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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1850
Page
2
Mr Daniza Benny, who has been taking Daguerrean Likenessee here, thanks readers and says he will visit Strong's Landing next week for a short stay. The notice acknowledges satisfaction and invites interest in his upcoming stop.
The report states no proof that J R Giddings abstracted papers from the Post Office or was connected to the transaction. It finds the papers transmitted to Ohio by others and not under his frank. The committee unanimously concludes no wrongdoing by Giddings.
The article credits Buhba Burritt with originating the idea of abolishing war via National Arbitrament and traces growing support through World Conventions. It argues killing is murder regardless of who does it and equates dueling and battle as collective murder, condemning capital punishment and war as legitimate actions.
The author contrasts ancient wars with modern expansion showing crusading energy shifting to exploration of California and settlement of the plains. He argues national growth through making nations — Burritt and allies lead a holy enterprise, public opinion should reflect this view.
The piece laments Texas pressure over New Mexico territory, notes Congress set a boundary and paid Texas a 10 million bonus, and contrasts Texas gains with Galphin fraud outrage. It criticizes Gov. Bell and calls for party consistency amid regional finance and patronage concerns.
Mr Hobart from Sapscrean September 1850 outlines his stance on river improvement campaigning for Congress. He states that residence in Sheboygan should not hinder support and vows to exert his best efforts to secure completion of the works, regardless of election status, addressing Hon J A Eastman Fond du Lac.
A notice extols the Hay and Hare shop below stairs promising endless stores and brisk traffic as a bustling scene. The ad suggests customers will be pleased by visiting for stoves and other wares, noting the din and crowds as evidence of popularity.
A prize contest picked Epes Sargent's Salutaton to America over Hay ard Taylor's Greeting to America as the favored song for Jenny Lind's first concert. The decision split the committee, Jules Benedict favored Taylor, while Sargent won and earned a $200 copyright payment from Hall & Song music dealers in New York.
Mr Raymond proposes to open a Select School in this place. An old teacher, he comes highly recommended and deserves favorable consideration. The county demands better school facilities, and readers are urged to patronize the new venture.
Advertisement notes Mr. Chapman in the card of 8.1 Chapman as a prompt fair accommodating dealer who will faithfully execute orders as if in the city, urging readers to use his services for books and stationery.
The Scientific American argues eight wheels per railroad car could improve safety. An axle on a Western Railroad car broke recently at 26 miles per hour, killing three and badly wounding others. If two axles were on each end, both could fail together, suggesting potential safety implications.
The Tribune notes visitors to Jenny Lind’s concerts act brash compared to gentlemen, calling for a police force to manage order. The Hutchinson Family visited and sang a Welcome Song. Tickets for her New York last concert sold before Boston. a steamer cabin was rebuilt for her voyage. Jenny thanked the Hutchinsons, and a printing office visit caused a frenzy. The first Bou ton concert tickets surpassed earlier New York sales with a seats fetching $625 for Ossian E. Dod.
A Mrs Graham with two daughters and a son ascended in a balloon from Bayswater England recently. She plans another ascent at the World's Fair with seven daughters. Other items note railroads from Geneva to Sodus Bay and Auburn to Oswego, a Bristol Kenosha cattle show on the 10th, and various regional dispatches including editorials, arson hunts, and railroad progress.
The first issue of European News arrives in Philadelphia, a large well printed weekly focusing on Europe especially England Ireland and Scotland. It urges readers from old countries to subscribe with two dollar annual rate and six for ten dollars. Also reports the steamer A D Patchin ashore and sunk near Sheboygan with no lives lost.
The fragment lists hundreds of individuals by surname and given names, including Abe Abraham Alyed John Aldrich George Allen Ransome Anderson Wm Aldrich C Billington Thor, with many others like Booth Blanchard Barker Brown Beckwith and Chapman. It notes a remaining list for Anette Otten at Koah Wisconsin dated September 96 and requests correspondence from those advertised.
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