Corresponding Editor to Visit Vermont via New York and Boston
To Readers and Correspondents the Transcript announces a forthcoming visit by the Corresponding Editor traveling through Vermont New York and Boston readers may expect insights from his excursion in upcoming issues Law reports continue next week thanks to EB for her article and awaits further notices from listed readers and contributors
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Vermont
New York
Boston
Transcript
Box Wood
Extravagances Lament Language and Excess in Society
A voice condemns modern excesses as extravagances that degrade language and truth. Once the best flour was simpler, now hyperbole overflows in every claim. The piece argues for measured fitness in all things and warns against extremes that rise too high or fall into ruin.
Jottings and notices from a Wisconsin week
The La Crosse Union and Democrat notes N. P. Winnis at Milwaukee on the 20th and Madison on the 21st, with anticipation for the Tremé Journal. It announces a coming celebration program, Esterley’s Self Baking Reaper shown near J Nicholls Galeaville, and agent Wm Nicholls. A. A. Arnold presents mammoth strawberries. Hiler will stay in town after July 4 seeking patrons for fine pictures at Odell’s room. Winona Republican records 300 lb wool sale at 35 cents per lb. Jackson County Banner estimates two and a half million feet of lumber passing the falls, yielding about $25,000. Recent rain refreshed crops. grain stands high, fears of too much straw. Douglas nominated by Baltimore Convention. Southern states have bolted. Some letters crowded out for next week.
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Falls
Nauvoo
White
Henls
Heaven
Paul Knight
Jackson County
la Crosse County
Black River Falls
Black River
Celebration Picnic Plan At West Table Village Event
A village celebration called The Picnic will be held at West Table near R. A. Odell's store with a 10:30 AM procession to the grove west of J. CG French's house. Exercises include prayer by Rev. J. Hayes, reading of the Declaration by Daniel Webster, an oration by Rev. S. Fallows, and a benediction. A dinner will follow, with officers and committee members listed as organizing and toast committees.
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R. A. Odell
Daniel Webster
Comet sighting prompts ask for astronomers whereabouts
An observer reports a comet visible in the North West on Tuesday evening and asks where the astronomers are. No named institutions or dates beyond Tuesday were provided. The note records a sighting query rather than a formal event.
Early Settlement Tales of Black River Area 1860
Report notes Jackson County history with Spaulding quarrel with Woods and a twenty year law suit. Mormon War, Elder Wiite, Black River failing, and Pine timber prices along the Mississippi draw settlers. French origins at Prairie du Chien noted as prelude to permanent settlement.
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Spaulding
Woods
Elder Wiite
Black River
Bunce Riven Falls
Eptron
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
Mis
Early Black River lumber era and Mormon conflict
The history details Jacob Spaulding and partners building mills on the Falls, disputes with the Woods, and a long series of lawsuits culminating in a 1841 compromise. It notes Mormon arrival in 1842, the 1844 exodus after conflicts, local county changes, a major fire, and iron ore near the Falls with a fledgling furnace and the Land Grant Railroad anticipated to boost mining.
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Ilton
Nauvoo
White
Curtis
Miller
John Miller
Jacob Spaulding
Capt. Hamilton
Spaulding
Prairie du Cein
U.S
Myrick and Miller
la Crosse
Mormon Coulee
Dodge County
Little Patti Sings Through Western City Tour
Little Patti, the charming songstress, performs across Western cities in a light concert tour. She charms audiences with melodic numbers and graceful stage presence as she headlines engagements in multiple towns.
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Little Patti
Songstress
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N. BP. Winnis
Wrestonsky
la Crosse Union & Democrat
Milwaukee
Madison
Treme Journal
A. A. Arnold Esq
Stovey
Winona Republican
Jackson County Banver
Stephen A. Douglas
Baltimore
Rev
J. M. Hayes
E. R. Utter
Trempl’u
Prempealeau
Geo. Barcuyypen
Sam‘l Barrier
Dan
Trowurwon
I. Brower
John Invise
Sen. Preston
Arcadia
Tuvrstoy
Rev. M. Incatts
A. Woon
A. L. Simmwoon
Geo
Suzary
Caledonia
A. McGillvrar
W. H. Tuomas
Ek, Baronenier
D. R. Cuast
Marshall
Wm. P. Cuarsx
D. Webster
Cheney
BR. Besy
A. Annozo
S. Lues
R. Burn
Farrows
Contya
F. Harris
D. Weasten
JM. Barnarr
BE. Furser
E. Swit
Geo. W. Parken
Heare
W. A. Johnston
Wa.p. Craig
I. Craig
S.J. Harris
W.A. Jonson
T T. Onarx
A. R. Wyman
R. Bows
J. M. Donax
BR. B. Cooryk
Eusa Crash
Apa Mansur
M. van Ness
Sissippi
Iyane van Austin
Hiram Yoteman
Joseph Stickney
Aloizo Stickney
Andrew Wood
Stickneys
Yateman
Lewis’ Valley
Sawyer
Chippewa River
Lethon
Lytles
Lmb
Wood
James O'Neill
Clark County
Alexander O'Neill
Pigeon Bluff Bottom
Robinson’s Creek
Perry’s
Robert Douglas
Thos
Douglas
Robert
Johnathan Nichols
Nichol
Hall’s Creek
Shepperd and Valentine
Squaw Creek
John Morrison
Ham
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