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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1860
Page
2
A commentary on the Dred Scott ruling denounces its claim that territory residents can block slavery, arguing liberty rests in the human rights and the spirit of freedom. It warns against relying on war ships or armies, urging unity in defense of liberty through principled resistance to despotism.
The Pierce County Republican Club calls a full attendance to elect Old Abel this fall and to convene preliminary arrangements in River Falls. Democratic critics mourn Seward's Chicago nomination while praising the third rate country lawyer and predicting Douglas stock decline.
The House and Senate clashed over the Homssteip Bill with amendments canceling each other out leaving a muddled measure. The final House vote was 29 ayes to 6 noes with all Democrats except Rica in support. Congress will adjourn soon and the bill likely won’t be revived this year. TuEoport Panker died May 10 in Florence Italy while seeking relief for his health.
A column argues that honesty is the key trait for the next president, denouncing timid Republicans and praising old Abe as an honest man. It reports defalcation figures, Texas rail progress, coal-boat losses, and political maneuvers around Lincoln and Douglas, with notes on the Covode Committee and party alignments.
The New York Tablet, a leading Irish population journal, comments on Chicago platform planks at the Republican National Convention. It highlights opposition to Haar Bethingiem and condemns the Massachusetts Two Years amendment, noting how it distills the party line for readers.
The letter from William H. Seward to the Central Republican Committee expresses calm acceptance of the Chicago Convention results. He declines a public meeting, prefers private discussion, and emphasizes that the cause is greater than any individual. Seward affirms support for the Republican Platform and the nominees while noting his readiness to retire with dignity. The note ends with thanks to Chase, Nott, Bull, Williamson, Spencer, and Shepherd, dated May 21, 1860.
The Cincinnati Commercial prints a Giddings letter praising Lincoln as honest and promising to uphold his statements. It contrasts Lincoln with Hamlin, noting their self made, farmer origins and broad popular support. The piece reports on debates among Southern Democrats about Lincoln vs Douglas and flags Pennsylvania backing Lincoln. It also mentions Garibaldi proclamations and a New York correspondent’s prediction of a large Lincoln majority, plus notes on May 20 and gold arrivals from Pike’s Peak.
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