County Seat Move Debates Split Towns In Wisconsin County
A debate over moving the county seat from Prescott to a central location rages with no fixed plan. Speakers note many towns claim centrality including Franklin Primbelle Maiden Rock and others. The piece argues Prescott should stay capital or move centrally. it criticizes local boosters and urges county vote or common consent. Multiple editorials lampoon a local genius and discuss emigration poems and a new Patriot paper.
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Prescott
Franklin
Primbelle Village
Deldenville
el Paso
Maiden Rock
Saratoza
Oak Grove
Clifton
Whote
Terry
Pleasant Valley
Trisabelle
Perry
Ileis
Billinigate
Balaam
Fowever
Shakapeare
Pump
Tie
Asways
Wisconsin
The
Byron
Moore
St Croix Valley editorialists form regional association
The St Croix Valley editors meet at River Falls on January 8 to form the St Croix Valley Editorial Association. P W Wise chairs. resolutions establish uniform rates for job work and advertising. a May meeting is planned at the Star office in Hudson with an oration and poem.
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St. Croix Valley
Te Revrval
River Falla
P. W. Wize
The
Democrat
F. Daggett
Chronicle
Wise
S. Elwell
North Star
L. A. Taylor
Star
Hudson
P. V. Wise
Annual Meeting of State Agricultural Society 1858
The annual meeting held December 8 amended the constitution to elect by Life Members only at the State Fair. Officers elected for 1859 include President F Willard and Vice Presidents J Robbins D F Bartlett F D McCarty, with a large executive committee list. Executive Board meets February first to handle winter business. Dr Jenner memorial statue in Trafalgar Square funded largely by American contributions.
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Burke
Dane County
D. J. Powers
Madison
D. Atwood
S. S. Baggett
Milwaukee
David Williams
Springfield
Walworth Co
W. R. Taylor
Cottage Grove
Dane Co
Adam EB
Ray
Eagle
Temple
Clark
Nanitowoc
B. R. Hinkley
Summit
Dodge
Potosi
G. B Salmon
Studson
Tf. M._ Billings
Highland
E. W Edgerton
Waterville
Harvey Derrice
Kenosha
D. J. Powras
Wisconsin Notes from the Prescott–La Crosse Corridor
Correspondence from Mapisox dated January 5 1859 describes river stage travel from Hastings to La Crosse in 25 hours, praising covered stages, frequent horse changes, and plentiful meals at Wabashaw Winona and the widows. It notes Prescott hotel deficiencies, Madison and Milwaukee improvements, state politics, and prospects for postwar wealth growth and expansion in the West.
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Mapisox
Farsop Cuancey
Burbank
la Crosse
Hastings
Col. Burbank
Minneiski Hill
Zomoro
Express
Boote
Wabashaw
Winona
Prescott
Dunbar’s
Crescent
Red Wing
Black River
Marsh
Milwaukee
Chicago
Wisconsin
City of
Bricks
Booth
Democrat
Free Democrat
Carl Schurz
Schurz
Divorces Leads Marion County Court Session
Numerous divorces approved by the Marion County Indiana district court during its present term. The report notes other items including a bank security issue, political rumors, and local civic discussions reflected in the period's news."
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Feait
Albert
Pike
Alabama
Washington
Congress
Schuylkill County
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