Transcript era of Prescott and Republican measures
A historic note from Prescott discussing the Transcript and editors aims to present a loyal city narrative and public debate. It covers the Republican Congressional and State Conventions, their dates, locations, and the push for reform, plus market signals like harvests and crop prices in Pierce County.
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Transcript
Northwest
Wisin
Otuck
Congress
Tris
Chicago
Galena
Berenthay County
Pierce County
Madison
Treasury Office
Secretary of State
Argus
The Contest in Illinois Describes Lincoln Trumbull Clash
In Chicago a mass meeting highlighted the heated contest of principle between Douglas and Lincoln. Trumbull’s speech exposed Douglas’s alleged hypocrisy and hinted at Lecompton struggles, while Lincoln’s Springfield remarks framed Republican principles as the path forward amid national debates on slavery and statehood.
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Douglas
Lincoln
Trumbull
Kansas
Chicago
Springfield
Farea
Thas
Senate
Washington
Chimerei
Congress
Lecompton
Vluins
Tug
Stephen A. Douglas
Buchanan
Grant County
Blernald
Douglas’s Squatter Sovereignty claim sparks debate in Clinton
Col. Carpenter Buchanunite denounces Stephen A. Douglas in Clinton Tilings, arguing that Squatter Sovereignty was discovered in 1776 by giants and accusing Douglas of seeking patent rights for the doctrine. He asserts the people of territories may form constitutions while honoring the U.S. Constitution.
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Carpenter Buchanunite
Clinton
Tilingis
Douglas
Ile
Nebraska
State House
Massachusetts
Carnetina
Stephen A. Doug
United States
Legislature Faces Urgent Adjournment Demand
The St Paul Minizantian urges swift adjournment of the Legislature assuring lawmakers end of session. The call echoes from a week earlier with uncertainty hanging over the final goals and timing.
Swindling Wisconsin Bank Notes Swamps Chicago Banks
Chicago bankers denounce a swindle by issuing notes of Wisconsin banks with no redeemable value. They warn that aggressive brokers profited by circulating such notes at fractions of their face value, while insisting some notes are secured by state stocks. The piece notes public alarm and calls for caution amid the issue, urging readers to avoid the questionable paper.
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Chicago
Fridane
Prescott City
Wisconsin
Arctic Bank
Eagle Point
Bank of Eau Chive
Eau Claire
Bank of
Lal Point
Oconto County Bank
la Porte
Oneida Bank
Berlin
Shawanaw Bank
Shawanaw
State Security Bank
Gemekon
State Stock Bank
Bou Claire
J. Croix River Bank
Brinkerhoff
St. Cro Valley Bank
St. Croix Falls
Tradesmen’s Bank
Eagle Lake
Waupacea County Bank
Waupac
Wisconsin Valley Bank
Millville
Wisconsin Pinery Bank
Stevens Point
Geo, Syllu & Co
A. Yeenen & Co
IM Benen & Co
B. F. Canven
D.R Hott
Horruas & Gurren
Uribane
Kansas Makes Answer For Freedom In August
From the Leavenworth Times a call to Kansas stands for liberty on August 2. The piece praises Freemen of Kansas, condemns oppression, and urges all voters to support justice and the Constitution through the ballot amid threats from slave power and opposing interests. It notes broader political plots around railroads and governance and references Kilbourn handwriting credibility disputes.
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Kansas
Protoiy
Sue Derirs Desporisa
Kiunsas
Realtzea
Circular rumor and railroad politics in Wisconsin report
A dubious circular and postscript allege a conspiracy to sway Wisconsin politics and railroad control, with warnings of exposure. The text notes Kilbourn handwriting, copies in the 1946 Legislature, and claims of private understandings among Barstow and allies. It discusses land titles, a Milwaukee and La Crosse Railroad grant, and Governor Randall’s certification issues.
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Byron Isilbourn
la Crosse
la Crosse Road
Barstow
Che
Vews
Pune
Randall
Gov. Randall
Lane and Smith elected U S Senators from Oregon
The Legislature of Oregon has chosen Gen. Jos. Lane and Delaren Smith as U S Senators. Advices from Washington state say available U S troops will be dispatched to the Pacific coast. The Milwaukee German press endorses Gov. Randall on Land Grant. The Appleton area reports land and improved property sales. An Arkansaw editor notes fishermen and loafers in town. The Beloit Journal notes college construction and temperance reform efforts. The St Louis steamer brings California news and gold finds. Gen Lane and Delaron Smith elected senator for Oregon.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Pacific Coast
Washington Territory
Baron Rothschild
City of
London
House of Commons
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Geriman
Randall
Hendricks
U. S. Land Office
Armstrong
Janesville
John Monroe
Pairfeld
Rock County
Arkansag
Neal Dow
Wistongton
Indiana
Congress
Judge Hovey
W. J. Niblack
Administration
St. Louis
New York
California
San Francisco
Frager River
England
Frazer River
Mercer Mining Company
Mariposa
Fremont
Lane
Deloron Smith
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Leavenworth Journal
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Calhoun
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Andrew Jackson Davis
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