Wealth producers or consumers debated in 184
In a letter to the editors of the Wisconsin Argus, the author argues about who produces wealth, using doctors, lawyers, and ministers as examples. He challenges the view that these professions purely consume wealth, defending their value, and discusses debt and credit as indicators, the role of law, medicine, and morality, and cites Gov. Dorr’s case and the Magdalena hoax to illustrate society’s misperceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsi
Bin
Iran
Taleo
Senda
Ubero
Piuaician
Tury
Bron
Cal
Bess
Ifeo
Gov. Dorr
Magilen Society of
New York
A. ‘Pappan
Magdalena
Presa
Nevingle City
Navy
Olleata
Shank Election Celebrated in Pennsylvania Victory Report
The Harrisburg Union claims Polk and Dallas won by a 16 000 majority in Pennsylvania with Shank securing a two thousand one hundred sixty one vote edge. It cites Philadelphia and country counties as large contributors and notes Whig coalition reduced Shunk’s margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Polk
Dallas
Union
Shank
Armstrong
Bradford
Crawford
Clarion
Jefferson
M’ Kean
Potter
Venango
Wayne
Warren
Mercer
Erie
Shunk
Georgia Caved In Extra Headlines from 1844 Ohio Statesman
Georgia swing favors Democrats with 65 counties reported, yielding a large Democratic majority. The Ohio Statesman Extra proclaims Georgia’s shift as part of a nationwide gains trend for the Democrats, signaling decline of Clayism and a march toward liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Statesman
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Clay
Ohio
Vote Tally in 1843 Across Counties Reveals Whig Slip
The report notes 4,928 votes across twenty seven counties in 1843 with a Whig majority of 430. It suggests the same proportional result statewide would yield a Democratic majority near.
Four State Vote Gives Harrison Narrow Lead in 1840
Four states deliver votes for Harrison in 1840, producing a narrow majority and marking eight Democratic gains amid a tightening national map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Eighth Annual Report Shows Prosperity and Growth
The institution expands facilities and improves classification with 289 patients served in the past year. Of these, 74 were discharged and 158 remain, with 51 of the discharged recovering. Fees are nine dollars weekly or thirty dollars yearly, with Vermont patients treated the same. A new pastor and staff appointments are noted.
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Korma Sa
Vermont
Aaylem
Jesraal
Gilles Bes
Eet
Lazz Mirza
Jefferson Conn
Abd Coppa
Sopneys
Maras
Posi
Post Office Reform and Private Expresses Debate
The piece argues private mail expresses harm the Post Office Department by hindering route expansions and funding. It cites Wisconsin impacts and geographic inequality, noting higher costs for distant communications and urging deliberate postage-rate reform with congressional support to test options without harming department income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United Jentes
Wisconsin
Post Office Department
Boston
Philadelphia
Far West
Atlantic
Otte
Congress
Temperance Singers Impress Madison Audience
Green Mountain Boys a Temperance troupe led by B Carrer G P Angi Downie A M Garonen E G Ware A C Haun and M Esranaova performs in Madison with instrumental music and temperance songs. A Capitol performance of a temperance drama and songs is announced for this evening, promising a refined and wholesome entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. B., Carrer
G. P. Angi
Mr. Downie
A. M. Garonen
E.G. Ware
A.C. Haun
M. Esranaova
Madison
Ginwine
Vale Green Moundings
Capitol
Fires Ravage County Prompting Firefighting Measures
The county suffers heavy damage from prairie fires destroying hay grain and fences. Advice urges surrounding fields to form clearings with dry hay and burn when calm, secure grain on stable ground, and lay fences on broken ground to protect remaining stock. Questions arise about Jefferson County’s progress and support as readings note late documents and upcoming legislative details.
Destructive Lake Erie Gale Reported by Milwaukee Courier
An extra from the Milwaukee Courier describes a severe storm on Lake Erie affecting Buffalo and Detroit area, with wrecks of schooners seen near Lake Erie. The Beffila Daily Economist notes similar appalling conditions, including the possible loss of the Mint and Joseph Warn uninjured in Detroit river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Courier
Buffalo
Lake Erie
Great Westerns
Beffila Daily Economist
21Stnst
Great Western
Mint
Joseph Warn
Detroit River
St. Clair River
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Courier Extra
Tremendous gale devastates Buffirta city and port
A Friday night gale swept Buffirta city causing widespread flooding from the canal southward and inundating Main Street near the bridge. Homes, stores, and steamboats suffered heavy damage including the Robert Fulton and several canal boats. dozens of lives were lost or missing as bridges wharves and the harbor breakwater were battered and the rail line washed out.
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Black Rock
Seneca
Michigan
Main Street
Acarcely
Commercial Street
Robert Fulton
G. W. Dole
Lotis
Great Western
Com
Perry
Chatanque
Indian Queen
Hight
Attica and
Buffalo
St. Laws
J. Dart
Corn Street
Messrs. Thompson and Vihers
Ingman
Urhaleet
North End
Destructive Gale Levels Wilkeson and Surrounding Area
A powerful gale destroys or heavily damages Wilkeson and nearby properties. Foundries, warehouses, several brick and wooden buildings, a church steeple, and the Attica and Buffalo Railroad shops suffer major loss. Several deaths and numerous injuries reported, including residents along Court Street, Niagara Street, and the Creek area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiger, & Tif, Kinne & Co
Shaw
P. Durfee
Ls. Pury
J. Murry
Washington and Exchange Streets
South Division
Main Streets
G. E. Mayes
South Division Atreat
J. Dubois
N. Diyton
Mr. Dubois
Dee
Park Church
Macline
Attica and Budilo Railroad Company
Ruan
Hamburg Canal
Bush & Howard
Seneca Street
Michigan
Crockers
Mitchell
Genessee County
Mra. O'Brien
Engle Street
S.smith
Wilkeson
Janet Laure
Court Strent
Snib
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the Argus
Political Economy
Paris
France
Harrisburg
Pa.) Union
Toear
United States
Vermont Asylum For
Green Mountain Boys
Jefferson County
Green County
Rock and Walworth
Fater. Tattmimk
Gen. Door
Buffirta Daily Economist
John Sauth
Elk and
Obio Streets
Ap Fiend
Wilkinees
David G. Blof
Neteon
Obio Street
John Bowen
Ferryenne
Ertreet
Chase
Catharine Smith
B. Smith
Albany
Ambrose Maley
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