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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1860
Page
2
A crude political screed claims Democrats plot with opportunistic Republicans to defeat regular GOP nominees. It recalls 1856 defeats in Sheriff and Register races and warns that a “mongrel ticket” or “People's Ticket” could be formed to mislead voters and undermine party unity in the upcoming fall.
The text reveals a heated debate about Douglas and Johnson with references to Herschel V Jubneau and the Squatter Sovereignty myth. It notes proslavery principles, Dem ocrsta supports, and scrutiny of Johnson's antecedents as the discussion centers on intervention and political positions.
The piece argues that Douglas aligned with a pro slavery measure via a Louisiana pledge and Cincinnati Platform interpretation. It contrasts Democratic positions with Buchanan and warns Republicans about county agricultural prospects and county political organization, including county generals and district convention hints. The text also notes local farming plans and the county’s goal to become a leading agricultural area in Wisconsin.
The Chicago Times article mocks Lincoln’s chances, arguing he will not win New York or Massachusetts and will fail to secure many Northern states. It predicts Bell and Everett will carry New England and doubts Lincoln can reach twenty four electoral votes. It asserts Douglas and Johnson will win in several listed states and expresses confidence in their national triumph.
The meeting at St Louis on July 8 endorsed a Republican slate headed by George P. Goodhue of Cole County for Governor. The ticket includes two full state positions with Goodhue as the lead candidate, signaling strong party organization and enthusiasm.
The article surveys a divided Democratic platform with two sets of candidates and principles split between Charleston and Baltimore. It cites Mr Douglas and Mr Johnson on popular sovereignty and Dred Scott, critiques non intervention, and notes sympathetic press reactions in Prescott and Mississippi Valley towns. Also includes a long foreign correspondence from the steamship Persia detailing a Atlantic voyage and voyage life.
Passenger recounts meals, restlessness, deck games, and varying cures for sea sickness during an Atlantic voyage. They describe coastwise views of Ireland and Queenstown, the Cork view, then progress toward England with vivid notes on housing, hedges, and potato patches, plus a Treasury update and political snippets.
The St Paul Daily Times reports six people drowned at Lake Calhoun including H. M. Nichols Mrs Nichols Lola Henry Nichols and their 19 year old son along with Ella C Cleveland and family. Mrs Cleveland held a child on the bank as Mrs Nichols sank and both women perished despite rescuers attempts. The tragedy prompted funeral attendance for the late pastor and sparked national notice of the incident.
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