Plank Road Dream Promises Growth for Prairie du Sac
The piece argues for constructing a plank road from Baraboo to the Blu on Salt Prairie to link Prairie du Sac with Sauk Prairie and Sauk County. It estimates costs at 10 to 14 thousand dollars, urges local stock subscriptions, and predicts vast economic gains from cheaper river transport, increased trade, and regional connectivity. It notes bridge construction progress and local business developments while discussing crop disease and agricultural improvements.
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Ayon
Ued
Baraloo
Sauk
Wisconsin Bridge Company
Wisconsin River
Prairie du Sac
Wisconsin
Madiaon
Milwraulies
Saul Prastic
Ganger
Dex Jay
Dan Jurry
Ferry Houle
Measre
Tappan & Steines
Jrugi
New York
Milwaukee
Tappan
Prairia du Sac
Plas
Lower
Democratic clash over Wisconsin electors and editorial attack
A critical review targets Beriah Brown named as Presidential Elector for Wisconsin's Second District. The piece questions his integrity and critiques Democratic Convention endorsements while contrasting praise from Beloit Journal and Beloit editorial opinions. It also notes bridge damage at Prairie du Lac, Milwaukee press moves, and local reactions to nominees including Charles D. Robinson.
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Beriah Brown
Wisconsin Democrat
Gariah Brown
Democrat
Burns
Burna
Beloit Journal
Wisconsin Democratic State Convention Proceedings
A Wisconsin Democratic convention adopted resolutions and nominees, electing delegates and electors for the national convention. The body approved a platform aligned with 1849 positions, elected delegates at large, chose district delegates and electors, formed a state central committee, and adjourned sine die after thanking officers and directing publication. TIMOTHY BURNS, President.
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United States
Noggle
P. White
Hobart
Nelson Dewey
Satterlee Clark
M. M. Cothren
Baltimore
Clark
John Dee Inny
Charles Ellinghurst
Mr. Meacham
John A. Bryan
Philo White
Mr. Carpenter
D. Noggle
Beriah Brown
Geo. B. Smith
Madison
Dr. Cary
Milwaukee
Deening
Oshkosh
Alexander T. Giag
Janesvilla
Mr. Cowdry
Boyd
Richardson
Walworth
Mr. White
White
Larkin
Nogele
Rogan
Wisconsin
Sruan Waright
Elmore
Jankina
Timothy Burns
Free Soil Nominations and Town News From Madison
The Frog Soil Convention at Watertown nominated Leonano J. Fanwent for Governor and others for statewide offices. An agricultural paper will publish in Madison starting October by E. C. Mull. Reports from Florida describe storm damage near Apalachicola and a Spanish warship beached. Posts from Vicksburg note Gen. Quitman’s stance on the compromise and railroad updates. A Dodgeville accident killed Miss Simons, while Mexico’s government finances worry readers. Other items include New York state nominating tickets and vivid description of an execution device, plus critiques of fashion plates.
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Almort & Teallosa
Pearce
Theas
Ao Seo
Wisconsin
Sudio
Thia
Henry Dodge
Ehlonry Dodge
Lewis Cass
The
Democrat
Lewis Cacs
Dodge
Walker
Free Soil
Frog Soil Convention
Nat. Watertown
Leonano J. Fanwent
Bens. B. Staupino
Enwano
Horron
Sevy
Wiriwann
Jka A. Pate
Wat
Lora
Supe
Faamens
Madison
E. OC. Mull
Lyons plot trial winds toward confusing outcome
From the Lyons war council trial reports the defense counsel withdraws as government aims to convict the alleged plotters. Austria and Turkey news describe police overreach and Turkey’s resilience. China and Ireland items note turmoil, reforms, and crop misery amid broader European tension.
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Don A. J. Upham
Charles D. Robinson
Edward H. Janssen
Clenerad
Experience Estabgrook
Aziel P. Ladd
Ciizenn
Tne Terosnam
Milwaukee Journal
William Duan Winsos
Wilson
Sentinel
Brother Jonathan
Washington
Kine
Va. D. Wilson
Standard
Ft. Winnebago
Prairie la Crosse
Deer
Fond du Lac Journal
N. P. Tellmadge
Mobile
Vicksburg
Quitman
Union
Binhta
Union Valley Rail Road
Badger State
Rock River Vidley
Tia Company
Philadelphia
N.Y
Janess
Chicago
Roumonio Carrune
Gov. Gaines Py Ang
Mexica
Fondse
Santa Anna
Ohio Bank
St.hes
Devi
Conorin
John OC. Wright
Schenectady
Sreserang
Tenry S Randall
Cortland
Canan Commissionzn
Lorace Wheantop
Onondaga
Avronxey Gesenan
Livis Chatfels
Oswegn
Slave Treaserer
Merjamin Welch, Jr
Bria
Starrh Exarenen
Akondol Cha
Lapres
Swisshelm
Fashion-Plates
David Stew Wrinh
Amalekite
New York Triany
Foreign News
France
Lyons
Tem
Paris
Arenaed
Wwe
Bine
Council of War
England
Rn Nhal
Austria
Vienesa
Th Daily News
Hnas
Pha
Ser 4
Europe
Suh
M. Hubner
Sador
Las
Verona
Iialy
Persem
Kossuth
Prince Schwarzenberg
Foreign Office
Turkey
Russia
Tuouliy
Constantinople
Porte
Syria
Armening
Asta
Menbora
Sat Itis
China
Sinchay
Panton
Ian Hiedteed
Miles
K Veni
Ciiisarien
Konagé
Hunan
Fihie
Italy
Naples
Ireland
Iseland
Tom Monne
Southey
Chippenhem
Wiltshire
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