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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1857
Page
2
The news item reports Randall's election victory with Cross trailing by at least 250 votes. It notes Democratic papers attempt to skew results but predicts supplemental returns by Democrats. The remainder of the state ticket remains uncertain, with results expected next week.
The county canvass shows Cannon Dunn Eau Claire Clarke and Pleasant Valley results with Cannon’s majority at 315. The Senate totals are 18 Republicans and 12 Democrats. Assembly holds 97 seats with 49 needed for a majority. A full list of members by county follows, including Dane Racine Milwaukee and many others. The note adds that Delinquent tax lands may be invested in county orders at favorable rates rather than selling at a discount.
The Republic, a Washington based Republican weekly, offers a free volume on slavery to agents who recruit ten yearly subscribers. Five men missing after a sailing voyage from Dunnville to Reed's Landing are feared drowned. A seal skin, killed by J. W. Ross near the Big River mouth, suggests Arctic origin of the animal.
Notices honor Harry W. Pusks of St. Paul Pioneer. reports on La Croas and Milwaukee Railroad map basis. county supervisors corrections. local incidents in Prescott with a fatal shooting. copper ore find in Broad Street. rail map misstatement. December issue of The Lanrs Hous Magazine. Home Magazine pricing. St Croix Uxtox suspension and debt of Mr Abbott.
The Superior Chron icle reports 145 votes for Cross and 28 for Randall in Superior. Cragg leads by 117. In Point County Citroville notes about 45 votes cast, nearly a Democrat. The result favors Randall, Freedom.
The Kansas constitutional conclave near Lecompton enacts a pro slavery charter endorsing the Dred Scott decision and fugitive slave laws. Critics warn usurpation will trigger trouble as the people rise to defend their rights and reject the bogus convention. The piece notes delays on a provisional government and predicts a storm if rights are challenged.
News notes from Nov to Nov include filibuster Wilder Walker preparing to sail from Mobile on the Fashion with 800 men and arms bound for Nicaragua. reports of cavalry, captains, and searches by U S Marshal. rumors of the Texas regiment and captures at sea. plus political commentary on party lines and charity policies amid wartime unrest.
A fragment from a New York era compilation discusses anti ardent spirits sentiment urged by James Madison and successors, reports on Brigham Young defying federal troops in Utah, Irish ballot access prejudice, and warnings about youth crime. It notes Col Alexander confirming Mormon train destruction and Navy Yard guard appeals, plus a satirical Laser Beer critique and city disturbances at the New York City Hall.
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