14 Mar 1844
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Newspaper
Wisconsin Democrat
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1844
Page
1
A long fragment mixes invective verse about Virgil and navigation with a satirical plan for a Democratic party voyage. It imagines a ship laden with political theater, banners, and mock rituals, referencing 1840 and 1844 stakes and the mood of the age.
The text argues Papal Government policies deepen class strife in southern Italian provinces, favor peasants over landowners, reduce land taxes while taxing urban property, and foster social disarray. It predicts Austrian intervention to prop up the southern states, viewing a protectorate as potentially beneficial despite cautious support for Italian independence.
The Coon steamer, captained by Clay, undergoes thorough repairs preparing for a Salt River voyage in 1845. Henex Cray as captain, Z. C. Rives as steward, Juan Bets as bellman. The crew vows no hands will balk at work and anticipates a pleasant voyage amid favorable winds and rising river levels. The vessel will revisit former landings and the legendary Kinderhook village.
Description of unrest and misgovernment in Papal states and Naples, detailing tyranny, arbitrary taxation, and violence. Notes on revenue struggles after Spain and Portugal shifts, Vatican finances, and clerical control impacting the populace. Mention of Don Castros, confiscations, and presses for reform.
A fragment from Blackwood’s Magazine discusses women’s vocation to elevate virtue, refine mercy, and support society while admonishing men to abandon perpetual flirtation. It blends moral exhortation with satirical tips, highlighting gender roles and social expectations.
The text presents a garbled stitched-together excerpt featuring political commentary, references to Congress, President Longton, and public concerns over NativeAmerican atrocities, with scattered quotes and dialogue about a pumpkin, cows, and domestic matters. It also notes a Caldwell-style public execution and a census-like tally of electoral history.
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