Report of the investigating committee exposes war expenditures and bond deals
The committee reports reckless disbursement of the people's money during one year, criticizing officials for lavish spending and misleading bond transactions. It notes $2,660 in inspecific payments, $1,200,000 in bonds, and banks accepting bonds at par while real value lagged. The report accuses officials, including Gov Randall and Hastings, of concealing losses and profiting from inflated contracts and questionable securities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aleck Liai
Spetia
Fetson
Wis- Las
Senate
Legisature
Randall, Treasas
Bull & Co
Bank le Committee
Cfevrs
Igners
Manda
Hastings
New York
Randall and Astings
Treasury
Randall and Hastings
Wisconsin Soldiers Aid Society under fire in 1862 charges
The committee criticizes Wisconsin state officials for misusing funds during the war. They allege contractors paid with bonds, excessive salaries, travel by state agents to Washington, and lavish purchases, including uniforms and personal items. They note high costs per soldier and urge support for sick and wounded soldiers through a Washington-based Soldiers Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Washington
Hoa
J. R. Dooubtree
Racine
Wis
W. Y. Ssieck
Milwaukee
Norman Eastman
la Crosse
Wustixetox
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin Soldier’s Aid Society
Treasury Department
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin Soldiers’ Aid Society
General Land Office
Union Men of Maryland Stand With Loyalty and Resolve
The Union men of Maryland nicknamed half-traitors by the Sentinel have endured and suffered for the Union. They faced treason at their doors and prevailed. Wisconsin loyalists are urged to listen and support them without hesitation. The Milwaukee News stresses unwavering local loyalty. The New Orleans Delta mentions Gen Cooke in a tight spot over debts. Maj. Anderson is a creditor for about 25 to 30 thousand dollars, with Cooke owning property in New Orleans and Butler having seized 50 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
Sentinel
Wisconsin
Milwaukee News
Cooke
Maj. Anderson
Fort Sumter
New Orleans
Gen. Butler
Dilta
Renount No. Turse
Jane
A. Stanton
Geo. McCleuray
Ajor
Stanton
Kearney
Hooker
Gen. Hooker
Porter
G. B. McCrernay
Moajor
M. Stanton
Deerney
Thi Ge
G.B. McCueliay
McClennan
Richmond
Asa B
Lizzie C
Abby
Tittle Dennett
Freddy
Eng AO Smimw
Presbyteriam Church
Beaver Dam
Free Ren
Adniseion
Huntington
Farmersburg
Clayton County
Iowa
J. Robinson
Manitowoc
Wis
A. Martin
Onion River
Fort Atkinson
Wesrincton
F. Raves
Wisconsin Acts Amending Statutes on County Officers and Habeas Corpus
Wisconsin law items announce amendments to section 94 of chapter 13 to empower circuit judges to appoint three court commissioners per county with two year terms and detailed powers. Also repeals sections 51 53 55 56 58 59 60 and 61 of chapter 158 regarding habeas corpus for fugitive slaves, approved June 16 1862.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Senate
Assembly
Circuit Court
Chambers
Chaiter
Senate and
Dodge County
State of
Francis J. Hrard
Calamus
Dodge
Sona
Honora Erard
Norice
Wisconia
Charles 4
Clason
Mitex
Harriet Bi-Ing
Guardian
Billnghurst
Lewis & Fribert
Praetors
Civil War Dispatches From Front Lines and Movements
Telegraphic reports describe advancing pickets, stout resistance, and praise for General Hooker’s troops. Messages note reinforced right wings, successful gains, and limited losses. Warnings of an imminent general engagement and strategic positions around Winchester and Front Royal accompany weather and supply notes.
Married in City and Death of Sarah Crews Linked in Sermon
The notice records a city marriage on the 22nd by LD Livermore Esq between Kiznates Rovsns and Angeline Olves of Lowell. It also reports the June 18th death of Sarah E. Crews aged 25 and recites a sermon extract from Luke 10:42 honoring her life and devotion to Sunday school work, detailing her piety, family ties, and influence on children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LD. Livermore Esq
Kiznates
Angeline Olves
Lowell
The Living Memory of Sarah in a Widow's Slumber
This obituary portrays Sarah as a devoted daughter and sister whose home life radiated care and diligence. It likens her to Mary and Martha in domestic virtue, detailing how she shouldered familial burdens, guided the family with warmth, and inspired both young and old. Her death, mourned by parents and kin, is framed as a passage to heavenly rest and a source of spiritual consolation.
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Sarah
Mary
Martha
Hearthstone
Gates of Pearl
Tet
Yregard
Pan
Christ
Prairie du Sac
Jove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fleageleur Union For
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Messrs
Treadway
van Slyke
Randall
Secretary of State
Madison Journal
Madison
Camp Randall
Union
BaPcory
Ciapter
United States
Co. G. Berdan
van Deuteh
Wise Consin
War Department
AE Cory
Telegraphic
Winchester
Jessie
Fremont
Middletown
Front Royal
Jackson
Mes. UN
Sorata
Sanan E. Crews
Colebrook
Vermont
St. Johnsbury
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sisters of
Bethany
Church
Angela Sing
Serapha
Hédria
Isaac
Jotn A. Bogert
Hutchinson
Dodge County Court
Charles Hewitt
Reading
Louisa A. Hewitt
Trenton
Eileanor A. Butterfield
Sulian
Hewitt
Mary E. Hewi Itt
Edward J Hewitt
Northowest
Moog du Lac
Junean
Argita
Said County
Leonard Mertz
Sloan & McFet River
AtVys
Casuit Court
County of Dodge
Josish P. Barber
James McBride
Henry McBride
John K McBride
Geo W. Brown
Danville L. Townend
Billinghurst, Lewis & Fribert
Guardian's Sale
Dodge Co. Court
Dorothea Wager
Gustavus Wager
Shields
Dorothes Wager
Anscourt
Juneau
T&e
H. Thorp. Drows's
T | Office
Eayer Dum
Wit
Reston
Hartford N. Haven K. R
Hartford City
Conn. River Co
K. B. Co
Ancor
Liabliitien
Wee Ween
GEO
E. Redfield
McClellan Mills
Eae Flouring and Grist Mill
Marvin & Goodnow
Thomas Samuels
Marvin, Goodnow & CO
Survis T Goodnow
OLD Friends
Warranier
Herrick
Leox Corti
Florida
Wernick
Albany
Barnes & Clark
Park Row
Tremain
Air
Canadas
South America
DR. L. R. Herrick & Co
Albany, N.Y
G. W. Farr
Lewis Brothers
Farmers Bank
Earl
C. B. Blanchard
E. L. Jones
Heaver Dara
E. R. S Vain
Down
Storey Beaves Dam
M.B. Martin
Treaton
Burdett
Sutherl
Burnett
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