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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1847
Page
2
OCR fragments reveal mentions of politics and economics with previews of 1847 debates. notes include references to Whig and Democrat positions, Taylor era military moves, agricultural price shifts, and public notices. The text shows contemporary concern with elections, tariffs, and press commentary.
Delegates from Lafayett e county convened at Shullsburg on the 16th of Lima 7347 to appoint a chair and secretary. The body resolved to elect delegates to the Territorial Democratic Convention in July at Minliaan to nominate a candidate for Congress and to support unity among Democrats while recognizing differences of opinion. The meeting adjourned with Mr. Dinwiddie and others in attendance and the olive branch extended to opposing factions within the party.
The citizens of Columboe announce a Madison 4th of July event with a national salute, a procession starting at the Badd Horel and marching to the Capitol. A local dinner, toasts, and an oration by J. Z. Gupey are planned with a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a patriotic play.
The article notes a Democratic convention of Trelegate delegates will meet at the Capitol in Madison on Wednesday May 24th to elect a delegate to be supported by the Government of Wisconsin for the next Congress. Delegates from various districts are listed with representatives named.
A notice announces a Democratic district convention for Dane Green and Sauk counties to select delegates to the territorial convention. Delegates are chosen by counties with a 16 9 2 ratio for Dane Green and Sauk. seating lays out numbers and meeting date at the Cane in Madison.
The Democratic county convention in Danosre calls for ten delegates to attend the state convention in Madison on May 1. Names vying for positions include Albion, Cherigtrana Montenas, and Cromehans with a slate headed by D. B. Sneden and Benjamin Holt. Central Committee notes election details and dates in June 1847.
The Democratic Territorial Convention plans to choose three delegates from Jefferson and Dodge counties to represent their districts at the convention in Madison on July next. The committee sets the number of delegates per county and assigns town committees to manage the appointment process. Corresp and committee chair John C. Gilman sign the notice from Warerown, dated June 16th, 1847.
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