Transcript changes hands to Rand and Young editors
The Transcript is sold to Messrs George D Rand and Charles F Young who will take possession Monday. Rand, principal editor, is noted as eminently qualified. Young is well known locally. Accounts due are in the Transcript Office. readers are urged to settle promptly. Local notices mention Calhoun's Mammoth Pie Plant, a drowning on the river near Prescott, a fine stock farm for sale in Vrimbelle, and the steamboat Ocean Wave services with the Eolian charter for a Fourth of July excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice T O
George D. Rand
Charles F. Young
Young
Rand
Caledonian
St. Johnsbury
Transcript
Miler
Fente
Netighon
D. B. Dailey
Calhoun
Mount Hope
Bailey
A. Tabor
Vrimbelle
Thig County
Daniel Ston
Diamond Blair
Primbelle
Pierce County
Wisconsin
Prescott
Fel’s
Prescott and
Isabel
Aupply
Coa, Tabor
Trimbella
County officers listed for Pierce County city and towns
The document enumerates city and town officers for Pierce County for the current year. It names mayors clerks treasurers police justices attorneys surveyors assessors constables and supervisors across Prescott Clifton Diamond Bluff Trimbelle Pleasant Valley Greenwood and other locales plus school superintendents and sealer roles as reported to the Clerk of Supervisors. Also notes the Massachusetts state convention schedule with officers and committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce County
City of
Prescott
John BR. Freeman
J. W. Beardsley
Almond Ticknor
I. I. Foster
DP. V. Wise
Wm. Howes
Dunbar
Thomas Dickerson
Seth Ticknor
C. IT
Diamond Bluff
James Akers
Wilson Thing
A. B. Wilson
George Ilsipster
Me. Canff
Tus. Akers
Edmund Phing
A. Blaisdell
D. W. Booster
Wilson Ching
A.B. Wilson
G. FP. Slopt
Samuel Hunter
Pathwaster
George Tlarpster
I. McCus
Wm. Pamlin
Wisconsin Convention Adopts Pro–State Rights Platform
Minutes describe permanent officers chosen for the Wisconsin convention including president and vice presidents, with reports by the permanent organization committee. Gerrit Smith speaks for freedom. Gerrit Smith and others address the convention as funds are collected for Bailey. Resolutions condemn federal slave laws and affirm state sovereignty and anti slavery, adjournment follows with thanks to speakers.
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L. D Morrow
Wanniaon Reep
W.C. Wass
Wa. Wess
Committee On Permanent Organization
Wits
Presinant
Hox. Duames Dunker
James H. Paine
W. D. Melados
Marathon
Jamies Tinker
Racine
James Densmore
Wadnworth
Charles F. Thompson
Green
J. C. Cover
Grant
J. A. Smith
Fond du
Lae
G. W. Parker
Ford du Ta
Almanson Eaton
Portage
Amasa Cobb
Town
Kil. Deming
Kenosha
Morrison Reed
Winnebago
Me. L. Watson
Milwaukee
W. CG. Webb
Harvey
Dailey
The
News
Newport
E. Daniels
Ing
Bailey
Dale
Paine
Chicago
Booth
Wisconsin
Kansas
Free
Tuited Sutea Supreme Court
United States
Congress
U.S. Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Republic
Union
Gerrit Smith
New York
P.M
Holton
Committee On
Densmore
Free State men pledge to seek union under Kansas constitution
In Topeka at the Mesa Convention, Free State men affirm adherence to their old organization and reject Missouri mob influence. They insist on admission of Kansas under the existing Constitution, citing precedent from Michigan and California, and claim overwhelming numbers support their stance.
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U. S
Kansas
Topeka
Missouri
Kaneas
Michigan
California
Free State
Railroad surveys under way to connect Lake Superior with Upper Mississippi
St Croix and Lake Superior Railroad officials Gilbert and Laszlo arrived to oversee surveys from Prescott toward Hudson then toward Superior. A second party will survey south to intersect Knight. Road expected under contract this fall with rapid fieldwork. Emigration growth, mineral wealth, and farm lands spur the project. Northern steamship Norra Stan reports 900 mile, three day run from Detroit. 100+ passengers, many emigrants. Real estate sales in Superior and Duluth reach about 12,000 dollars as town improves.
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Freya
Superior
W. B. Gilbert
St. Croix
Lake Superior
North Star
Ife
Chas. Laszio
Prescott
I. B. Knight
Hudson
Laszlo
Gilbert
Syracuse and Southern Railroad
Upper
Mississippi
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Norra Stan
Detroit
Star
Canada
Iter
Sweet
Hovses
Second Street
Foxpurac
James Carson
Fondulac
Ocr
Nontit Suore Sunvers
Wr. Burt
Lake Superion
Eley’s
Montgomery
Duluth
Pertter Seeks Partner for Brick Line and Lumber Business
Prescott entrepreneur A Edwards invites a partner to establish a brick line and lumber venture about a mile from Prescott on the river. The notice, dated March 12, 1857, promises a thorough and permanent business arrangement.
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Prescott
A. Edwards
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Prescode
Wit
Mississippi River
Croix Elver
Ela
Paul Peeks de
Plarce
William H. Smith
Island
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Lsst
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S.M. Boorn
W.¢. Wear
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N. I. Dare
L. P. Usney
Rock
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Joan J. Sarva
Sheboygan
Joan A. Brychasat
Citas
Raste
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Isaac Orvis
Bont du Lac
Jas. Dessmone
Mr. Gascer
BE. D. Monroy
S. M. Boovn
Batvey
Boorn
Gen. Parse
Ment
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Mr. Stith
Charles Durkee
W. Ti. Watsos
Wtagi
Galena Advertiser
Pertter
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Cassimeren
Germany
Anerican
A. B. Shaver
Serveyor
North Pepin
Dunnco
Desirea
Gattorn
Wadlands
Berxkeyces
Gray and Wumphrey
Howard
Galena
B. O'Conner
Jfon
Allec
J. C. Mai
Enq
Iwessrs
Wise Brown
Benacott
Eine
Lake Pepin
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A.C. Morton
Shazer
Blum
T. Hurst
Prescotty
St Park
Wholeaste
Youns. & Coz S
Nichole
Henry J. Nairo
Milwaukee & Mississippi
St. Louis
Gatona
ER Meivg
Scytur
Estes B.S. Bellows
Ted
Engeish, Guiman and
Americas
Platform & Counter
Wareiouse
Boston
Todia Rubber Belts Packing, Hosts, and Thing Company
Hubler and Banking
Trimapgs
LOCKS
GLEN
Orrgunar SA
HOE & Vous
Natock
Griffith
Rots &Wilcox
J. Nazro
Milwwaukee
Lévi
Shorele
Faon
Mi Ork
Pants
Youxe & Cox
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