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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1852
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text discusses the switch from Julian to Gregorian calendars, eleven days being dropped in 1882, and the leap year rules affecting centuries. It mentions Germany introducing the Gregorian reform in 1770 and England in 1752, with notes on centennial and multicentennial leap year calculations and their impact on dates and calendars.
Fragmented OCR text depicts a scene of political tension surrounding symbols of national identity. It mentions the American flag, crowds, and implied clashes over patriotism and repression, with garbled phrases reflecting a chaotic wartime style.
Fragmentary lines show a Massachusetts legislature scene with unnamed speakers and a humorous interlude. Characters discuss identifications and a court case, including a gentleman from a town and a brunch of spectators reacting with laughter as a fork is pulled from a pot of potatoes.
Fragmentary report notes a man born in Dristhuscer by birth living in Warren Virginia with a wife and children. He reportedly traveled to the Rocky Mountains seeking fortune and recently returned from California with about 15000 dollars some of which his wife lost during an absence. An inheritance of 10000 dollars arose after the death of a relative in Scotland.
A British naval force of two ships with 400 sailors attacked Lagos in the Bight of Bevin destroying the town after two days of fighting. About 30 British were killed or wounded while 10,000 defenders held stockades before retreat. The local ruler was deposed and a new black prince installed, though his ability to govern remains uncertain.
An early tale recounts Tai Scowland and two youths quarreling over a woman. One warned of death, a wag dug a grave and hid, yet both men fled when dawn revealed the unsafe plan, leaving the grave ready but unused as curiosity lingered.
The court reviews an alleged self defense homicide with questions of deadly force and provocation. It discusses when killing is excusable, the necessity of force, and whether the slayer may be judged for the manner and purpose of possessing a weapon used in the act.
A disordered report describes a smuggling incident at a Last Boston wharf involving a laundry cart and twenty nine packages valued around 3000 dollars hidden in a shipment from Windsor. An inspector links the cart, an arrest is not yet made, and the case triggers wider congressional chatter and journalistic notes on advance pay.
The Democrat announces from the page that readers will get more reading than ever, with longer primes and larger type for outside and inside use. It notes business growth and promises a future machine while continuing to provide what they can now.
Governor Fernell refuses to sign any of Br Martin scrip and faces mixed censure and praise. Democrats argue the contract was wrong from the start but should now be fulfilled. Dr Hoyt memorial seeks a new territory from parts of Wisconsin and Michigan. Shores legislation to abolish cannibal p s sish advances to engrazeed for a third reading in the Assembly by a 357 to 229 vote.
On Wednesday evening the closing debate on the Maine Liquor Law was held. The gathering featured strong speakers including Caolbaugh and Buttrick with LaDow Whitney and Jus tin delivering forceful opposition. Markham offered mixed views. plans for a second session and a Temperance League were discussed as the meeting adjourned.
A letter denounces proposed legislative selection of prison commissioners as a rotten, unresponsive system. The writer favors gubernatorial appointment for accountability, condemning Madison’s legislative method as corrupt and anti democratic, and argues for direct public elections or executive appointment.
A county cost burden stems from indictments quashed for drafting defects. The author urges a legislative change to allow indictments that state the alleged crime and guilt with open amendment later. The goal is speed, reduce expenses, and ensure justice by addressing technical flaws rather than quashing cases.
The piece argues wealth is real goods, not money, and compares California and Wisconsin for wealth production. It notes natural bounty, fertile soil, and timber affect productivity, concluding Wisconsin offers quicker personal wealth growth than California, given similar labor and markets. It also cites political quarrels and press disputes in Oshkosh reflections.
An elderly resident formerly of Menasha, now planning to move to Ceresco, died after an accidental fall from a weapon, breaking his neck. He leaves a family of seven.
Town Clerk notes Ar. John ea seeks re election to Pawn Clerk. Mr. Remie vna rae spectite Gennan a, of perfectly sobar, steady Nubits, sud bros filed the office for the past rearceedjntly. FL Hemie v.
The piece discusses a proposed Pennsylvania law to require civil registers for births marriages and deaths and considers California moves by Mrs Whipple wife of Dr J M Whipple formerly of Algona. It notes her family’s move in wagons with personal effects paying debts and arranging provisions for the journey while praising her energy prudence and potential success.
Local readers see a mix of small town updates including store openings and renovations in Fond du Lac, a new Medina Post Office with J Wakefield as postmaster, and notices from community firms like W A Knapp & Co. Sportsmen items, lost property recovered, and pleased acknowledgments for local journalism. The town boards redraw districts and upcoming spring elections loom. A Lady Friend to the Meine Law and Justice and Veritas pieces add editorial voices.
The notice sets April 6 1852 as election day for Winnebago electors to choose three supervisors including a chairman town clerk and treasurer and collector one school superintendent two justices of the peace one fence justice to fill a vacancy caused by Joseph Jackson resignation three constables three assessors one sealer of weights and measures seven highway overseers across road districts Joan F Hrast town clerk.
The undersigned voters of the Town of Winnesaga propose William C Fabel for town treasurer. They state he will be a faithful and worthy officer and deserves the support of the people. Date March 24, 1652. Editors: Winereico, Merars.
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