Prescott Transcript Criticizes Prescott Democrat Rowdy Meeting
The Prescott Transcript denounces a Friday meeting as a Democrat led uproar, accusing leaders of deceit and mob conduct over mayoral ballots. It defends Republicans, labels the event a church backed political machine, and notes later repudiation by Democratic leaders. It also reports on News Papers and the Pine River Argus debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ischeas
Broad Street
County Road
Democrata
Booth
New Parga
Pine River Argus
P. D. Palciver & Co
Waushaura County
Assessment Law Provisions From Last Legislature Reviewed
The article outlines the assessment law as amended, noting similarities to the prior year with changes. Exemptions for public and private property are described, with deductions for indebtedness and allowances on personal property. Real property valued biennially starting 1859, lists and verifications required, and roles of assessors and boards of equalization detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso
Hsa
Board of Supervisors
Board For Supervisors
Board
Board of Supervisora
Election results and county race summary here
The piece reports mayoral and council wins by Democrats and Republicans, noting Byron Paine’s likely county lead between 250 and 300 votes. It lists ward results, judges, treasurers, clerks, and officers in nearby towns, plus local political tensions and a new jail appropriation and town split from Eau Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Snyder
Dem
Treas
C. F. Covell
Repub
Ald
C. P. Barnard
EL WN. Redmon
Justice
G. W. Cleaveland
Byron Paine
Fullowa
Trimbelle
H. G. Bennett
Frankolin Otis
Nelson Ames
Belive
Perry
Wilson Kinney
Tilver Falls
Paine
Lynde
HT. Moore
Myron Packard
GC. J. Riker
Prescott and Hudson population claims and land notes
Oliver Gibbs writes on St. Croix Valley land entry prospects and population figures for Prescott and Hudson. The article discusses government land availability, revisions after land officer news, and a 1859 school money apportionment with a 64 cent per scholar rate amid swamp land fund shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescott
Hudson
Hudson Star
Cloris
Manison
Lynton C. Draver
Wisconsin Republicans oppose Know Nothingism and Pennsylvania conventions
A Wisconsin Republican summary condemns Know Nothingism and cites Pennsylvania Democratic support for James Buchanan and federal policy priorities. It notes calls to oppose federal dictation to states, defend popular sovereignty, and back Governor William S. Parker, with references to immigration, citizenship rights, and tariff debates. Also mentions a Pennsylvania convention resolution and a note on the U.S. flag act of 1818, plus local items on the N W U A Society finances and a Benham boarding house poisoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Buenasay
Pensylvania
James Buchanan
United States
Great Britain
Kansas
Utah
Westurn
Atlantic
Pacific
Citizona
Mexico
Central America
South America
Buchanan
Jackman
Col
Noys
Clinton , Co
Congress
Democratic Party
William S. Parker
Union
Central Committee
Wisconsin
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Republican State Central Committee
Republican State Convention
Republic
Republican stance on naturalization and anti-proscription
A Madison 1859 document from Republican leaders voices firm opposition to birthplace, religion, or color based proscription and endorses naturalization provisions. It condemns Massachusetts policy as unwise and urges voters to review their representatives, listing several signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Holt
United States
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Madison
A Tersy
Janws Waurre
Wee C. Bowers
Garrcor Menzer
Wixherp Surry
W. P. Lrox
E. L. Purttrs
Georcy Gany
Gronae L. Graves
Catastrophe off Azoff seals fate of Loganrog crew
A February disaster near Taganrog in the Azoff Sea costs about three thousand lives as ice breaks away during a fishing party. Survivors include a girl and an old man, with one saved but tongueless from fright. A written account records the fearful night and the vast tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taganrog
Sea of
Azoff
Loganrog
Azoff Sea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brescott Transcript
Charles E. Young
Entor
Sat
Seavons
Elf Parte
Lerma
PTC. A. Sevivem
Chicago
Edward Morse
Mitwausee
The
Democrat
Anas
Repubblican
Atzic
I. Field
William F. Hoyt
Prescot
Whatton
Ilsaxp
Smith
Cole
Gov. Randall
Janesville
Whiton
U. S
Vox Jond
Wisconsin River Improvement Co. Landa
Prescott and
Thudson
Svar
River Falls
Oak Grove
Clifton
Ryan Perry
Martell
Ftanbace
Alley
Isabel
Trenton
Trimbelli
Diamond Blut
G. B. Almon
Washington Union
Lewisville Journal
New York
la Crosse
George P. Morris
Havre
San Juan del Norte
San Juan del Sur
England
William Gore Ouseley
Franco
Sherman M- Booth
Walworth
HL. Palmer
Milwaukee
Bayard Taylor
Henry Ward Beecher
Spurgeon
America
Lowell Mass
Trans Atlantic Telegraph Co
Carindy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!