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Newspaper
Watertown Chronicle
Location
Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1849
Page
2
A fierce critique denounces the Whiga and state lawmakers for repeal of public credit and embezzlement claims. It cites bond redemptions, a defective budget, and proposed taxes aimed at funding party interests, urging reform and prudent electors. The piece closes noting ex president Polk's death in Nashville and public mourning.
A Niagara Falls accident yesterday morning killed two local residents. The event involved a girl and young Addington near Lama Island as a man teased then the river swept them away. The girl’s body was recovered and sent to Buffalo.
The article extols Father Mathew's long unselfish service to temperance, praising his humble Cork residence and modest lifestyle. It notes strong public affection in Ireland, calls for nationwide homage, and lauds his lifelong charity and healthful zeal.
A jumble of brief notices from the era reports ships with gear such as 55 000 tooth picks to Boston, editor clashes in partisan papers, agricultural and livestock notes, stamps of syndicated rumors, and political maneuvers in Vermont New York and Maryland. It mentions a silk manufactory in Wheeling and a Hungarians German battalion enlisting in New York. The piece also notes gold production figures in California, and a speech by Governor French on U S Senate vacancy. A flood loss in Toussigra and cholera death in San Antonio are among the scattered items.
A Water town letter from A Stace describes the Buffalo Company wagon train heading toward California from New Fort Kearney. Capt Day elected as temporary leader, miles traveled, hardships, and the plan to reach San Francisco by mid autumn. Mentions Mormon travelers, river crossings, and supply challenges. Includes local notices on politics and town news from New Orleans and Fond du Lac.
The Sabbath School plans exercises in the grove south of the village to mark the National Independence anniversary. Officers include President Timothy Hamlin Vice President Beckwith Marshal Wm C Fountain Chaplain Rev J Geddes Craighead Reader James Peck. Citizens and nearby towns invited to join processions at the Methodist Church at 9 AM. Multiple addresses and singing, followed by a ladies prepared collage.
Letters to the New York Courier describe over 7 000 Mexicans departing from Baja California toward mining areas. Towns along the Gulf are deserted while Americans fear Mexican action on the boundary and note 13 000 English muskets at the Gila mouth.
A formal notice from this village records an engagement or marriage intention between Mr Edmund and Bailey and Miss Ellen Griffith dated the 14th. Details indicate union planning within local residents.
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