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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1850
Page
2
A fragmented report discusses heavy burdens on citizens from Local and state obstacles, criticizing governance as stifling progress. It references Des Moines County and rural impacts, noting population data and economic strain amid public debates and proposed reforms, with remarks on U S diplomacy and republican ideals.
A long discussion argues for maintaining bank notes and coin while criticizing Western banks and their currency. The piece defends existing notes, questions paper substitutes, and weighs economic costs of changing currency, citing costs, circulation, and regional impact across Iowa and neighboring states. It references figures and debates among editors, bankers, and lawmakers.
The document lists Dane County population data by town as of June first and notes values for farms yielding one hundred dollars or more. It also outlines the national expenditures for the fiscal year, including military, naval establishments, public buildings, and miscellaneous items, with totals and allocations referenced for the year ending June 1802.
A long letter from the Wisconsin Presbytery discusses the proposed Waukesha Milwaukee college project, noting funding, premedical and preparatory programs, and a site near the railroad depot. It highlights donations, involvement of Dakin Cutler, and aims to educate the region while awaiting facility construction. Also reports the death of C Blaser of Manitowoc Rapids after an illness, with unclear circumstances surrounding his fall.
The Milwaukee Sentinel excerpts census figures for Wisconsin counties showing population on June 1 and December 1847, with notes on increases since 1847. It highlights immigration's impact on rapid growth, lists counties, and cites a total population around 210,040 to 906,121 across years, noting a rare decrease in one county.
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