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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1859
Page
2
ES E YOUNG editor outlines the paper as a public organ for city affairs. It laments slavery and promotes independence in journalism while inviting subscriptions and notices through the paper’s agent in Kiiley.
The Minnesota result shows the Republican ticket sweeping the state by a substantial majority. Aldrich and Windom elected to Congress, with gains in Senate and House seats. Becket and Becker lead the ticket, and counties like Ramsey Hennepin Goodhue Winona and Wright show strong Republican gains. The piece calls for continued vigilance and action by Wisconsin Republicans, praising Minnesota's results as a sign of broader Republican momentum.
Hon. Washburn and Hon. James R. Doolittle spoke to a large audience after arriving Wednesday. Washburn delivered sound arguments while Doolittle offered a masterly appeal, urging Republicans to join the cause. Attendees hailed their performances as credit to the party and pivotal to the county’s political stance. A planned joint discussion with H. Tarrabee was rumored but reportedly did not occur.
The Madison Patriot signals a major shift in its tone toward Barstow and J Gray, asserting they have few firm friends in the state. The paper notes a change from prior harsh denunciations and cites the Chippewa Falls Pioneer to claim Randall lacks broad support.
A disputed arrangement for a joint discussion between Republican and Democratic figures in a city venue led to confusion over speakers Judge Larrabee and Washburn. The author details how bills were issued for a joint event, then altered when Democrats objected, noting Republican support for Randall and the broader North West vote.
A Regelas correspondent reports in New York on bank thefts, focusing on Lang a Fulton Bank clerk accused of embezzling up to 69000. The piece surveys the rise of “fast men” in the metropolis cites a past libel case, critiques public figures, and contrasts New York with Brooklyn while noting the Syracuse Democratic State Convention and looming election results.
The Horicon debate reveals Hobart asking Gov Randall to confirm a Barstow administration review, then defending Democratic charges against Barstow. Barstow and Gray publish a sharp protest denying the allegations as false and urging accountability. The Milwaukee press notes Hobart’s inconsistency and warns against using past disputes for current gain.
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