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Watertown Chronicle

Location

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1849

Page

2

Riot and political turmoil ripple through Ireland and Europe

In Down County Ireland a July riot pitted Orangemen against Roman Catholics amid armed factions. Catholics suffered many casualties. Ribbon men were captured. Amid global chatter, Garibaldi and French politics stir in Italy while Austria-Hungary clash with Magyars. A Milwaukee woman died by suicide after alleged seduction. local river and lake works begin expansion to clear channels and add machinery.

Ireland County Down Orange Party Sfter Iwo

Murkier News From The Nation and Abroad

A volatile Washington summary reports Native American violence in the south Atlantic region with about 100 killed and plantations deserted. The Denby defalcation case centers on $155,000 missing funds tied to Navy Agency mismanagement and a Richmond link. Cholera declines in eastern ports while wheat crops face rust damage but overall yield may rise. Public notices note conventions, travels, and obituaries including Reviver Littlejohn and Henry Rockwell.

Denby Osborne Richmond Naval Agency Margeilles Treasury United States Marseilles Mr. Denby

Independent Order 1001 aids sick and destitute

At a meeting in the lodge room, the Independent Order of 1001 resolves to appropriate fifty dollars to relieve the poor and needy strangers and destitute in the village during sickness and death. A committee of Dennie Chappel and Hedley will dispense aid. treasurer to pay the orders for relief of citizens or strangers.

Independent Order of Dennis Dennie Chappell Hedley Cols Cade J. Porzine

Health of the Village in Hot Season Warns of Illness

The article warns of increased sickness in the village due to a hot season and impure air. Doctors report no real cholera yet, but urge aggressive sanitation, lime spraying, and removal of nuisances. Citizens are urged to cooperate with authorities to prevent disease.

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Watertown Letters Describe California Emigrant Suffering

The Watertown correspondence recounts emigrants traveling to California aboard the Algoma, with letters from Mesars Gruman Stineson Steck and Gunes dated June 19 at Fort Lamarie. They report severe hardships, dying oxen, scarce water, and warnings against this route, urging avoidance of the journey. The piece also notes local political calls for a county convention and mentions land sales and a judicial candidate in Milwaukee County.

Mesars Gruman Stineson Steck Gunes Fort Lamarie California St. Louis Algoma St. Lous Fort Kearney

County Judges election urged free of party strife in Jefferson county

Jefferson county citizens urge a nonpartisan approach to electing a County Judge due to the office’s broad civil probate powers and its impact on families and property. They ask that one name be allowed as a candidate, expressing trust in the recipient’s integrity and legal ability. Letters from numerous locals advocate removing political caucus influence.

Mevandhour Milwaukee Congress Hall Mary Jane Culling Racine Com. Adv Wattarown Flamuns Batno Sir Jefferson Anvasa Justices of the Peace Wateatown O Masors Jenna Faanuasy Sam Saar Bainp Wisconsin Caea Democratic Demetrathe Amata Shullaburgh Case Committee Madison Case Tojle Succes Free Soil Free Soilere Free Soil Man Ol Hunker Committee Fond du Lac Pond du Lac Dodge County Waukeaha Cass Callanion Casa Wohworth County Cass Committee Whecomsin Ronk County

Debates on Interest Law and Market Prices Stir Wisconsin Press

The Argus challenges the notion that market prices are fixed by a new interest law arguing it would force borrowers to pay far more than contracted. It questions pegging money to grain and rents, notes discontent with the statute, and mentions editorial remarks from Albany and several agricultural journals. The Wisconsin agriculture press and a new Burnett Corners post office are also noted along with Chicago population figures.

New York Wisconsin Nnis Banka Argus The Gonda

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