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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1852
Page
1
Fragmented lines describe a dim wintry forest. The speaker notes solemn winds, fading flowers, and pale withering leaves. Imagery centers on frost, night, and the hush of sorrowful woods, with muted tones of memory and quiet reverie.
A historical sketch describes Van Buren Arkansas near the Arkansas river as a rough gambling hub with a fierce crowd including half breeds and armed locals. Thomas A. Myers arrives in town with a bold grocery store, gambling room, and strong liquor, earning wary respect from local toughs who fear his boldness and strength.
A sensational 19th century tale recounts Myers, mocked as a coward after a grocery fight, rising through torture and spectacle to duel Gen. Cole. Insults, killings, and a dramatic beach duel end with Myers as a celebrated fearless figure and a rising political force.
A reflection on drinking customs as powerful temptations to intemperance. The text warns against seeking guidance in fashion and luxury, especially among the wealthy, where wine and sociable toasts entice restraint. It stresses responsibility lies with those seen as fashionable and influential, whose behavior shapes public taste.
The article presents official and estimated returns for Free Democratic and Liberty votes across multiple states including Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia North Carolina Kentucky Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and California. It notes anti slavery tickets emerging in slave states and discusses the rise of the Free Democracy, its split from old parties, and its potential growth to influence state legislatures and Congress.
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