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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1855
Page
3
Dr Percival State Geologist of Wisconsin writes early results from his examination of the Lead Mines. He recently visited Hazel Green and his forthcoming report is awaited with interest as a valuable addition to geological records.
Foreign news from November reports extraordinary European panic over potential war with the United States. The American minister denied passports were demanded. markets show dull freights and mixed grain prices while fleets head to the Gulf and Crimea actions continue. Projections hint at limited winter operations and ongoing diplomatic talks in Berlin and London.
London telegraph reports Messrs Louis Reys & Co suspended this morning amid oil and fruit trade liabilities of £200,000. The Liverpool Times cites severe intelligence from London on a potential war between Great Britain and the United States over the Mosquito King, with diplomatic notes between Earl Clarendon and the American Minister signaling heightened tension and risk of rupture.
Kossuth sends a London dated letter describing a British flotilla toward the United States. He argues Palmerston’s policy risks war, notes British commercial alarm, and urges the U S to defend dignity. He mentions Cuba Greytown Nicaragua and questions government weakness under President Pierce. He concludes seeking American news for guidance.
Commodore Paulding has been chosen by the Secretary of the Navy to visit San Juan, Nicaragua aboard the flag ship Potomac with the flag. He conferred with the secretary this afternoon on the planned course in that region amid British moves in the West Indies. Additional vessels have been ordered to navy stations as preparations continue.
Syraril pow cases of yellow fever and soulcaite have mains rest at Portsmouth. Recovered patients and new infections form a developing local health update filed from Portsmouth reporting the fever situation and medical responses.
The circulating library, aided by the Ladies, will open for general reading with hours each Friday afternoon from three to four. Annual rates are 25 cents for ladies, 50 cents for gentlemen with library membership, and ten cents per book for others. The collection includes Irving, Bancroft, Prescott, Wirt, Beecher, Foster, and D Aubigne.
From Madison and state sources we learn the Wisconsin State Historical Society is expanding citizen involvement and securing early state history. An 1853 charter, annual $500 appropriation, and $20 life memberships fuel new papers, portraits, and collections with officers and a large list of contributing scholars and institutions.
Washington correspondent reports no evidence of British fleet threats to the U S and denies harsh central American quarrels. Saratoga sails to Port au Prince to fetch Amelia for trial in New York. Pacific squadron ordered to protect an American shipmaster who discovered new islands with guano. Collins steamer Baltic departs for Liverpool with 62 passengers, no specie.
New Orleans, Nov. 13. Latest returns indicate a Democratic majority for the state ticket, about 2000 votes. Texas dates arrive. Governor Pease sent his Legislature message, defending Captain Callahan’s actions yet lacking authority to dispatch expeditions into Mexico against Indians. New York, Nov. 14. The Persian Cap Factory explosion injures a worker. Mexico reports Alvarez still president. Ocampo resigns foreign relations post amid disputes. Large troop movements and famine anticipated. Orizaba dates to Nov. 8 received. Orcan Bis carriage with Travana dates. Sugar dull and lower.
The Empire City brings California dates to October 20 with 710 passengers and 1,654,000 in specie. News from the Isthmus and Chile is unimporiant. Indian troubles in Oregon report a battle at Butta Creek near Fort Lane leaving forty Indians dead and whites wounded. Major Haller, en route with troops, is in danger and asks for a thousand reliefmen. Indians threaten Washington Territory.
The contracts for finishing the Mineral Point Railroad have been awarded to responsible parties. John M. Keep of Beloit handles grading masonry and bridging with remaining ties to be in place by April. A Wilkins of Pittsburgh furnishes iron lay track depots and rolling stock, due to be in running order by December 1855, with completion anticipated by August and strong speculation on future use.
In Prescott and nearby towns sleighs arrive as winter begins. A new Illinois Central Telegraph Line office opens, restoring fast telegraph service with Ohio and Mississippi River regions. Nov 12 13 reports note Wickliff elected Louisiana governor and a Democratic ticket victory. A marriage on Nov 14 unites C F Wraaser and Aya M Street of Prescott.
Mrs D B Markle returns thanks and informs Prescott ladies she is associated with Mrs A BagtHureacw at her residence. They will execute all orders in millinery and mantua making. Bonnets, French flowers, laces, ribbons, straw goods, plumes kept. Special attention to dressmaking. Prescott, Nov 7, 183.
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