Fractured Whig Convention Nominates Governor Candidate
A chaotic Whig state convention at Madison adjourned after lengthy debate naming Ward and Keeler as tellers, with Timothy O. Tiowe declared governor candidate. Resolutions praised General Taylor, opposed slavery expansion, and endorsedPostage reform, land policies, and public finance reforms. Delegates also elected county probate judges for four year terms beginning January.
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Corvstrivners
Brown
Ugry Manilowoo
Nickiel Ricker
John S. Horner
Winnehbago
Jedediih Brown
Sheboogoo
Willian Goreline
Fond du Tac
C. Mo Tompkins
Columbia
Henry Morrill
Sauk
James M. Clark
Washington
Hopwell Coxe
Nudge
George W. Green
Milwaukee
Horati N. Wells
Waaukesha
Martin Field
Jefferson—Wan
TY. Butler
Dane
John Catlin
Karine
A. G. Chatfield
Walworth
Wam
C. Allen
Rock
James Armstrong
Green
John A. Bingham
Iena—Purley Eaton
Grant
C. K. Lord. Crawford
D. G. Finton
Lafayette
Robert Robertson
Arrival of the Steamer Europa in Halifax
From Vienna and Paris reports a mixed Hungary front with Gorgey’s surrender debated. Kossuth rumors persist. Beili and Kossuth seen in Constantinople. Russia may guarantee Hungary’s independence if arms are laid down. News from Hungary, Temeswar to Comarn, and Gallia communication open at three points.
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Europa
Halifax
Reich
Vienna
Hungary
Umer Zeitung
Gorgey
Kossuth
Wallachia
Turkey
Beii
Constantinople
London
Paskiewitch
Kapka
Comarn
Raat
Jetlachich
Temeswar
Magvare
Gem
Guyon
Luder
Klapals
Comorn
Paris
la Presse
Gurgey
Agenta
Warsaw
Swartzenburg
Great Britain
Russia
Viena
Moravia
Gallica
Whig Ticket Endorsed for Wisconsin Governorship
The Whig slate presents Mr. Comins as a strong Wisconsin legislator and defender of the constitution. The letter praises his integrity and public service and argues he is the right choice to safeguard laws against a weak executive. Readers are urged to view another column for Whig nominations.
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Comins
Wisconsin
Iis
Jeffersonian
Vanninpool
Jim Crow
Waterloo
Whig Triumph in Vermont and European News
From Vermont returns show Coouwen elected governor with Whigs dominating the legislature. The Sentinel & Gazette hails a public endorsement of the Whig party while denouncing coalition schemes. Abroad, Austrians recruit 60,000 troops, Kossuth and Dembinski in Turkey, and California mining reports amid riots and heavy gold yields.
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Green Mountain
Hunker
Coouwen
The
Sentinel & Gazette
Democratic Slavery Debate Echoes Across States
The piece surveys northern and southern party stances on restricting slavery, citing Democratic rows in Wisconsin and national figures. It notes contention within the Free Democrat and other newspapers over congressional power to limit slavery in territories, and mocks local figures like Mr. VanInpool while praising academy progress at Watertown.
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Jeffersonion
van Burges
Calumba
Democratic Party
Congress
Maine
Georgia
Texas
Union
Free States
North
Boss Doughface
Nicholson
Buncombe
Fiee Democrat
Gambon
Fire Soilers
Wisconsin
John P. Sheldon
Cothren
Territories
Holliday
S. Park Coon
Messrs. Coon
Beall
Coon
Cass
Beal
National Democratic Party
Nzighbor
Wisconsin Whig convention nominates state ticket
The Whig state convention met at Madison and produced a full ticket with Alexander L. Collins for governor Timothy A. Howe for lieutenant governor Mosca B. Butterfield for attorney general Les Alden for secretary of state John B. Terry for treasurer. The platform denounces the Locofooco administration and pleads for honest, economical governance and reform.
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Goverag
Alexander L. Collins
Timothy O. Howe
STATA
Levi Alden
Genemat
Moses K. Butterfield
Treasure
Jsoan B. Terry
Madison
Washington
Manitow
Wankeeha Walworth
Buck
Grant
Iowa, &Ey
Wisconsin
Timothy A. Howe
Green Bay
Aleo
Mosca B. Butterfield
Racine
Les Alden
Janes Ille Gazette
Rockco
Alden
Wiscourid
John B. Terry
Mineral Point
Terry Hug
Locafeco
Lecusoedam
Gaz
Democratic split over county committee and party loyalty
A Democrat of Doige questions pride in the newly appointed county committee. He recalls names and shifts from Whig to Free Soil, then warns he will not ride with the party if the drumbeat comes from the enemy. Also notes local apple offerings, frost damage, election results, potato demand, Wisconsin granite for the Washington Monument, and a Paris Peace Congress session on August 22.
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Rufus Ki Es
G. W
Blive
Samuel Baird
Mr. Chane
Recine
Gen
Waxlor
Dodge County
Horizon
Doige
Ricuarp F. Riaing
Howin Gipotsas
Democrata
Watertown
Wisconsin
Jefferson County
Mil. Com
Capy & Bracaart
Portland
Paris
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Maedhiein
OM. Keeler
Walworthcaunty
Caatiman
Weber
Wawerth
Joseph Ward
Fusca
Donkoof
T. Alder
Petagee
Prado
Wee
Val
Twa Burin
Lew Woilman Aresney
Heeb
DM H.W. Sve
Brote
Hheer Conkiung
Tufamat
E. Wood
Bonditn Lac
Midille
Juboda
Marquette von D. Baygard
Postaeda
S.A. Walieorth
Viad M. Keeler
Norn Fiaetuny
Riton
Ol Bihenek Lafayette
Chatlon Bracken
OL Man
Alacine
Vutetungon
G. J. Pray
Manituruc
Janes le Kale Wiansbage
Alexander Spabhag
Sauel He Nolds
Jefferson
Sameel Bard
Jarvis K.P Ke
Alva Stewart
Seak
A.oe
Vin
Deter
Win Blake
Daar
Weleh
Bonathan
Ondnet
Mel Dickinson
Pomyhing
Lev Alden
Kong
Aalit
Mesers
Ward
Keeler
Clat
Rulus Bing
Mirber
Gaverhor
Peter
Matan
Chas
Timothy
Tiowe Wan
Barater
Giverior
Mr Bang
Ates
Reynolde
Joba
Dawid
Gia
Ras
Warda
Datiaiouety
Falas
Peres
Pe Brigham
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Crayford
Edgar
John Terry
Lane
King
Wins
Wiecoma
Dean
Channery
Sla
Comiuitiog
Colomba
Hoe Pace
Suley
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Troy
C.J
Ciaaiis Vackis
Janvis K. Pine
James S. Annan
Seys
Wiungarian Affairs
Ithe Chronicle
Watertown, Wis
Vermont
Allgemeine Zeitung
Gergey
Mescaros
Dembinski
Italy
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Jlome
Oudinot
Duke of Pancrazio
Purrankieuia
Parie
Gergey Theungarian
Dembiiski
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4Th Infantry
Col. Lee
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