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Newspaper

Daily Courier

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1854

Page

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Democratic Convention District Thi in Warpun October

Damocratic Conprenjuual Cucyanism for the Thi Congressional District will be held at Warpun on the abled day of October west for the purpun of somihating a caddis to represtoreald district in the west Congress and Co transact such offer budineas which may come before the Convention. The courution will consist of a delegates from each Aasembly district and taro delegates from cash Senate fer Mierriy Cardin ulate where no Senatorial Convention shall be heldeit in recorminemted has she delegates from the Assembly 1 series within the Senta district appoint the delegates. Far Our merchants are receiving daily large supplies of new goods for the fall and winter trade. The new Steam Grist Mill now building at Jackson's point is progressing slowly and is to be equipped with four of stone. One proprietor has gone East to procure machinery and it is expected to be completed by December. The Northern Bank of Indiana at Logansport faces a discount sale after a broker package to Loransport was refused redemption. The Democrats of Delaware have nominated Dr. Wot. Bortox for Governor. Citizens of Alabama plan a monument to Wa. T. King, late Vice President. The Suvrana steamer Sulfana is being refitted and will return to the Upper Lake. A shawl at the Crystal Palace exhibition costs 32700. The Otsego hop crop is estimated to yield 450000. Madison and Oneida counties show stronger crop results.

Thi Warpun Congress Cash Senate Mierriy Cardin Ulate Senta Tierra Frrus Jackaun's Point

Proceedings of the Common Council Sep 28 1564

The council met with Mayor Jackson presiding. last meeting records approved. accounts of Raymond & Broe and Carling Parka referred to Finance. R Barkman paid 1.50. Gilbert Avery paid 873.95 for Washington street crossings charged to Ward. wardens elected: Peter McCourt Chief Fire Warden. Humphrey Rogers Ass't 1st Ward. Edward Eastman Ass't 2nd Ward. Leonard P. Sheldon Ass't 3rd Ward. bond report for Oshkoah and Waupun Pisnk Road Co read and accepted. clerk to record. fire wardens notified of appointments.

Tucaspay Evenixa Jackson Raymond & Bro’e Caroling Parka R. Barkman Gilbert Avery Washington Street Vis Peter McCourt Humphrey Rogers Edward Eastman Leonard P. Sheldon Oshkoah and Waupun Pisnk Ousiatlun Fira

Oshkosh Board Advances Sidewalk Widening West Ferry Street

The Standing Committee of 1st Ward reported in favor of a resolution by the Mayor and Common Council to bound and pave the west side of Ferry Street from Cottrill’s north lot to Church Street, matching Cottrill’s sidewalk as per the street commissioners ordinance. Aldermen Markham Weisbrod Steed formed a committee to study fire engine needs. Alderman Colton may negotiate land for a public cemetery with Mr. Moore of Fond du Lac. Nelson Gill to be paid 250.50 for hooks and ladders per contract. meeting adjourned.

1St Ward Sod Common Council City of Oshkosh Ferry Street L. H. Cottrill Church Street Cottrill Markham Weisbrod Steed Issac Colton Mr. Moore Fond la Lac Nelson Gill

Leather Store Opens New Ready Made Work and Supplies

HL Stevern and Reno Rent and Shoe Manufacturer add a full eastern stock of coarse and fine ready made work. They also stock leather, tools, and other shoemaking materials. They plan a portable furnishing establishment in this line. They are young men of industry and energy deserving public pat ronage.

Hl, Stevern & Reno Shoo Atock

Dismissal of Soule and Miscellaneous Trials

Latest news reports the Spanish government dismissing Soule for fomenting insurrections. The Durand versus Hollins case was debated in the Supreme Court over transferring to the U.S. Circuit Court. Eddy won an $81,000 race in four heats and the California mail steamer Geo. Law arrived with $1,303,292 in specie and 138 passengers. Congress member George Kramer died at his Union county residence. his clash with Clay over Adams’ presidency is noted. Obituary notices honor Judge Stow and trace his lineage to Judge Silas Stow, highlighting a lineage of integrity and genius.

Soule New York Washington Durand Com. Hollins Greytown Supreme Court U.S Eddy California George Kramer Congress Pennsylvania Flenny Clay John Quincy Adams Union County Hoa Br. Clay

Remarkable Stow family recalled in obituary sketches

The piece recalls Alexander W. Stow and brothers Silas and Justus Stow, early surveyors and pioneers. It highlights their integrity, perseverance, and odd anecdotes from Judge Alexander W. Stow, including his bachelor stance and joking marriage advice about widows of hanged husbands.

Eloquence and Humor of Patrick Henry

The piece recalls Patrick Henry as Virginia’s famed orator who swayed juries in a District Court in New London during a case over wartime actions involving Hook and Venable. Henry’s vivid depiction of American sufferings and battlefield triumphs enraptured listeners while Hook’s jeers provoked uproar, even forcing the court clerk to laugh uncontrollably.

Trial Ends With Victory for Defendant Amid Turmoil

In a chaotic scene, Mr Henry’s argumentFAIL was interrupted as jury returned a verdict for the defendant. The crowd, stirred by Tory sympathies, reacted with loud cries and a dramatic horse flight marked the end of the proceeding.

Steping Hook Billy Cowan Henry Ana Henry Spellel

Daytone figure Dick hinted about faith and prayers

The fragment recalls Dick from Dayton Ohio who distrusted other faiths except Roman Catholicism yet was visited by Protestant ministers. About a week before his death he was seized by one of three men and asked if he objected to praying aloud, a terse remark captured by the Pittsburgh Post dated the 16th.

Dayton Olio Mar

Advertising in Trade Lamps Brighten Wise Merchants

A fragmented ad style line notes advertising as oil for lamps in trade, suggesting prudent merchants rely on promotion to attract customers and sustain business. The terse wording evokes early marketplace rhetoric about commerce and visibility.

Yankee cider scam in Merico campaign tale ends in joke

In Braara Santiago a Yankee peddled cider at two dimes a glass from a barrel, drawing crowds until competition revealed a rival setup selling for five cents. The two Yankee schemes sparked a roadside market clash as patrons chased cheaper drink.

Merico

Notice on will and distribution in New York and beyond

A notice dated July 14 1834 announces a signed will with distribution percentages across New York and other regions. It mentions contingency provisions and certificates with ages and tongues, names several parties including Darling Wright Kellogg Ophkuab and others, and sets a late afternoon meeting in August.

Perchange New York Lufslo Ss Chiesga Buweakee Alss Antereat Rand Age Tonges Bartine Hores A. Maa P.M Aehse Darling Wright, Kellogg Ae Ophkuab

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