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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1850
Page
2
Notes describe persistent wet weather affecting crops since Tierveal with farmers growing discouraged as wheat sprouts appear. A storm news brief recalls the steamer America near Evie, whose boiler burst killing seven people.
The district and county Democratic conventions are set for September in Waupun and August in Oshkosh to nominate candidates and conduct party business. The Oshkosh Town Caucus urges three delegates from Winnebago to attend the August 24 County Convention and form a county slate.
A Wisconsin convention notice urges support for Gov. Doty as a strong working representative who delivers rapid response to constituents. It highlights post offices, routes, harbors, and road needs as evidence of his effective service and asks delegates to ensure a capable nominee reflects district interests.
The Green Bay Advocate prints Gov. Doty’s letter defending his amendatory timber bill. He argues the 1831 act targeted naval timber, not general lands, clarifying aims to limit the act to its original purposes and to prevent biased penalties. He warns of overreach harming frontier settlers and notes timber’s renewal and economic competition effects. The piece discusses local papers’ reactions and public health concerns amid cholera rumors.
Beloit residents refused help forcing a new Rock River Railroad charter. Engineers favor a Big Foot Prairie route through McHenry County Illinois to Chicago, 200 miles from Fond du Lac, with a light grade and good surface. The line would pass Avaca Frets Hoddudiac Mayville Horicon Watertown Ft Atkinson to Jonesville, costing about 1.44 million dollars. Cholera appears to be abating across the state.
Postmaster General establishes a Weyauweyay Post Office in Winnebago County Wisconsin and appoints Benjamin Birdwall as postmaster. The correspondence notes the name origin and potential changes by petition, with historical references to Neenah and Pdewagan rivers guides.
On the 25th ultime the Elizabeth was wrecked on Wire Island. The celebrated Margaret S. Fuller and several others were lost. Power's statue of John C. Calhoun was aboard and also lost.
A Green Bay Advocate style notice reports a committee's pledge to support Depere development. Resolutions call for honorable means to attract capital and avoid spreading scandal. Signatories include NOMLUNCUS JORDAN D W KETCHUM J A JACKSON A M JOHNSON R S HAMOND.
In Rome protesters claim Major Cass deserves credit for saving St Peter from destruction by revolutionists. The Pope has publicly acknowledged his service and granted permission for free Protestant worship in the Eternal City at Cass’s request.
The text describes a plan to move flowers from inland England to New York using stealth packets and a Halifax route. It mentions a contemplated railway route from New York through New Zealand to Halifax and a chain from Halifax to Galway using stealth posts to link London and New York within seven days.
A communication to the Sentinel describes Neenah’s development in Scarce two years. The village now has over 500 inhabitants, six stores, four taverns, shops, hardware stores, smiths, wagon shops, a foundry, sash and door factory, stone mill, two saw mills, a cabinet shop, and an extensive chair and farming shop with planing and lath machines.
An 1832 account notes Charles Foater of Utica fell seventy to eighty feet at Catskill Falls, breaking his left thigh and jaw but expected to recover after extraction from the torrent. Earlier, an eight year old Irish boy reportedly fell eighty feet at Genessee Falls Rochester, was found insensible, treated by a physician, and survived after a race with firecrackers the next day.
The article reports the death of Sir Robert Peel on June 29 after a horse mishap on his way to Whitehall. It notes his role as a renowned English prime minister and a champion of free trade and repeal of the Corn Laws, highlighting his radical influence and land interests.
A letter recounts extreme sickness on western trains during the week. One train with 17 men had 16 ill. another buried seven at once, with six more sick and one dying. Reports describe trains where all but one died and encampments left with graves and cargo scattered nearby.
A distorted protest note pleads for peaceful coexistence and urges restraint. The text references abuses by opponents and calls for room and tolerance for both sides amid tense rhetoric.
California telegraph reports Crescent City aided New York where $200,006 in gold dust sparked fears of a major fire in San Francisco on June 38. The blaze destroyed the fattest portion of the city with losses estimated near $1,000,000.
The Milwaukee Sentinel and Gezette is now printed by steam using an engine bought to drive their power press.
The record tallies Atlantic departures for California since the first gold discovery. 395 ships, 447 barques, 371 brigs, ... (schooners omitted), 3 sloops, and 80 steamers have sailed to the Pacific.
Beloit Journal notes a paper mill starting at a stated price and expresses approval. The piece expresses support for more paper manufactories in the state and hopes for broader growth in the industry.
A man named John McAmrey murdered his wife in Kenosta on the twenty second by throwing her into a well. The writer notes the struggle as both fell into the well and she died.
The schooner Eureka, fitted in California by Judge Helfenstein of Milwaukee, arrived at Red Francisco on the first of June with speed and news of its voyage.
Parsons and Becker of Wau han announce their grist mill is back in operation with a superior miller. They are ready to convert a quantity of wheat into the best quality flour. Local residents welcome the renewed service, addressing a previous county need.
The text reports that the compromise failed in the Senate after amendments, largely striking New Mexico related provisions and keeping only portions about Utah. The bill is ordered engrossed, while supporters of freedom rejoice. A separate bill for California’s admission is now before the Senate.
A report from Algoma describes the disappearance of Mr. Hixai Bixay after July 23. He was last seen at a sawmill and Jewell's store. authorities fear he may have fallen into water. The notice asks for any information to be sent to his brother in Algoma and notes local village happenings and population figures.
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