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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1847
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes describe reflections on the Independence and Chicago conventions, with mentions of speakers editors politicians and unions. The text cites figures like Harcourt Tay and Calhoun style debates, plus remarks on public sentiment, press coverage, and anticipated primary meetings.
A large crowd gathered in a Wisconsin village to honor Independence Day with a procession headed by Eaton and others. Speakers included J.J. Guppy, who lauded the nation’s history and warned against liberty’s foes as music and civic toast followed a banquet at Lindsee’s. The event concluded with fireworks and speeches praising liberty, unity, and patriotism.
Letter from Silas Wright discusses Congress power to fund lake harbors and river improvements, arguing for separate actions on each project, and warns against tying harbor work to Atlantic coast policy. He cites constitutional duties to protect commerce among the states, defense needs, and the Lakes trade's growth, urging balanced nationwide appropriations.
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