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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1850
Page
1
A long miscellaneous recount combines verse from an uplift poem with reflections on gambling warnings and a detailed obituary-like timeline of Zachary Taylor’s life and career. It covers his military service from 1808 through his presidency and death, plus brief notes on Millard Fillmore’s rise to the presidency and family.
The delegates of New Mexico submit a constitution to the people rejecting slavery as impracticable and harmful. They frame it as a path to stable laws and justice, hoping it will secure liberty and tranquility for the state and its citizens. The document bears signatures of notable delegates and secretaries.
An observer recalls a man once respected in society now sunk to a billiard hall gambler. He details the gambler’s rise and fall from riches to debt, noting a night of high stakes where thirty thousand dollars were won then lost, saved only by Sunday church and a pledge to his wife.
The Onondaga Salt Works halted for a month due to salt’s slow price and market overstock. The Fredonia Express cites the move and notes a bold claim from Mr. B. Wilson to beat a printing feat. He says 17 000 ems of Long Primer across six columns in twelve hours.
The Courier des Etats Unts lauds universal demonstrations of national mourning for the late President, praising the nation's unity and solemn tribute. It extols the Constitution’s smooth transfer of power, swearing in with no opposition, and urges pride in past deeds while hoping for a strong future and enduring union.
The World's Great Fair in London will showcase industry from all nations next year. Prince Albert's initiative aims to inspire emulation in arts and sciences, with a vast building under construction covering over 20 acres and due by January 1, 18s1. Government support may be needed as private subscriptions fall short of funds.
Content recalls the Albany Gazette of February 4 1798 printed by Charles R and George Webster from a white house corner shop. It includes a sale ad for a young healthy enslaved woman and various odd items about Blodget’s return to North Carolina with ears shaved, Mormon pranks, governors in Tota field labor, and Aunt Betsy’s startled thaws plus a cheeky line about Smith keeping Sally Amanda safe in his counting house.
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