St Croix and Superior Railroad survey reaches Prescott
The Prescott Transcript reports the surveying party for the St Croix and Superior Railroad has arrived in Prescott to determine the best route to Superior. Led by engineer Gilbert and Knight, the team includes noted rail men and awaits land offices opening by September. J Lockwood of Milwaukee arrives to start surveys. George Law, NY financier, named company president. A: local interest grows as valley prosperity tied to the railroad’s completion gains momentum.
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Syracuse
Binghamton
Knight
Gilbert
Prescott
Superior
Knights
Pierce County
St. Croix and Superior
Prescost— Nob
United States
Wisconsin
St. Croix
Superior Railroad
J. Lockwood
Milwaukee
Key City
Non. George Law
Tillionaire
New York
St. Croix Valley
Milwaukee and Galena ships praised for safety on river
The Milwaukee and the Prairie line craft Ocean Wave with Capt Hewitt and officers praised as among the best on these waters. The Galena under Capt Laughton is described as one of the safest of the Pucket line, with Hol Talliday and Charley Hinde supporting a popular river voyage. Also notes state the Clerk of County Supervisors has blank forms for agricultural and disability statistics, and railroad news discuss a reported St Croix and Lake Superior Railroad contract, though others dispute it until survey completion.
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Despatches Share Treaty Debate Amid Political Tensions
May 9 report from Wasutneros notes Alexander Evans delivering an official despatch from Dallas and Mason. Wapier received despatches with a copy of Clarendon and Dallas correspondence on the rejected treaty and will inform the Government. Dallas, in a Cass letter, says ratification would have occurred if the treaty reached England before the election. The President is receiving no visitors, busy giving instructions to Walker about Kangas.
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Alexander Evans
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Mason
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Cass
England
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Kangas
Mrs Cunningham Acquitted In Burdell Murder Case
The jury retired at 7 and returned a verdict acquitting Mrs Cunningham. Eckel discharged on own recognizance. The La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad is urged as the great westward thoroughfare, connecting Lake Michigan to the Mississippi and beyond, with lines planned through Madison to Milwaukee and Minneapolis.
La Crosse and Milwaukee Rail Line Called Wests Greatest Thoroughfare
The La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad is argued as the West’s best eastern route. Maps show it links vast Northwest with the East, via Milwaukee and Lake Michigan. Proponents claim it will carry nine tenths of trade, with strong support from Minnesota and Lake Superior regions.
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la Crosse and
Milwauke
Michigan Central
Wisconsin
Prescott Representative Dr Maxon and Hudson Townsmen Clash
A Hudson and Prescott dispute over legislative work shows bitterness and even blows. Dr Maxon of Prescott is praised for possible personal town benefit, while Hudson residents blame him, yet the Madison Journal notes no unfair or ungentlemanly conduct. The Dalton divorce jury remains deadlocked ten to two after an all night deliberation.
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Lumber and Shin gies at Prescott mill
Lumber and shingles advertised for sale at the new Notary Law MU on Uhe Levee Prescott, offering lumber up to 40 feet long delivered on the Mississippi River or St Croix Lake. Builders and others urged to inspect the mill for a large stock, with extras such as shingles and lath. Francis Dudley, clerk, Prescott Wis. November 24, 1857.
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