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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1850
Page
2
In this political appeal the writers urge Democrats to vote in support of their faithful representative, arguing the People’s will must guide policy and that integrity and public endorsement will honor democracy in the Third Congressional District. The call is signed by officers and delegates.
The Democratic County Convention met at the Court House in Oshkosh on October 19 1856 with L P Crary as chairman and Daniel B Sixtpen as secretary Delegates from Winnebago and surrounding townships were seated for the convention Resolutions disapproved a prior nomination and endorsed James Duane Doty for re election Edward Eastman was nominated for Member of Assembly A W Avery nominated for Clerk of the Court and a Democratic County Committee was named The convention adjourned sine die and requested publication in county Democratic papers
The Winnebago Telegraph prints a Democratic County Committee Call signed by W. G. Gumner and B. S. Henning for a convention on October 26. The issued Call is disputed by the genuine Democratic County Committee, which says the signers lack authority and denounces disorganizing efforts by a small Oshkosh clique.
The article defends the July 19 convention as a strong Democratic representation, rebuts claims of packing and log-rolling, warns against a disorganizing scheme to back BH. C. Hobart and defeat the current representative James Duane Doty. It accuses bolters of seceding over a pro-election resolution and calls for unity to avoid splitting the Democratic vote. Names L. P. Craar D. B. Steves S. Rosivson appear in the appeal.
The Democratic Convention presents a full slate: Epwann Wastsax for Assembly, Axwn W. Aveny for Clerk of the Courts, Cuarce Jamius Kean for Register, William W. Wilcox for Treasurer, Kenpaick Kinaty for Sheriff, Cranzes A. Winesrop for County Surveyor, E. A. Rowary for Clerk of the Board, J. B. Hamilton for District Attorney, J A Maxzuory Esa for Coroner. The ticket is praised for character, ability, and long service, with expectations of a large Democratic victory.
In a county Democratic convention the paper endorses James Duane Doty for Congress and explains the decision. It cites adherence to party platform, opposition to a rival nomination, and claims a delegate pledged to Doty acted with party support.
The piece details Democratic reactions to the Waupun Convention nomination, noting delegates from Washington and Winnebago counties repudiating the action and supporting Gov. Doty. It cites editorials opposing the nomination and confirms Doty as the preferred candidate, urging party unity over irregular procedures. The article includes related political maneuvers, local notices, and updates on state issues and legislators.
James Duane Doty declares that a party is not the slave of its leaders and that the nation’s interests must override party gains. He urges upholding principles and resisting abuses when party power harms the country, at Muwasna on October 23, 1850.
A分析 condemns fake democracy, calling out dandy politicians and aristocratic gentry who subvert laborers. It frames Gov. Doty as true representative of laboring democracy, while alleging a Regency at county seats, chicanery to pack conventions, and foisted candidates like Harrison C. Hobart over Doty.
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