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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1859
Page
2
A fragment from a 19th century publication promotes purity and morality while urging readers to support independence and elect suitable Northern sentiment. The piece attacks family neglect and social decay, soliciting communications from readers and noting authorized agents handle adverts and subscriptions.
A heated call in circulation supports William J Copp for the eighth circuit judgeship in the April election. The piece extols moral reliability and legal prowess, endorsing Copp while dismissing political or religious biases. It also reports Dr Brod of the Patent Office being arrested for seditious language and recounts a heated exchange between Dr Creed and Dr Van Camp over abolitionist rhetoric and free speech.
The House opened at noon with 227 members present. After a roll call and initial ballot for Speaker, northern and southern factions clashed over loyalties and treason, as Davis of Mississippi accused Seward of dangerous sentiments and urged patriots to defend the Union. The session entered a lengthy partisan fray, with northern and southern lines drawn and speeches continuing through the day. The discussants and readers note the ongoing irrepressible conflict shaping the session.
The official canvass reports Governor Hobart leading with 68,508 votes to Randall's 59,516, and Noble leading for Governor on the opposing slate with 8,034. Secretary of State Harvey defeats Alden by -3,686. various judges and officers shown with tallies. The counties Buffalo, Door, Eau Claire, and Milwaukee are excluded for informality, a pattern echoed by prior springs. Also noted are sensational items on Anna Bilansky’s death sentence appeal, Richard Realf’s shifting loyalties, and unrelated court proceedings and local notices.
Tris reports that the Virginia delegation will seek an appropriation from the National treasury to cover expenses of the Harpers Ferry difficulties and trials. Gov Wise dismissed federal jurisdiction, a stance later recollected as contemptuous. Virginia now asks for reimbursement, which the writer doubts will be approved.
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