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Newspaper

Rock River Pilot

Location

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1848

Page

3

Exemption debate at Constitutional Convention unfolds

The Wisconsin Constitutional Convention debates Martin's proposal to insert an exemption clause protecting debtor life necessities and some property from seizure. supporters press for principle while opposing legislative detail. opposition argues against hereditary limits and urges leaving exemptions to lawmakers. The session adjourns after progress and a subsequent vote. The article also notes Treasury urges canal lands price reductions to aid settlers and boost revenue.

Madison Tureday Martin Beall Fond du Lec Texas Beil Chase Brown Castleman Judd Aidwaukee and Rock River Canal Congress

Franklin's Printing Press and the Declaration Display

The article recounts Franklin’s printing press a 120 year old relic once used in London by a printer's apprentice. It notes the press mechanism a box and screw press and compares it to modern devices. Also described is the original Declaration of Independence and Washington’s camp chest with period tools.

Franzi Gray Cleveland Plain Dealer Wates Washington Ben. Franklin London Franxutn England Colony of Massachusetts National Antiquarian Society Franklin Hox Coute Watertown Kierr & Hassenfeldt J. Fribert Weasey Rock River Lakes Midwright Milror Suide T. P. Jones L. J. Fribert Dritelt Ston W.C. Hamilton Mary Ann White Lev P. Drake L. White Mexico Stouting McCulloch Texas Rangers Doniphon New Mexico Houston Taylor Scott Tampico Donnovan C. L. J. Fribert Lake Malle Lake Mille Luvep Drake T. Ronk R. B. van Mater Wisconsin Drug Store WM. C. Fountain

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