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Prescott Transcript

Location

Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1861

Page

2

Fort Dwellers Face Grant Withdrawal as Rebels Seize Hold

Late telegrams report the fort cannot hold much longer as provisions run out. Gen Beott advises withdrawal of the garrison, surrender to rebels, and abandonment of the stronghold. Maj Ancernon and his men receive fresh meat and vegetables from Charleston, but bread and salt provisions are exhausted, leaving only palmetto supplies and no federal protection on American soil. This may signal a move toward peace or dissolution of the union.

Beott Maj Ancernon Bay City Guan Atai Cuegli Committee On Secounts

County Seat Question Sparks Vote on Local Center Proposal

Opinion in the paper weighs Prescott as county seat against shifting to a frontier district near Perry. Proponents argue geography and access. opponents fear lost business. The piece calls for a full, intelligent vote at the April election and timely funding of county buildings.

Bulitar Himinia Senate Per Wa Ave St Mesesti Prescott Amlibis Perry Fuse Mack

Debated Tax Reform and Fort Sumter Dilemmas

The document discusses tax policy ideas to place county currency at par, fund road building, and spur travel to county seats, while arguing against anti war and secession actions. It notes Fort Pickens fortifications and possible congressional extra sessions, plus remarks on evacuation rumors and naval strategy regarding Sumter and Key West. It also covers political appointments and ministerial nominations, with a focus on the national crisis and defense.

Sminetox Fort Pickens Kay West Tortugas Sumter Fort Sumter

Pierce County Board Minutes March 1861 Session Opens

Minutes of the Pierce County March 1861 board session record call to order with members present. Debates include land patent claims, tax certs, and county expense accounts. Resolutions discuss cashing tax certificates, refund of illegal taxes, and clerk’s salary. Adjournments noted with daily actions and committee reports.

Pierce County P. Barnard Ay LB Srath Preacott J. O. McMurphys Clifton McKeen Oak Grove Moore R Falls I. Felt Trinbelle Samuel Hunter Diamond Bluff James Akers Frenton A. G Morton Isabelle Otis O. Whitney Hartland Jacob Youngman Perry Thos Hurley el Pazo J. Iverson Sep Barnard Driebelbia Flint Lew W. Cuirns Herzoz Hewes R Gunn Culver Page & Teyne J.C. Button Chapman Esstem of Ag J. H Southwick Beldenville Sup. Barnard W. EF. Miles Trimbetle Sop Barnard Sup Barnard Oliver Gibb, Jr Wetherby Pepin County Motton

Promoted to Generalship amid wartime tensions in the South

The article reports shifts in leadership and political moves as Army officers reorganize during the crisis. It notes promotions near Sumner and Washington, the resignation of cabinet figures, and hopes for border state support. It also covers political maneuvers, senatorial changes, and a roundup of court and public notices from Wisconsin and beyond. It mentions Judge Keep, Sam Crawford, and William Floyd related legal cases, along with international proclamations and military outcomes from the Mexican War era.

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