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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1850
Page
1
The document outlines the 1851 Hyde Park exhibition opening on May 1 in London with iron and glass building specs. It defines classified sections, exhibit delivery windows, insurance, duties, prize criteria, and foreign entry restrictions. It also includes a reminiscence about Gov. Jay and a 19th century Hornby Montreal meeting text.
Mrs Partington narrates a New York visit describing a Rochester sighting and a theater piece titled Just as you like it. She cites the famous line all the world’s a stage spoken by a character named Jake and mimics scenes from the drama with comic mishearings and misty memories.
A 1850 proclamation by Governor Sam Crawford designates a special festival day in Badgerdom to celebrate liberty, gratitude for elections, and social prosperity. The text notes observance by domestics and the public, urges a feast with roast turkey and pumpkins, and annuls Christmas for that year. The seal is attached. dated December 3, 1850 at Skaxe Raa.
Citizens of Metommen Fond du Lac County express opposition to the Fugitive Slave Law. Samuen W. Marsn chairs with Epoar Richardson secretary as Warren Chase Rev. McKee Rev. Marcellus Barcum and Edwin Runnels speak. Resolutions condemn the law support Wisconsin Congress members who opposed it and urge resistance when required. Ministers urged to speak boldly against national sins and slavery. The group vows aid to fugitives and criticizes the Fond du Lac Journal for its stance.
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