Whig State Convention and Local Election Debates
The Whig convention deferred nomination for County Judge and urged an impartial election based on qualifications rather than party. Democrats weigh a nomination amid rival independents Meauia Exos and Daan, while the Free Soil party plans a delegate convention. Editorials argue for electing the best man over party lines, and notes discuss cholera in the village and road project financing.
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Howe
Tretire
Free Soil
Meauia
Exos
Daan
Death of James J. Ker in the village cholera death
James J. Ker, a four year resident and merchant partner of Haeegnrevot, died of cholera about 11 o'clock Monday forenoon at his home. He was a native of Denmark, trusted by villagers and elected to the Board of Trustees last spring. He fell ill after prolonged illness, enduring a severe bout of the prevailing epidemic and died after seven hours. The obituary recalls his cheerful temper, honesty, and business habits.
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J. Keen
Thie
Thin Valley
Denmark
Haeegnrevot
Villae
Union Divinions Show Fractured New York Democratic Talks
Northern union efforts within the Democratic Party falter as Barnburners and Hunkers clash over slavery policy. Vermont collapses after a brief alliance, while New York conventions debate Congress power over slavery in districts, states, and territories. Negotiations stall with no joint action or clear agreement.
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Vermont
Free Soilers
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Green Mountain
Cate
New York
Rowe
Gaovir
Allegany
United States
Congress
District of Columbia
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Warworth
Hunker
Cuatmenn
Otsego
Free Territory
Joux van Buren
Mr. Stanton
Seneca
Presbyterian Church
Munkers
Barnburnera
Pndy
al Far
Union Prospects in Wisconsin Questioned Amid National Strife
Fragmentary remarks suggest tensions over conciliation efforts and a stalled union in the Empire State. The text questions whether a union will emerge in Wisconsin, noting intensified hostilities between two divisions as circumstances unfold. This snapshot captures ongoing labor strife and uncertain outcomes in the era.
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Ubelers
Thes
Empire State
Thia
Wisconsin
Political Matters and Wisconsin Candidate Talk
Correspondent from Watertown Chronicle notes approaching elections prompt public discussion of candidates and principles. He urges unity among Whigs to end corrupt, harmful legislation affecting farmers and workers, predicting demand for change and a fair statewide representation at the September Madison Whig assembly. He voices support for A. L. Cousins as gubernatorial candidate.
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Watertown Chronicle
Strove’s Lanpino
Frienp Happer
Bardly
Wisconsin
Madison
Whig County Convention Chooses No County Judge Nominee
Whig delegates met at Jefferson Court House on the 25th and elected Noan Grover as chairman with H. F. Peeron as secretary. They resolved not to nominate a candidate for County Judge and named delegates to the Whig State Convention while appointing a central committee for the county.
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Court House
Jefferson
Noan Grover
Cold Spring
H. F. Peeron
Jeferron
L. E. Boomer
Watertown
Jarvin K. Jike
Alva Stewart
Xoskonong
J. A. Hadley
H. E. Pelton
James M. Cole
Couny
Ch'n
H. F. Pecron
Sec’y
President Taylor greeted by vast crowds at Chamfersburg
Gen Taylor travels through Pennsylvania amid jubilant crowds, arriving in Chambersburg after illness and a feverish reception. He endures a recent diarrhea attack, but insists on continuing to Gettysburg route, receiving heartfelt cheers from men, women, and children along the line.
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Chamfersbu
Sudorn
Inds Posrion
Cramnersinguag
Zack
Rhoute
Buena Vista
Miery
Washington
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Tie
Judge Watts
Dr. Wood
Gay. Johnson
Carfiste
Beut
Chambersburg
Tribune
Rock County Union Convention Fails To Unite Democrats
The Janesville Gazette reports that the Rock County Democratic and Free Democratic conventions met in the village last week. Despite efforts to unite, leaders split with platform concessions from Madison, ballots for county judge James Armstrong, and a dissolution motion amid clashes over delegates to the state convention on the seventh. The Free Soil group then chose delegates, while the Union Democratic convention urged district conventions for state representation.
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Madison
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Newell
James Arnstrong
Free Coil
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Sth
Free Soilers
Janesville Gazette
Notice to Canrl Settlers Meeting at Waukesha
A meeting will be held in Waukesha on the Sunday of September next at one PM for settlers on the even numbered Canal Lands. All settlers urged to attend and support efforts to secure homes and their labor. By order of the Committee August 10 1849. New Worat for Eastins Mareris Wheat markets rise as Wisconsin harvests pour into the east. A cargo of 4500 bushels cleared from Webb & Co warehouse. Robt Burns sails to Buffalo with 14000 bushels. Prairie openings boost eastern bread prices.
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Enniskillen Drag Sane
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Taavwor
Dolly
Pasa
Waukesha
Mil
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Mitwauxer
Munday
Board of Trade
Milesford
Porta
Milwaukee
Janesville Gaz
A Trick To Win A Connecticut Suitor
A Connecticut woman feigns illness to compel a will and largess from a lawyer, later marries him, and inherits the estate. The piece also notes a New York funeral with a noted crowd, a one dollar banknote sighting, and a Queen of a ship empire and an announced total lunar eclipse with details.
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