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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1856
Page
3
Handel, a youth under Patience's influence, pursues music while honoring duty to his grandfather. Patience quietly guides him toward a life of harmony between art and family, culminating in Handel hearing the organ in church on Christmas day and facing the choice between wealth and true fulfilment.
A voice whispers to an old man and his ward Patience that they know each other and will share music forever The moment blends sorrow and triumph as Handel Whitman’s memory lingers and the old man’s heart wells with hope for what his lineage has accomplished through Patience and enduring music
C C Washburn writes against slavery expansion and calls for fair conduct under state sovereignty. He pledges to govern per the constitutional spirit, aiming to preserve Liberty, Union, and public faith, while opposing Blavery’s spread. Jane C. Prevot pledges support if nominated, vowing to uphold constitutional ideals and national unity.
A 19th century political letter discusses misrepresentation of Republicans. It contrasts pro slavery and anti slavery factions, names several lawmakers, and argues the Dunn's bill vote aimed to exclude slavery in Kansas. The author cites Washburn and Giddings among others, defending the Republican stance.
A fragment from a political letter discusses the proposed repeal of the Missouri Compromise and the Kansas Nebraska act. It argues that slavery would be excluded from the territory forever, defends the one year and five month window allowing slavery to exist briefly, and critiques various lawmakers' positions. It notes apportionment changes and a forthcoming assembly district layout in Pierce Dunn Chippewa and Clark counties.
At the County Convention held in Prescott on October 4 1856 delegates were named to form a new assembly district for Pierce county. The plan calls for a convention of delegates from Pierce Chippewa Dunn and Clark counties to elect three delegates and choose North Pepin as the meeting place October 18 at 10 AM with notices sent to all parts of the district.
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