23 Jul 1850
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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1850
Page
1
The writer tours Ayr, Alloway, and Burns Cottage, describing Burns birthplace, Burns Monument, and the Doon valley. He reflects on Burns’s life, visits Wallace Tower, Alloway Kirk, and the Burns Mausoleum, noting the poet’s hardships, Edinburgh tributes, and lasting local heritage. Also included is a long aside on social courtesies from a letter by Wm Fert and musings on Lake Superior and mortality.
An extended reflection on passions as drivers of human action, citing Alexander, Cortes, and other figures. It contrasts how perilous moments reveal true character and the role of ambition, glory, and love of country in shaping events, followed by brief notes on a Woman's Rights Convention in Providence and assorted local news.
A Lowell Courier correspondent reports a petrified human body found in Chickasaw County, Iowa. The 70-year-old woman’s grave was opened by her daughter to remove remains. the corpse, now almost fully turned to stone, weighed about 640 pounds and could only be removed with great effort. The body hardened in the ground, softened slightly when exposed, and the daughter later buried it in an outbuilding to prevent theft. The tale was relayed by Presbyterian minister Mr. Stewart.
At Bennett Hudson office in Janesville a meeting chaired by James Sutherland formed plans for a Teachers Institute and State Educational Convention to be held in Janesville. Counties Walworth Green Dane invited with Rock. Sept 15 setup, with committees for travel and translation. Participants include J M Bennett, Iram Foote, A B Miller, T Woolse, Levi Alden. Printed notices to be published. Railroad meeting notes oppose Beloit connection, favor direct route if stock sold.
Citizens rejoice as Mr Kinnaurn, president of the Rail Road Co, reports full negotiation of city bonds and mortgages to fund the Milwaukee and Mississippi line. About 3300 000 in cash and existing company assets enable near term completion to Whitewater, with public bonfires and cannons signaling the milestone. The piece also covers ham preservation tips, Liberia’s coast and ports, mail contracts, and a weather leech theory.
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