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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1852
Page
2
A discussion urges radical reform of the liquor system to curb intemperance and its social evils. It argues honest conduct would revive under stricter controls, crime and gambling would decline, and industry and foresight would replace dissipation, calling for decisive action and the Maine Liquor Law as a remedy.
The St. Louis Intelligencer reports frequent robberies on the diligence route from Vera Cruz to Mexico, noting Americans trigger fear. It urges traveling in armed parties of five to seven, with sentries on top of coaches, to deter bandits who conceal their faces and lurk at stopping points.
The President’s letter to the Japanese Emperor outlines a peaceful envoy mission to foster friendship and commerce between the United States and Japan. It emphasizes a broad exchange of goods, secure navigation, and mutual protection of property while stressing adherence to Japanese law. The note follows discussion in the Senate and public banking reforms in New Jersey.
A bill agreed by the House Agriculture Committee creates a Bureau of Agriculture with a Commissioner at four year terms, a $3000 salary, plus a chemist at $2000, a chief clerk at $1650, a recording clerk at $1000, and a messenger at $750. It tasks the bureau with collecting statistics, distributing seeds and materials, and analyzing soils and foods, with an annual report to Congress.
Paris observer notes Louis Napoleon’s desire for imperial surroundings. He critiques furnishings at the Tuileries as insufficient to counterbalance his aspiration to imperial status. The piece stresses the prince president’s push toward centralized power and eventual restoration of imperial form.
The Richmond Times reports widespread fury in Grayson County over abolitionists. After abolitionist Jarvis C. Bacon aided slave escape attempts, owners were killed, slaves executed, and militants attacked abolitionists and their supporters. Citizens threaten legal reprisals, bar lawyers, bar jurists from court, deny witnesses, bar abolitionist voters, and vow to nullify election results.
An engine left unattended at York station on the Great Northern line ran away after the driver stepped off to adjust points. The engine reached 60 miles per hour before colliding with a coal train. The wreck damaged several wagons and the tender was forced atop the locomotive. The stoker was taken into custody.
Julia Schaler of Montgomery County Alay died recently at age sixty two. Rev Mr Rnc hari describes the deceased as the largest man seen, with a coffin three feet four inches wide and three feet high. Six men lifted him from the bed, two ropes and seventeen men lowered the coffin into the grave. The weight was 101 unknown.
The Potosi Grant County Republican reports a ten day surge of California bound emigrants. It notes over a hundred wagons with three to four yoke per wagon cross the Mississippi near the town, ferries crowded below. Many will leave soon and those staying will settle, allowing local business to resume normal activity.
An emigrant writes home about Missouri describing the land as cheap yet climate rainy and sultry. He notes fast work by laborers, claims wives are overwhelmed and widows plentiful, yet praises Christians who keep scripture faithfully. He urges others not to be deterred and calls the country a rough but good land.
A resident near the West end of First Ward has long used chloroform on a child to quiet nightly disturbances. An incident about a year ago left the infant in a daze and the mother awoke to find the child seemingly lifeless. Doctors warn the child may die from chloroform effects, prompting calls for accountability. Williamsburg Times reports the situation as a genteel form of infanticide.
On April 22 about 200 railroad workers near Rockford Illinois halted operations after a wage strike. The mob overpowered holdouts, released a few captive colleagues, and demanded the firing of 20 teachers. Sheriff called out citizens. about 150 armed men pursued the rioters. Several detained for examination.
The Paraguay government offers a $20,000 premium to the first steamer reaching the frontier from the Atlantic and grants emigrants up to fifty square miles of arable land. Consul E Hopkins in N Y solicits aid to form a steam navigation company to reach the river and capitalize on Rosas’s fall.
The Democrat reprints a National Era piece arguing Wisconsin’s woes stem from idleness and monoculture. It contrasts Wisconsin with Michigan, urging diversification of agriculture to wheat, hemp, wool, and dairy, and warns against government meddling.
In a county note the Bar debated filling the vacancy after Judge Brown’s resignation. Mr Buttrick was recommended for appointment, a petition opposed it urging a special election, and Buttrick stated he does not desire the post. The writers urge elected office and explain party principals.
The piece argues for electing the county judge instead of appointing by the governor. It contends that elections align with democratic principles, reflect the will of the people, and avoid appointing politically favored attorneys. It warns appointive bias would reduce merit and public trust, urging Governor Furwell to refrain from filling the seat.
The bill to abolish capital punishment failed while another provision let juries in murder cases choose between hanging life imprisonment or all options. Advocates call it a triumph for justice and Wisconsin’s progressive reputation despite limited use.
Meairs Schirmacher Weime lick and Keeler of Vice Torrey's troops will give a concert tomorrow evening in this village. Their performances are highly praised by the Milwaukee press. The Madison Ledger Democrat will be published daily, while the other Madison dailies ceased with the session.
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