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Newspaper

Wisconsin Argus

Location

Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1846

Page

3

Democratic Nominations and legislative notes in Racine area

Fragmentary OCR outlines Democratic nominations with names like Lovell and Reed and mentions of representatives and a governor. The passage references the Southport Telegraph and Congress funding for a legislative session, with notes on Illinois Michigan Canal work and local election context in Racine County.

Racine County Marshall HM. Strong F. Lovell Love of Elisia Riyrd U Wendy Ihn Stearnt M. Moon Polite —Valne Proagucere Senet Raymond Par Sturt Reaster Carmer -J

No Title Present Excerpt Attacks Whig Claims in Dane County

A lengthy 19th century letter denounces Whig rhetoric and defends Democrat principles in Dane County. It warns against misrepresentation and urges voters to persist in liberal and progressive ideals, urging action before rights and liberty fade. The piece appeals to patriotism and civic duty, urging readers to vote for Democratic leadership.

Late Elections Show Whigs Dominant In Several States

The article reports shifts in party control across states. In Indiana Democrats elect a Governor while Whigs dominate the Legislature. Kentucky shows Whigs with two thirds in both chambers. North Carolina Whigs hold Governor and Legislature with two U.S. Senators. Alabama and Missouri results unclear. Editors note strong Whig sentiment amid national races and public opinion.

Indiana Whgs Dempestts Aloe Congress Kentucky North Carolina

Congress election results across seven districts

First district Robert Smith defeats Lyman Teunsbull by about 2000 votes. Second district John A. McClernand reelected strongly. Third district M Laughlin wins over Ficklin by a small margin. Fourth district John Wentworth reelected over Kutt by about 6000. Fifth district Stephen A. Douglass reelected over Vandeventer by five. Sixth district Furnor beats Knox by about 460. Seventh district Lincoln whig defeats Cartwright Democrat by about 1400.

Robert Smith Lyman Teunsbull John A. McClernand M’laughlin Ficklin Fourié John Wentworth Kutt Stephen A. Drouglass Vandeventer Furnor Knox Lineculn Cartwright

Sauk County Democratic Convention Nominated slate

A Sauk County notice states a meeting in Sauk City on Saturday August 22 to form a county ticket. Nominations include John W. Woudeuil for County Commissioner and Jonathan Elan hi James T. Waterbury Van B. McCane for delegates, with Samuel Shaw as Clerk, LU Crossman Sheriff and other county officers named.

John J. Crukehank John J. Craik Anguat Mpich Onic Eke Plover Poymge Jonatha VY Wyatt

Meeting of Fituhburg Protection Society Adopts Aid Resolutions

A July 4 meeting at Win H Fox house adopts unanimous resolutions condemning pre emption laws as barriers to the poor. The group pledges to aid those affected and to regulate access to United States funds and property. It also outlines empathy criteria for assistance and cautions against exploitation.

Fituhburg Protection Society House of Win H Fox Eleima ii Anc United States Hinclain Laura Poe Ipaea Pemons

Liberty Convention Nominates Green Dane and Dane Delegates

At a mass meeting in Madison on August 22, delegates were chosen to the Wisconsin assembly from Green, Dane, and Sank counties. Jacob L. Brand was nominated for council, Elias Combe and Joseph Knight for Dane seats, Oliver H. Reed for Green, with a pledge to shun slaveholders. Proceedings were to be sent to several papers. meeting adjourned sine die.

Madison Green, Dann and Sank Wisconsin Dane Oliver H. Reed Green House of Representatives E. Mathews America Freeman Madison Express Wisconsin Atgas Wisconsin Democrat Do Motor Benj. Knight Car Tagan W Roorrs

Wisconsin Territory Militia Division and Brigade Orders

General Orders No 3 directs the Commander-in-Chief to organize the Wisconsin Territory Militia into three divisions and one brigade. It lists Racine Milwaukee Waukesha Jefferson Washington Sheboygan Manitowoc Brown Dane Lac Marquette Winnebago Calumet as counties for the units. The date is August 23, 1846.

Apiatant Offion W .F Militia of Wisconsin ‘Territory Counies Racine Milwaukee Waukesh Washingon Sheboygan Manitowoc Brown Jund du Lac Marquette Winnebago Cal- Wok Waukeshia Cowoties Washington Minnttowoe Fonit du Lac Sreonn Divietos Che Countis Towa Grant Green Cenwid St. Croix Chippewa LaPointe Riviside Henry Rolveux Wien Sia Weconain Severnl Torrit Tuueufort Calumet Columbia Crawford Dans O Jefferson Deleentea St Pointe O Manitauwee Mirgrette Ciné St Croix Walworth Othe Tawrimory Menor Madison Henry Dodge

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