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Newspaper

Wisconsin Argus

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1846

Page

2

The Old Bachelor and the Mexican Prisoner Anecdote

A lengthy text rants about bachelor life and loneliness, citing vivid imagery. It includes a Mexican anecdote about a 15 year old prisoner released by Santa Ana after a plea, a paternal pledge to educate him, and later personal requests for his father’s release. Also notes a July 6 Washington bill authorizing treasury notes up to ten million dollars executive needs.

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Democratic District Convention to Name State Delegates

A Democratic district convention is called to meet at the Capitol in Washington on August 7 to appoint delegates for the Legislative election. Counties will elect delegates based on population with a total of 131 delegates apportioned among the counties.

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Democratic County Convention Seeks Delegates for Madison Meeting

The Democratic Electors of Danean County call a convention in seven towns to select delegates for a state constitutional convention. Session set for Madison Capitol on Tuesday at 1 PM, with apportioned delegates by population across Madison Rome San Prairie Albion Rutland Dunkirk and other towns. Business of the convention includes nominating candidates for county offices.

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Democratic Party Convention Called By Madison County Committee

The Madison precincts plan a democratic assembly to select delegates for the county convention. Voters will elect one delegate per 100 souls per precinct, with scheduled meetings across Cottage Grove Great Boring Crus Plainer Drew and surrounding areas on a mid July date to form a slate aligned with party principles and statewide aims.

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Elective map debate and land openings in Dane County

The piece argues for the elective judiciary mode with executive nomination tied to Senate consent, urging Democrats to nominate capable candidates and avoid party overreach. It notes public sentiment uncertain across Dane County and Wisconsin Territory while endorsing careful, nonpartisan judicial selection and openness to different methods. It also highlights opportunities to meter government lands in southern Wisconsin, praising unbroken prairie and potential for settlement near the Wisconsin river.

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Fragmented Political Rhetoric on Suffrage and Banks

A garbled historical notice discusses party lines on white and negro suffrage, anti bank stances, and alleged political duplicity. The writer accuses the Whigs of backsliding, claims free suffrage will be restricted to U S citizens if Whigs win, and laments party inconsistency on banking and native rights.

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Weirly Tariff Talk Sparks Public Alarm in Midwest Ledger

Fragmentary OCR text shows a heated discussion on tariffs and prices, alleging government and manufacturers conspire to impoverish consumers. It references meat and grain concerns, possible foreign truck shipments, and a general distrust of policy. Names and places are garbled. the piece reads like a chaotic legal page with multiple cases and filings interwoven.

Debated Tariff Views Spark Political Inconsistency

Southport American quotes a tariff critique arguing taxes should target common luxury goods like tea and coffee with selective protections for revenue tariffs. The piece reflects party infighting between Whigs and Democrats, claiming current policy is inconsistent yet necessary to fight for transparency. It mentions Rio Granite battles and praises Gen Taylor’s modest victory accounts.

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Courts Receive Clarity On District Court Hours

Vogued note states district court hours will be held as usual after a winter vagueness. Mentions Lt. Gen. Taylor and the Army at Matamoros, minor Tampico incident near U S Sloop of War St Mary and Mexican Fort, and concurrent congressional actions on August adjournment, veteran bills and land sales becoming law.

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Fire atmit We Toor destroys factory complex and tools

A Saturday fire in Mitch We Toor area of Sentinel and Genevo damaged a water power building and many employer properties. Extensive losses reported across firms including Parkins Leacormb Langworthy and others with no insurance claimed. totals run into thousands with machinery, patterns, and stock destroyed. The event affected manufacturing and lamp pattern houses, with several owners uninsured.

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