Ancient Attanian City Ruins Found on Crawfish River
The narrator describes excavations near Atta Inn in Jefferson County Wisconsin, reporting the discovery of a large, fortified ancient city site. They detail brick walls, buttresses, cellars, a sewer, and mounds with human bones and rare artifacts, suggesting a solar civilization predating known Native groups.
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Crawfish River
Jefferson Cow Ily
Wisconsin
Pnd
Atta- Inn
Cerys
Azilan
Mexico
Baroun Uumbolts
Tie Vale
Aviteha
Agtekas
Nod Norvas
Azialan
Turnholt
Lownt
Torly
Malwaukee Cay
Antalia
Wim Diate
Rotel
Siz
Dresa
Leagle
Greenwich
Remarkable Escape from Glacier Peril
A young man from Stollington fell into a glacier crevasse on a snowy surface voyage and was buried for hours. He regained consciousness, wedged between ice walls, and cut steps with a jackknife to climb out, tearing his fingers before reaching the surface twenty four hours after the fall. He survived but was badly injured and unable to work for months.
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Cain
Stollington
Elis
Glasgier
Venerable Indian Chief and Odd Street Incident
The Cattarangas report that Governor Black Snake, grand Sachem of the Six Nations, born 1749 near Cayuga Lake, long ally of Washington, resides on the Alleghany Reservation. A Providence Transcript note recalls a street mishap where a water-pail lantern helper fumbled, speaking in a puzzled, garbled patois.
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Cattarangas
N.Y
Blacksnake
Alleghany Reservation
Joseph Brant
Red Jacket
Cayuga Lake
Fort Stanwix
Wyoming, &c
Gen. Washington
Washington
Ailver
Fragmented Lantern Fragments Lead to Sad News
A man gathers fragments of his lantern at home preparatory to delivering grim news to his wife. The scene captures a quiet domestic moment amid a broader troubling event reflected in the fragmentary narrative.
The Argus reports editor notes delays in Milwaukee Courier
The editor of the Milwaukee Courier explains that certain acts and resolutions, previously alluded to, were inverted in his paper and will be completed next week with memorials and more items for readers.
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The
Milwaukee Courier
Doubties
Cuneta
Jeuress
Phe
Ian Dite Vlitedi
Mde
The Difference in Tariffs and Protectionist Arguments
A historical analysis discusses how war tariffs created unintended advantages for manufacturers and how postwar efforts sought to preserve these profits. It cites Daniel Webster and Polk as opposing protectionism that favors one industry over others, arguing revenue must drive tariffs with incidental protection.
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Congress
Great Britain
Daniel Webster
United States
Arontain Congress
Texas
Polk
Acd
Taxation and protection debate on trade and revenue
The text argues taxation as unfair and favors protecting rents while extorting all tenants. It claims direct tax on property value as proper revenue and promotes free trade to aid home industry, noting the Democratic party moves toward a truly free trade system.
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Rgtn
Great
Democratic Party of the Union
Banking controversy and political appointments in early Ohio and West
The piece discusses banking reforms and fears of free banks under a new Ohio State Bank bill with a strong Board of Control, plus editorials on bank restraints. It notes Flor. Jounes being named Marshal of the Territory and endorses Rockwell as a trustworthy legislator and potential disbursing officer while praising territorial appointments.
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Ohio
Cleveland Herald
Leret
Board of Control
Senate Confirms Navy Secretary Nominee and Several Officials
The Senate unanimously confirms Buyenort as secretary of the Navy and approves multiple nominations including Benjamin Surerns as Charge d Affaire to Venezuela, F. Bullen as U S District Attorney for New York, Euan Punpy as Surveyor of the Port of New York, Paosten Vermone as Naval Officer of Cantus, A Waswerr as Engineer in Chief, M Lavenstn of Tennessee as Recorder in the Federal Land Office.
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Senate
Benjamin G. Surerns
Venezuela
BR. F. Bullen
U.S
New York
Euan F. Punpy
Paosten M. Vermone
Cantus A. Waswerr
Naval Service
M. Lavenstn
Tennessee
Fédueral Land Office
Abolition Resolutions At Prairieville Public Meeting
A Milwaukee county public gathering in Prairieville adopts resolutions denouncing abolitionists yet urging gradual action against slavery. Members insist legislative steps are needed in slave states while preserving white and black interests, criticizing zeal without knowledge. The fragment includes poems and stray text.
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Prairieville
Milwaukee County
Liberty Party
Alavary
Cameron Defeated in Pennsylvania Senate Race Report
The article details George W. Woodward’s defeat for the United States Senate in the Pennsylvania legislature, with Simon Cameron poised to take the seat amid Whig and Native American opposition. It notes Democratic betrayals and broad discontent among Democrats and Whigs.
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United States Senate
George W. Woodwar
Commonwealth
Cameron
United States
James Buchanan
Dagustis
Isi 10
Turner
Urey
George W. Woodwind
Political Strife and Public Service in Washington
A fragment from a Madisonian account criticizes the Tyler administration for rewarding supporters with public jobs and promoting hypocrisy. It notes alleged coercion in appointments, party loyalty over honesty, and calls for accountability as Congress debates changes. Mr. Calhoun leaves Washington for South Carolina, as other officials adjust to new duties and reorganizations.
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Lyler
Madisonin
Wyler
Dhe
Hope
Madisonian
Fragmentary verse inserted by request of a young lady
The text notes practicable means for abolishing it and claims assent with the principle. It mentions lines inserted by a young lady described as gallantry in fashion and praises them as fairly well written for a lush poetess though doubly applicable. Some boys think it is addressed to a Dover who has got into weesp and riots, arguing it is a national lament for any county where circumstances fit it.
Also Mentioned on This Page
America
Awa
Europe
Broad Street
Providence Transcript
Weller
Siparatin Musilf
Lambern
the Argus
Madison
W. Tey
Uode
Rand
Flor. Jounes, Rucewee
Milwaukee
Marahall
Pangort
Rockwell
Aus
Democrat
Poll
Buyenort
Navy
Gould
Pennsylvania
Pouney Hana
Susan Casmnos
Sinewanan
Cammen
Lois
Wisconsin 7
Wallen
Lima
Hiaren
Syanorpa
Tyler
M.dsonian
Cary “Pykeri
Seale
Avery Fey Volos
Pyles
Pat Thar
Cedham
Calhoun
South Carolina
State Department
Buchan
Ings
Hiim
Fim
Learkhs
Hawks
Nwilcans
Havng
Epiacopa Chieh
Canal Xheat
New Orleans
Hully Spring
Mississippi
Bente
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