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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1844
Page
2
A rough OCR list presents nominations and official titles for Rock and Walworth districts. It names Sheriff Dauwin Cuan, County Commissioners, various clerks and assessors, supervisors, registers, judges, treasurer, coroner and several district representatives. The text mixes spellings and includes multiple misread names.
Party organizers urge vigilance ahead of the coming election next Monday. An unnamed opponent is depicted as roaming the country to gain advantage, and the notice stresses prompt, active participation to counter his efforts.
The Wisconsin Banner from Milwaukee edited by Mr. Scaorran is described as a neat paper with the Democratic ticket at the top. A reader urges fellows to vote, stating safety in numbers and blasting foreigners who do not understand the language.
A philosophical piece argues all inhabitants are foreigners to a yet nonexisting state sovereignty, urging equal rights to participate in forming Wisconsin’s government. It notes Congress authority over territorial to state transitions and defends petitioning as a citizen right for natives and foreigners alike.
The article argues that suffrage rights in the territorial era should be limited to U.S. citizens and examines whether Congress can or should restrict participation in forming a new state government. It compares Wisconsin and Canada style sovereignty, stressing universal U.S. citizenship upon state admission and the lack of any prior naturalization for a new sovereignty’s inhabitants.
Charles Bristol, esq speaks of two dangerous classes for civil office. The passage urges caution in backing the young candidate described as gifted but inexperienced. It warns that entrusting him with political responsibility could yield dangerous, irretrievable consequences for the territory's future.
A public notice assails a young Loco candidate, praising eloquence and intellect while warning that brilliance could ruin the party. It compares him to Sir Robert Peel and cites Supreme Court debates and translations of Pomeroy v Maelsrom and Sanders v Blower as evidence of risk. The piece urges voters to choose a safer, steadier figure rather than gamble on talent.
The Clinton area in Danville county is described as settled since December 1842 by Freeborn Sweet and others. It notes twenty one first day families and thirty Seventh Day Baptist families, English landowners cultivating twelve hundred acres between Sweet's and Mayhew's, plus Norwegians arriving as emigrants.
The Badger Mills flanging establishment, first in the county, near Madison, opened with a dancing celebration to mark its start. About 80 families have settled the area in the last two years as Gent. Wheeler and Vromans are lauded for the venture.
Obituary notes D James Tripp a longtime Territorial Legislator who died at his Whitewater residence on the 6th instant. He was respected across parties for prudence, justice, and public spirit, and remembered as a kind, generous citizen. The Express comments on sheriff candidate satire and speculates on Strong versus Low.
An editorial from Madison City Express argues that Ohio wool prices in eastern markets are deflated by protective tariffs and market manipulation. It contends farmers gain little as wool prices lag despite higher cloth costs, accusing proponents of the tariff of deception and calling for fully free trade.
The Syracuse Site Convention of the Democratic Party unanimously nominated Silas Wright for Governor with strong Western support. Archibald Cardiner was chosen by acclamation as Lt Governor candidate as excitement over Wright grows across the Empire State.
The Detroit Free Press notes Francis R. Sutuum was nominated for Governor by acclamation on Monday. The Union and Democracy unite nationwide with hopeful signs of a Democratic triumph. Opponents of Henry Clay align under the Democratic banner as old Republicans join the cause.
A house owned by Mr. Darling in the town and county of Jefferson was completely destroyed by fire several nights ago. Cramves M. Paxvost has been appointed by the President as Marshall of the Wisconsin Territory, replacing Gen Hugunin. Cap. Lannin is asked to accept the printers’ tips for this issue. he is not a candidate for office.
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