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Wisconsin Argus

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1844

Page

2

Indian vengeance aborts town ejectment attempt in early New York

Sheriff and civil posse confronted by a large armed group at Al 9 Corners Nas saau as they tried to serve writs for rent arrears. Indians warned them off then tarred and feathered Deputy Allen and searched the company. The attackers forced the posse toward Troy, with the sheriff spared only by retreat. Thomas Allen was singled out, while others retreated. A Dur hai s Corners man linked to the ant then threatened with feathering for opposing the rent agitation. The incident ends with the militia reasserting control and the writs canceled. A separate report recounts a dentist at Grafton saving a four month old poisoned by paregoric with vinegar and timely care, while a monument for Fisher Ames is planned in Dedham after his death thirty years earlier.

Teensselaer County van. P. van 9 Corners Nassau Sheril Allen Allen Goleman Durhai’s Corners Dros AL Main Woaardbury Grafton Mars Dr. M Jett Mbey Tle Parlos Dr. AL Tie Vie Ava Pre Killa Ao Carnia Beason Mon Lartasaing Tna Ile Pve Ashers

Editorial on public press duties and human labor balance

A reflective editorial argues a newspaper should educate and elevate readers rather than please all. It discusses balancing approbativeness with conscience, the need for a division of labor between brain and brawn, and the value of information in building intellectual wealth.

Finn

Political economy and free trade in a Democratic stance

The writer argues for free trade and metallic currency while opposing tariffs as protection. He condemns the American System as aristocratic plunder and rejects a National Bank or exchequer. He pledges to defend political economy truths and expand the democracy through reasoned argument.

Thedea Democratic Party Federal Party

Our Candidates for the Legislative Assembly

The Democracy of the district praises candidates for the Legislative Assembly. Davits is a well known and experienced chief clerk candidate with strong influence. Turner is described as a worthy farmer with solid business sense and general knowledge. Furies and Bowes are noted by reputation. The Democratic ticket is deemed unexceptionable and expected to succeed with voter turnout.

Legislative Assembly Davits Elong Ile House of Representatives Catlin Furies Bowes Tunwsen Turner Polis

Milwaukee District Nominates Council and Representaries

The Milwaukee district names its council and representaries ticket. Notable figures include Mr Lang a free trade proponent and Mr Ray with three years legislative experience. Also mentioned are Messrs Kannan Eurie Brown Strw Moores Kibourn and Waxes with praise for their past service and potential. The editorial endorses Mr Lang and Gen Walker for upcoming campaigns.

James Keeenann Aoam Ey Ray Jacow HW Kiarann Kot Piers Wiis Cuarves EH. Brown William Siew Brian Kinnounn Binyamin I. Mooris Gro I. Waren K.xec Lang Milwaukee Ste Ray Kannan Gent Eurie Brown Strw Moores Shew Eiza0ouny Ita First John Fitch Kibourn Paibves Bia Waxes Milwaukee County Gen Walker

Low a District council race notes silent candidates

The passage names Roakat C. Hosen Samson Oliver and Matrinas Cururon as House nominations in the Iowa district with little known about them. It asserts confidence in Lowa’s judgment and implies she withholds undesired suggestions.

Strona Roakat C. Hosen Samson Oliver Matrinas Cururon Dewmderati Lowa

Populist ticket named in district race plans

The article previews a slate led by Mr Wincox with praise for his intelligence and influence. It highlights Mr Daring as a respected legislator, Mr Baache as a capable judge of character, and Mr Fowlin as a valued adoptive citizen. It anticipates strong votes in Pinery and Brathertown, with broad support for the slate.

Ranceir Wincox M.C. de Nurse Food du Lac Ramanan Baancey Portage Fawenr Marquette Daring Darling Baache Pinery Fow1in Brathertown United States

Unusual Rain Favors Crops Across Territory

The region reports abundant rain and warm weather boosting crops. Wheat shows promise but fears of overwatering linger. Oats are stout though wind and rain cause damage in some fields. Corn and potatoes look strong, with concerns about continued rain after elections.

Roch

Death on the Pale Horses exhibit at Capitol by Peck

A large canvas titled Death on the Pale Horses by Benjamin West is on display in the Capitol. The painting features a central figure of the king of terrors on a horse, with a writhing serpent and deadly shafts, described as a vivid and living depiction.

Death On the Benjamin West Peck Peele

Questions in Political Economy Prompt Weekly Debate

The article invites readers to a weekly Q&A on political economy. It proposes presenting one question each week and answering the next. It urges careful thought and references approved works to aid understanding. Readers are asked to compare notes with the next issue.

Effects of Tariff and Local Notices

A fragment from a 19th century paper notes tariff effects on a local commercial house and social murmurs. It mentions marriages among company members, musical entertainment, and a joking compliment to a singer. Other items report rainfall in Mattison and sickness of Col. William L. Sone, editor of the New York Commercial Advertiser, plus political and civic notes about Santa Anna and a new treasurer auditor.

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Democratic Convention Nominates County Officials in 1844 Wisconsin

At the Capitol on August 19 1844 Dane County Democrats chaired by Matthew Slave 5 nominated a full slate for county offices including Sheriff Darwin Clark County Commissioners Lucius Anger Horace Lawrence William G Van Berge Clerk Board County Commissioners Tieploe Cutin Register of Deeds George P Detlaine County Treasurer Geo Roberts County Collector Philip Douning Prosecutor Win N Sey meur B Coroner Richard P T Davis Assessor David Biasee John Maar George Vroman District Surveyor Elisha Burdick School Commissioners Joseph Kauip Joseph Pos Solomen Hayden Supervisors O McKay James Sanford Sylvester Wheeler Wine Ki Fox GLP Mosley Alben Skinner Adis Santh War W Stewart Horace Lawrence David Syer The delegates pledged to support the new moves and use all fair means to secure election The proceedings were to be signed by the chairman and secretary and published in the Wisconsin Argus.

Darwin Clark Lucius Anger Horace Lawrence Win G. van Berge Clerk Board Tieploe Cutin Air Register of Deeds George P. Detlaine Ko Geo Roberts Por Elisha Burdick Joseph G. Kauip Joseph Pos Solomen Hayden O. McKay James Sanford Sylvester Wheeler Wine Ki. Fox Glp Mosley Alben Skinner Adis Santh War W. Stewart Horace Lawrence David Sbyer Chanwan and Securiity Wisconsin

Polls and politics mix with fashion in late 19th century report

A chaotic round-up summarizes party standpoints and election results, noting Whigs and Democrats in contention, with references to congressional and state races, and a peculiar update on a fashion dance event. The item also covers a Russian restrictions ordinance, and ends with a agricultural note on wool yields from Sponggeld.

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