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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1857
Page
2
Long Prescott Hudson rail discussion stresses routes to St. Croix and Minnesota. Editorials urge sticking to Congress design, while La Crosse Milwaukee influence shapes road plans and termini near Prescott or Hudson amid legislative maps and land grants.
C T Maxson argues in favor of state oriented railroad planning, examining routes from Lemonweir Valley to Black River Falls, Eau Claire, Prescott to St Paul, and a potential link to Stillwater. He suggests Prescott should push for connections and notes possible use of the La Crosse Srempelean Prescott charter.
Greenwood Wisconsin March 80 1857 Missns Eprrons withdraws as County Judge candidate citing residence distance and duty to county. JAS A STIRRAT expresses willingness to serve if elected. Apportionment of school money lists totals and notes state treasury transfer. Mentions Chippewa town on Sparta Prescott road and Mr Williams among Prescott supporters.
Madison correspondence from March 14, 1867 praises Prescott Wisconsin as a future business hub due to railroad promises and Superior Road, credits Representative Dr Maxson as energetic and prudent, predicts vast trade from Cannon River area, and urges return of the Doctor next winter. The writer notes mail delays in obtaining transcripts.
Three years ago a small shop near the lower levee in St Paul housed one man and a boy. Now Fr Gilman’s business employs thirty men, runs a large factory with steam power and surpasses $100000 in annual revenue. Prescott cheers as Milwaukee La Crosse line buys Hoyt Barstow stake. St Paul must push rail access to the St Croix estuary by the time the Wisconsin line reaches Hudson.
Reports from St Louis dated March 1 reveal Governor John W Geary resigns amid disputes with President Pierce over promised support. The piece cites alleged threats, corruptions, and pro slavery outrages in the territory, including the Buffumby Hays murder, and notes disputes over mail, correspondence, and a looming slavery constitution. Also covered are unrest at Wabashaw over Scrip distribution, Shields and Washburne efforts to prevent violence, Hastings items on regional rail and university site decisions, plus a large maple tree cut for timber near Diamond Bluff.
The complaint in this action was filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of Pierre county on the 24th day of March 1857. Wetherby and Gray, lawyers for the plaintiffs.
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