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Newspaper
Watertown Chronicle
Location
Watertown, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1849
Page
2
A historic account describes rowdy proceedings at the Hurleford Democratic district convention with insults toward adopted citizens and Native American participants. The article cites threats, boisterous singing, and claims of corruption by local Democratic leaders, detailing hostile behavior and alleged manipulation around elections and caucus appointments.
The Hustisford Native delegates form a rival ticket after withdrawing from the Hustisford convention with W. Warp as their favored keeper of the tribe. In Dodge county the Native Democrats clash with Whigs in the second district, while editors mock Democratic finteching and call for unity despite ongoing partisan jabs. Mr. Dowrina is expected to win handily.
A Jeffersonian article laments ongoing state repudiation with a 30 percent below par credit rating and about $50,000,000 in debt while criticizing the current administration. It reports drownings near Huricon from two youths after a boat accident and mocks Democratic defalcations influencing local politics.
At the Third Assembly District Democratic convention in Hastisford October 20 1849 delegates debated Ashippun credentials amid national prejudices and noisy proceedings. Michael Dowling of Emmet was nominated for assembly after three ballots with McCormick withdrawing. Lebanon delegates seated. Other notes mention Whig caucus appointments, local papers, and a street fight in town.
The steamer Niagara reached Halifax with 146 through passengers and Liverpool papers up to October 6. The era’s main news is a likely war between Russia and Turkey, with tensions over the surrender of Turkish refugees. England and France back the Porte, while Russia disrupts diplomatic ties. rumors of mediation and military moves abound. News from Constantinople, Vienna, and London dominates, as markets report breadstuffs and flour prices with limited demand.
The State Journal reports mixed results in Ohio and Pennsylvania with Whigs and Locofocos splitting seats. Senators stand 16 Whigs 16 Locos and Free Soilers. in the House 1 Whig 83 Locos and 2 Independents. Analysts say Whigs may still carry both branches. The Liverpool detail notes Mitchell’s health affords him liberty to travel. Milwaukee and Waukesha rail work advances with depot foundation laid and road completion hoped soon.
A late report describes a two to three hour clash at Pocagoman lake about 120 miles northeast of here between Walt Breeds of LePraire and Chippewa fighters led by Sha nia. Five Half Breeds faced ten to twelve Indians. one Indian chief badly wounded, one Breede ear lost, several wounded, and tensions rise from alcohol distribution.
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