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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1858
Page
2
Telegraph notes President Buchanan selected J Glancy Jones, defeated Berks district candidate, for Minister to Austria. Critics argue appointing a defeated Democrat signals presidential despotism and uses public funds to enforce policy. Wisconsin voters set to weigh in November.
A Wisconsin Free Democratic piece attacks Senator Hammond’s pro slavery doctrine and Northern Democratic compromises. It urges voters to elect Brown Dunn and Larrabee to back Buchanan administration and oppose Potter Billinghurst and Washburn, highlighting Lecompton and fiscal policy as pivotal issues.
During a thunder shower in Petersham Massachusetts last week a bolt struck a rod near Mrs. Pierce causing her to lose all upper teeth by the shock while she sat at a window. She was stunned yet moved to find every upper tooth had been extracted and a gold plate lay loose on the floor, illustrating electricity as a dental aid.
Lorinville announces aims to chronicle city and Northeast progress with independence and vivacity while reflecting sentiment against slavery. It seeks news items of interest, requests communications from readers with writer’s name for authentication, and promises prompt publication.
For Sheriff MENRY E AMES. For Treasurer wv HH SOUTEWIcK. For Clerk of Board of Supervisors OLIVAH OF BSS JR. For Clerk of Circuit Court AUBTII EX. For District Attorney Pe D PIERCE. For Senator JAMES xi HUNTER. For Coroner CLS WINGER.
A newspaper urges electors to vote on Tuesday November 2 and evaluate candidates by merit. It defends voting rights, condemns party devotion, endorses Republican principles while naming Democratic candidates, warns against insults, and praises Congress candidate C. C. Wasntury for his service to Wisconsin.
A contested Assembly race pits Mr Dewuuast, sidelined by illness, against an opponent accused of unscrupulous tactics. The advocate urges voters to rely on their own judgment and integrity, arguing the rival party corrupts the state treasury and public lands.
A polemical piece derides Democratic and Republican candidates for county offices. It contrasts shifts and affiliations, attacks the ticket as a mongrel mix, praises some Republicans, critiques others, and notes the launch of The North-Western Democrat with editors Wyse and List.
The Democrat charges Don Bresa opposing candidate to have done nothing for candidates and questions Washburn's role in land lands held off market since 1855. It argues Washburn helped funding for rail and government buildings, harbor improvements, and river navigation. The piece blames the Democratic Administration for land withholding and large national deficits.
The piece questions Dawn as a congressional candidate citing his past support for Barstow including alleged election fraud and forcible power seizure. It argues the people will not elect him, asserting voters understand their affairs and Dawn should stay home with his family.
A partisan screed arguing that Republican rule has cured state theft by Democrats and exposed corruption. It claims Democratic officials looted the treasury, notes losses from past schemes, and contrasts with costly state projects built under Republican oversight, asserting reform will continue while honest governance prevails.
The report critiques J. M. Cayryawen’s speech as weak on Republican counterarguments, noting false charges about Minnesota’s statehood and Israh E. Wasuurn Jr. The item also mentions the Post Office opening in Perry with Wm Teare as postmaster, Wood county political calls for Jack Brandage’s support, and moves toward a County Agricultural Society in St Croix county.
A sensational printed pamphlet titled To the People of Wisconsin circulates anonymously aimed at voters with falsehoods. It appears with Democratic activists, prompting editorials to scoff at its credibility and warn voters to ignore trash while noting local reactions and broader party tensions.
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