Democrats Conventions and Caucus Notices
Democratic district and county conventions announced for Oshkosh and Waupun areas. Delegates to attend Judicial and Congressional conventions listed. Town caucus set for August 22 to elect delegates. notices urge Democratic party coordination and upcoming coverage.
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Oshkosh
Waapun
Pharsuy
L. B Crary
W. G. Gumaer
B.S. Lelming
Cowndy
Winnebago
Court House
Thureday
Tire
A. F. David
E. R. Baidwin
N. Meritt
Paper to Open in Berlin Strong's Landing
A correspondent reports plans for a new paper at Berlin Strong's Landing led by J A Coa Lit Hsg and former office associate J I Wetus. Citizens have raised 150 to aid the enterprise and neighbors congratulate Berlin on the venture.
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Berlin
Strong's
Professor Webster to be hanged on the 30th instant
The note states Professor Webster is to be hanged on the 30th instant. The writers express opposition to capital punishment but condemn the professor for his actions and place him beyond sympathy.
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Webster
New Post Offices Established in Eureka and Waupnaca
A post office opened at Eureka in the new town with Lester Rounds appointed postmaster. Another post office was established at Waupnaca on the Fabian land, with Mr Sessions named postmaster.
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Eureka
Lester Rounds
Waupnaca
Fabian
Sessions
New Mexico and Utah Seek Seats in Congress
The House refuses to admit their delegates, while the South’s opposition to the Compromise grows louder. New Mexico presses for seats for its Senators and Representative, and the omnibus scheme appears dead, according to our correspondent Northman.
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New Mexico
Northman
Mail Route to Fort Winnebago Established
The Fort Winnebago mail route is permanently established with twice weekly service. Gov Doty is praised for aiding constituents. Letters from 1850 reveal the Post Office Department and the General Post Route Bill backing the Ashkosh to Fort Winnebago connection with payments set at 400 per annum.
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Ft. Winnebago
Doty
Horusr
Wasmacron
James Dessmonx
Neenah River
P.O. Department
Boan
Ashkosh
Fort Winnebago
Dory
Orvicz
Mitlice
Berlin
Wis
Orbkosh
Bellefontaine
Rockhill
Kingston
Margarethe
Namarkun
Bluffton
R. Hospis
P. M
J. D
House of Rop'a
Funeral of General Taylor and national mourning report
Correspondent from Washington describes the funeral of General Zachary Taylor, detailing the ceremonies on Pennsylvania Avenue, the processional order, the grand funeral car, and the crowd of fifty thousand. It notes Taylor’s military merit, the president’s illness contribution, and reflections on national unity amid political tensions and the impending California statehood decisions.
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Washington
Fareny D
United States
Foote
Messrs
C Oombs
Stephens
Toombs
Mr. King
Senate
Mexico
Europe
Duke of Wellington
Buena Vista
Taylor
Harison
Pennsylvania Avenue
Scott
Star
Whitey
Congress
Matrimony and kinship in natural law debates
A debated essay argues against marrying within close kin, claiming biology favors dissimilar unions for stronger offspring. It links heredity, vigor, and moral/economic impacts, cites medical ideas on hereditary disease, and contrasts marriage as a social gain with physical and mental compatibility. The piece also touches on social trends and suggests migration strengthens progress.
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Adam
Debates on Franking Privilege and Delegates in Congress
The House and Senate discuss franking privileges for Mrs Taylor and public funding for the Alexandria Railroad. Debates over Galphin Claim interests and the Jackson monument proceed amid opposition. Delegates from New Mexico and Utah face prolonged, heated votes with adjournments and reconsiderations.
Song of Temperance Officers of Oshkosh Division
The list of officers for Oshkosh Division Ma. 81 Lone of Temper ance for the July quarter 1850 includes JP Gallup PW Humphrey Hagers W P R L Howard W A A F Mack R Ss Guo Warren R R S M V Bly RB Albert Pride T J W Scott C EH B Kellogg A CL VF B Kellogg 1.8 C 8 Wood QO 8.
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Oshkosh
Lone of
Temperance
JP. Gallup
Humphrey Hagers
W. P
R. L. Howard
W. A
A. F. Mack
R. Ss. Guo. Warren
M.V. Bly
Albert Pride
T. J. W. Scott
B. Kellogg
Kellogg
Wood
Senate Debates Compromise and Death of President Proceedings
The Senate and House discussed and adjourned after the Compromise. A House resolution terminated debate on admitting the New Mexico Delegate, amended to two o clock. McWillie reported 30 000 copies of the President's death proceedings and read Thomas Ritchie’s offer to terminate the contract, with Congress urged to be liberal in other terms.
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Baton Rouge
Fillmore
White House
Vacuate
Daniel Webster
Claw
Crittenden
Kentucky
Evans
Maine
Washington
William R. King
Alabama
Senate
Congress
Taylor
HOUSE
Strong
New Mexico
McWillie
Thomas Ritchie
Mc Willie
Clork
Fond du Lac Plank Road Progress Report
The Sentinel notes the road is graded for three miles from the city with about a mile of plank laid. Taylor and Jennings have built a steam saw mill at Mud Creek to cut plank for the road. In two months five miles are expected to be completed, and the project is described as bound to go ahead.
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The
Sentinel
Messrs. Taylor & Jennings
Mud Creek
Canal Propeller Debuts on Illinois River
A large two engine canal boat sized propeller with an upper deck for 35 passengers appeared in Chicago on the 15th from the Illinois river. Officials note it disturbs water less than a typical canal boat and it travels at about five miles per hour.
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Chicago
Ilinois River
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