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Prescott Transcript

Location

Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1856

Page

2

Africa News Flows Without Major Market Change

May 23 report from Liverpool notes the fief and Liver pool duces arriving to the 17th with little market movement. Central American affairs fail to excite England while the Costa Rican arms sale prompts government commentary. Eugenia reappears after a long absence and Crimea actions are dampened by uncertain peace prospects.

Africa Liverpool Duces England Governingent Rites Lori Palmerston Eugenia Lerconan Sardis Enacurrons Joss Sebastopol

Revelations in Boston House over Governor's funds and acts

A Boston Globe style report details a House revelation about 819,009 of Commonwealth funds, controverted acts by the Governor with Council consent, and proposed appointments. The piece notes potential partisan responses and a Royal Arch disaster near Apple River, plus a counterfeit bill circulating.

Crampton Dismissed as British Minister and Davidic Steps

Washington May 28 official notice announces the discharge of Mr Crampton as Minister from Great Britain near Sheffield. The British Consuls at New York and Cincinnati are informed of their dismissal. The President will send a message with documents detailing grounds for these actions and a Central American matter related to Britain arbitration proposals.

Washington Washngton Crampton Great Britain Shepenad New Yondelphia Cincinnati Congress Fess Magazin Dix & Ede Wards New York Pursag’s Moxruty Dickins Houseworp Charles Dickins Putnam's Monthly

House Bills Pass On Land Grants And Railroads

The House approved bills granting lands to Wisconsin and Alabama and a measure to authorize railroad construction. Mr Campbell of Ohio testified the Select Committee was instructed to press a resolution to publish their report with a journal. the resolution passed unanimously. The President’s views on investments and Central American questions were sent to Congress, signaling his stance on Kansas, improvements, public lands, and relations with Great Britain. Sumner’s condition improved though still fragile as he remains under opiate treatment.

House Wisconsin Alabama Vail Tulsa Campbell Ohio Congress Kansas Sumner

Lane and Wilson clash over Brooks challenge in Wasumerox

Gen Lane of Oregon bore the challenge from Preston Brooks to Renater Wilson. Wilson replied that the language used was true and denounced the challenger as unworthy. Widespread excitement cooled except for the Wilson challenge and ensuing political motions. A committee reported censures, while an election riot erupted with shots fired.

Wasumerox Lane Oregon Preston Brooks Renater Wilson Wilson Lreoks

St Joseph Fire Murders Linked to Family Tragedy

St Joseph correspondent reports on the night of May 21 a house four miles from town burned killing Jacob Friend his wife and five children. Authorities deem a murder prior to the blaze, with the case shrouded in mystery. Friend described as peaceful and orderly with no motive evident. Also noted is Iowa Representative Farrington proposing land grants to Minnesota Kansas and Nebraska to aid railroad construction, believed to pass.

Sr. Lows St. Joseph The Republican Jacob Friend Friend Ramnoap Layos von Minnigot A. Re Farrington Iowa Hhouse of Representatives Minnesota Kansas Nebraska

Northwestern Agricultural Society meeting and town lot growth

A note from C B Cos Exq president calls for the Northwestern Agricultural Society Executive Committee meeting tomorrow at River Falls. Through neglect of Mr Tienning last notice appeared late. Local news covers new Maiden town, Rush River settlement, and Jamestown area development with rail and store establishments, plus recommendations on magazines and publications for readers.

C. B. Cos Northwestern Agricultural Society River Falls Tienning Tramble Tanvis Tramble & Co Rush River Trarburg Maiden, Rock Lake Pepin Maiden Rusk Jim Grona Ageorn Rush Stuart

Vocal Music Class and Public Notices in Town

Dr Pride will hold a vocal music lesson and series of classes at the District School House Monday evening at six thirty. The town also notes improvements in public worship buildings and new Baptist and bakery constructions along Broad Street and near West’s wagon shop.

Pride Nie Toa Asotiur Broad Street Pierce Metray AyoTaer Baxony West Wtame

Misers Ephors mill efficiency inquiry at Trim Belle

In Trim Belle Wisconsin on June 2 1856 Brocking Hart Otis mill owners claim their 12 horse power circular saw can saw 15458 feet of lumber in eleven hours from logs 9 to 18 feet long and 12 to 89 inches in dameter and contend the mill can reach 20000 feet in twelve hours with good logs and proper engine management SILVER THORN declares willingness to wager on the claim.

Trescott Transcript Trimbelle Misers Ephors P. We Gates Brocking, Hart & Otis Trimbella Pierce County Wisconsin Damatory

Jurisprudence Praised in Massus Ephors Court Charge

Spectators noted Jurisprudence progress in newly organized counties as Judge B. S. Puller shapes circuit courts. The grand jury charge traced criminal code origins to the Great American Magna Carta and emphasized the duty to obey laws we create.

Massus Ephors N. Puller St. Croix Grand Jury Mion

Duty and conscience Crown a City Fire Loss Tale

A public address urges citizens to perform duties with diligence and impartiality while cautioning against petty complaints. The report then details a fire at W. Ames & Voyt Steam Saw Mill near Dayton's Bluff, Dayton, destroying the mill with losses estimated between 872,009 and 14,000, reportedly uninsured, with suspicions of arson.

Ascot Messrs W. Ames & Voyt Dayton Blaff Paul Tianes

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