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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1857
Page
2
The piece discusses improving city coverage and Northwest news, seeking readers from all parts. It reports Moore’s nomination for state senator, Cannon for representative, and pledges Republican support. It notes evidence of public doubt about steamboat disaster blame, with investigations upcoming.
A long speech by D. A. Robertson defending the south and the Democratic party against Republican attacks is summarized. The piece argues the Democratic party is pro slavery, criticizes Northern Democrats, and questions Republican claims. It notes the party’s alleged consolidation of slaveholding support and forecasts voter decisions in upcoming elections.
In a heated convention at Eau Claire on October 12 1857 James Moore of East Eau Claire declared the Republican nominee for state senator after a formal ballot. He rejects party schemes to nominate another and urges fellow electors to unite behind him. A separate district convention for Clark Chippewa Dunn Eau Claire and Pierce Countys chose Lucius Cannon as candidate for assembly and endorsed Moore as the regular state senate nominee with pledges to support the Republican ticket. The conventions adjourned with committees tasked to report on Moore and address other party matters.
Leavenworth county leads with Democratic gains while Doniphan shows a Republican edge. Tecumseh and Topeka announce Republican majorities. Parrott's lead cited, with Legislature split Republicans 13? Democrats 19. Also notes on land surveys redefining swamps and riparian rights, guiding future titles and preemption.
A large stampede of enslaved people fled from the Washington area in this county on Sunday night, with as many as seventeen escaping to Ohio. Pursuit across the river led to a capture attempt during which one enslaved person fought back, injuring two men who remain in critical condition. The captured individual is back on this side, held in jail, while the enslaved others remain at large. Also notes a merchants meeting in St Paul discussing currency difficulties, exchange rates, and cash-only sales guidance amid distressed finances.
The piece asserts New York banks will not suspend specie payments, citing a constitutional barrier in New York State law. It argues the crisis would be shorter if New York remains a specie paying center, with gains flowing to it as the standard currency. It notes Barstow’s alleged influence in Democratic nominations, and includes commentary on poverty and ambition with moral reflections on responsibility and tying oneself to others.
The Vermont Legislature met in Montpelier with Geo. S. Burlington named Speaker of the House and George Thompson clerk. The Senate elected Clark H. Chapman of Ludlow as Secretary. The Governor's message will be published tomorrow. A Fayette County stock raiser described a study comparing bones of thoroughbred and inferior horses, noting transparency and density differences between the breeds.
Hon M M Jackson nominee for Attorney General will speak in Prairie du Chien on Thursday evening October 13. The note lists travel stops for campaigns through October in Viroqua La Crosse Prescott Pierce County Trudson St Croix County and others with dates October 17 19 20 and 22. The item also mocks political discourse and cites Minnesota press counts and a Janesville pickpocket report.
Secretary reports Wisconsin land acres 12 719 746 average value 3 69 per acre total assessed value city and village 15 912 207 personal property 36 256 41 aggregate 69 918 020 westestate valuation 150 000 000 tax totals 200 000. Ex Governor Slade visits Indianapolis with 21 New England teachers. Chicago firm Swift Brother & Johnston claims assets over liabilities 239 672.08.
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