Wisconsin Senator Advocates Land Reform and Free Settlement
The speech argues for opening public lands to landless settlers in limited parcels, backed by state oversight to prevent monopoly and forced sales. It cites President Jackson to justify selling lands, outlines economic benefits to old and new states, and warns of rising land reform activism among workers and secret societies.
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Democratic Nomination and Convention Notes
The Congressional Convention met at Waupun with no final result yet expected next week While observers expect Gov Duty to be nominated The issue of mail irregularities concerns the Post Master at London and the telegraph wires near Neenah report progress Crops in Illinois are reported abundant with farmers enjoying overflowing granaries A severe Lake Michigan voyage caused the Niagra to struggle past Milwaukee and Sheboygan to Chicago
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Quarterly Review
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Wesker
Kerchen
Given Bey
Neenah
Jeven Austin
Ohin
Bette
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Ile
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Senator Walker Speech Praised for Earnest Truths
The speech, though not Walker's own ideas, is presented as worthy of all readers. The piece is described as a serious, candid work with deep truths deserving perusal by the public and earns its honor as the sanction of an American Senator. Readers are urged to ignore partisan feeling and study the address.
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Asean
Walker
Fry Ca
White
Waray
Wis
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Plese
Congress
Circuit Judge Nomination Endorsed by Democratic Conventions
A Fond du Lac editorial endorses Enastus W. Danny for circuit judge and supports Drury’s nomination, noting party discipline and convention fairness. It condemns delegates who opposed endorsing the nominee and urges Democrats to sustain the chosen candidate.
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Erastus W. Drury
Foro
Enastus W. Danny
Lee
Drury
Star
Fond du Lac
Vopen
Scientific Littleness and a Questionable Lecture Note
The article reports Pr Dickin son delivering anatomy lectures with a man model and requesting signatures on a paper to back the course. After the talks he demanded funds from signatories when door receipts fell short, a sum they paid to avoid dispute. He is now at Fond du Lac and later visits Neenal. caution is urged about this approach.
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Dickinson
Fond du Lac
Neenal
Lis
Weather record notes unprecedented wet season text
The article reports unusually long wet and cold weather since July. It mentions widespread crop damage to oats and potatoes and describes persistent rain and cold requiring overcoats.
Temperance and Advertising Line in Printer's Note
A printer explains support for pay advertising by liquor dealers while affirming aligned temperance stance. The note argues printers work for those who pay, comparing farmers and shoemakers to tavern business. It directs readers to the Scheusster and Freund advertisement in this week's column.
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Messrs.Scheusster & Freund
Judiviel Convention Nominates Tinothey O Howe for Circuit Judge
The Judiviel Convention at Fend du Lae on Wednesday nominated Tinothey O Howe of Green Bay for the Circuit Judgeship. Howe is praised as a penman and lawyer, but his Whig affiliation may prevent support. Democrats hold the district, suggesting Drury’s election is likely.
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Fend du Lae
Tinothey O. Howe
Green Bay
Mr. Drury
Post Route Bill Expands 1850 Mail Lines in Wisconsin
The House has passed the Post Route bill detailing new mail paths: Green Bay to Port Winnebago via multiple stations. Manitowoc to Plover Portage. Twin Rivers to Menasha. branches to Oshkosh and Winneconne. Neenah to Marinette and other connections. The note urges publication for readers along the routes and cites Gov. Doty’s proposed schedule, with official correspondence from the Contract Office and P M General outlining service to Waupun via Waukapo and related towns.
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House of Representatives
Senate
Gerice
P. M
J. D. Dorr
H. BR
Woman’s Drink Theft Sparks Illness and Lesson
An intoxication-prone woman secretly drank brandy from a sick neighbor’s supply. She mistaken a geusel for brandy and consumed it, then swallowed medicine meant to treat cholera. After the doctor’s arrival, the event led to emetic treatment. later attempts to steal liquor ceased at that residence.
Slave Case and Riotat Harrisburg Court
A Harrisburg despatch reports three enslaved men arrested for horse theft were discharged after the court ruled slavery exempted the act from criminality. A Winchester crowd attempted seizure at the courthouse door, a riot followed, one Black man escaped, two enslaved men were detained by their owners and later jailed on assault charges.
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Harrisburg
Nessroes
Winchester
Fugitive Slave Bill Advances in Senate
The Senate has passed the Bill for the reclamation of Fugitive Slaves. The bill allows delivery on sworn affidavit with penalties for noncompliance. Trial by jury was rejected. The House is expected to oppose the measure.
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Senate
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