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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1861
Page
3
In Waukesha County, near Beaver Dam, the Costigan home burned late Monday. Four children perished, another child severely burned, and the mother left distraught. Costigan, a postmaster and merchant, lost most of his goods, with about 31000 insured. He and his remaining children escaped with narrow margins.
Fragment from the Washington period describes calls for congressional resignations by Feb 21 to let the people elect new members, with treaties of compromise and border state concerns. It notes Sickles seat confirmation, Navy movements to Ft Pickens, and improving South Carolina relations. A farmer, Avex TLARKIN of Minnesota, provides a cud feeding remedy for cattle.
President Buchanan urges Congress to act to preserve the Union amid sectional strife and South Carolina's secession move. He argues for lawful, defensive measures, warns of economic collapse, and calls for a peaceful restoration while detailing communications with South Carolina and recent troop and fortifications developments. Missouri prepares for a state convention to address national affairs and seek Union preservation through prudent delegates.
The piece argues Missouri must push for an early display of capable leaders in every Senate district and favors compromise to preserve the Union. It notes Missouri’s opposition to secession, discusses memorials urging restoration of the Union, and outlines Southern plans for direct cotton trade and diplomacy as they push for independence.
A dense telegraph of 1861 era items notes unconfirmed wreck rumors in the Peiho, ships sailing with specie, and Sardinian shells near the king’s quarters. It covers Bank of France, stock dullness, and the City of Washington sailing with specie. Washington reports calmer streets yet calls for Lincoln Colfax recommendations and a party unity or union dissolution debate.
Telegraphic news notes Bank of England and Bank of France rate hikes, falling railroad securities, and a general check in commerce as American news and French policy influence. The Marathon arrived from Liverpool, with weather and shipping details. Paris reports military buildup and plans, while England contemplates Syria policy and possible Austrian armament shifts.
The Milwaukee Sentinel announces improvements and subscription offers for the western papers. It promotes a weekly edition published Monday Wednesday and Friday mornings. Subscriptions range with discounts for multiple copies and require postage stamps or payment details.
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