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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1858
Page
2
The Tranacatre editors pledge a faithful, arctic tone in reporting City and Northwest progress. They aim to publish an elevating Family Journal, discuss public affairs with independence, reflect Northern sentiment against slavery, and invite communications nationwide on matters of interest.
The column previews an abstract of the Investigation Committee’s report, noting widespread alleged corruption among bond receivers and the need for fairness. It discusses lobby influence, urged reforms, and safeguards, while citing the La Crosse Company land misman agement and a modest investigation cost. It also mentions unrelated notices and a storm, but focuses on the probe and calls for legislation against lobbying.
The piece recounts an 1853 Michigan or Minnesota court note outlining five years residence in the United States and one year in the state for naturalization, with steps to obtain final papers, plus a Minnesota Congregational Association 1853 meeting debate on secret societies and temperance, Masonry, and Odd Fellowship, ending with remarks on a Lecompton era exchange and a public reply from David Paul Brown.
Testimony cites that Prescott's road site reflected superior local position, not logrolling, and details a 1857 policy against delaying rail access. It notes letters from Byron Kipvelope and statements by committee members regarding railroad funding, land grants, and influence tactics in the 1840s and 1850s.
Fragmentary testimony discusses funds placed in a member’s hands for assembly votes and insists no influence was intended. It notes lands valued at about two thousand dollars and asks if any other matters exist. witness replies no recollection.
A 1 000 000 pounds copper ready for shipment at Ontonagon. Henry Giles the lecturer and essayist becomes a Chicago citizen. Auction to sell 100 000 acres by Fox and Wolf River Improvement Company. Delinquent Chicago tax list occupies 72 columns in the Chicago Democrat. Actor Charles Wentworth recently converted in New York drawing attention. Delineates anti-improvement monopolizers and vacant lots. Chicago Tribune quotes Ainous Democracy arguments at Springfield. Ned Forrest denies revival conversion, Courting Laura Keene rumors. Elisha Burrite to publish The North and Such advocating gradual abolition of slavery with compensation to owners. Debate on death penalty in Senate advances toward third reading. Mississippi steamboat Ocean Spray captain faces trial. captain and mate fined $2,000 each.
From Leavenworth and St Louis comes word that Mormons have laid down arms and Governor Cummings entered Salt Lake City with Youngland’s invitation. Private letters corroborate the Utah news and indicate army readiness for immediate return.
The Joint Committee report on the 1856 land grant bills reveals bribery and stock bonds tied to legislators. Names of Senators and Assembly members who received bonds or stock are listed, with total allocations and officials involved, plus notes on unassigned members and state officers who received holdings.
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