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Newspaper
Oshkosh Democrat
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1852
Page
2
The passage reflects a narrator remarking on allure and temptation surrounding a wife named Madge. It discusses envy from men, the desire for the wife, and the comfort and beauty of home with Madge contributing life to it all. The speaker contemplates fear of loss and the impact on his heart and life.
A garbled list names Franklin Fierce and William Bing from New Hampshire and Alabama, John Wacy Fond da Lar, Ruth Carolina, Altons, Hale from New Hampshire, and Edward Wilton among medical nominations. Mentions Indiana Ham Wag and William Willsong from Ohio amid a volatile political roster with dates and places unclear.
The piece recounts a series of political gatherings and district conventions, including a gathering at Waunpun likely Waunpon, with nominations for Congress. It notes attendance at sermon and lectures by Gen. A W Bright and Mr. Reeder Smitt, plus local improvements like a plank road, steamboat landing, water privileges, a sash and blind factory, and growing school and college construction.
Fragmentary text notes Austin's Drug Store removed across the way to the old Winnebago Store and mentions a person named Laugworthy associated with a book or desk move at the old storefront.
Deputy Marshal Dodge reports that Interior Secretary's instructions to discontinue the Lowber suits do not affect their suite where execution has begun and judgments obtained. Postmaster General Samuzi D. Hissany of Connecticut is appointed Postmaster Camera, replacing Wall, who resigned. Houbhard, formerly a Connecticut Congressman, served as a Stwit delegate at the Baltimore Convention.
Settlers on reserved lands will soon see these lands brought into market after Governor Fanwell selected about a thousand acres, with presidential approval and forwarding to the Land Office for sale advertising. The Milwaukee rally for Free Democracy featured Samuel Lewis of Ohio. candidates included Byron Kilbourn, Warner C. for the State, C. Latham B. for the Jat District, Hastings for the 24, and McKes for the 3d. The WanH District Convention in Curmstoin, N. ., supported the Pittsburgh nominations with 17-vote margin. a minority led by Mr. Goonell produced a rival national ticket. Frederick Douglass’ Paper may serve as a party organ, while Charles Durken’s support for re-election to Congress is noted. Wisconsin coverage notes the Badger State steamer’s shaft breakage near Sacramento and recovery, conflicting with Berlin Mercury reports, and praises the vessel’s crew and reliability on the route.
The article describes rapid work on river and dam improvements from Menasha to Devers and beyond. It notes crews from Darran White Resley and Arndi advancing contracts with energy, the growing town of Devers as a potential commercial hub, and frequent river steamers Morten and Michigar serving Bay and Buffalo routes. It mentions local money flows, Charlottetown money in circulation, and plans to complete the project within two years so boats can run from Lake Winnebago to the new destination.
A humorous reflection on desires for candor in politics and society. The writer imagines seeing politicians bowing to everyone on election eve, a boisterous demagogue praised for oratory, and lawyers turning churchgoing, alongside teachers and merchants behaving in contrasting ways. The piece weaves satire about social pretensions, married and single women, gossip, and class-tinged judgments, citing various snippets and a related editorial dispute.
Ruthid Sept 9 reports the congressional results with Whig James Meacham winning by about 100 in the first district and Andrew Procy by about 34 in the second. The governor’s race not yet decided. Canadian unrest over fishery rights grows, Halifax notes a strong meeting and calls for a suspension of negotiations and a petition to the Queen.
Board of Public Works notes a small outlay can triple the river’s service. Four or five obstructions could allow many boats to pass up the Wisconsin above Portage even at low water. The plan promises a permanent improvement and long term utility. Grant County.
Fragmentary 19th century text shows heated debate among Democratic factions and named figures such as Peete and Giddings. The passage hints at unresolved agitation and widespread disapproval within the party’s slavery advocacy wings, reflecting a divided national stance.
Congress has enacted a new postage law affecting newspapers. It specifies rates based on weight and distance, with allowances for lighter papers mailed within their state and reduced rates for weekly papers and transient publications. Heavier papers incur higher per ounce charges beyond defined mile limits.
Ms Strong and Judge Macy are in town to sublet grading work on the Valley Road between here and Mit ton and handle the heavy tasks to cross the river at this place, per the Janesville Gazette.
Reports from Mexico indicate the Tehuantepec route was not adjudicated at the appointed time and no telegraph notice of a new date. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee's forthcoming report is expected to help clarify the situation and straighten out the policy.
Item notes an advertised sale of a Negro in a Sacramento, California newspaper. It questions how such an order could stand where both religious law and state law purportedly lack binding force. The excerpt references Daniel Webster and debates slavery legality under God and state constitution.
The Fond du Lac County Agricultural Society stages its inaugural Rosendale fair on the 29th and 30th. Local interest runs high with nearly all residents eager to attend and support the event, including plans for exhibitors and neighborly contests.
A collage of 1840s notices and snippets from various U.S. papers. Mentions include a Berlin Baptist Convention, deaths in Minnesota and Massachusetts, Whig and Free Soil activities, ore finds at Port Washington, trains and rail progress, a large wind central railroad labor pull, and storm wrecks. Also references to politicians Chauncey Abbott, Orin Fowler, James Bell, and William D. Breckenridge, plus various rail and steamship notes and a wreck recovery at Dipper Harbor.
The fragment describes E Digest Buch as a healing agent derived from Greek words, touted as a stomach cure. Prepared by Houghton of Philadelphia for the ox stomach, it claims natural remedy powers and superior effectiveness, urging readers to trust its curative claim.
The Teachers Association announces an institute on Monday at Fort Die Lao to study The Theory and Practice of Teaching under distinguished lecturers. Attendees are asked to contribute articles, with a committee editing. expenses are to be covered by attendees.
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