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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1846
Page
3
The piece discusses a Wisconsin paper’s late week debate coverage, mentions a Missouri governor and local officials, and covers the Ed ucational Convention in Minerth Posse. It surveys Oregon questions, Texas statehood resolutions, and the status of Texas inhabitants under US law, arguing about citizenship transitions through revolutions and new governments.
The Senate passes the Texas statehood measure 31 to 0 and awaits the President's signature. The passage is framed as a peaceful conquest by republican government, praising its moral force over violent expansion. The piece lauds republican simplicity, predicts spreading influence and the fall of monarchical powers as the nation grows.
Lawmakers push to address charter violations by the Vic Marine and Fire Insurance Co. through suits and legislative action. Debate centers on methods to enforce or revoke the charter, with support for Malone’s proposal and uncertainty about securing passage in both House and Senate.
An 1845 Oregon scene reports a disturbance in a county where women and men clashed in a riot. Sheriff’s party sought aid from Jefferson authorities but locals arrested them first. The episode left several injured and highlights tensions between emigrants, traders, and officials amid settling and political churn. The letter from Manuel McCarver notes peaceful emigration, farming prospects, and government figures in the period.
In a wide skew of 1848 congressional and territorial chatter, legislators consider war and bargaining with Britain over Oregon. The piece cites General Cane influenced plans, lender concerns, and possible preemption moves while detailing bills on taxation, naturalization, and school funding as the Wisconsin assembly adjourns after receiving the governor’s message.
The House debates printing 1000 copies of the Governor's message a mix of English and German texts. Mr Mooers supports 750 English and 250 German copies, while Mr Barnett opposes the German. The session adjourns after the vote.
The Star reports a wedding at Sik Warn Village on the Jat of ban mnet by A. Gathn 9 aq HORATION WE. Marta Tl Buster, daughter of Caius Bellowe Key, will wed. The occasion was hosted by Mr Sellows with tasteful elegance. Mae best wishes to the couple.
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