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Newspaper
Watertown Chronicle
Location
Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1849
Page
2
A garbled historic text describes political organizing in Whig circles with references to conventions, appointments, and debates. It mentions parties, leaders, and tensions over representation, with scattered names and places signaling a tense period of factional disputes and election maneuvering.
The piece attacks Locofoco control in Illinois and Wisconsin, blaming bankrupt treasuries and ruined governance on Democratic rule. It laments policies, calls for Whig remedies, and cites officials like Gov. Dewar and Mr Poussin, with notes on press responses and a minister's voyage to Liverpool.
A mid-19th century letter from Watertown chronicles route choices to the Great Salt Lake, distance estimates, and terrain. The author describes valleys, climate, Mormon society, gold rumors, and emigration strain on Fort Hall routes. He notes local commerce, Wisconsin ironware, and regional crops, plus weather and health anecdotes from companions.
Gov Dewey refuses to pledge to constitutional compliance, citing state law and judicial review. He says authorities would decide if a proposed publication bill is constitutional and vows to act against any unconstitutional measure even if he signs last winter’s act. The response frames pledges as worthless if honesty is doubted and highlights fiscal and political tensions.
Fire swept the center of Pront street in Owego destroying five hotels and numerous structures. The blaze began at 4 am in W Oleys brick block and raged until 11 am, with losses estimated from 500000 to 1000000 dollars. The Bank of Owego post office telegraph office bridge sites and many buildings were destroyed. The Gwego academy clerk's office Central House and Baptist church were saved.
The obituary notes the death of Commodore Blake, veteran lake captain, who died at the American in city after cholera contracted on a Mackinac voyage. He sailed many years on the lakes and his loss is deeply mourned. Also reported are political notices, a Utica death, and a Berkshire railroad accident verdict for D B Campbell and wife.
A Pittsburgh gentleman recounts President Taylor's remarks on slavery extending into new territories. He favored Congress restraining expansion but opposed federal interference within existing slave states and supported California's impending state constitution with slavery protections. The Washington Union cites Taylor as approving the Wilmot Proviso, urging Southern voters to act.
A Madison Argus defense questions Samuel W. Beall alleged defaulter status from Green Bay receipts to the U.S. Treasury. It notes a 1940 judgment of $18,088 and cites constitutional bar on defaulters holding state office, urging scrutiny before elevating Beall to lieutenant governor.
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