Wisconsin Legislative Proceedings and National News Summary
A chaotic mix of legislative notes and national developments is reported. Names of lawmakers and committees appear alongside mentions of county organizations and budget matters. The piece notes an attorney general writ request, a gubernatorial question in Wisconsin, party splits, and foreign events including ships in New York Bay and European rumors.
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Washi
Leval Dester
Tiv Memlanes
Randson
AL Repub
Es Vat
Inite
Nanisaling
Jean Bine
New York Bay
Chicago
Poe
Back Newbee and Local Society Notes
The paper requests back issues Nos 8 9 14 16 16 17 and 20 for library files. It praises sewing society gatherings praising social access and a Valentine festival at Prescott hall donated by Mr. Miner. It reports Congregational church fund raising reaching two hundred dollars with many small gifts and encouragement for further contributions.
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Newbee
Prescott
Miner
Seccasion
Congregational Society
Prescott Awakens Slumbering Spirit for Town Progress
A 19th century call to action urges Prescott residents to push for incorporation, street grading, tree planting, and public works. The piece promotes civic unity, personal duty, and reduced private antagonism to boost growth and prevent stagnation. It also discusses forming an Agricultural Society aligned with St. Croix county, aiming for regional cooperation and shared benefits.
Debates and town notes on literary societies and mills
A collection of local commentary on the Cayenne question for the Lyceum a push for lectures with neighboring towns, praise for participation, and plans for Trimbelle village growth linked to Franklin Otis and a steam saw mill. Also editorials on school lands and university funds with county details and public notices.
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Cayenne
Lyceum
Eide
Prescott
Lucoum
Lands and preemption debated in Wis. county affairs
In a lengthy discussion, Mr Wise and associates argue over university land sales in Pierce County. They urge selling to preemptors at $1.25 per acre, oppose county appraisal, and claim portions are already under private company control.
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Pierce County
Wise
Agai Mr. Wise
Fox and Wisconsin River Improvement Company
Gozard
Uon. A. de
Speculators Barred From School Land Purchases
The act limits individuals to buying no more than 20 acres of school land or more than they can use, totaling 820 acres in all for private agricultural use. The letter cites that land must be for personal use and farming, reflecting a policy to curb speculation.
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Washington
Congress
Ferce
Perconia
Satta
Guyy
Official Directory for Wisconsin 19th Century Government
The document lists the 27th Presidential term beginning March 4 1893 and ending March 3 1857 with Franklin Pierce as President and a roster of state and federal officials. It names the United States Supreme Court officers, Wisconsin senators and representatives, as well as state officers including governor lieutenant governor treasurer attorney general and others. It also includes county and local posts such as clerks sheriffs and judges along with election and term details.
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Franklin Pierce
Wm. B. Marcy
James Guthrie
Sec
Treasury
Robt. McCrelumt
Enterior
James C. Dobbins
Nery
Jeerson Davis
Nipbell
T. King
Prices and commodities in Prescott market report
Market notes list diverse pricing for wheat corn hay wood butter and flour with units per bushel cwt and cord. Mentions syrup molasses sugar turkey beet pork and turpentine among items with scattered figures and descriptors.
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Hierley
Baan, Ae, & Gar
In Re Wright Estate Probate Notice in St Croix County
In the matter of Georgy D Wright deceased Joseph W Alverson petitions for conveyance of nine acres in Pierce County Wisconsin to be authorized by executor Silas J Wright. Court orders hearing on Wednesday March 1656 at 9 pm at Hudson office with six weeks of notice.
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St. Croix County
Georgy D. Wright
Joseph W. Alverson
Pierce
Wisconsin
Fallowa
Wieconain
Silas J Wright
Hudson
Jercé County
Daniel Wood
Indre
Tmidsen
Tahoe
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