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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1844
Page
2
The piece argues federal tariff policy harms farmers, citing New Hampshire data on beef pork butter and cheese values from 1840 to 1844. It claims a seven million dollar farmer loss over four years, plus rising prices for salt molasses and wool cloths, urging readers to see the pattern of government misrule and plunder of the rural economy.
An evening session opened at seven with reports from standing committees. Dr Milner and others debated a resolution to appoint forty six trustees of the Heglegical Seminary amid accusations of punishing dissenters. The Convention adjourned after a tense day with calls to pause. Gunpowder Explosion and Loss of Life: A Buckaport Narrows workman, smoking a cigar near a keg, ignited loose powder and was instantly killed, with seven or eight others injured, some seriously.
The piece argues that wealth arises when value is added by changing the locality or form of goods. It highlights how location affects value from farm to market, and credits carriers and merchants with creating value by moving goods via roads, rivers, and rails. It notes that production involves both changing form and shifting location to realize new value.
Fragment from a 19th century discussion on price depending on market proximity, soil and climate. It argues that value rises toward larger markets, not due to political boundaries, but to supply and demand, with distinctions across regions and zones. More next week.
The piece warns that mixed Atlantic emigration firms, likely English US linked, may abuse passengers. It alleges overcrowding denial of steerage privileges, starvation like conditions, extra charges, and lawsuits for “extra baggage” or fare. Cautions readers to send funds directly to friends abroad.
A late 19th century style argument unfolds over import duties, state rights, and constitutional limits. The piece rails against government power to “produce supplies” for private industry, cites Article I Section 8, and critiques Whig ideas on revenue versus protective tariffs. It notes a Buffalo accident and a Mexican travel robbery involving Gov. Shannon.
Amid fears he would lose, Dr Darling is reported elected by a handsome majority in the Northern District. The piece notes opposition efforts, references to Dr Barling, and a letter estimating Darling’s majority over Rees at about twenty votes in one precinct, with commentary on past legislature and political maneuvering.
A Maryland era style notice cites The Tribune arguing a majority of voters favor Henry Clay over James Polk for president. It notes Texas annexation stance is conditional and aims to thwart Birney gains, while criticizing Democratic abolition papers. The piece quotes Fre. Post and New York Journal of Commerce on party gains across twelve states since 1840.
The article lauds Messrs Post and Inman for making the October issue excel all previous editions. It proclaims the publication as the most beautiful and interesting ever produced in this country or any other, urging all to possess the distinguished magazine of literature and art.
A fragmented extract reports on Roorback's Tour and its reception by Whig editors including the Albany Evening Journal and Richmond Whig. It argues Polk deserves condemnation for alleged cruelty to slaves and describes reactions in Virginia and to the broader political rhetoric. The piece also cites economic charges about tariffs, Massachusetts manufacturers, and Cumberland politics, ending with a Glasgow shipboard seduction crime narrative.
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