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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1851
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR note suggests hiring a man as examining physician for food and drink barter. Text mentions he writes reports well and is “first rate” at some task, though other parts are illegible.
Our notice states a meeting will be held Saturday evening at the Court House to discuss the Bank question. Governor Doty is thanked for valuable public documents. An Omro correspondent is unnamed and the column is crowded with communications.
The Rev Jackson Kemper D D Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Wisconsin will preach in the room over A N A Raymorns hardware store on Tuesday the 21st at 2 o clock AM Also at Neenah on Wednesday the 22d and at Menasha on Thursday the 24th
This week presents the Governor's Message as a coarse yet straightforward document. It shows less independence than prior messages and aims to balance Land Reform and the Fugitive Slave Law. The paper agrees with most recommendations but reserves debate on others for a future issue.
The Board of Supervisors discussed attaching Neenah Vinland and Nekimi Dover petitions, added sections to Rushford, and reviewed road Rowe from Buttes Des Moins to Neenza. They granted two 3 year ferry licenses on Wolf River at Mukwa and Winnacone while several tax and government proposals were tabled or lost.
The editorial denounces a proposed Legislature charter to form a company to complete the Rivera line, arguing it would privatize a state benefit and lead to monopolistic, costly delays. It cites Erie Extension Canal failures and notes complaints toward the Board of Public Works while defending the State role in the project.
The article critiques Col Benton for opposing the Omnibus Bill though he favors most measures with changes. It portrays Northern Conservative papers as denouncing him and argues that his “one thing at a time” doctrine leads to defeats of popular goals like cheap postage while tariff and river and harbor projects suffer in cross-sectional votes. It notes public opinion generally supports cheap postage but not tariffs or internal improvements.
A Mil waukee clipping references a West Undertuck toll road dispute near Sheboygan. A provision dealer, Mr. Sheldon, was charged by a constable for using a plank road and paid $2.26 to avoid detention after a local director relayed complaints. The item portrays local theft accusations against Sheboygan residents.
A political feud over alleged lies erupts between the shksh Democrat editor and a Republican rival. The exchange includes insults, threats of violence, and a public apology from the attacker for defiling his neighbor’s reputation. The confrontation centers on a mutilated extract and a Carolina Slaveholder described as tall and slow of speech.
Arnold and Gates report the new buzz saw mill is now working smoothly after initial power issues. It cut a log 13 inches in diameter and 14 feet long six times per minute with even, straight, and smooth results. A separate note mentions an ejectment suit over a plot claim and potential deed actions by Conklin. A chronic accident at Shields mill is described with a worker severely injured but may survive. Madison daily publication proposal by the Statesman is also noted.
The Metona Police Gazette recounts the trial of George W Niles and Nath W Robberts of New York City for conspiracy to defraud by using credulous women to entice respectable pen cemen into private rooms. Pretended husbands arrest the scheme before acts, then sue for crim con and settle to avoid exposure. The piece notes an unparalleled degree of rascality.
The February Godey issue is described as a fine capital number with fire side plates by Godey earning four éle for fashion plates. It features literary matter of excellent taste and plates like Get into Society and Kissing with a Moustache. Subscriptions offered at 3.00 with 11 copies for 20.
Gahkosh Division No. 81 installs officers for the Sons of Temperance on the evening of the 6th inst. D.G.W.P. S. P. Blake presided. New officers include Ww. P. J. W. Scorr, Ww. As A. N. Raymann, R. 8. H. K. Rayvaowsp, A.R. 8S. Wa. W. Wares, T. Curstre Forn, Fr. S. Geo. Garnr., and others such as 3 Humpany Roceas, A. C. EK. S. Tuompsns, 1,8 7. E. Dex ree, 6O. 8. Wroparo Wanner.
A portion of the Niagara Falls Horseshoe on the Canada side caved in recently, about ten rods long and four wide, carrying away a canal boat that had lodged there. The area was a popular summer resort.
Mary believes Scott will be the Whip candidate proper while Webster is named for the Union party. Cass predicts elation will prevent Wil from running under any circumstances.
At a December 231, 1950 meeting Oshkosh Division No. 81 Sons of Temperance adopted resolutions against gambling and immoral associations, pledging publication in local papers and warning members of violations. Also printed: supervisor board resolutions on county accounts and bank referendums, plus remarks on Iowa loyalty and a Universalist Chapel exhibition by blind pupils.
Frgm Madison reports a crowded scene as dozens of applicants seek clerkships while legislators vote through officers. Horn is named Speaker with Gray as Chief Clerk amid caucus friction. The writer predicts Gov. Dodge will win and notes Western faction shifts, payments to papers, and a rough, inexperienced Assembly.
In Washington January 3 Gen Cass presented a petition from Josiah Snow and associates of the Atlantic and Pacific Telegraph Company seeking a 300000 donation to extend a line from the Mississippi to California, to be completed within eighteen months of passage. The Senate adjourned until Monday. In Washington January 6 the House debated Bounty Land Law execution and then faced a memorial from an Indiana Friends Society urging repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law, with moves to suspend rules and refer to a committee.
The Journal reports a newly completed artesian well in Fond du Lac discharging 45 gallons per minute. It stands 90 feet deep and penetrates 80 feet through clay and through solid rock.
Items mention the World’s Pair arrangements allowing exhibitor pricing, fashioning ice exports, and a Boston ice trade figure. Other notes reference the Lord’s Prayer in a circle, fires in cotton stores, a Niagara steamer sunk, and a marriage in Eureka with A S Bolsten and Rhoda Ann Rounds.
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