Press independence and the rise of editors in society
The article argues that the press has grown from a political appendage to a power shaping policy, with editors gaining stature in Britain France and the United States. It notes higher literacy, independence from cabals, and the press as a force for sound public opinion and economic influence in Milwaukee and beyond.
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Europe
News
America
England
London
Guizoz
Tress
Carnation
Ian
Adeiend
Wisconsin State Admission and River Ice Report
The piece notes Wisconsin’s statehood status hinges on Congress admission act, argues populace strength will win representation, and reports unusual winter ice on the Mississippi with crossings Feb 6 7 and warm thaw later. It mentions Fort Madison and Galena steamers, lead cargo, and navigation conditions in the mining region.
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Wiscorrvin
Union
Conuries
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
House
Fort Madison
Jone
Mississippi
Platteville American
Iee
Iysu
Tenter
Servarou
Galena
Treasure report shows treasury balance and canal funds
The annual treasurer J Larkin reports to the Legislature the treasury's condition through 1847. Total receipts reach 19478 with a balance of 19650.14 and 9 2 total disturbances 52514.04. Canal fund receipts in 1840 and 1847 amount to 995275.88 and 57500. Losses include banks and brokers in New York City exceeding 743000 with counterfeit figures.
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J. Larkin
D. Merrill
Treasury
Yizz
Treasuries
Losays
Banx Schnatma
The
New York Star
Intricate law case trips up politicians and jurists
A long excerpted column paints a tangled legal saga featuring Judge Henry Cuay's Washington trip for a case, tracing months of travel via Baltimore Philadelphia New Jersey to New York and hints at a broader debate on simplifying law practice amid political filigree. The piece threads in other notes on politics, constitutional questions, and regional notices.
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Henry Cuay
Astland
Washington
Itas
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
New Jersey
New York City
Albany
Mr. Clay
Thaddeus Stevens
Albany Atlas
Senate
Dix
New York
Vera Cruz
Havana
Nunes
Bancroft
Lord Palmerston
Casa
Armerrow
Berton Pro
Rome
Banden
Carriempart
Cinnoun
Mexico
Johnson
Georgia
Brewton
Bradbury
Hawea
Mesura
Paris News and Naval Tidings From the Era
The Cambria arrived in Boston with startling Paris reports. King Louis Philippe abdicated, royal family fled, Palais Royal fell to the people, and a provisional government formed. Paris burned portions of the palace while the countryside rang with alarms and new ministries. Reports from Mexico describe Cosgrosey en route to Puebla to form a court of inquiry, clashes with Mexicans, and uneasy negotiations for peace. In Decaod the market slows due to bad roads, and local happenings include a humorous steamboat hoax on the Mississippi and a new mill start in Watertown.
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Cambria
Boston
Paris
Lons Purturre
Palais Royal
Puilleries
Paria
England
City of Mexico
Cosirsey
Puebla
Huagena
Queretaro
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