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Newspaper

Rock River Pilot

Location

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1848

Page

2

Probate Judge Powers and Salaries Established

The document outlines probate judges acting as court commissioners with powers to administer oaths, take acknowledgments, issue writs, and set bail in certain cases. They may hear testimony, state accounts, and tax costs, with an annual salary of one thousand five hundred dollars each. Approved June 20, 1648.

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Insurrection and political debates across Wisconsin

The notices discuss a Van Buren Convention at Janesville aiming to nominate an electoral ticket and appoint delegates to Buffalo. The piece contrasts the Wisconsin embrace of Van Buren with European battles, cites the Franco‑Prussian context, and lists Methodist preacher appointments in Wisconsin. It concludes with a comparison of Cass and Taylor as presidential candidates and notes the upcoming August election for judges.

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Nomination talk for Wisconsin judges stirs press praise

The Fourth District candidates face strong editorial support. Asraw D. Surry of Milwaukee backs a first ballot nomination for judge, praised as sound and highly qualified. Waukesha, Wisconsin, and Janesville papers applaud Charles H. Larrabee and Hyer with favorable notes on election prospects and editorial influence.

Irish Relief Bill Sainted by Larrabee Letter

Mr Larrabee argues for federal aid to Ireland amid famine, praising Cass and Kentucky’s motion, urging national contributions and ship the relief via armed ships for transport. He lauds Irish emigrants and notes gratitude for their service to the United States. He endorses the bill and calls relief a national calamity requiring action. He cites the Recruit and Republican responses, and closes with his support.

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Wisconsin Legislature Adjournment Hint in Madison Report

Madison correspondent reports legislative move to adjourn on the first Monday of August but delays occurred. Homestead exemption debate continues amid partisan lines, with 22 Whigs and 63 Democrats among 85 members. Mentions Cass poll, Watertown Fox Lake road bill, Rock River bridge tax, and related petitions.

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Second Judicial Convention in Wisconsin Nomination for Judge

Delegates from Milwaukee Waukesha Jefferson and Dane meet at the Second Judicial District convention to nominate a candidate for Judge. After balloting A D Smith is chosen, with Levi Hubbel and A W Randall among leading contenders, and Smith addresses the assembly acknowledging the honor and duties of the office.

Abram D. Smith Milwaukee Democratic Judicial Circuit Summit Asraw D. Surry Esq Wisconem Waukesha Democrat Smith Wall Second Judicial District Wisconsin Waukesha Jefferson Dane Hiwastein Pipe Ehard Murpoy David i Merrl Win Slew D.C. Reed C. PL Wackasua William A. Barstow John O Brien Andrew Proudfit Richard Hardell Lora Nash Jerrenson J.F. Fay Alonzo Wing Mr. Hibbard Dany Messrs. Sutherland Merril Sutherland

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