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Weekly Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1847

Page

2

Delegates and officers listed for Wisconsin county race

Weekly Wisconsin reports on the August 1847 delegate slate for the Wisconsin County and state offices with candidates for Congress House seats. It covers the Democratic convention praise, party unity, and calls for support, plus remarks on emigration and local politics. It notes the meeting attendance and speakers, and mentions broader opinions on British mail lines and public charity.

Democratic County Nominations At Milwaukee Convention 1847

Delegates from Milwaukee County towns met August 14 1847 at the courthouse. A credentials committee named delegates from wards and towns including Charles James Thomas McJean Gerrit Viet and John Cameron for seats. The body elected officers and nominated candidates for assembly register of deeds county treasurer clerk of board of supervisors surveyor and coroner with Kinney Douglass Cameron and McCallum among nominees. The convention adjourned sine die.

Milwaukee County Court House Brian Kinnov J. Blair H. K. White Messrs. Kinney Oak Creek Messinger Milwaukee City Vliet Milwaukee City of Charles James C. Waterman C. Heide Felyn A. Douglass Thomas McJean Burn Kilbourn A. Greulich Meysinger W. W. Graham P. J. Englelat John Hayden Francis Kery Weard Leonard P. Crary John BE. Cameron Archibald McFadden Michael Kane Fifth Ward Juln Cummings Chapman ,Yates James M. Smith Noah Prevo Tiaen Mileaukee Gerrit Viet Stephen Buttles S. R. Hopkins Tubbell Granzille S. A. Brown Henry Duteher Jesse Sholl Miele Burke Wauwatosa P. J. Shumway Albert Powlex Greenfield John Sullivan Reuben Strong Wmn. Reynolds C. M. Larkin Franklin W. Fink C. H. Upton Asa Kinney Phoroas Conway Slake D. N. Patterson Hiram Bigelow John A. Cross Elengar Rowley Randall I. Bryant Blowy W. Brown Michael Burke Granville Stysoph Guild Charles H. Larkin David Lemonier Dr. Patterson Thomas Fit Wells Mmittee Vrs Dames Osear John Crawhad Ke Messin James HH Holliday Wan Shew Alot Breed Charles UW. Moore M. Tawi IL G Abbey C. Waiworth Chea. H. Mooreree Tl Bt LF Crane Bunk A. Powler Mr. Kinney Register of Deeds JW. Cameron Paul Junean Charles S. Hurley Ho Bryarty ASW Kinney E. Mosely A. Fowler Tors E Canexon John £. Cameron Bast S.L. Rood Mosely JT D. Butler Blink Muley Anil Steyr L. Roou Mrnor Clark JA. Douglass Chas. Puerte A. H. Bielfeld Clerk of Board of Supervisors Douglass Bieltek Everts Douglass Ree Bielfeld Chantes P. Events Jes. McCallree J.B. Vieit Jase McCaue Leveretr Krnucey Wisconsin Wisconsin Banner Byron Kilsourn Ch’n

Iowa and Wisconsin election notes raise hopes for Whigs

The Galena Gazette reports mixed returns from Iowa and Wisconsin elections. Whigs claim gains in Congress, with Meeks and Owen cited amid Democratic leads in several districts. Between Chicago and Kentucky items, results mix across states, counties, and territories with several contests still uncertain.

American Army Victorious. City of Mexico Taken

Reports from July 1711 claim General Scott’s army entered Mexico City after skirmishes near Pachuca and Puebla. Letters and courier accounts from Vera Cruz describe preparations and no opposition, with rumors of Santa Anna and Cenalizo, and telegraph mentions of a Mexican capital fall to American forces amid varying dates and sources.

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Letter From General Taylor On Presidency Ambition Amid US Monarchy Talk

Promoted from the National Intelligencer dated August 7, 1847, the letter by Major General Z. Taylor to an associate expresses gratitude for political support from Prince George's County Maryland, acknowledges the public call for his presidency, and pledges service to the nation if chosen, while humbly deferring to the people's will. The article also reviews British railway history, detailing the Trent Valley Railway debates, stakes between Manchester London and Birmingham interests, and the eventual formation of the London and North Western Railway.

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Wisconsin Wheat and Market Report From August

The August Wisconsin market report notes slow wheat arrivals and rising retail demand. Prices edge higher for wheat and flour with cargoes from wagons selling at upper ranges while salt and new potatoes show varied prices. The piece also mentions ships near Liverpool and London freight rates and banks in New York City posting rising deposits alongside increased loans.

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