21 Aug 1849
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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1849
Page
1
A fragmented page from the Wisconsin Argus includes scattered items such as advertisements, assorted notices, and a substantial poetry section. The text mentions solicitors, local business names, a livery stable, and a mix of verse reflecting a period tone.
A fragment rich in dramatic historical narration surveys Russian autocracy and court cruelties, recounting empresses, princes, and brutal punishments along with vivid natural descriptions. It also touches on France Rome politics, Oregon discoveries, Canadian unrest, and US laws from the era, all framed with editorial asides and moral judgments.
A 1849 congressional record fragment outlines resolutions on redefining the Chippewa land district and adding a Wisconsin land district. It covers authority to interpret act language and purchase Navy registers under budget limits, plus a public printing audit and pro rata pay adjustments during the next Congress recess.
Fragmentary 1848 treaty text outlines rates for letters up to half an ounce, inland and sea postage, and transit rights for closed mails between the United States, the United Kingdom, and their respective possessions. It details rates, weight thresholds, and administrative provisions, with both nations agreeing to negotiate further arrangements for conveyance of letters and newspapers.
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