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Newspaper
North Star
Location
Hudson, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1855
Page
2
Fragmentary report describes a court case and political maneuvering involving alleged bribes and abuse of office. It references a trial, figures tied to a party, and calls for action against those accused, with emphasis on integrity and public service. The text is heavily garbled with missing names and dates.
Fragmentary report from Lake Superior mentions LAL Thalies, Boston deals, and figures like Yoshie, Dibenner, and Mr Hales in a chaotic scene. References to property values, sales, and possible negotiations at Superior events hint at real estate activity and pending actions, but many names and terms are garbled, leaving a skeletal outline of a local dispute or market chatter.
The article surveys American and British press contrasts, noting telepathy and printing advances, and cites Mexican war tensions, small arms practice, and military discipline. It mentions prices for grain, civic incidents with mayoral actions, and a riot with casualties, plus competition between rail lines and western migration trends.
The Hudson Earth Star reports copartnership notices dated Wednesday June 18, 1855. It notes the firm’s association with multiple partners and acceptance of receipts from any partner for settled accounts. The paper announces a new dress for this week and credits Cincinnati Type Foundry and other agents for printer type supplies.
A local note explains changes in ownership and editorial direction of the North Star paper. It states Dr Hoyt backed the venture and now the present proprietors hold full interest, with patronage supporting the new management. The piece mentions a forthcoming directors and stockholders meeting and notes the charter’s annulment by a legislative act.
The fertile prairie lands between the Chippewa and Red Color rivers along the stage road from here are attracting immigrants with over fifty families settling there in the past two or three weeks.
A Paraclete editor rebukes the North Star notice and a Sam column as false and libelous. The piece attacks Sam, Wise, and local steamboat reports, defending Prescott news and questioning alleged deception by local speculators. It notes a death and honors Hiram A. Wright, state Superintendent of Public Instruction.
The writer argues that wealth and luck trail a Hudson pioneer to Prescott and Tudison, accusing Sam asitus of aiming to harm Hudson. They claim the sighting of the 'itil' elique causes annoyance to visitors and stress the need for warning outsiders about Prescott spectators.
The St Croix label, describing the lake and river as holy cross to French missionaries, contrasts two origins. One ties the name to La Croix, a drowned companion of Hennepin, and the other to Maine lumbermen who named it after a river from their homeland. Webster cites Swiss origin and original pronunciation tang kara.
In a June 4 city election Alfred Trackman narrowly won the mayoral race as the Democratic candidate by a 159 vote majority. The full Democratic ticket was elected across all available offices.
Emigrants are urged to consider Chippewa and Dean counties for superior farming potential. The Chippewa valley near Lake Pepin boasts abundant spring water, extensive timber, and high hay yields. North Pepin at the river landing develops as a growing commercial hub with a new hotel promising strong business.
The writer promotes distributing the paper to gentlemen beyond the subscription list to gain patrons for both subscriptions and advertising. It touts Wisconsin's two hundred by one hundred fifty mile tract, population potential, diverse resources, and regional business value for St. Louis Chicago Galena and Dubuque merchants. It mentions mail delays and seeks direct links to St Paul and West Hudson, with notices of University memories and sales at the Galena Post Office.
The Know Nothings dwindle as Democrats gain in Virginia, with Pierce leading in several counties and a Democratic majority noted. The piece copies local recounts showing Wine and Wise margins, mentions upcoming districts, and notes party unity urged to mend past divisions.
The Weston and Leavenworth districts recount mob actions against Philips tied to the Clark murder case. A tar and feathering, mock auction, and public protest mark the incident amid anti abolitionist tensions. Separate notes report a horse-stealing arrest in Weston and a coroner’s finding of a decayed body in Trempealeau County with buried money and a Mexican dollar.
A condensed New York telegraphed paragraph ridicules a strict law as arbitrary like a Russian ukase. It argues Americans must raise intelligence and dignity. The text notes Detroit departures on June 2 for Lake Superior and lists several notable passengers. It also mentions a Land Office ruling narrowing swamp land interpretations and reports daily Chicago rail traffic.
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