto power as a discretionary, constitutional tool. It argues Democratic critics miscast the veto as abstract and partisan, urging measured, prudent use for state interests and condemning attacks on the office itself.
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Hag
Madison Democrat
Democratic Presse de
Democraic
Jenny Lind Passes Downriver If It Reaches Wisconsin
Rumor says the Jenny Lind steamer now seeks passage into the Wisconsin River. It could exit these waters entirely if successful. The Peytona Company reportedly paid 800 to the Jenny Lind proprietors to leave the prairie trade.
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Mississippi River
Wisconsin
Peytona Company
Pake
Oshkosh Flood Devastates Lake Shore Areas and Surrounding Towns
The journal notes severe flooding around Fond du Lac and Oshkosh as high water inundates farms, shoreline lands, and lower floors. Oshkosh sits on higher ground but suffers indirect damage while Fond du Lac endures broader losses including homes and business properties. A statewide pattern of rising waters prompts concern for low-lying communities and ongoing repair needs.
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Oshkosh
Rueas
Renoshe
Gam Lowe Shault
Ewart
Tvs
Staal Teyenleges
Yale
Neena
Menasha
Sad
Olher
Formidwley
Creluss
Mimny Od
Oseford
Weciver
Tiadow
Jatawandiav
Handy Willun
Ander Wouter
Mseh
Fond di Lae
Niles
Fond du Lac
Wales
Youdloge
New Mail Arrangements in Wisconsin Stage Service
Fawn & Co establish tri weekly Buges from Berlin to Mh Winnebago with connections to the Steamer Badger and routes to Oshkosh Deslio. They purchase the route from Eagle shifted by Appleton and Kaukunste Greet Bay and set up stages from Me Nashia to Waukena in Lake Winnebago region. Daily mail to Fond du Lac to Green Bay carries through passengers from Fond du Lac south via new line. I B Mashroak becomes agent. Hosbriuck named as prompt, faithful in charge of mails locally.
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Fawn & Co
Berlin
Mh Winnebago
Badger Stade Sud
Mies Carey
Hevial
Mashroak
Hosbriuck
Northern Advertiser to Debut Next Week in Waupaca
The Brothers Calzumn arrive with printing materials from Racine and begin work in neighbor Mr. Mc Avoy’s office. A new paper, the Northern Advertiser, is announced for next week. Judge Howe appoints Caleb BE Hobart as Court Commissioner for Waupaca County. the court commends him as a deserving officer.
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Calzumn
Racine
Mr. McAvoy
Northern Advertiser
Waupaca
Howe
Caleb BE. P.hobart
Waupaca County
Hobart
Land grant bill eyed to spur settlement in unentered lands
National Hamestead notes a house bill proposing a quarter section grant to any settler who secures it within five years from unentered U S lands. If passed, the measure could redeem the current Congress. The item also mentions new goods arriving and a refreshed street scene under A H Read notice.
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National Hamestead
House of Representatives
Congress
Senate
United States
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