Oshkosh Weekly Courier in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Empire City steamship mishap and Washington rumors

The Empire City steamer ran aground at Barnegat with forty passengers aboard and hopes of rescue. reports from Washington describe colonization schemes on the Mosquito coast, a possible new expedition, and British Central American policy. The Weekly Chronicle notes chilled markets, Wheat and Rye prices hold steady with rising demand. The Madison council records January meetings, aldermanic elections, and budget approvals including city accounts and street watchman appointments.