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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1856
Page
2
Reports describe rising violence along the border with pro slavery forces and armed clashes near Osawatomie and Lawrence. Militia, Indian fighters, and state troops confront opponents as authorities plan Washington trip and investigations continue into murders and outrages amid ongoing political strife.
Fragmentary city notice describes electing Kaif Bleteal as Governor and Theodore G. Melvin as President of the Senate. The Republican ticket of Col. Wial E. Bissell for Governor and Francis A. Hofman for Lieutenant Governor is noted amid mixed references to parties and figures.
Jane Ciseinyart, editor of the Democratic Review, was attacked last night in Washington while denouncing abolitionists. George Puel sustained injuries. the editor lies in critical condition with heavy bleeding. Police seek suspects connected to the assault during the disturbance in front of the diurnal Tribune building.
The Niagara steamer arrived at five last evening with limited access to the harbor. Reports from the Crimea evacuation progress and French actions in Sevastopol are highlighted. Provisions and market notes mention wheat and flour prices, with local farm details and a plan to build a lighthouse in Minnesota.
Local notices show discussion over a road bill affecting Prescott and surrounding counties. The excerpt lists land sales, additions, and property transfers, with farmers reporting good crops and variable weather conditions in the region.
Rev. Richard Hall of the Congregational Church is named General Agent of a Northwestern Wisconsin and Minnesota Missionary Society and begins duties today. The piece also notes a Galena excursion on the Ocean Wave and praises the steamer and its crew, with reflections on river travel and local steamship activity.
A garbled OCR note describes an incident near Fort Point where a man was killed or injured. It mentions Lorton, McChwry, and a president or official, with references to firing by friends and a casualty or injuries. The fragmentary text is unclear about precise dates and locations.
The Suffie Commercial Advertiser notes U.S. troops bound for Kansas pass through Chicago on their way here. Expected arrival in the city soon.
A fragmentary report notes about two dozen Senators assembled then adjourned on Monday. A dispatch from Kinderhook says ex President Van Buren was thrown from a carriage yesterday and injured though not considered in danger.
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