Wisconsin Constitutional Proposal Summary From 1846 Debate
Fragmentary notes outline a constitutional plan proposing governor and lieutenant governor elected for two years, a bicameral legislature with fixed term lengths, property tax rules, and limits on state debt. It includes harsh penalties for bank failures, strict religious office rules, property and income provisions, and measures affecting corporations and taxation.
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Bronebeg
Prostar Minster of
Corruption of religious tests and bank debates spark editorials
A Wisconsin newspaper correspondence discusses a proposed state constitution with points on religious tests for office, bank charters, and secular exemptions. The piece critiques the push for religious disqualification while urging public discussion and urging readers to attend the convention and contribute to the debate.
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Democratic Party
Banka
Porsons
Waara
Civs
Abolition
Bankitea End Ultya
New Mexican War Debates and Atlantic Treaty Hopes
The piece discusses a proposed boundary formula for joint navigation and dispute resolution between Britain and the United States, and notes Senate advice votes. It reports repeal of English corn laws, the birth of a princess, and Ireland potato prospects, with critical commentary on Gen. Scott and the Mexican campaign leadership and military strategy. The article cites Col. Totten on fortress warfare at Veracruz and warns against costly navy bombardment versus strategic land operations.
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England
House of Commons
America
Ryle
Buckingham Palace
Prince Albert
Princeas
Ireland
Cape Town
Africa
Scott
Army of Operations
Taylor
Europe
Napoleon
Florida
Fhrat
War news and local notices from Madison and surrounding areas
The letter outlines troop movements toward Texas and Mexico with distances like 1200 miles and rendezvous plans through Memphis and San Antonio de Bexar. It notes reinforcements for Gen. Taylor, a temperance pledge in Duck Creek, and local notices on census figures and a proposed shop opening in Madison.
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Memphis
Felton
Redtirer
San Antonio de Bexar
Seale
Atte
Indebtedness Letter to Hon M L Marray for Bills Enclosed
From the Milwaukee Courier we are indebted to the Honorable M L Marray for the following letter enclosing the bill. The information contained will be gratifying to his constituents and shows that their delegation has been attentive and devoted to his duties.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Janette
Terian
U.S
Ohio
Mississippi
Cotrier
M. L. Maarrrr
Hia Dutien
Canal Bill Passed and War’s Cost Overshadows votes
The canal bill passed the House yesterday but faces defeat in the Senate due to war with Mexico. Other measures approved include directing the president to oversee lead mines, aiding Fox and Wisconsin river improvements, enabling Wisconsin to draft a state constitution, and disaffranchising Iowa and Wisconsin tasitarias banking privileges. The harbor bill advances. city charter affirmation debated. Predictions warn of Oregon issue resolution soon and war terms set by the United States.
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Ington
Senate
Mexico
Pilhois
Arkansas
Wisconsin
Iowa
Fox
Towa
Encoura
Benita
Martin
Jno
A. Brown
Bag
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Hente
Ula
Ha Benate
Hike Miner
Causo Ag
Tree Supreme
Avery
Tyreaie
Abulivot
Tay
Bank Egent
Ehell Pal
Ee Sencar Bank
Boar
Yam Fortae
He Argus
8 Star Bank
Han Vale
Jalens Jeffersonian
Whitewater
Nanepspar
Walworth County
Gainey
Nagel Calla
Aettlensut
Oresen Gejiiter
Packenham
Fuca
Pacific
Great Western
Mir. M. Guthrim
Sau
Madison
Rome
Austlad
Dunkirk
Albion
Sit Sun Prairie
House of Representatives
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Bowndaries
Alout
Alice
Winfield Scott
Fran
L. Marey
AU. &. Senate
Gov. Scott
Marcy
Washington
Gen. Scott
Claneral
Sue
Oreather
San Juan de Ullon
New York Evening Post
Vara Cruz
Sidney
Totten
Devartment
Silat
Ff 'Ennaylyania
Acot
Wisconsin H.O R
Persin
Boss Regiment
Keasticky
Methodist & Chireb
Rock County
Nowa
Sewart
Mer. Jewett
Thoreough
Saphile
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Paredes
United States
Boston Post
Oregon
United
Rusky
Welland Canal
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