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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1853
Page
2
At 3 o clock PM Mr Wilcox moves to incorporate the Coys Bay and Madison Rail Head Co. The motion names Kinertel and excludes incorporation of the Marine and Fire Insurance Co of Wiecon.
Senate records show bills for incorporation of Port Washington and a Fr Winnebagail railroad company. Mentions Beloit village aid for railroad construction and Milwaukee city charter amendments. Senate adjourned after discussion and by Blair.
The Jan 17 1863 Assembly session featured petitions contesting Hills seat with Holmes and various road charters. Members advanced measures authorizing canal and railroad projects, and urged a general railroad law with committees to oversee road divisions and incorporations. The House organized, adopted printer provisions, and adjourned after resolutions and committee actions on transport and public works.
Mr McGory moves sections 220 221 Chap 88 RS and Sholes bills authorize officers to receive bank papers for public dues La Due calls for publication of laws in Holland language Barber amends chapter 108 McKiseon seeks Fox River UVR BR Co incorporation Walcox proposes Western Plank Road Co The yesterday resolution on J J Holmes seat passed Delancy Thayers named Liborian adjourned to 3 PM Resolutions: depositions may be taken in Holmes vs Adams case and used before privileges committee Hearte! move gutter at stove pipes adjournment ensues due to no business on table
The senate debated resolutions on annual report copies and bank law distribution while considering bills on land office appeals auditing state accounts and railroad charters. A key update urged stricter game protection as prairie hens and other birds face overhunting, with observers calling for harsher penalties.
An obituary notes the death of Davin Hour in Janeouille where he had repaired a few days earlier. He was believed to be the oldest printer in the state, in his 74th year, and had devoted over half a century to the trade. He was a devoted cherisher of printing, beloved by the community which mourns his loss.
The Stande Baraboo urges a western Wisconsin choice for Commissioner of the General Land Office. It endorses CHAS. H. Larrabee, notes Wisconsin’s large presidential majorities, and argues the state should receive a fitting appointment from a Democratic administration. The piece reflects 1853 party alignment and regional patronage concerns.
In Madison on January 22 1853 extensive legislative work fills the days as committees digest positions from citizens. The Senate confirms James Bowen for Bank Comptroller. Deputy Governor candidates for various seats are debated and a constitutional convention address is praised. farming society officers are named and speculation grows on public works and slavery debates amid partisan press shouting.
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