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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1852
Page
2
A fragment lists Poe Prestint Wisfield Scott of New Jersey as candidate for president and William A. Graham of North Carolina for vice president.
A critique argues the term Democrat should bind only those who support the Democratic ticket and conventions. It contends the caucus and convention system rests on consent, not government power, and accuses internal maneuvers of undermining nominees like Hubbell and Lambee in the Judicial election context.
The passage argues that tail-end supporters prove their Democratic alignment by bolting from conventions, arguing that a Convention defector who is elected and supports Democratic measures remains a Democrat. It emphasizes democracy tied to conventions, canons, and public wishes.
A circular from the Freeid ent and Secretary of the association for the exhibition of the industry of nations at New York promotes a May 2 1853 opening for a world fair. It notes a building at Reservoir and that Charles Buschek acts as agent for non American countries while exhibition moneys and awards are to be provided. Opinions in this column critique the venture as underfunded and ill timed.
The Temperance Movement shows momentum with conventions in Watertown and East Troy drawing delegates from distant parts of the state. The Winnebago County Temperance League held a session to plan labor, and a large town meeting at the Congregational Church featured Mr. Welch of Neenah discussing Maine’s temperance law. A local League pressed for a prohibitory law, arguing for enforcement and public support.
A large Milwaukee meeting debated issuing city bonds of 200000 yearly to fund a Chicago Milwaukee Fake Shore Railroad to Green Bay and Milwaukee Fond du Lac, with a vote to the people. Also noted were executions planned for November and various church, harbor, and state affairs including cholera relief and a Michigan land grant bill.
On Saturday evening the Democratic Club heard E. Bager of Fond du Lac. Bragg spoke well and entertained for over two hours. Beall made brief remarks as the meeting closed.
Milwaukee residents learn C S Y Papendiek appointed Consul for the Oldenburgh States in Wisconsin Michigan Jews and Minnesota. M P serves as Consul for the Kingdom of Hanover in Wisconsin. A state ratification meeting of the Independent Democrats is set in Milwaukee on Tuesday with J R Giddings Samuel Lewis of Ohio and Charles Durkee expected to speak.
A Portland, Milwaukee, and Oregon City panorama shows Portland with 1200 inhabitants and schools, churches, and steamers. Milwaukee rising fast near the Gov t House for Indian Affairs. Oregon City on a single riverfront street with mills, churches, academies, and rugged hills along the river.
Contractors press river work with large crews at Kaukauna Cedarburg and Grand Chute. About one hundred men at Kaukauna fifty at Cedarburg and sixty to eighty at Grand Chute. Labor shortages hinder progress while Cedar contractors aim to finish Asia Pall if possible.
The Atlantic disaster scene details emerge as wreck located in 140 feet of water. Mons Maiheruc ns to attempt raising the vessel for the American Express Company. Bodies recovered, mainly emigrants, and interred at Loup Point. Buffalo citizens form a committee to probe the disaster cause as emigration to Australia continues and new ships sail from Liverpool London and Plymouth. The Kaffa war resumes in July with battles along a 150 mile frontier and mixed results for British troops.
In a recent speech Chancellor of the Exchequer Mr D Israh argues for extending the franchise. He says if universal suffrage is adopted he would not exclude women though the world insists the gentle sex should be allowed to vote.
A note states tobacco contains nicotine, a deadly poison at about nine percent. The passage claims that a few drops placed on a dog's tongue could kill it almost instantly, illustrating the toxin's danger.
Report from Bt Pool notes water scarcity disrupted by a severe drought. This season marks the first time water levels have limited navigation and exposed stresses on local vegetation.
The Madison Democrat notes a provision in section 44 requiring library funds be expended per law and reflected in the last annual report before the first of September. It warns district officers may overlook duties and face consequences for noncompliance.
A Rome cipher hints at arrests of Republic members in Leatardy amid the Roman States. An Austrian consul in Genoa investigated a paymaster tied to the conspiracy. Silk handkerchiefs carried messages via chemical washing. Elsewhere Col Mason toured the Mineral Point route with optimism and estimates a 10,000 per mile cost. News notes cover papers consolidating in Grant Co and a Fond du Lac church dedication.
Reverend O Tank of Howard subscribed twenty thousand dollars to the stock of the Green Bay and Stevens Point Plank Road Company. Promoters claim the line will be the most profitable in Northeastern Wisconsin at seventy eight miles. The project targets the Upper Wisconsin mills and pinery region and could attract trade worth about two hundred thousand dollars annually to Green Bay.
Crasugy a recusant Catholic priest who traveled lecturing against Romanism shot and killed Enn. Mastry at Pardeeville Columbia County. He also fired at Esq. Mowron, wounding him slightly. Arrested, examined, and jailed to await murder trial. Jealousy of Mastry and his wife is cited as motive.
A mosaic of political debates, temperance notes, and election planning across Wisconsin counties. Reports include Senatorial and congressional district conventions, Whig and Democratic calls for delegates, a Milwaukee Free Democrat notice, and local meetings in Winnebago and surrounding towns with dates in September.
The Democrats of the seat Assembly District of Winnelago County will hold a convention at the Court House in Oshkosh on Saturday September 11 for the purpose of appointing one delegate to represent the ward District at the Democratic Congressional Convention in Wipun on September 15. Towns composing the district are urged to meet at the last place of holding town meetings on Monday September 6 to appoint three delegates to attend the district convention. Dabkosh August 23, 1852. Ewo Eastuany v EB, Max.
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