Canal navigation resolutions by H R Pettibone and aides
A historical record details motions and resolutions on a canal project to connect Lake Michigan and the Mississippi via two rivers. The text outlines the state’s trust obligations, route preservation, dredge operations, bank protection, canal widening, and funding under a 1843 law, urging completion and publication.
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Ion
Lake Michigan
Mississippi River
Fox River
Improvement Fund
Portege Canal
Assembly
Senate
Political blast against federalism and county reform
A long, polemical critique argues against federal interference and slow progress in state development. It urges bold action by officials, condemns opposition, and warns that inaction will ruin party standing, with broad calls for county government reform and public petitions in Columbia County.
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Democratic Party
Martin
DoLa
Teetsen Clergyman Victory Amid Odd Text Fragment
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a clergyman named Teetsen and a contested outcome. The readable bits indicate a religious figure involved in a win or loss scenario with unclear surrounding words. No full event details or dates could be discerned from the damaged text.
County Government Reform Debated in Wisconsin Legislature
Advices from Madison show doubt about major changes to town and county government during the current legislative session. Critics call the present system cumbersome and expensive, arguing reforms could improve efficiency but noting political resistance and widespread neglect of the issue.
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Madison
Gene Lief
Wisconsin
Pecesen Ily
Poprlat
Ahha
Public Printing Reform Debate in Wisconsin Press
The bill for a public printing office seeks a superintendent and aims to separate state printing profits from partisan press. The Wisconsin press condemns bids and corruption claims, arguing against low bidder favoritism and urging reform to protect state integrity and impartiality.
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Dove Hag
Congress
Tharriers
Wisconsin ‘Circus J
Secretary of State
Wisconsin
M Nm
A. Barstow
Are
Federal
Geovises Xer
Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement Report Criticizes Press and Officials
A joint committee report on the Fox and Wisconsin River improvement saga blames a mix of press influence and public figures for corrupting the project. It notes many applicants sought offices, some unscrupulous in methods, while defending Commissioner Caleb Cresswell against unproven charges and urging accountability for malcontents.
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Aulier
Wisconsin
Caleb Crosetyell
Fort Winnebago
Cresswell
Farwell ridiculed as Wisconsin political fault line
The piece rails at Gov Farwell and his party, praising the American will for liberty while attacking Irish exile policies, John Bull Toryism, and Napoleon era censors. It notes a Milwaukee murder trial verdict of not guilty, calling law impotence and justice mockery, contrasting with prior Wisconsin criminal codes and long delays in trials.
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Sanchoslard Crovernor
Orbiless
Farwel
Mrafeeman
Stark County
Ohio
Wisconsin
Haig
Farwell
Orange Lodge
John Bull
Stara
Ireland
Hungary
Fartcells
Louis Napoleons
Haynous
Galileo
Ral
Tilf
Neros
Louis Napoleon Bonaparte
Ravouirre
David Rosa
Milwaukee
Sentinel
Adversiger
The
Advertiser
California News
New York
Crescent City
Chagres
Kingston
Jamaica
Pacific
Marcus D. Bovuck
Navy Bay
Chagren
U. S. Land Commission
Ers
Freemont
Mariposa
Bigier
San Diego
San Francisco
Fremont
Tennessee
Europe
Nevada
Capitol
Promethus
John B. Weller
U. S
California
Col
Engers
Whig Papers and Whig Legislators Reflect on State Board Reports
The Republic laments abuse amid Whig attacks on the River Improvement project and its officers. It criticizes the legislative reviews as frivolous and decrying alleged deception while urging acknowledgment of misdeeds and rebukes of officials.
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Tae Galep
Jane Wieces
Croewell
Trepurta
Fragmentary letter from Wausa w Marathon shows party rift
A partially legible note signed "B" references a federal party stance and urges sympathy for a Democratic ticket. The text mocks attempts at influence and hints at power and trust. Reading fragments suggest intra party dispute and editorial constraint.
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Wausaw
Marathon
Tiaa
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H.R. Pettibone
Guick
MALY
Nagas
Oh Yin
Shein
Laws Cass
Son Atte
Fey
Angela v
Jfar
Columbia County
Moan Wow
County Government
Cowirdyge
LAW
Gacinian
America
Roesell
Lord Palmerston
Zugland
Detroit
Loeis
Napoleon
Paris
Reaoha
Aig
Sweit ‘—Ohic Staleeman
Paose
Cape
Aca
Ned Chirag
Peaterday
Dusty Addrersiser
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