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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1861
Page
1
A lengthy critique of President Lincoln era policy argues for a strong Union response to rebellion. It warns that coercion alone will not salvage government and condemns reconciliation with traitors. The speaker contrasts Northern resolve with Southern fear, urges united action to save the republic, and laments betrayals of liberty and the dangers of anarchy.
Special meeting of Pierce County Board of Supervisors on April 16 1861 at Wm Kinney house calls roll of reps from towns. Akers elected chairman 12 votes to 1. Adjourned to 4 PM at Schoolhouse. Credentials committee formed and debated. Committees named for finance county orders and accounts with listed members.
A dispatch reports a wave of colored fugitives fleeing to Canada after recent slave arrests in the city. The Michigan Central line carried hundreds away night before last and last night. The note urges immediate departure with warnings that slaveholders will intensify efforts to reclaim fugitives, urging readers to go north promptly.
The Postmaster General issued orders for a new three cent postage stamped letter paper that folds into its own envelope. The paper will be half the size of old sheets, lighter weight, and designed for convenient use with folded envelopes. Envelopes are debated but the new system aims to speed mail and reduce reliance on separate stamps. In Chicago, April 17, troops from Minnesota numbered 75 passed through, Maj Pemberton commanding. The depot crowd numbered at least 10 000 and more troops from Fort Ridgley, Maj Morris, and Sherman's battery were expected. The governor issued a volunteers call, and several companies have already offered service.
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