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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1857
Page
3
An unclear passage describes Abscolt Cranscript and the Wews guiding the city’s progress amid rain. It references Pausity Journal and aims to reflect independence, virac, and the alleged great wrong of slavery in the Northern munst.
Observers describe a large turnout at River Falls for the North Western Union Agricultural Society exhibition. Farmers arrived early with mud roads and busy lanes, showcasing arts from embroidery to painting, and agricultural displays including wheat, potatoes, grapes, and sugar cane. The horse and stock exhibit drew strong praise despite windy conditions and noisy crowds.
The text urges vigorous Republican organization across Minnesota counties towns and precincts amid a tight campaign. It notes the Democratic ticket in Minnesota and stresses the need for unifying effort to win state offices and influence the constitutional convention.
Reports from Milwaukee and Madison state the Central American steamship was lost off Cape Trattoras on the night of Saturday the 13th. 525 passengers and 101 crew were aboard. 46 saved by the brig Marine 60 by the bark Ellen 298 by the bark Saxony. A passenger saved by Ellen describes lifeboats failing as the vessel sank after three lurches.
The L. C. and M.R.R. resolution confirms the St Croix Lake terminus of the North West Division is permanently fixed at the location described in a 1837 contract between Prescott and the railroad. J Wapary certifies the copy to the board. The Mineral Point Democrat merges with the South Western Wisconsin Democrat and announces Ed Otis as editor and proprietor.
Correspondenes from Matorn Roor Sept 19 argues that residents overlook Inguy advantages and wealth from connecting Prescott to Isabel via a southern county road. The piece envisions timbered lands transformed by roads and farms, with Rush river valley and Lake Pepin benefiting, and laments the lack of access between Prescott and Isabel.
A traveler recounts a long, rough journey from the Isabel to a lone king’s cot and on to Rush River and a new town below the river bluff. The piece notes a growing, industrious population, Republican leanings, and local concerns over alcohol among Chippewa and white traders during the payment period.
Monroe Sentinel praises Edward McGraw as a fit Republican nominee for State Prison Commissioner. The wagon maker is described as a skilled craftsman and educated thinker, honored for labor and public service, with strong character and cultural breadth.
Extracts discuss Galena as Jo Daviess County seat with 250 houses and 800 inhabitants, river naming and early maps, 1828 port arrivals, and regional boundaries. Also notes India war implications and a state finance dispute involving Dr. Percival and Gov. Barstow, plus a Beloit bank closure and Rock River Bank assignment.
A La Crosse Republican correspondent reports 100 workers dig through sand and rock for the La Crosse road east of Sparta. The Divide Ridge tunnel will be about 1200 feet long with track 200 feet below the summit and a 40 foot per mile grade. Contractors Chamberlain & Co. expect near term completion and cars running to the point.
An Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad trial demonstrates a new station indicator device. The system shows station names via revolving cylinders and exterior bell signals for clear passenger notice, allowing orderly alighting. Inventor J. C. Smith plans a local manufacturing establishment to produce the indicator.
The report describes British Australia fears over 40 000 Chinese living and working there. It notes tax measures, entry numbers, and a push in colonial politics to curb Chinese immigration. It also mentions a Sioux Chippewa clash on Lake Traverse with one杀 victim and suspected body mutilation, signaling escalating frontier conflict.
The La Crosse and Milwaukee Railroad reports August gross receipts of 90,000 and 49,600 dollars amid season delays and late harvest. The article notes earnings decline across roads due to agricultural shipments arriving late, with further items on legal notices and public affairs.
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