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Newspaper
Weekly Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1847
Page
3
A fragmented dramatic poem fragment recalls western landscapes and heroic striving. It blends nature imagery with myths of independence and battle, naming brothers, forests, winds, and a search for meaning, while invoking faith and peril in a rugged land.
The passage portrays a respected figure with a tall, slender build and striking appearance, once reddish then turned pale with age. He is described as calm, cheerful, and well mannered, valued for hospitality and politeness, a man of letters skilled in classics, languages, and mathematics, admired for earnest discourse and dignified conduct.
A fragmented account describes James Madison as a modest tall but portly statesman with a grave manner and refined manners. It notes his presidency ending with care-worn features and his iconic powdered hat. The piece mentions his accession ceremony, his wife’s social polish, and Madison as a foremost American constitutional figure. It also briefly references vessels built for Gulf service named Secretary Mercy and Secretary Buchanan and Col. Yoll-Pearsylvanian, linked to the Walnut Street Wharf in Philadelphia.
A narrator recalls attending a will hearing at two o'clock at Constance Graham's house in Starley Street after inheriting from her late uncle Mr Graham. The will leaves thirty thousand pounds to Constance, but challengers claim the uncle was not in his senses. The scene exposes family tensions, suspicions, and fear of poverty as Constance faces disapproval from relatives while a hospital or asylum provision appears in dispute.
The letter from Mas Judson, formerly Fanny Fonarston, recounts a long voyage to Maurwarry via the Fanew Hall, descriptions of Rangoon and Mandalay, encounters with Burmese, Karen, and Muslim residents, glimpses of Green Turban’s Den, and notes on missionary work among Karens. It reflects longing for England and America, observations on culture, religion, and hopeful visions of gradual change aided by faith and education.
A tale from Syracuse Star tells of Mary, a delicate dress maker in a village, who is betrayed by lover James H. Her heart shatters after his refusal to marry, he leaves her, and she dies forgiving him in a quiet churchyard. The report also notes the steamer Massachusetts colliding with a schooner off New London in thick fog, seeking aid but failing to find the other vessel.
The document details a 1845 US Navy pork contract process with bidders for supplying pork and beef to the government. It specifies delivery terms, barrel standards, quality, inspection, payment, and performance guarantees, plus bid security and legal obligations under Navy and federal oversight. The text names contracting officers, delivery routes, weights, and penalties, and sets conditions for acceptance and remedies.
Citizens of Beall endorse Cham pion pills as a cure for a wide range of ailments from rheumatism to digestive issues. The document cites testimonials from local officials and clergy, praising efficacy and safety, urging public use and distribution.
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