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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1861
Page
2
A heavily opinionated 19th century manuscript fragment rails against Republicans and predicts civil strife. It argues South Carolina’s secession proves Republican aims failed, condemns coercion by force, and laments northern economic suffering. It hints at piracy of liberty and politics. The piece is littered with sarcasm and rhetorical invective.
A political tract laments public sentiment resisting enforcement of laws and warns rebellion arises when laws fail to protect rights. It cites fugitive slave law resistance, banking provisions, and calls for unwavering enforcement. An article notes Gov Hicks essay defending the Union and Maryland’s stance amid secession pressures.
The passage discusses Union tactics, Confederate strength, and census data from 1850, noting Massachusetts arms and numbers compared with the South. It cites Abbott on free labor schemes for Massachusetts and South Carolina, and contrasts enlistment totals of colonial war era with Confederate states, alleging South Carolina’s military weakness and internal Tory aid.
A Charleston to Northborn letter dated Dec 17, taken from The Loston Journal, depicts a revolutionary mood in the North with disrupted shipping, cotton trade, and civil strife. The writer condemns abolitionists and preachers, laments starvation, and urges studying the Scriptures amid political upheaval.
eastern farmers report two lumbermen drank and slept in a barn near Eastmanville Onawa county. In the morning the farmer found the hay load to unload and later learned the two men were hidden in the hay mow. The missing pair likely died from smothering during a staged accident. Grand Rapids, Michigan, dated 16th VERY indicates a remarkable antiquarian find at Island Bridge Ireland. A Danish sword and bronze scales were unearthed near a lifelike figure, with obsidian-like drama around an ancient weighing device and safety measures planned for conservation.
WastiseToy Jan sth Lac y Thompson resigns as Secretary of the Interior after a cabinet dispute over orders to reinforce Maj. Anderson. The Star of the West carried 250 troops without Thompson's knowledge, prompting his departure following the morning news.
In Evansville Indiana on January 8 two brothers John Paul Evans and Robert M Evans were killed after a feud flared at a ball in Apollo Hall. A bystander Solomon Gumbert was shot in the thigh and seriously wounded. The pair drew knives and revolvers, fired six shots, then fought with knives. Both brothers died within a short time.
A Washington dispatch reports Judge Campbell may resign with Alabama's secession. The President’s Message is said to favor enforcing government authority in rebellious states, possibly prompting secretary resignations. Hickman’s coercion regulations are expected to pass by a large majority. Diplomatic leaders advise on commercial interests amid troubles, while South Carolina postmasters report normal business. New Orleans battle anniversary salutes are fired.
Legislature met at Springfield with House adjourning without organization. Gov Wood’s message urged military reforms dividing the state into three divisions for volunteer companies, securing bank notes, and redressing grievances within the Union. He warns against unconstitutional laws and calls for unity and federal authority support as reflected in Jacksonian sentiment. State finances are sound. after reorganizing both houses, an election for U S Senator is expected.
In Madison on January 9 the Republican Assembly caucus chose Cord of Iowa County for Speaker by 39 to 34 with two abstentions. Crane was elected Chief Clerk, with Warren of Green as Chief Clerk in the Senate electing J. H. Warren. The Senate and Assembly organized, officers sworn in, and sessions adjourned to morning. Sergeant at arms race underway with Beebe and Smith leading the contest.
Washington dispatch notes fading fears of assault on the Capitol as Union support grows. Bristow Kentucky proposes a basis for compromise recognizing slavery and enforcing fugitive slave laws. Masons urged to back the Union while condemning secession threats. a Maryland murder sentence and England England mound notes close the item.
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