Prescott Transcript Discusses Legislature and Navigation Debate
The Prescott Transcript reports on Wisconsin Legislature actions including U.S. Senator selection and a split over leadership. It cites a Minnesota Enabling Act discussion, a fire loss at Menomonie mill estimated at 100600, and a dispute over Hudson railprospects versus Stillwater. It argues for a St. Croix river steam line from Prescott to Taylors Falls to boost regional trade amid railroad growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Byron Kilbourn
Milwaukee & la Crosse Company
William A. Barstow
St. Croix and Lake Superior Company
Rice
Minnesota
Douglas
Washington
Congress
Reed's Landing
Tonam Wilson
Menumonee
Wison
Ume
Madison
Senate
Wilson
Hudson and Stillwater river trade invites steamer men
People of Hudson and Stillwater relied on St. Croix Daily Packets and river traffic above Stillwater. Citizens of the valley urge steamboat operators to occupy the trade, promising a hearty welcome and thriving business. They name Taylor’s Falls officials and local businessmen as contacts in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Willow River
Stillwater
St. Croix
Taylor's Falls
H.S. Allen
Allen
Upper
Ohio
Pittsburg
St.Croix
St. Louis
Galena
Dubuque
Mississippi
St. Croix Valley
Prescott
Taylor’s Falls
Superior
Prescot
St. Paul
Ba Gure Tho
Hudson and Stillwater
Minnesota
C. T. Maxson
Madison
Wis
Duluth Gains Noted Position On Lake Superior Harbor
A local note argues Duluth stands second to none at the head of Lake Superior, offering the only practicable sail road to the harbor from above the St Louis River. The townsfolk believe a Great City may need the area, and property here could prove valuable for investors. A map from Mr. Jefferson is circulating as Duluth’s prospects are reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Lake Superior
St. Louis
Minnesota
Jefferson
Ilinois Central Railroad
St. Paul
Anthony
St. Croix
Chicago, Fon du Lac & St. Paul
Tom
Winona
St. Peter
Minnesota River
Promising Lake Superior Harbor Town of Druory Emerges
Superior-Duluti region tops Great Northwest settlement notices as a future commercial metropolis. The Bay of Superior harbor forms a deep, sheltered entry for ships, with Druory at Minnesota Point eyed as a platted town site. Duluth claims and holds the county seat site with early structures and post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Duluti
Great Northwestern
Lake Superior
North Americas
United States
Rocky Mountains
Europe
America
Illinois
Towa
Pues
Chicago
Bay of Superior
Superior City
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Druory
Minnesota Point
California Debt Battle Echoes in New York Dispatch
New York reports on California Supreme Court ruling that the state debt is constititional except for 300,000, urging repayment by the people and legislative action. It notes large funds, shipping news, and ongoing filibuster chaos in Central America with Walker’s expeditions, battles, and shortages, plus Hudson church-building efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
George Law
Aspinwall
California
Independence
St. Mary
Panama
Cyanne
San Francisco
San Juan
Walker
Supreme Court of California
Oregon
Dee
L. F. Grover
Paget Sound
U.S
Massachusetts
San Juan del Norte
Scott
Grenada
Guadaloupe
Deloso
Carrera
Virgin Bay
Allesamall
Ornetepe
Rivas
Church of Guadaloupe
Merchants urged to note Goodrich Willard & Co credit card
A newspaper notice invites merchants who buy groceries in St Louis to consider the card of Goodrich Willard & Co. The writer vouches for Mr Goodrich and Mr Child as seasoned, trustworthy traders with substantial trade facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Goodrich, Willard & Co
G. Goodrich
I. B. Willard
Albert
CULO
Goodrich, Willards CO
Leach & Goldfish
North Second Street
Rot. Wing
Washington Avenue
Minnesota Territory Railroads and Growth Urges
Governor Gorman's annual message highlights Minnesota's population growth, proposed Pacific Railroad routes, and the need for statehood. He urges rail links from St. Paul to Lake Superior and Chicago, notes land-backed stock plans, and praises university and school progress. He warns against excessive paper money and supports cheap land for settlers, detailing future transport and trade ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad Company
Hones
Lam
Gorman
Minnesota
Chicago
Mississippi River
Prairie du Chien
la Crosse
Winona
Point Prescott
St. Croix
Hudson
Stillwater
Falls
Lake Superior
Crow Wing
St. Anthony
Minneapolis
St. Paul
National Capitol
England
Europe
Pokegoma Falls
Northwest
Red River
Minnesota River
Missouri
Mississippi
Threa
Republican Club Confusion and Assembly Contention at Superior
A letter from the Republican Club of Superior says the party could not identify its regular assembly nominee before election. They claim Slayton would have earned a larger vote if known. Judge Markland plans to contest Strong’s Assembly seat. Also, Illinois Central surveying a Mineral Point to Superior route via Lone Rock and Bear Creek in Bad Axe county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
J.8. White
Senate
Wrm
H. Brisbane
House
Wyman Spooner
Walworth
Wm. Wells
James R. Covlittie
Racine
U. S
Republicaniam
Superior
Republican Club
Party
Assembly
Slayton
Ludson Chronicle
Chronicle
Markland
Strong
Dinois Central Company
James Flanders
Illinois Central R. R
Mineral Point
Superior City
Lone Rock
Bluffs
Bear Creek
Reedsburgh
Baraboo Republic
Pins
Kickapoo
Bad Axe
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Prescott Seniesa Prescott, Pierce Co
Oliver
Kt. B. Company
St Croix
Barstow
Hudson Chronicle
Neighbor Chronicle
Hoyt & Barstow
Hudson Press
Stillwater, Hudson, & the St. Croix
Geranta
Diamond Biloff
Prof. Hilker
The
Gov. Gorman
Union of States
Pacific Railroad
Pacific
Union
India
Cape Floya
Atlantic
Beston
Railroads
Common Schools
Vasa
St. Croix River
Mavine Mills
Nebraska & Hallowell
I’. L. McKenney
Ennis & Plant
Bankers & Exchange
Hastings
Omico
Second Street
Light Exchange
Lbgwads and Murts
Maney
Prescoth
Theo
Shazer
Additiug
Jounty Hurst
P. Herzog
Chatr
Tr. Herzog
Jan
John
L. Walter
J. R. Freeman
Western Novelty Works
Jancaville
Sit Park
Youss & Cox
Lane
G. H. Nichols
Tel Mt
Young & Sargent's
Lamb’s Clothing
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