17 Nov 1864
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Newspaper
Appleton Motor
Location
Appleton, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1864
Page
2
A fragmented poem addresses sorrow and aging with repeated lines about weather, time, and fading sight. The speaker comforts a partner while reflecting on May roses, old age, and the inevitability of death as a gate to the afterlife. The verse weaves imagery of rain, clouds, and night.
A narrator seeks shelter in a grim London terrace and rents a room from a harsh family. The elderly mother slave of the house bears daily toil while the daughter and son in law drink and demean her. Christmas arrives with neglect and fear, culminating in a silent tragedy as the old woman dies, the child terrified by a mysterious apparition, and the lodger fleeing at dawn.
A long, curious colonial pastime describes a Dutch resident of Batavia leisurely daily rituals from morning tea to evening cigars, baths, and promenades. The Wisconsin governor proclaims November 24, 1864 as a day of Thanksgiving and praise, urging worship and prayer for widows orphans and soldiers, with state seal and signatures.
Secretary Seward, facing an election eve crowd in Auburn, defends the administration and urges perseverance. He warns that a victory for opponents would endanger the Union, insists God provides paths to salvation, and argues for continued war to preserve national integrity amid treason and faction.
Correspondent from Mound City reports Admiral Porter leaves command for Captain Pennock to take over the Mississippi Squadron. The fleet repairs the Indianaola while a tragic accident on a passing steamer Continental costs nine lives including Acting Master Mate Thomas B Taylor. A large enslaved population on Davis plantations is noted as health remains good and weather stays fine.
The shore General Hospital at Prairie du Chien Wisconsin opened November 4 under Surgeon A M Kelly in the Brisbois House. About 198 sick and wounded were brought from Jefferson Barracks with many Minnesota regiments represented among inmates.
The U S Christian Commission, organized in 1861 with twelve members, enlarged to fifty to include representatives from loyal states and all evangelical denominations. Walter S Carter of Milwaukee named as state member. Wisconsin Branch organized with officers and an executive committee. The report highlights growth, financials, and calls for stores, money, and delegates from Wisconsin to support war relief efforts across northern states and river regions.
A long rugged letter from Jony Fern describes Southern hardships south of Portersburg, with fear of starvation, dwindling crops, and resolve to endure. It also notes furlough plans, financial help, and hope for independence amid ongoing Federal offensives. Separate items discuss rising potato prices, health notes on tobacco, and other miscellany.
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