British claims and American possession of the Oregon country
A discussion of the Ghent treaty, British occupancy, and American sovereignty over the Columbia River area. It notes Prevost’s actions, the North West Company’s trading posts, and the shift of sovereignty to the United States after the war. Also mentions Burrington Anthony named U S marshal of Rhode Island and Walter S. Burges appointed U S district attorney. A Scottish windfall to Fanny Wright valued at £100,000 arrives through inheritance.
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Grent
Ventore Tach
United States
Mirah
Prevost
Maguire
Tre Renlommert
Mort George
Ander
Fort Tivorge
Columbia River
Els
Fleackcy
Blossom
James Keluh
North Iweest Company
Vvib
Neer
Ghent
Buing
Keith
Miel
Burrington Anthony
Rode Island
Dorr
Algerine Transcript
Providence
Thas
U. States
Walter S. Burges
Fanny Wright
Lisa Cone
Scotland
Jermey City
Y.iderald
Democratic Territorial Convention tochoose Wisconsin Delegate
The Argus announces a Democratic Territorial Convention of delegates from sewer counties to meet at the Capitol in Madison on June 25 to select a single candidate for Congress. The Central Committee apportionment urges counties to organize and appoint delegates for full county representation. Signed by G Knapp, George Hyer, S Mills, L F Kellogg, WM Wells, Central Committee.
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Capitol
Madison
Democrats
Wisconsin
Congress
Central Committee
Ilds
G. Knapp
George Hyer
5. Mills
L. F. Kellogg
WM CG
WELLS
Congressional Plunder and Robbery of the Territories
The Journal of Commerce exposes alleged House of Representatives misuse of funds for stationery and books, claiming purchases totaled millions per member. It criticizes Congress for extravagance while denying support to the territories, arguing tax systems disguise public theft and undermine accountability.
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Journal of Commerce
U. S.house of Representatives
Vexna
Mothers of Congress
Congress
House of Representatives
Register of Debates
Isstra Globe
Peter Force
Sevanty
New York
Washington
Treasury
Wisconsin Territory quarrels over legislative session costs
A lengthy critique accuses Congress and officials like McKay and Johnson of wasting public funds for Wisconsin Territory. It argues Congress withholds authority for a state government, cites Michigan as precedent, and warns of imperial control and theft of public money. The piece ends with a parable of a drunkard fearing punishment either way.
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Wisconsin
Legislative Assembly
Territory
Secretary of the Treasury of
The
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
McKay
North Carolina
Mammoth Cave Johnson
VicKay
Congress
Michigan
Messrs
Johnson
Marta
Oregon
Ele
Supreme Court
Great Britain
Sally
United States Treasury
Oregon and Rumors of War Over Oregon Claim
The article compares Anglo American claims to Oregon, arguing an outright war is unlikely and urging a peaceful settlement. It cites British and American positions, Peel’s speech, and Polk era negotiations, noting the English cabinet seeks an amicable solution while reserving rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Caledonia
Robert Peel
Polk
Tyler
Packenham
Tevina
Great Britain
Oregon Territory
America
Briansio
London Times
Lord Aberdeen
Texas
Dodge family power plays in Wisconsin and Iowa politics
The Madison Express notes Henry Dodge and relatives seeking offices in Wisconsin Iowa and beyond accusing the General of promoting kinship influence. It denies a report that A C Dodge was named governor of Iowa and questions political patronage amid wartime efforts.
Appointment Rumors and Political Patents in Iowa
A Sacramento style notice reports that Gen. Dodge received a governor appointment as a voluntary tribute for meritorious service. It denies James Clarke’s appointment as Marshal of Iowa and counters claims about the Linn widow, Bequette as Mineral Paint Lard Office Receiver, and H L Dodge as Court Clerk, noting no removals or official endorsements.
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Gen. Dodge
James Clarke
Tawa
Sither
Iowa
Linn
St. Louis
Col. Bequette
H. L. Dodge
Iowa County
Debated Delegates and Incidental Protection Debate
A Milwaukee Courier correspondent weighs democratic delegate nominees between Dr. During and others, proposes multiple Brown and Dane County names, and urges locating a permanent resident with character or speaking talent. The piece critiques incidental protection terms used by Whigs and Democrats and cites local paper editorials.
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Milwaukee Courier
During
Fond du Lac
Uphan
Kilbears
Milwaukee
Momus
Morgan TL. Martin
Abert G. Ellis
Brown
Moses M. Strong
Iowa
John Catlin
Dane
Marshall M.strong
Racine
Dodge
Ti 4
Mouaus
Congress
de. Cilbourn
W Thich
Tritory
Milwaukee Courier Sold to Witliam II and J A Brown Takes Editorial Control
The Milwaukee Courier is purchased by Witliam II Sec LIVAN sg. The office will be run by the new owner while the editorial department remains under former editor J A Brown Esq. The piece includes partisan barbs about the Whigs and remarks on Milwaukee and Ohio politics, with references to party unity and a call for concord within the factions.
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Milwaukee Courier
Witliam II
Sec. Livan. Sg
Fice
J. A. Brown
Benin
Hie
What is water What is steam What is percussion
A garbled page presents a quiz format with questions and answers on basic concepts like water steam percussion chemistry measurement and arithmetic. It includes definitions and examples for addition subtraction division and simple ratios framed as a classroom exercise with references to figures and places.
Fragmented Rant Teases Beverage Slogans and Milwaukee Decision
A fragmented passage pokes at beverage improvements in Milwaukee and hints at a public call for patient behavior. It blends rough slang with political taunts and surreal imagery about crawfish and elev ons, reflecting a chaotic editorial aside.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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Courier Des Etats Unis
Paris
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