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Newspaper
Weekly Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1847
Page
7
The Washington Union column argues against special legislation and heavy tariffs as the path to prosperity. It asserts education and morality sustain industry, while light taxation and equal laws favor growth. Strong emphasis on republican principles and opposition to burdensome measures.
A lengthy political essay argues that extending slavery into new territories is contested but unlikely to dissolve the Union. It praises Maine as a liberal voice, urges adherence to constitutional concessions, and warns against aggressive expansion while stressing unity and public sentiment in both North and South. Also reports Beloit College planning and New York delegates to Chicago convention details.
The Chinese Empire faces violent clashes between Chang-Chao and Fscvin-Chaos, with extensive pillage and high casualties. Concurrently, Ireland reports growing unrest, pestilence, and famine driven mortality across Leinster Ulster and Cork, with authorities mobilized to contain disturbances and relief efforts ongoing.
A schooner Porter collided with the steamer Chesapeake near Conneant early morning. The Chesapeake sank after critical leaks and boiler failures, with about 40 passengers aboard and several crews lost or saved. Harrison and local vessels assisted rescue efforts as wreckage drifted. many evacuees saved by lifeboats and shore aids amid heavy southwest winds.
Private individuals entrusted to Lis charge were rescued from a watery grave near Conneaut on the night of the 6th. The cad will show who anieavn. Passengers on the Steamer Chesapeake attest to the humane and gallant conduct of Capt. L B Panner of the Gen. Harrison, whose voluntary aid saved many from disaster. Names include Ervin Rees, Chloe P Judson, William H Higgins, Mrs Belden, John D Sheffield, Henry Young, and many others across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Illinois.
The piece condemns panic over tariffs and credit, arguing that manufacturers prosper while labor suffers. It cites Abbot Lawrence's new town, rising capital, and Whig leaders boasting profits, challenging dire forecasts from Evans, Webster, and Reverdy Johnson. Names, places, and dates anchor the broad critique.
A proposal by the Duke of Argyle aims to ship more than a thousand people from his Highlands estates to Cankida. Missing details include timing and routes. A large German singing event is planned in Bremen with about nine hundred vocalists. The text also notes unusually thick ice near Stockholm at month end hindering passage.
Estimates show surface planted in New Jersey exceeds last year by 100000 acres, expected to yield three or four million bushels. Planters foresee no return of the army norm this year, and report unusually fair prospects for a cotton crop. Woodville Republican May 1868.
A collection of 19th century notes reports Cleveland grain trade booming with Massillon Milan towns moving large bushel totals and a Cleveland businessman paying large sums for flour. Also mentions Douglass preparing a slavery paper in Lynn, New York Central and Hudson River Railroad rumors, and assorted humorous items from Boston Trans.
An anecdotal account describes Col. Harney using bluff to deter Mexican forces atop Cerro Gordo, with a mock artillery demand and a voice-only command to prevent firing. The piece also relays a comic scene in a church where a female parishioner thrashes a priest she misreads, plus a death by burning on a distant farm and British war expenditure figures.
A farmer from the coun try came to the city with a load of wheat seeking buyers. A known fish peddler nicknamed Old Pete posed as a warehouse agent and stayed close during the sale. While the wheat was unloaded he slipped into the office and passed himself off as the owner, securing a check and cash, swindling Baker out of his entire load.
A fragmented narrative follows a dying boy named Paul as he lies in bed watching night descend and river and city life unfold around him. His nurse Floy and a figure of his father appear later, bringing comfort, memory, and a final farewell as Paul recalls Walter and dies peacefully by the river’s edge.
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