Wisconsin Homestead Exemption Bill Documents
A draft Wisconsin act outlines a homestead exemption up to forty acres plus dwelling and appurtenances to protect against forced sale for debts incurred after 1849. Provisions exclude certain liens and require wife signatures on mortgages. The text also covers levy procedures, surveys, and sale of remaining lands. Included is a Newark Reform movement excerpt criticizing a Whig nominee and reporting on Gen. Taylor and a London Spectator plan. The Senate rejected a New York mint bill.
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Wisconsin
Senate
Election Letters Favor Judicial Candidates And Homestead Law
The editorial argues for selecting judges by merit over party, endorsing Abram D. Smith and Larnanee in the second and third circuits. It notes independent candidates in the third circuit and praises the Homestead Exemption Bill as a step forward, while opposing partisan voting and urging support for the democratic ticket. The piece also mentions Francis Ran pall Eisq. of Milwaukee as the Whig nominee for circuit judge.
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Ren
I Larrapze
Randall
Messrs. Smith and Larnanee
Francis Ranpall Eisq
Milwaukee
Abram D. Smith
Nomination conflicts in Democratic judge race
The Argus faces strong criticism for backing A D Smith as Democratic nominee for Judge in the circuit. The piece defends Smith as a sound, zealous democrat and respected lawyer while condemning harsh personal attacks and attempts to smear his reputation amid rivalries and private malice.
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the Argus
Mr. Smith
The
Argus
Smith
Promising Lawyers and Political Shifts Highlight Wisconsin Circuit Nominations
The Chicago Daily Democrat reports Charles H. Larrabee Esquire of Wisconsin has been nominated by the Democratic party for Circuit Judge. Harvey G. Turnan withdraws and backs Larrabee. Janesville Free Soil convention sends delegates to Buffalo. Wisconsin papers launch new journals with Whig leanings and praise for editors and publishers.
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Chas. H. Larsasgre
Chicago Daily Democrat
Wisconsin
Chas. H. Larrabee
Ensq
Democratic Party
Mr. Larrabee
Chicago
Booth
the Freeman
Legislative notes and miscellany from Rock River 1848
Madison July 26 1848 brief from Rock River reports Senate and Assembly activity including a petition to repeal a Rock River bridge tax and a school district tax bill. Mentions Homestead Exemption vote tie, tavern regulation amendment, Beloit and Fond du Lac railroad incorporation, and adjournment hopes. Also circus listings and post office postage dispute tied to Taylor nomination.
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Madison
Senate
Williams
Watertown
Rock River
Judiciary
Blakeslee
Committee On
Palmyra
Sullvan
Mills
Messrs
Boyd
Fenton
Gibson
Horn
Lakin
Merrill
Norton
Messrs. Billings
Chase
Dennis
Gardney
Flobart
Kinney
Sholes
Turner
White
Earred
Emmons
Committee On Incorporations
Beloit and
Fond du Lac
Manison
Borror
Annetto
Jefferson
Wide Variety of 1850s News and Notices Across Regions
The piece compiles political chatter and foreign news from Boston and New York, noting nominations and opinions on Taylor and rival candidates, plus dispatches from Spain Russia Mexico and Ireland. It mentions local nominations in Wisconsin and Wisconsin-based ads, with brief notes on shipping, finance, and a Fort Leavenworth report of a minor skirmish.
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New York
Europa
Lori
Boston
Liverpool
Paris
Spain
Russia
Trany
Piedmont
Republic
Germany
Nano
Mencei
Prson
Insh
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Ck Ryan
Newark
N.J
Reformer
New Jersey
Columbia
America
Whig Party
Philadelphia
Zachary Tavior
Tyler
Hianuy
the Sentinel
Gen. Taylor
Donaldsville
Flo
Gr. Bay Adv
Guizot
Metternich
the Spectator of
London
Dobbs
Grace
Lewis Cass
Michigan
WM. C. Butler
Kentucky
Francis Huebschmann
William Dinwiddie
Samuel F. Nichols
Green
David P.mapes
Milwaukeez
Tihad
Chas
Traop Jeprorst
Washington County Fagle
Harvey G. Turnan
Grafton
Larrabee
the Eagle
Harvey G. Turnen
Wisconon Stanpano
Geneva
Walworth County
Davin M. Keezer
Milwaukee Sentinel
Standard
Taylor
Betorr Journan
Stoxes
Mesarg
Wanxser
Lynne
Darling
Willliams and
Dunnis
Messrs. Emmons
Biotinerursy
Blakes
Assembly
DENCE
Spalding
Kendall
Axorure Wits Privorr.e
Boston Post
Rey
Old Whitey
Ananey
Harry Clay
Whitey
Shen
Yace
Byecmen
Mex
Allen
Cincinnati
I. A
U.S. Block
A. W. Stow
Fouddu-Lac
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Ev" David Nocore Esq
Rock
First Judicial Circuit
Asxornen Spuir
Itas
Conscience
Worcester
Prin[ciple
Friends of Union
Mason and Dixon
Foreign News
Mexico
Mexico City
Victoria
Tamaulipas
Yucatan
Worth
Jalapa
la Vega
Puebla
Paredes
Jaurata
Juantaguata
Covernors
Muchoascan
Seacatras
Aguasjcalintas
Mexic
Bustamente
Parepes
Parenegs
Jarauta
Isse
Herrera
Bueramento
R. We
Morenxao
Gen. Tabor
Washington
Prencs
Chihuahua
Cpl
Newser
Teter
Fucatan
Thare
Buenos Ayres
Montevideo
Loox Our
Tompkins Co
Lewis Co
Biddleford, Me
Cass
Senate of the
United States
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Thim
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Lafayette
Indiana
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Barris
West Avenue
Inpran Mieni
St. Louis Union
Fort Leavenworth
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Tony
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Gazar
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