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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1857
Page
2
The issue reports county election tallies with Republican gains and Democratic losses, notes specific candidates and offices, and comments on party vitality. It includes military era references, local justice, the Mormons stance, weather, river conditions, and journal promotions.
In Stearns County Mivn. residents face rumor and worry over destitution amid scarce money. Citizens doubt flour relief from a cargo shipment and fear depression impacts. Local accounts cite rising prices for bread and basic staples while harvests falter and horse feed remains scarce.
A Long 19th century scene describes a divided convention debating a constitution with state choices and a people vote, while leaders promote or resist submission. Gov Walker arrives amid reports of fraudulent votes and party shifts as Republicans score local wins and Democrats face losses.
The article surveys election returns and party strength, noting Democratic gains in the Assembly and mixed results in the Senate with fusion and GOP influence. It raises concerns over Kansas and Topeka politics, calls out Timid politicians, and discusses the Topeka plan for state admission and possible adjournment. It notes labor and industrial anxiety amid the Pennsylvanian crisis, and references Col Benton’s health and the Dred Scott decision context.
A letter argues that U S foreign luxury imports cost per woman seven dollars eighty cents yearly, with total national spend cited as over 314 million dollars. It contrasts women's labor worth with consumption and cites census figures for white females over fifteen in 1840.
The article notes Jefferson Davis advocating immediate Southern secession should Kansas enter as a free state. It mentions Democratic leaders repeating similar views. It also reports Executive Committee relief grants to the brig Marine’s crew in Boston, detailing officers and crew payments and awards.
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