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Newspaper
Weekly Wisconsin
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1847
Page
1
A lengthy array of editorial reflections, correspondence and notices covers political sentiment in the West, with attacks on press honesty and currency schemes. It also reports a wreck of the ship Mameluke, noting 99 lives lost among steerage and crew, and mentions new locomotives for the Michigan Central and other regional trade chatter.
A New York correspondent notes Milwaukee’s manufacturing strength as three large flour mills produce top quality flour and a growing number of iron foundries sash and blind plants and saw mills. Timber quality is high and brick making improves, with shipbuilding seen as a rising industry and potential city growth to 4000 or 6000. The writer highlights the port’s advantages near the river mouth and forecasts sustained expansion aided by clay and fire clay brick production. The piece also surveys broader trade activity and regional commerce.
Reports from New Orleans describe a court inquiry led by General Worth over terms of a surrender, concerns about the city’s health amid an epidemic, and a broader picture of postwar strife. The piece recalls weather impacts on crops, canal rescues, a childhood drowning incident, a wrongful execution tale, and local business and infrastructure developments including dam plans and a new elevator project.
The piece lauds Silas Waren as fearless and unpretending, a pillar who united modesty with giant strength. It notes his influence with the people, his steady rise in national esteem, and predicts broad sorrow at his grave across parties. It also references Civil War era reports and Mexican War updates, including Gen. Scott’s movements and Puebla engagements.
A Milwaukee correspondent recalls state fairs, plans for the Spare Acntéouroast Fair in September, and remarks on social contrasts between western sailors and eastern contemporaries. He notes Tom Thumb’s 25 per trip show in Ballaton, then shifts to New Orleans pestilence and yellow fever, describing city desertion, cautious crowds, and nightly refinements against infection. The piece closes with industrial updates on the Cre TRAD railroad and Michigan iron works, praising progress and employment.
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