La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad plans State line route
The La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad Company outlines a Milwaukee to La Crosse line about two hundred miles through Wisconsin. Construction of the first 97 miles to Portage City is under contract, with rails and grading in progress and a May completion target. Funds include stock subscriptions around 1.2 million, farm mortgages, and bonds to raise up to 1 million for later divisions.
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Willliam Lawes
Bsa
la Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Missippi
Wisconsin
Great Pacific Railroad
Northern Pass
Portage City
Wisconsin River
Old Fort Winnebago
Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and Green Bay Railroad Company
Milwaukee City
Mil
Fond du Lac
G. B. Co
Stoddard Judd
Prest L. C. & BR
Pesraon Civy Ann la
Cnosse Barpaap
Elooso of Representatives
Wapts
Ofthys States
la Crovee
Mississippi River
The Governor's Message Praised for Liberal Plan
The message is lauded as meritorious and able. It presents the state’s present situation and future prospects in clear terms. It urges a short legislative session and focuses on constituting laws needed by constituents. It emphasizes prudent governance over personal gain.
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Goss
Ton
Webster
Orton
Remmington
Hadley
Rosenthal
Estabrook
Bartlet
Reinhardt
Wright
Rich
Mitchell
Melnroe
Aull
Norton
Ernest
Tallmadge
Hart
McCracken
Worrington
Stouds
Boerner
Blead
Jeffery
Parker
Mathes
Gilsson
Roseuthel
Atwater
Colley
Bustica
Crawford
Spaulding
Spafford McCormick
Fooker
Nogete
M. J. Thomas
Arnest
Ull
Lees
Ketchum
Jacobs
Donaldson
Verhune
Pax
John Smith
Baker
Matis
Jessey Smith
Harrington
Barnes
Whedon
Webater
Terhune
Whiting
Bell
Barns
Kyle
Innest
Rood
Parkinson
Jeffrey
Wheeler
Topliff
Davis
Purple
State
McCormick ST
SuchisrTie Cave
Houghton
Philadelphia
Madison Visit Reports Growth and Hospitality Amid Rail Boon
A party including Captain Estabrook of the Sam Ward toured Madison, praising Capitol House for its luxury and service. The town showcases new sandstone buildings, rising business activity, and expected railroad opening next April. The legislature convened as spectators filled galleries, with a six-week session forecast. The piece highlights Roth’s jewelry establishment and a list of state appointments.
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Estabrook
Sam Ward
Madison
Passionn
Oelock
Wisconsin
Editorial Correspondence from the Standard Mapison Jan 14 1854
The editorial notes a Maine Prohibitory Liquor Law bill in the Senate with unclear assembly prospects. It lists Senate committees and members, praises Gov Barstow's message, and commends the state offices. The Lawrence University catalogue shows 196 students and a plan to raise 100000 dollars via 2000 scholarships at 30 each. It mentions Evanses at large causing telegraph pole damage and a Lyceum meeting at the Court House and excellent sleighing.
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Standard
Mapison
Friend Gould
Senate
Maine
Reymert
Waukesha Co
Assembly
Messra
Dunne
Sth
Messrs
Smith, Reymert
Howell
Wisconsin Senate and Assembly Inaugural Session 1854
The Wisconsin Senate opens with oath for Lt. Gov elect James T. Lewis and officers chosen. Sam G. Bugh elected Chief Clerk, J M Sherwood Sergeant at Arms. Assembly elects H W Horn Speaker, T Mellagh Chief Clerk, W L Gleason Sergeant at Arms. rules adopted and staff appointments authorized.
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Sam
G. Bugh
Adams
Bashford
David Atwood
Senate
J. M. Sherwood
Prevent
Adj
Ofell
P. Am . Bo'elk
P.m
Harvey, Dickson
CR. Knight
Assenpuy
Assembly
Wisconsin
Madison
Twelvana'elock
Meridian
Thomas McHugh
Elon
Eddy
Dane
P. Moflugh
Mossia
Head
Whiting
FP. W. Horn
H. S. Orton
Wm. Uuli
F. Garrrett
Calley
D. Noggle
Mr. Hern
T. Mellagh
Wli
Gleason
Sargeant at-Arms
House
Congress Dispatches and Local Charity Letter
In Congress the War Department estimate on Rivers and Harbors is referred to a committee. Muhlenberg dies at Brodhead residence. Cass postpones Clayton treaty speech. Seward presents petitions on coastwise tax and a New York to Bremen mail steamer. A Jackson Mississippi dispatch notes Albert G. Brown nominated for U.S. Senator. An appeal urges aid for a Dell Creek widow, citing religious duty to visit the afflicted.
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Washington
Jnl
Muhlenberg
Brodhead
Cass
Sexave
Seward
New York
Brooklyn
Bremen
Muhlenburg
Dean
Jackson
Miss
Dem
Albert. G. Brown
U.S
House
Standard
Kriskringle
Dell Creek
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Mercantile
United Kingdom
Great Britain
London
Liverpool
THE
Baraboo
Jewerry Storm
Mantsoy
Lakes
Roth
Roth’s
Geo. P. Delaplaine
J. W. Hunt
Stalic
Seagar
A, Krenz
Miller
Allen and West
Blair
Dewey
Sterling Hith
Mantz
Liane
Ith
Eldridge
Smith and Harvey
Werth
Cory
Miller and Whittlesey, Lath, On State Affairs, Messra Vittom, Eldredge
Bini
Sih
Mesars
Loy
Bowen
Wittum
Boon
J. M. Shergood
Gov. Barstow
Territory
State House
Jas. Flanrin
Department of State
Evienns
Tom
Court House
Lyceum
Souk County
Mr. Kasson
War
Ad Crittenden
U. S
Legislature of
Mr. Toson
James Law
Sophia Holt
John Albert
Win G
S.¥. Warner
Eamon O
Isaac D
Sophronia
Smith
Oth
Inet
Emay
George
Hannah Holeh
Friends of the
Bev
My. Kasson
Iorrow
Saak County Bible Society
Delton
P. J. W. Cochran
A. Dwinntell
Marsiani
LE. Horner
the State Bank
Madison, Wis
S. Mausianz
Hashem
Columbia County Bank
Torpage City
Wis
Marshall & Ilsley
Bankers
Melwaukee
Win
Buffalo
Boston
Grant Brittan, &c
Epate
Alvin G. “Williamas
Ann Garrison
Orzias
Andrew
Garrison
Garyi
County of Salt
Sarrigou Dé Ipon
Fendante
Andrew Garis Daveased
C. Remington Stor
Genopliiian
Pane Burthan Bank
Navy
Stevens
Capitol Hotel
Wits
Ne Warles
Biggs Léngliss
United States
Leonard J. Farn
Simeon Mills
N.W. Dean
James Morrison
Alex. L. Collins
Thomas
Odd
Beriah’ Brown
Alenander Botkin
Richarraon & van Sty Tibbits
Gordon & Co
John “Wright
H.A Tenney
Levi B. Vilas
Geo. B. Smith
Chauncey Abbott. Ltd
Richland
Sauk
Manama
Ereonsin River
Richland County
Bear Creek
Said
Reeds
Sauk Co
Robert G. Hurs
David K. Noyes
LAR, Landsgil, and Derrity Co
Treasury
Iobsts Saulenes
Iit Tees
Leavirt Ont
M. C
M.c.walee
Crandell
M.C, Waly Fi
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Aesa ‘ nLaik
Aly
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Water St
Ddington's
Bloek
China Usells
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Congressionan
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