Buchanan's Slave Policy Sparks Republican Rally for Freedom
In the wake of Buchanan's inauguration address and a key Supreme Court ruling, Republicans urge renewed battle for Free Labor. The piece argues slavery extends through territories and warns Kansas and Nebraska become slave fields under current policy, urging action to protect anti slavery rights and freedom.
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Republicana
Republican Party
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Supreme Court
Nebraska
South
Pierce
Freeman
St. Paul
Supreme Court of the
United States
Chippewa and rival routes spark uncertain town talk
H G Williams postmaster writes to the North Pepin Independent about the unnamed town of Chippewa in Dunn County where state roads from Eau Claire to North Pepin and from Sparta to Prescott intersect. He notes the location is still undefined and urges reliable information before advertising. The piece also covers political appointments, the Land Grant, St Paul and St Anthony reflections, and growth of Pierce County with seeds offered to Prescott subscribers.
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Chippewa
Dunn County
H. G. Williams
North Pepin
Eau Claire
Sparta
Prescott
St. Croix
Benk Brinkerhoff
Nichols Honored by Stillwater Congregation and Town Growth
Stillwater friends report Rev. H M Nichols remains in Stillwater after a Presbytery decision to avoid severing his pastoral relation. Citizens raised 2500 dollars for Nichols to secure a permanent homestead and plan a new church building valued at six to eight thousand dollars, reflecting local esteem and civic ambition. The issue ties to railroad town growth as the St Croix and Lake Superior Railroad contemplates Prescott as southern terminus, galvanizing regional development. Legislative notes cite Wisconsin measures, while real estate sales show active market with multiple plots sold, including Fortuna and Wabegon holdings. several special County Board meetings are scheduled.
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Supreme Bench
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Marshall
Story
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Clay
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Pierce
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North
McVean
Stone
Republican County Committee
Prescott
Lince
William Hawes
H. M. Nichols
Stillwater
Nichols
Taylor
Rgllwater
Peort
St. Groix & Lake Superior Railroad Company
St Croix
St. Paul
Afadison Serries
Sr. Croix & Dann Scenator KR. R
Stilltater
A Falls
Hudson
St. Croix City
Chicago
Dent. Press
Duluth
Superior Chronicle
St. Croix
Geo. Strong
Zudsor
Chronicle
The New Senate and Railroads in Wisconsin and Missouri
A mix of 1857 political notes and local notices. The Senate balance of power shifts with party splits, and rail expansion moves pass Prescott and Hudson toward a Mississippi link. Also cited are railroad ticket schemes, Missouri emancipation sentiment, a governor’s reviser appointment, farm for sale near Prescott, a partner wanted in brick and lumber, and assorted shop goods listings.
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Republicat
Prescott Prices Current Weekly Catalog 1857
Prescott prices list from Deardatoy and Lyford covering produce groceries and provisions. Includes Wheat Butter Cheese Coffee Sugar and several perishables with unit prices and ranges. ends with Pierce County Chancery Court notice dated March 25 1807 and a legal demand from A B Wells.
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