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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1862
Page
2
A 1862 republication records Union rail and sea clashes including the Wilming to Halifax blockade, Savannah engagements, the Nashville raid, and ship losses. It also notes Massachusetts pirates and privateers, Navy reactions, and Wisconsin land sale law amendments. The item compiles multiple dated notes from newspapers.
The act amends Section 1 of Chapter 134 of the Revised Statutes to add a new paragraph extending exemptions to debtors with real residence in the state. The People of Wisconsin authorize the modification, with exemptions specified in sections seven through ten of the act. The law takes effect after its passage.
A wartime letter from Captain Ouspies Burewanp of Jenison's Brigade, recounting skirmishes in Cass County Missouri, horse and livestock seizures, Creek and Cherokee removal, and preparations for a Humboldt Kansas expedition. Mentions Gen Jenison, Maj. Van Horn, Gen. Halleck, Gov. Harvey, Carl Schurz, and Dr. C. D. Davis.
Telegraphic dispatch from Cairo dated February 11 reports Fort Donelson surrounded by seven Federal batteries under Gen Grant with 8,000 Confederate troops in the fork expected to shell or surrender today or tomorrow. Official Foote dispatch dated February 6 recounts the Essex, Cincinnati, Conestoga, St Louis, and other vessels aiding in the capture of Fort Henry after a fierce hour and a quarter of bombardment.
Reports recount Fort Henry fall to gunboats after a hard fought action with Gen Tugham defending and surrender to Gen Grant. Essex bravely fought with heavy casualties and was damaged. Burnside Expedition success on Roanoke Island described with Elizabeth City burning and Union forces advancing, Confederates suffering heavy losses and many killed or wounded.
Foreclosure and sale notice in Dodge County Wisconsin. Referee Columbus Germain to auction the Brower mortgaged property on May 17 1832 at Smith and Ordway office Beaver Dam. Details describe blocks and parcels in Grover Ackerman addition and adjacent lots with water rights and reservations. Also probate notice in Franklin Evrard minor estate with March hearing in Beaver Dam Court House to confirm guardianship actions.
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