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Newspaper
Oshkosh Weekly Courier
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1854
Page
4
A letter from Charles O'Conner in Oshkosh Courier advocates a broad union of friends of union over a temporary coalition of hostile political factions. He urges participation of all supporters for the republic. See fourth page.
The issue announces volume expansion upcoming with an extra inch and a half added to columns, new typography, and a thanks to subscribers while noting few arrears. It reports Dr. Herssenmann’s treaty with Menomonee Indians near Wolf River and plans to sell relinquished lands, plus hotel construction in Milwaukee and Wisconsin politicking.
Erie urges citizens to back two plank roads to Liberty Prairie and Fond du Lac, arguing neglect risks losing regional trade and property value. Council inaction prompts calls for a $5,000 city subscription and a public vote as a petition resurfaces for an immediate ordinance.
Citizens of Waukau village held a May 13 1856 meeting at the village school to plan a plank road to Oshkosh. H D Hann chaired Epward Mansine secretary with a committee drafting resolutions. The group urged building the road and pledged effort and support.
Reports say the steamer Pike traveling from St Louis to Louisville sank in the Ohio River last Friday with many lives lost. Life preservers reportedly failed to aid survivors. The item reflects a chaotic collage of late 19thcentury notices and anecdotes from Milwaukee Beaver Dam and New Orleans.
A fragmented river of notes reports on Democratic state officers and legislative charges, Western Railway passenger trains, emigrants by steamer Pegiony, local bank bills, Warpun town credit for railroad construction, a timber agent shooting near Dubuye, and a Parisian hoax about a new species and phantom exorcism.
Miteraatee Market reports large grain receipts by railroad and teams on Saturday with wheat quality high. Prices steady with steamship receipts similar to Atlantic. Includes a flour sale of 306 barrels Mills flour at 8 to 9, plus 160000 bushels of grain, free on board, at 344. Reports on a murder trial in Appleton Crescent and related court actions, plus brief dispatches on frontier violence and mail robbery case.
Atlantic arrives as markets react with flour and corn price moves. British and French fleets bombard Odessa afterRussian ships refuse surrender. Wallachia evacuation completed and Silistria siege tightens as Turkish forces maneuver. U S and New York reports cover Nebraska debate and a wrecked ship Winchester with rescue of passengers.
From New York to New Orleans on May 19 and 13 and Milwaukee on May 18 comes a blend of war news, port rumors, and civic notes. Reports cite British naval activity near Archipelago waters and a brig ashore on An dros island, while Austrians may occupy provinces. The U S sloop Portsmouth reportedly reached Acapulco amid tensions with Santa Anna. Local items include officers elected to the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society and Milwaukee port exports figures.
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