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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1850
Page
2
The writer defends Elmore highlighting his Radical and Progressive positions and land reform efforts while criticizing press campaigns against him. They admit personal friendship and seek vindication after the district election and state their aim was fulfilled with his defeat.
The National Police Gazette editor argues for ending Grand Jury use noting New York cases where indictments followed magistrate examinations. He cites Indiana's constitution restricting Grand Juries to indict only after magistrate pre examination and calls the system unwieldy costly and a nuisance.
Minna on Wolf Keover at the mouth of Slate Wolf sees renewed activity as Linde and Blodgett take charge of town property. Ralph runs a public house, Hobart plans a store and lumber supply, with a fine new shop to serve local citizens.
At a Wednesday meeting of Oshkosh citizens held at Cheater Ford's store A F David chaired a fire safety committee. The panel inspected Ferry street buildings and stoves finding most fire contrivances safe with some bad installations to be corrected by a follow up visit. Additional notes mention OG Bsoverd presenting a Mississippi panorama in Paris drawing crowds.
A discussion on Party as a collective effort of like minded individuals seeking common objects. It explains how Principle and Measure define Party and why public figures denounce or embrace Party usage. The piece notes Independent canvassing, the mission of Party, and the evolution from individual ideas to organized public action.
The text argues that Organization and Usage form the core of a political party, guiding its future as Principles and new Measures emerge. Progress is the law of humanity, and parties must renovate to reflect public conscience. Bolting and delays threaten the party, so new ideas and renovations are urged to sustain the mission.
Langworthy of Langworthy & Washburn has sold his Sacramento interest and returned to Oshkosh. A popular tradesman with the 11 diea, his reappearance is greeted with anticipation by old friends and customers.
County officials state Langworthy and Washburn motives, noting holders of county orders faced sacrifices. The board reports improved credit for the county and thanks to efficiency, observers see better financial standing ahead.
The Board of Supervisors met Tuesday through Saturday with full attendance. All prior orders were canceled except 700 and about $2000, reducing county indebtedness to under $3000. Treasurer reports around 1600 in tax certificates, net debt under 1560. A 6 mill county tax, 2 for schools, 4 for state tax, and a fifth of a mill for Blind Asylum were approved. A no-fee rule in Assault and Battery cases was adopted. Nekimi divided and Black Wolf formed from Lakeshore area. Part of Algoma attached to Winneconne Sheldon’s mill. The session closed with order and dispatch.
The article notes James J Strang, former Voree colony leader and Voree Herald editor, now on Beaver Island, is indicted for bigamy, theft, and related offenses. The piece offers no specifics on charges, but expresses disappointment in his morality while acknowledging his polite demeanor.
The Steamer Oshkosh left Fond du Lac around 8 am and began to sink after reaching open water. It turned back but sank in about four feet of water with the hull flooded while the deck remained dry. Ice likely caused the accident.
The Rock River Valley Railroad surveying team is locating the line with a half million dollar loan secured and stock taken. The road should be completed in two years, seen as a major asset for central Wisconsin with potential extension to Fond du Lac Green Bay via Neenah.
The Prospectus of The Constitation, a new paper in Washington, aims to back the Union Party and oppose Peace Measures and Fugitive Slave Lawy type policies. The Madison Stnesman lauds Independent nominations as democratic, noting Doty, Durkee, and George H. Walker for Congress and the Assembly.
The Fond du Lac railroad aims to join Pond du Lac with the Galena and Chicago Union line, intersecting the Milwaukee Road at Janesville. An agent of Eastern and English capitalists has traveled via Chicago to secure bond signatures, as this line would connect Wisconsin lumber regions with Illinois industry and strengthen western manufacturing power.
A collage of 1831 items notes Pittsburgh valuation rise, Delaware election Democrat triumph, Russia World Fair goods in London, and fires in Lockport. It mentions a Hawaii treaty, steamship plans Antwerp to New York, Milwaukee transit lines, and London population data. Also covers Indiana’s stance on free Negro settlement, Texas wealth outlook, and a New York age defiant woman.
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