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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1850
Page
2
Gov Doty’s prospects are described with broad support across quarters as “Doty is the man.” The piece notes former opponents now back him, urged to turnout and reinforce Freedom and Democracy sentiment.
The Fond du Lac Journal last week unleashed seven columns of direct abuse against Gov. Doty using extreme epithets. The response notes the Journal’s rhetoric as the frantic outpourings of despair and insists no reply is needed due to Doty’s apparent strength.
The Village clique led by Jenu pian Brown spreads a false story about printing tickets that omit Mr Kern and favor Mr Dickinson. The truth is Clark Dickinson sought his name on tickets. printers printed and handed him tickets, but none were circulated or kept. They warn Democrats against this plan.
The paper rebuts rumors that Eastman will push county division if elected to the Assembly. It notes the claim is fabrication and quotes constitutional text showing Winnebago County cannot be divided without a public vote, citing about 700 square miles and 20 towns.
In a bid to defeat the Democratic County Ticket and aid the Whigs, the bolting group anchors its slate with Governor Doty instead of Tobarus, signaling a pivot amid county politics.
The article notes various mangled and split tickets at the polls all claiming to be Democratic. It warns that genuine Regular Democratic Nominations appear in small black type while fraudulent tickets use capitalized headings like Democratic Ticket or Democratic Nominations.
A local Democratic Convention debate portrays 10 of 43 delegates bolting Gov Doty’s nomination. The article contends bolters lack legitimacy, notes regular nominations were binding, and describes a subdued county meeting with a ticket led by Henry Weed and Cooley.
The passage endorses Charles Julius Kern as the regularly nominated Democratic candidate for Register of Deeds. It notes his qualifications and influence in Gov. Doty’s town, while describing incumbent Clark Dickinson as an Independent candidate with cross ticket support. It urges Democrats to examine tickets to see Kern’s name.
The Milwaukee Whigs held a spirited meeting last night to decide their course in the coming election for one member of Congress. The general sentiment favored supporting Durkee with several speakers backing him, while Arnold and Merrill led the opposition. A resolution to not support Durkee was laid on the table by Mr. Finch and carried amid a tremendous shout. the event was described as a good time by the Settle and Free Democrat papers.
The Whig Convention of this County announced the ticket for state and county offices. Asser blyman, Wm Blanchard. Clerk of the Courts Jno R Forbes. Register ex H Reed. Sheriff N P Tuttle. District Attorney Edwin Wheeler. Clerk of the Board 8 W White. Surveyor G W Beckwith. Treasurer G Y Hamilton. Coroner Wa U Isbell. A good ticket.
The Whig Convention decided not to nominate a new candidate after Tweenr declined. Sentiment favored Durkee, with the Sentinel backing his name. Durkee and Doty are expected to return to Congress, signaling a Penpel victory over caucus manipulation.
A county Democratic statement counters slander about L P Crary. It explains past opposition, now working with Crary toward the party ticket, asserts Crary as a strict Democrat, and rejects rumors of collusion or intrigue tied to bolters seeking power.
The Seceder's Convention met at Utica on the 17th alt and agreed to support the Parasucue Ticket while appointing a new State Central Committee. This creates two competing committees and likely future clashes. Barburner times loom for New York Whigs.
Maine state lands are offered to actual settlers on near free terms. Settlers must clear a specified number of acres and build a home within a set time, plus pay 50 cents per acre for land taxed in highway labor. The policy aims to ensure good roads often neglected in new areas.
Squire Smalley reports from the United States Court in Milwaukee that John Lunt was acquitted of trespass on United States lands and alleged timber conversion. Other cases were postponed to the January Term. The judge's charge targeted Lunt, but the jury delivered a verdict contrary to it.
The Chronotype announces revival with a prospectus claiming to reflect the character of the paper. It invites readers to see its form and contents as a true picture of the Times.
The Oshkesh Proclegate shifts to Republican control and shows a neat sheet tone with marks of strength. Editors J Dol Hyman and Hiram Morley discuss duty on the Madison Platform, while the paper labels the County Ticket Whig and debates party loyalties and support.
The Beloit Journal parades a wide array of items from Mormon emigration leaving England for the Great Salt Lake Valleys to Vermont electing Solomon Foote to the U S Senate. It reports canal tolls rising, Milwaukee and Rock River Canal auctioned, and Carroll College chosen to be led by Rev J A Savage. It notes Durkee campaigning in the First District and Dane County figures. It includes population counts in Milwaukee, rail and canal news, and various national and local notices including deaths and public appointments.
The bridge by Arnold and Gates started on Tuesday as the steam saw apparatus, the same unit moved here last winter, runs with a small steam engine. It shows excellent workmanship but likely underpowered for full duty, though ideal for sawing timber, long planks, and boat stuff.
Dr Pratt, hygepathic physician from Milwaukee, visited yesterday and discussed his method of diagnosing disease by clairvoyance and using remedies dictated by clairvoyance. He avoids bleeding, blistering, and drugging, a point our editors note with interest.
The ad notes D B Whitacre of Whitacre Langworthy & Co will file applications under the bounty lands act for all eligible, inviting applicants to use his services. The notice praises his prompt energy integrity and recommends him to claimants seeking bounty land.
A notice highlights the hardware firm Cards of the Messrs Raymond Tinners and Flard ware Merchants selling a well chosen assortment at low prices. They are described as reputable and deserving local patronage.
We visited Little Ames and admired a splendid crockery assortment on his shelves. Other merchants in town may match it, but the stock impressed us as the finest in recent memory.
The paper notes the City Hotel in Omro run by proprietor George is a splendid well kept house. George is described as a good Whig who subscribes and pays for the paper, showing hearty willingness to support the publication.
A notice touts Mr Riley's service to renovate stained garments for bachelors with no wives to mind their linen. Reed Wyman Co advertises lumber demand remains strong. Dewey delays the Willow River hanging sentence for Indians. Sholes again leads Kenosha Telegraph. Waukegan population 3043. Minnesota election total 1298 with Siblye ahead by 90.
Reports from Boston and Philadelphia note financial warrants and the push to resist enforcement. A Female Medical College opens in Philadelphia with fifty five attendees. Chicago hosts a large rally against the Fugitive Slave Law. A Deputy Marshall resigns in Adrian Michigan over duties under the Fugitive Act. Mexican land warrants trade in New York. Buffalo population cited at 42 000. Rochester inventor Hubbard develops a rapid leather tanning chemical process. H W Ellsworth endorses it. Milwaukee rail iron arrives for the Milwaukee and Mississippi line. rail progress to Waukesha planned by December. Detroit population 31 000. San Francisco valuation tallies. Tenny, Lind donations and Mexico revolt rumors."
Dispatches from Sir John Ross report August findings of three Esquimaux on Cape York ice claiming two 1846 ships were sunk by ice and natives, with epaulets reportedly worn by whites and later deaths. some sources doubt the story. Also note a marriage: Wm. B. Murren to Many Ans at Neenah.
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