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Watertown Chronicle

Location

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1849

Page

2

Arrival of Crescent City brings $1,000,000 in gold dust

The Crescent City arrived from Chagres with $1,000,000 in gold dust and 196 passengers including Gov Merco and Capt. Forbes of the Mail steamer California. Reports confirm abundant gold yet note market overstock and unsettled California politics. Deserters from ships in San Francisco and a survey of a Panama route are also mentioned.

Crescent Cii Get Majon California Californi Chil San Francisco United States Warren Oat. Hughes Panamna Pacific Tothmus Col. Hughes Berxides Escent Dhon P. F Tampico

Vermont Whigs Stand Firm Against Slavery and Coalition

The Albany Eve. Journal notes Vermont's Whigs remain pledged to emancipation and oppose coalition tactics by Case Van Buren and Free Builders. It asserts Whig fidelity to liberty, readiness for duty at Beaplogion, and steadfast resistance to slavery’s encroachments as political warfare swirls around the state.

Case van Buren Vermont Whitnen Jackson Bulfarth Albany

News by the Cambria reflects famine and war news

Dispatches describe misery in Ireland with a corpse washed ashore eaten by locals, cholera spreading in London, and French and Russian military moves. Rome politics, Austro-Russian talks, and Hungarian victories are noted. provisions in Rome grow dear while supplies in general hold.

Farrer Lord Clarendon Dublin Ireland London France Rome Oudinot

Distressing News From London To Dublin During Laxpox

By the Hibernia New York June 21 reports 1300 men embarked from London to aid the Roman Republic. IngLaxp. State prisoners including O'Brien remain in Dublin. Provincial accounts describe alarming distress among the people.

New York London O'Brien Dublin

Jefferson County Common School Celebration Planned

Jefferson County Common School Celebrators announce a meeting in the Jefferson Court Room at 9 A M on March 29 1040 with a 10 o clock procession form in the courtyard. Town superintendents act as arranging committee. each district provides a picnic for its group. several county educators will speak on the subject of common schools.

Jefferson Co Jefferson J.B. Hopmis Joan Nutrep O. W. Norton

Death of Ex President Polk in Nashville

Telegraph reports the death of former President James K. Polk in Nashville on Friday evening. Polk, born November 2 1795 in Mecklenburg NC, served as Tennessee legislator and congressman before becoming the nation’s 11th president. His death follows four years after Gen. Jackson’s passing. departments celebrate with mourning.

Polk Nashville Union Mr. Polk Mecklenberg North Carolina Tennessee Congress House of Representatives Tennesee Jackson Rochester Democrat Washington James K. Polk

Amid a Swarm of Names and Notices from a Distant Era

A collage of 19th century items mentions Martin Van Buren and John Nyler as living sex presidents, a Nav agent appointment, cholera status in Louisville and along the Joliet canal, Mrs Butler’s readings producing 120000, Aldrich Wells death in Buffalo, the first Mississippi steamboat built in 1817, and Hichcock’s visit in Rochester. Gold from California totals 50000, coin values noted, a London Elocutionist wows crowds, the Zenobia schooner seized with 550 slaves, Wright’s printing machine, a suspect in Ann Huntsley’s murder released, and a printer’s legacy of 40000. Cassius Clay addresses slavery, a duel leads to Turner’s death, Gen Bean lauded by Hungary, Justin Butterfield named Commissioner of the General Land Office, and a Wisconsin coal road concept improves timber areas.

Wisconsin Debtor State Blames Democracy for Credit Decline

The article argues Wisconsin’s fiscal woes stem from Democratic rule, citing low state credit, rising debt, and mismanagement. It accuses the Argus of shielding the party, urges voters to recognize the alleged consequences and replace the dominant Democratic administration.

Union Ticket Rift Darkens Wisconsin Politics

The Democratic State Central Committee refuses a union convention proposed by the Free Soil State Committee for state officers. Booth pushes a Free Soil State Convention at Madigan on September 12 inviting pro union Democrats to send delegates. The result may test whether Democrats align with Free Soilers against party norms amid spoils factions. The Aerosite Whig Journal debuts in government seat with Argus C. Brows and John O. Lancest promoting Whig policy. George W. Laxin appointed District Attorney Milwaukee, P Porren Register, and M L Gusag Surveyor General for Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Democratic State Central Free Soil State Committee Free Democrat Booth Free Soil Madigan Boors Cuaix Argxanpea C. Brows New Orleans Joan O. Lancest New York Wisconerm George W. Laxin A. Hrarr Sora P. Porren Milwaukee G. H. Wanker M. L. Gusag Wisconsin Mlinoia

Celebration at Jefferson for Fourth of July

The Jefferson Odd Fellows plan a July Fourth dinner prepared by Mr Howes of the Jefferson House with hopes for a fine, creditable affair. Two orations are planned by Davin Nuwae, Qsq, and Rev S Cana on common school education. The Saspatn Scuvon celebration is urged to improve turnout especially for juveniles. The Vulcan Iron Works men plan a 23 inch bore cannon test on a quid pro quo basis.

Jefrenson Odd Fellows Jefferson Howes Jefferson House Davin Nuwae Qsq Etamp Goxs Vulcan Iron Works

License Law Critique and Peace Congress Notes

The piece attacks the license law as weak and misused, arguing temperance forces lack public sentiment and the law serves as a mockery. It cites a London circular about the Paris Peace Congress and notes arrivals of postmasters in Antalan and Oshkosh, plus the death of Josian Sueivon in Rochester at age 72.

Free Democrat Great Cold Water Army Bothing Friends of Temperance IPA A. Averin Oshkosh G. A. Arnoun Annoup Josian Sueivon Rochester N. Y

Cure for Cholera and public notices from 19th centuryWisconsin paper

A long extract reproduces a cholera treatment proposed by H W Johnsrox M D and I P Wanser with ether calomel quinine and morphine recipes and guidance. The item also includes political editorial pieces condemning a state official and notes on education governor E Rout selecting the North Western Educator as official channel, cholera deaths in St Louis, a fast steamer trip and local broom production in Wisconsin.

Tre Nonata

Market Prices From Milwaukee and New York Report

Milwaukee market notes show Saturday receipts fair with prices steady at 55a60c for Spring wheat and 68a tie for winter. Floor prices quoted at 25a350 for wagons and 400 for retail, with other commodities largely unchanged. New York reports flour in moderate demand with slightly favorable prices to buyers. corn and rye prices listed, money abundant at 40% on good security. Town figures from Watertown Wholesale Prices Current list various grains and produce with scattered figures across Wheat Winter at 88, corn and oats values noted, plus beef and venison prices and farm products listed.

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