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Weekly Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1847

Page

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Chicago Convention and New York Tour Reflected in War News

From New York to Chicago and Boston, the report recounts Gov. Dopes and troops receiving grand welcomes, with commentary on Wasuovaromians and Mawavxxn Furies uniforms and bands. It notes Col. Dowrenan as a Chihuahua hero and mentions a Boston Post obituary for Dr. Anuenr G. Ursaat, plus a Chicago convention crowded with strangers and preparations for harbor, river, and race events.

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Norwegians in the Territory and their rising prominence

A skeptical note on Norwegian settlers in the Territory highlights their reputed virtues. It cites Dr. Baran on Norwegians as frank, brave, educated, honest, hospitable, and notes their constitutional government, abolition of titles, and the Storthing. The piece also swerves into a humorous anecdote about a Squire and a shopkeeper, illustrating frontier life and humor.

Norway Our Republic Baran Europe Bamp Strangera Dr Batan Monersman Politiehud Christiants Barry Bays Storthing Bearaporte Waterloo Bernadotte Christiana England Holy Alliance

Tremendous freshet devastates mills and logs across rivers

A Prairie du Chien Patriot letter details a severe freshet on the St. Croix, Chippewa, and Black rivers. The St. Croix rose 35 feet, sweeping away mills and 15,000 logs, while the Chippewa flood carried 25,000 logs and vast lumber. Jails and mill foundations collapsed. overall losses near $250,000.

St. Croix Prairie du Chien Black River Spaulding Douglass Chippewa Boss & Allen Yelling River O'Clear River Sal Blutt

Democratic Rifts in New York and Western Harbors Debate

A scrambled excerpt argues about party coalitions in New York, railing at Whigs and anti-renters while praising populist honesty, and shifts to Illinois state banking debates and Western harbor interests. It notes election results, infrastructure plans, and calls for constitutional banking limits amid broader regional commerce concerns.

Tursornaer Democra New-York Dem Whig Party of New York Lewis Cass Lake Harborg Congress Mexican Gulf Organization of Our Republic Sta-Board Gulf of Mexico

Illinois Constitutional Convention Debate on Colored Persons Law

The Springfield convention profiled heated discussion over laws regarding colored persons, with Northern and Southern factions debating exclusion penalties and a substitute to bar future color-based laws. The day ended 90 to 55, showing neither region dominates. the Bank topic was sidelined as the new movement absorbs attention.

Springfield Ilinoia

American Authors Praise Melville and Family Legacy

A review extols Herman Melville for Typee Omoo and Life of a mixed, noting his growing fame and urging perseverance. It highlights Melville’s narrative genius, compares him to Irving and Scott, and credits his family with Revolutionary-era renown. The piece ends with a political note on Josiah W. Mathews as Democratic gubernatorial nominee.

Hunman Melvillie Melville South Seas Tyee Omoo Robinson Crusoc New Hampshire Maine Illinois Chicago Buller Blake Southport American

Terrible Thunder Storm Kills Three in Wilder Street

A violent thunder storm struck Monday night causing three deaths at 26 Wilder Street near the Tonawanda Railroad. Mr Mathews, his wife, and daughter Sara died after lightning entered the chimney and bed. A second daughter Ezra escaped unharmed while two sons awoke to find their parents lifeless after saving the house from fire. The storm also disrupted telegraph lines and caused loud reports throughout the Telegraph office.

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Official Canvass of New York Supreme Court Ranges

The article lists official canvass figures for Judge of the Court of Appeals and Appeal Judges in New York. It notes exclusions for Hamilton and Herkimer counties and provides vote totals for Bronson Whittlesey Ruggles Reynolds Gardiner Noxon Jewett Jordon and Benton Comport with Democratic majorities and margins.

Court of Appeals Supreme District Court New York Burlington Fox River Hamilton County Herkimer County Whittlesey Frederick Bronson Ruggles Reynolds Gardiner Noxon Jewett Jordon Alpneal Clerk Benton Comport Dibany Argun

Breadstuffs tumble on hill as wagon breaks in market crash

A farmer in sight of the city buys back flour at 94 90 after selling at 87. A toppled wagon scatters breadstuffs and beads as pressure in the market drives a fall. Reports from Delta surveys crop prospects in Louisiana and wider area.

Cleveland Plaindealer

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