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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1858
Page
2
Oliver Ginnas answers P. V. Wise in a heated letter, defending county records, accusing Wise of personal attacks, detailing alleged mismanagement by Wise while Clerk, and pledging transparency. Ginnas recalls elections, conventions, and disputes over investigation into the 1855-58 finances, promising forthcoming explanations and public accountability.
A Georgia Legislature bill seeks to repeal the state constitutional ban on importing enslaved people. Secretary Gobb proposes a tea and coffee tax to replenish the Treasury. A forthcoming Worcester Dictionary edition will reach 1800 pages more than Webster’s Unabridged and publish late May. Judge Parker declines the New York City Collectorship despite presidential pressure. The Juneau County Argus notes 28,000 bushels of strawberries sold and $58,146.59 disbursed. Tom Corwin is urged as Republican Speaker candidate with possible cross-continental support. Gov. Cumming orders legislature to meet in Fillmore City, challenging Salt Lake City plans. The St. Louis murder trial of three youths draws sympathy toward the defendants. Maine and other states’ congressional affiliations are discussed amid Russia’s noble and serf data. Stanton is accused of switching to the Republican camp in Kansas. California reports miners returning from British possessions. steamers note widespread desertion at Victoria. The Folton City steamer sinks at Buffington Island with 12 passengers drowned.
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