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Prescott Transcript

Location

Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1860

Page

2

Justice Paine and Booth Confinement Sparks State Riots

The piece denounces the imprisonment of Mr Booth as unlawful tyranny by a Buchanan ally, claiming the people elected Booth and bear the blame for the act. It blames Justice Paine for wavering and urges decisive justice, criticizing the judiciary as a hinge between laws and public will.

Boorn Supreme Court OW Buchanan Georgia Booth Mr. Booth Supreme Court of Paine Wight Dixon

Political sentiment and campaign talk in a state amid Republican debates

A noisy political column critiques Republican figures and principles while discussing a staged abolitionist sensational story from Texas. It highlights speakers like Touzain Conpina and Abe Lincoln, notes press views from Milwaukee and Lexington, and argues both for and against Lincoln and Douglass era policies.

Political speculation and party tactics in the era's tensions

A reader notes potential Republican maneuvers if Douglas withdraws to aid Breckinridge, argues on non-intervention vs squatter sovereignty, cites Dickinson against New York delegates, and reports upcoming Janesville horse show with premium funds and turnout plans. The piece weaves campaigns, public sentiment, and regional unrest across Wisconsin and beyond.

Dante Dickinson Breckinridge New York Douglas Esaima Supreme Court Dred Scott Congress Mississippi

County Convention in Trimbelle elects delegates to Assembly District

Delegates from Parswant to the County Convention met at Trimbelle on Saturday July 28. A J Moore presided with CP Barnard as temporary secretary. Credentials were approved for delegates Prescott Jatnard Gibbs Sargent Maxon Barnard Hoyt Wileya Swem. I A Taylor Maxson Dill chosen as Assembly District delegates. C F Hoyt chaired, C P Sargent secretary. Meeting set for Diamond Bluff on the 25th. weather fair attendance noted. report to Republican papers ordered.

Meytblicana Pleren Pepto Dunn Bau Chara Clark Aret Jose Syauy Ile Anguet Eselr Witl James FL Moore Wea SAS ELE Trimbelle A J, Moore CP. Barnard O. T. Maxeon O. Gibbs, Jr C. FP. Sargent F. Hoyt Chiirman C. P. Sargent Bee I. A. Taylor O. T. Maxson Geo. A. Dill Sec C.F, Hoyt Cahirman C. P. Sarcbur Tor County Cuus Merrixe Frimbelle Diamond Bluff

Douglas candidates and squatter sovereignty debate reaches Vermont

In the Vermont scene John G. Saxo of Bartington is nominated for Governor and Stephen Thomas of Wheat Fairly for Lieutenant Governor. James S. Thurston of Montpelier stands for Treasurer Electors at large, with Issac Bowditch and Dillingham of Waterbury also listed. The piece argues over Douglas and Johnson positions on non intervention and slavery in territories, referencing the Madison Patriot and Albany Evening Journal.

Douglas Madison Favora Ua Johnson Senate Congress United States Oregon Editor Charleston Colle Albany Hvening Journal Vermont John G. Saxo Bartington Stepen Thomas Wheat Fairly James 5.Thurston Montpelier Issac Bowditch Dillingham Waterbury

Dread Scott Debate Echoes in Portage City Columns

The Patriot prints Judge Taney's Dred Scott language asserting slave property protection and Congress limits. Douglas commentary argues slaves as property with territorial removal rights. Political wagering weighs Breckinridge versus Lincoln and Douglas, with speculative results on a presidential outcome.

Iska Us Congress Taney United States Territorial Legislature Douglas New Orleans Illinois Supreme Court of the Dred Scott Madison Jour

Fragmented political notices and weather amid Civil War era turmoil

In Ocahquan near Alexandria and across Virginia the Republican clash grew as banners with Lincoln and Hamlin spurred resistance and calls to arms. Reports describe resignations, troop mobilizations, and local figures like Underwood. Separate items note extreme heat in St. Louis and Topeka and odd legal opinions on Notary public marriages while a Janesville Gazette quips about composting dog bones.

Democratia Texas Blunt McKinney St. Louis Texia Ocaquan Alexandris Lincoln Hamlin Snd Letcher Hatton Alexandria Ocaquin Underwood Joe Lone Mississippi Louisville Journal Douglas Joe Lane Senate Gure

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