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Weekly Wisconsin

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1847

Page

6

Maine Democratic View on Slavery and Union Unity

A political essay argues against tariff excess and anti republican aims, defending democratic measures and Maine's stance on slavery expansion into new territories. It criticizes efforts to burden labor with protectionism while urging fidelity to the Union and constitutional rights amid debates over territorial slavery and state representation.

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Tremendous Chinese civil clashes report shocks readers

The Chinese Repository recounts a fierce feud between Chang-Chao and Tseven-Cheo in Gokten province, with 23 515 houses burned and about 130 092 people killed or wounded. It notes widespread internal wars with little government interference and cites Irish pestilence and unrest, including famine, depopulation estimates, and clergy disruptions across Ulster and Cork regions.

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Collision and Sinking of the Chesapeake and Porter

The Chesapeake and Porter vessels collided off Conneaut while chasing in the heavy gale. The Chesapeake sank head foremost after hours of pumping and bailing, with 40 to 50 passengers aboard. Rescue by the Harrison and others saved many, but several were drowned. women and children showed notable courage as crews fought to keep the wreck afloat.

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Whig Ruin Predictions Contrast With Growing Manufacturing

Fragmentary remarks on tariff politics and industrial growth contrast dire forecasts by Whig leaders with rising capital and expanding factories. Observers note large new towns and appreciated real estate, while calls insist warnings of 1840s tariffs were unfounded and capitalists prosper.

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Fragmented 19th century notes on weather and events

A garbled collection cites a Duke proposing a ship, a 200 person estate move, frozen lakes near Stockholm, a large German singers gathering in Bremen with 900 socialists, corn planting, New Jersey acreage gains, cotton crop optimism, and planter views on a potential army return, with mispunctuated attributions and dates.

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Cleveland Grapes and Busy Markets Across Towns

The Cleveland Plaindealer notes large produce figures from nearby towns, Massillon and Milan, with daily flour and wheat values reaching about $30,000 and total ten-day business around $200,000 in Cleveland. Reports also mention the Hudson River Railroad stock instalment paid, a possible Michigan Central line in New Buffalo, Douglass planning an anti slavery paper, and assorted local anecdotes.

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Harney bluff and Mexican assault on the Cerro Gordo heights

An eyewitness account recalls Col Harney using a bluff to deter Mexican forces approaching the hill held by his small detachment. The Mexicans rallied with trumpets and a strong infantry push, while Harney’s men pretended to be low on ammunition and threatened heavy cannon fire, prompting the enemy to retreat without a shot fired.

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