Wisconsin Harbor and River Convention Opens Debate
The Fortieth Wisconsin convention session focused on unifying public opinion for harbor and river interests across the Union. Delegates praised reason and justice, urging support for the resolutions to bind supporters of harbors and rivers to the broader national good. The piece also notes editorial nostalgia and calls to inform farmers through local newspapers.
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Koples
Wisconsin
Argus
Jn Marth
Union
Congress
Bie
Arwor
Ald River
Friends
Harbors
Rivers
Virginia
South Carolina
Missouri
Ohio
Michigan
Contested Letter Sparks Rustling Talk At Milwaukee Convention
Fragmentary notice reports a furious exchange sparked by a letter from General Taylor amid Milwaukee convention chatter. It notes expressions opposing a party nomination, lists several officers and secretaries tied to the event, and records brief remarks by Gen. Husrent and others before a three hour adjournment at 11:30.
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Jorn Hi
Enastus Goring
Albany
Prand Arena
Fiona
Olsega
A.B. Crampyns
Th St. Louis Republican
Missouri
Wercory
Milwaukee
Telegraphic Foreign News and Chicago Convention Drama
A telegraphic summary reports fall in breadstuffs in England and shifting commodity prices, noting Caledonia sailings, cotton advances, and U S market gains. It discusses New York politics at the Chicago Convention, a contested move to replace President with Thomas Corwin, and warnings against partisan influence harming the convention’s aims.
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Cambria
Floyt
Liverpool
England
N. York
United States
Teicie
New York
Chicago
Thomas Corwin
Enward Bates
Missouri
Eage
Corwin
Mexican War Dispatches From Vera Cruz and Wisconsin Views
War dispatches recount the Vera Cruz arrival and grim fever tolls as US forces march on Mexico City with Generals Proxon and Pyrton in pursuit. Wisconsin and Grafton essays praise local water power, mills and canal prospects, urging capital for manufacturing growth and regional development.
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Capy
Capt
Quances
Milwaukee
Vera Cruz
New Orleans
Iuig Ie
Ston
Houges
East Indies
Proxon
Moncar
Wesmarch
Jesse
Mexico City
Pyrton
Scorr
Sanguinary 15Th
Nature
Washington County
Michigan Lake
Faenough
Meéchenica
Grafton
Cedar
Sec
Soithin
Wisconsin
Tuyjinel
Tlinois
Fox
Mississippi
Minwavese
Garror
Ggarron
Gifford
Trae and
Mechanics
Milwaukee Harbor Plan Reported For Centre Street Entrance
A historical Milwaukee harbor proposal urges constructing a dual pier system at Center Street to protect a channel and improve lake navigation. The committee criticizes Col. Abert for site choices, argues economic gains from harbor access, and requests city funding to start the project this season with possible government aid next year.
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Lott
Nots
Col
Abert
Col. Abot
Congress
Milwaukee
White Country
Rock River
Barbor
Common’ Council
Center Street
Huestis
A Century-Old St Louis War Reception Celebration
Col Dostenan and his troops were welcomed at Lucas Grove amid banners and a crowded procession. Col Benton praised the soldiers while Col Dosehan spoke of valor and patriotism in Missouri. The piece notes St Louis supplied 1000 troops in the Mexican War and highlights broader wartime sentiments and diplomatic views.
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Col. Benton
Col DosiriHaxy
DoseHan
Doniphan
Renton
Colone
New Orleans
Congress
Mr. Corwin
Mexico
Maxico
Bracito
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New York Journal of Commerce
the Courier
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Marcus T. Reynolds
Gov. Young
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Orange County
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Oneida
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Pennsylvania
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S. L. Weatherly
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Philip Ipley
Rafus King
W. Woodman
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Joseph Williams
David A. Nagle
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Charles Jarvis
Geo. Evans
Hiinote
Jesse B. Thomas
David J. Baker
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Charles King
R. .L. Colt
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Europe
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J. P. Greves
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