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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1844
Page
1
The Wisconsin Argus is published weekly by Mills 3 Y 301th and B Holt as proprietors. The item notes the periodical's publishing cadence and printer details.
The Anaty will be furnished to Mil and Offee Bubscribers at To Dollars per amon, payable in advance, and to Village Subscribers, whicse pers are sent by the Curries, Ties Dollars and Mine Cents, UW withscriations are not paid in ad vance, three Dollars will be charged. Advertisements Will be inserted at Que Dolly per square (six teen lines or antler.) for the flat insertion, and wenty-five cents of each subsequen insertion,.- Sagar dirorneetients published at the rates pree scribed by law. is For subscriptions, ruvertising, job-work, ete., may be made per mail, at the risk of the propri etors. The Postage on Letters wildness to thin Dshoe must be rain, In onser to raceive ateniotn
The notice urges subscriptions and funds to establish a central Democratic paper at the territorial seat, arguing the need for a state wide organ to share political principles. It appeals to Democrats across the Territory to back the project with advance subscriptions, pledging the paper will live with support and not depend on local resources alone.
Subscriptions for mail and office subscribers and village subscribers are two dollars and fifty cents per year, paid in advance two dollars and thirty five cents? The Argus will be published weekly on Thursdays starting the second of the month. SIMeon Mills John Y Sulfh Benjamin Holt August 12 1834.
A late 18th century reminiscence recalls Rev. Moses Smith of a New England parish and the courtships of his daughters Mary and another daughter, with suitors Crane and John Adams. Mrs Adams is praised for wit and fortitude while Smith’s household drama tests daughters’ obedience and texts for future sermons.
The Evening Post questions reports of large British gold shipments to this country to aid Democrats in overthrowing tariffs. It protests the idea of paying a “villian spare” to influence policy, pledging to oppose tariffs and seek accountability for funds if such payments exist. The piece frames alleged foreign influence and vows continued critique of tariff policies.
Despatches aboard the Star arrive in New Orleans from Galveston amid reports of Mexican advance toward the Rio Grande and premature fears. General Wool and 10,000 troops are said to be near the frontier, while Texan ministers die in Washington. A quiet presidential canvass continues as a German foundling tale and a South American voyage weave through a tale of a disputed child and nurse.
In a speech attributed to Watowrs, Wright argues about democracy and government by the people. He contrasts protective tariffs with free trade, detailing how duties should apply to agricultural and manufactured goods. He explains revenue needs, domestic industry protection, and the unequal effects of tariffs on cheese, wool, breadstuffs, and sugar, urging nuanced tariff policy aligned with national interests.
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