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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1860
Page
2
Fragmentary item records March era telegraph style news from LeScott Wisconsin dated Saturday November 10 1860. The brief mentions conductors and a westward movement amid scattered communications and partial news from multiple regions.
The general election outcome surpasses expectations. Lincoln carries every Free State except possibly New Jersey and the Pacific States, with Minnesota showing a substantial margin. In Pierce County the results are stronger than anticipated as Democrats win only a few seats while Republicans gain key offices including Strahl as clerk of the board. County tallies list modest margins for various county officials, indicating a broad Republican shift despite Democratic efforts.
A letter argues the Democratic party abandoned slavery compromise and praises Lincoln and Republican gains in Prescott and Wisconsin. The writer recounts organizing the 1858 county party, details local election results, condemns Barstow and Douglas populist views, and asserts Lincoln's presidency.
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