Diary of General Jackson Close of Life Reads to May 1845
The Washington Union prints a diary by William Tracy detailing General Andrew Jackson's last days at the Hermitage. It covers his illness, dropsy, feverish breathing, and loss of sleep, with entries from late May to early June 1845. The diarist notes Jackson’s faith, prayers, and family care, and mentions portraits by Mr Healy commissioned by Louis Philippe.
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Jickwun
Washington Union
Geners
General Jackson
tHenaracr
Hermitoga
Jackson
Florida
Gealy
Louis Philippe
Healy
Washington
Vealy
John
Quincy Adams
Geary
Clay
Nin
Ferewall
Jesup
Arma
Republic
Jeans Christ
Mr. Healy
United States
Bie
Enemiea
Auccons
Downa Wni
Anolder
Adams
Rachel
Bass
Isboring
Claysea
P. M
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Hermitage
William Tracy
Paul
Mules
Uity of
New York
Democratic Convention Nominates Morgan Lie Martin for Delegate
The Territorial Democratic Convention at Madison endorses Morgan Lie Martin for Delegate in Congress. He is praised for his knowledge of Wisconsin and his probity, with strong support across the party. Eulogies for General Jackson are noted from New York to Philadelphia, highlighting the nation’s hero. Postage reforms reduce printer mail costs within thirty miles of publication.
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Madiaina
Monnax L. Martin
Yue Ma
Wintadsin
Democratic Party
Morgan Lie Maarix
Wisconsin
Washington
Gov
Dease
Gen. Jackson
Mil
Noy Post Ollicn
Distinca Frou
Brunt Plearang
Southport
Planeant Prairie
Yarkvit
Oak Creek
Teach LalenviNl Milwaukea
Waterford
Tirlatal
Darlington
Balete
Ariangdon
Milwaukes
Milwaukee Courier
Paraccere Porter
Heisa
Legislative Assembly
Tuckerman
Chisholm
Hare
Thie
Gor. Dodge
Mesara
Kologg
J. G. Knopp
John Callin
Linsey Milla
W.C. Wells
Messrs. Mathieson
Smith
J. P. Shelds
Ellis
Sholes
Horatio N. Wells
Jesse Meacham
Eligha Newhall
Alex. J. Irwin
James Canner
Edward Elderkio
Orson Sheldon
Gest
Jackson
New York
Gen
New York Sun
Anapew Jacesoy
Gage
Cuntsllax
Avery Clime
Four Quarters of the Earth
Nalivy
Territorial Convention Postponed and Wool Market Reports
A mixed item notes the Whig Territorial Convention postponed from one date to another with formality, and it discusses the Racine wool market. Wool buyers are active in Racine for staple goods as the harbor and regional merchants attract traders, while finer wool remains scarce. The piece also references printers conventions and political sentiment surrounding governance.
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Racine
Carh
Southport
Hig
Wisconsin
School houses versus jails message echoed in Sentinel
Mikeaukes Sentinel notes editor D M Kepler now leads the editorial desk while Matt Rothery and Geo W Barton were convicted in Milwaukee district court for robbing the mail and sentenced to ten years. The piece laments depredations of villains and the cost of punishment to the public.
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Mont
Mikeaukes Sentinel
Mr. Downer
D. M. Kepler
Enq
the Sentinel
Matt Rothery
Geo. W. Barton
Milwaukee
U.S. District Court
Miller
Democratic Convention nominates Martin for Delegate to Congress
The 1845 Democratic Convention at Madison elected Daniel Baxter president pro tem and, after nine ballots, nominated Morgan L. Martin of Green Bay as the Democratic candidate for Delegate to Congress from Wisconsin. The body approved a majority rule for nomination and appointed committees to confer with Martin, who accepted the nomination in a brief note.
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Parayant
Territorial Central
Capitol
Madison
Daniel Baxter
Greene County
B. C G. Eastman
O. Sheldon
F. W Horn
Wm. M. Dennis
Jac. P. Sheldon
H. Smith
M.C. Darling
Wm. P. Lynde
Mikoanee
G. M. Fitzgerald
B. Hawkins
C. Reed
R. Reynolds
Geo. H Walker
W. A. Barstow
C. A. Larkin
H. van Vleck
J.kneeland
A. N. Wella
Mosley
D. Benhem
Lynde
A. Mathieson
M. Schaeffer
Washington
Jefferson
W. Waldroff
Br.lyler
W. H. Besley
Dodge
Greene
Noah Phelps
Crawford
Wiram Knowlton
P. A R. Brace
Dane
J. Nelson
W. H. Fox
Sauk
J. Th. Woodruff
Portage
McFarlan
Iowa
0. Murphy
R. C. Hoard
E. Sf . Racine
D. L. Walls
R. G. McClellan
O. Sheldan
J. I. Trowbridge
J. Wooster
G. L. Sholes
Quarles
T. J. Emerson
C. W. Spnfard
Brown
A. J. Erwin
E. Morrow
J. P. Mead
Winnebago
C. Dickinson
Marquette
T. Gankey
Sheboygan
J. A. Eastman
Manitomooc
A. G. Blois
Calumes
D. Fowler
Fond du Lac
M. C. Darting
A. H- Smith
Rankins
B.C. Enatman
A. J. Irwin
Edward Elderkin
Walworth
Orson Sheldon
Racine
Upham
Morgan L. Martin
Francia J. Dunn
Mosoa M. Strong
Mason C. Darling
Eon
Morcan L. Mantin
Green Bay
Tkwaa Shea
Martin
Congress
Pam Wisconsin
Meare
Dennnis
Jenking
Eastman
Croawell
Wanga
Martins
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Tha’ Richmond Enquirer
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van Buren
Charleston Mercury
Union
South
Wienetial
Edward L. Carey
Matthew Carey
Philadelpha
Carey
Carey, &.Hart
Tong
Academy of Fine Arts
the Advocate
Abe
Thia
Rochester
Paris
Acine Wits
Racing County
Kellogg's
Tolihult
Hemen
Territorial Whig
Madisort
Messrs. Thomas, Wright
A. R. Palmar
fMutehing Holmes
J. W. McKay
Ricine
Javelyiler
Janoavill
Rior
Monare
Burgess
Particuay
Milwaukes Sentinel
Limeauge Gosted
Senate
Box
Toa
M. L. Martin
Maryland
Oregon
M’lane
Mexico
W. Misiaka
Rio Bravo
Texas
Jones
Elliott
Oshello
Flood Shannon
Inie
Belort
Anshuss
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