Wisconsin 1848 Legislature keeps busy with roads seats
The Wisconsin Legislature reports multiple petitions on territorial roads in Dodge, Jefferson, Walworth, and Sheboygan counties. Bills consider annexations, plank roads from Milwaukee to Beaver Dam and Madison, and county seat location fights, with committee referrals and adjournments through February 1848.
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Milwaukee
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Beaver Dam
Suisiana
Jefferson
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Port Washington
Hanrahin
Andrew Smith
Dodge County
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Wells
Darling
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Hohnes
Calvis
Whitesides
Gelling
Lowell
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Jbson
Waupun
Rosersdale
Towa
Wakely
Miwaukee
Hustisford
Bear It in Mind: Wisconsin Plank Road Debate at Watertown
The Watertown column urges readers to vote on the plank road issue at the upcoming election. It reviews legislative proceedings on road bills, committee actions, petitions, and proposed financing, noting local concerns and the ongoing debate over infrastructure and county highway compensation. The piece also mentions a legislative session, public interest, and related political discourse.
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Plank
Roney
Piao
Conneil
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Commissioners of Highways
Pole Tendance
Pole
Coune
Mr. Newell
H.mooers
Washington
Madison Legislature Plank Road and Divorce Debates 1848
Madison correspondent reports a flood of petitions for plank roads and divorces as the Legislature nears adjournment. The entry notes talk of a general plank road law, attempts to locate county seats, and the Rock River Canal dispute with citizens pressing for action. Also covered are appointments, public notices, and local political maneuvering in Dodge and Jefferson counties.
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Manieux
Enrrox
Rock River Valley
United States Bank
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Sheboyganate
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Jefferson County
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