Debates and nominations at the Whig National Convention
Fractious proceedings surround the nomination of Gen. Taylor as delegates clash over party loyalty. A law granting land officers fees for locating land warrants is discussed, followed by a Democratic response rally for Cass and Butler with notes from New York and Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cen. Taylor
Wilson
Erie
Mr. Brown
Pema
Ashman
Stanley
Lana
Mr. Wilson
Ries
Lapress
Congress
Warravis
Regis Isters
Washington
United States
Senate
House
America
Fuss
Butler
Cass
Weller
Ohio Statesman
Gen. Taylor
Taylor
Sentinel
Gazetteven
Baltimore
Bret
Sentinels
Manisgg
Frieno Burien
Laraverre Aerostican
Shullsburgh
Lalavevelany
F. W. Cleveland
Foy
Nelson Dewey
Johnny Tweedy
Campaign paper circulates documents for coming election
The notice urges circulating campaign papers until the November election. It promotes Cass vs Taylor as the parties and lists subscription rates for the Pilot from Watertown dated June 15, 1848, urging subscribers to order promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass
Tay‘lor
Watertown
Taylor Principles and the Whig Nomination Debate
Long excerpt discusses Gen Taylor and Whig principles, attacks on River and Harbor measures, and reactions to Utica and Albany editorials. Nominating choices for President include Van Buren and Donex, with Watertown audience reactions to a traveling elephant show and local impressions of Driesbach's animals.
Fourth of July Reflections From Watertown Citizens
A fragmentary letter discusses July Fourth celebrations in Watertown and nearby towns, praising Liberty and patriotism. It mentions Assembly members and Senators, gratitude for legislative documents, and notes on storms and river incidents attributed to historical figures, with a call to prepare for Independence Day in New York and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Beaver Dam
Stars and Stripes
New York
Watertown
New England
Back River
Miot Mavison
Jane
State of
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Legislature Sends Mixed Signals on Printing and Elections
Madison correspondence notes lively legislative work with many bills and tense printing bids. It details a voting clash over newspaper contracts, funeral honors for Captain Quarles, and state election results showing Dewey and other officials winning offices.
Wisconsin Assembly Debates Bills and Funeral Notices
Legislative records show Wisconsin assembly and senate actions from the 17th to 28th including bills on establishing coun ties courts and property rights, a resolution about newspaper subscriptions, and adjudications on judiciary. The Senate considered officers elect validations and a tribute to Captain Augustus Quarles with funeral arrangements at Southport. Brown’s true majority listed as 5190.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crary
Wisconsin
Senate
Gardner
Committee On
Horn
Committee On State Lands
Congress
Thennnal
Sholes
Vic
Quarles
Southport
Dennis
Gilbert
Augustus Quarles
Messrs. Gracy
Giibert
A.C. Brown
Racine
Milwaukee
Craig
James M. Campbell
Portage County
Riot in Lyons and unrest across Europe in 1848 era
Reports describe a severe riot at Lyons with unrest in Paris and mutterings of resignations by leaders. In Germany, Schleswig and Prussia tensions rise while Poles face defeat. Italy sees Naples insurrection. Ireland details a treason verdict and a speech by Michael Mitchell amid courtroom upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lyons
Prand
Paris
LaMartine
Leidtra Rollin
Maras
Aragy
Rush
Congress
LaMarting
AL Youlou
Germany
Schleswig
Prussia
Posen
Pyser
Duyerne
Austria
Italy
Boeschia
London
Ben
Seville
Ireland
Mercurny
Trason
Flo
Spike Island
Cork
Bermuda
Mircuris
Clarendon
Courts For Justice
Law
Enroy
Mitchel
Lawish
Giad
Muanered
Pealers
Ney Fee
Gyo Atimides
O'Charman
Meng’ Ing
Cer
Whei
Lille
Devin Reilley
Mitchell
Duffey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Enlon
Cassaxp
Madejov
Capitol
Old Dane
Bitler
Areus
Gua. Taylor
Mr. Aliman
Vyank of
Inty
Lewis Cass
Michigan
WM. D. Butler
Kentucky
Francis Eueadicum VW
Milwankar
William Dinwipdie
Pond du Loc
Samuel W. Nichiols
Gain
Davidp Mapfs
Poud du 1
Pato Alto
Monterey
Buena Vista
Braga
Albany Evening Journal
Utica
Mankin van Bonen
Harry Donex
War Buren
John
van Buen
Bard
Little Elephant
Herr Driesbach
Cybelle
James Brown
James F. Brown
Brown
Henry
Baird
Henry F. Baird
Messrs
Williams and Dennix
Emmons
Turner, Stary
Poll
Gen. Gass
Hin
M.C. Darling
M.C
Madison
Madsox
Eprron
Sone Furr
Picayune
W. A
Ala. Wyman
W. Wyman
The
Express
Assembly
Capt. Quarles
Minisota
Dewey
John E. Holmes
J. E. Holmes
John H. Rountree
Holmes
Thomas McHugh
Chauncey Abbott
Charles Abbott
Hugh
Tairus
Fairchild
C. Fairchild
Charles G. Collins
Charles Collins
James 8. Brown
Maine
Hampshire
Illinois
Vermont
Missouri
Massachusetts
Connecticut
South Carolina
Upper Canada
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Foreign News
U.S. Sexaron
Micwoan
Major Fitzgerald
St. Joseph
Crovernor
U. S
Michiggny
Fort Askinore
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