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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1856
Page
2
A partisan critique argues the Investigating Committee report reveals deep depravity within the Democratic party’s pre-slavery era. It condemns frauds and administrative usurpations, claims the party opposes reform efforts, and pledges to continue publishing testimony before the committee.
The piece notes Philadelphia newspapers shifting to Fremont and Liberty, with seven papers backing Fremont and two Buchanan supporters. It predicts strong prospects for a Union elector ticket between Republicans and North Americans and cites optimism for Fremont’s final victory at the October state election.
In Madison on the 20th discussions noted no major progress on the Sisposs of the Tond grant. The apportionment bill moved to the Assembly, with expectations it would pass in time to issue new election notices forty days before the election. It reportedly calls for five additional Senators and twelve Assembly members.
George Law reports the Vigilance Committee adjournment with a grand parade to display self protection against state prosecutions. Judge Terry was released after advice to resign, while Cal Fremont’s nomination drew widespread enthusiasm and belief he will win California.
The piece condemns Southern censorship and treason cries against Republicans. It argues Northern freedom and Southern tyranny clash over Sumner, Garrison, and abolition. It warns of oppression if the South gains power, urging unity and moral restraint.
The article explains a cheap do it yourself soil analysis using a pound of earth, heating to estimate water, sieving to separate gravel and minerals, treating with acids to reveal lime and magnesia, and testing for iron with prussiate of potash. It notes similarities between crop needs and soil composition and mentions the steamer Alumbra with little damage.
Report from the St Louis Intelligencer notes Gov Geary and Judge Lecompte released Robinson Brown Dietter Jenkins and others from state confinement on bail of 5000 each. Pro slavery forces freed fourteen Free State prisoners at Lecompton while Lane’s 2500 men demanded their release. Territorial peace prospects rise as militia disbands and assurances of protection are granted.
The Lexington Express reports a clash between 56 pro slavery men at a log house and abolitionists lasting hours with 12 abolitionists killed and several wounded, one pro-slavery man killed and three wounded. An armistice for thirty days followed. Rumors said Gov. Geary had Shawnee troops around Lawrence. Major Veitch writes of Gen. Reid leading 600 militiamen toward Lawrence and Cane coming to Lawrence with Gen. Richardson, amid reports of federal troops nearby.
From the St Joseph bulletin dated the 20th the Polar Star reports a skirmish at Hickory Grove on Monday the 14th inst. The clash between parties left several killed and wounded. Further details are sparse in the bulletin.
A Philadelphia Bulletin dispatch from Lawrence Kansas describes 500 to 930 Missourians advancing to attack Lawrence. Governor Geary orders disbanding pro slavery forces. Border forces regroup at Franklin and Hartford clashes kill and wound several. Pro slavery factions suffer defeats as divisions over slavery politics unfold across states.
Albany Morning Times reporter recounts a tale from 1850 about an Old Dillys boy named Barnes who, while playing with a stream, collided with a Newfoundland dog. The dog leapt at the stream, Barnes shot the water down the animal’s throat, and the dog tumbled forty feet to the ground before fleeing home in a furious retreat.
Mosars advertises a vast general merchandise stock as Beardsley and Lyford open a three story Main Street establishment. A two story levee building will house a grain and produce business. The notice touts cheap cash prices and urges readers to subscribe for the Transcript to learn more.
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