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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1861
Page
2
Fragmentary remarks urge active unity for the Constitution and Union amid Civil War upheaval. Advocates stress vigilance, support for the Confederacy’s defeat, and preserving constitutional guarantees for both North and South under a forthcoming settlement.
The article alleges partisan blame over government appointments, naming Theodore Kuud, Route Agent on the Mil road, and figures like W. R. Wilson, Joan J. Potter, and J. Usmoucat. It discusses balancing Republicans and Democrats, removal of officials, and claims of Union Democrat influence in cabinet decisions amid Civil War era disputes.
The writer argues the Administration uses partisan rewards, including ultra Republicans, for posts like Past master at the place. They warn continuing this policy risks alienating the Democracy of the North and threatening national unity and government strength until the war ends.
A fiery editorial warns that the Constitution is imperiled by rebellion in the North and South. It attributes fault to abolitionists and rival presses while urging loyalty to the Union and adherence to constitutional rights amid the wartime crisis. The piece notes the Wappua Bank failure with minor impact on circulation.
A Washington correspondent notes that department heads will not accept further personal applications for appointments, keeping the Beaver Barn Post Office in steady hands with Elwell as Post Master and Ward as assistant. May 7 Village elections in Horscot and Fox Lake proceed quietly, with Decker and Ferguson elected to various posts. The Citizen’s take on O S Phelps’ expected Postmaster appointment is discussed as a public matter.
In West Bend a postmaster renewal triggers a partisan exchange as Weightman is replaced by N Frisby a Republican. The notice rails against Democrats callings the administration to recognize only the Lepablivan party and accuses the North of one party politics.
Fragmentary report describes military appointments by President Lincoln and Major General of the U.S. Army John Dix, praising Democratic rank-and-file. Camp Randall drill notes reduce each company to 77 men, home leaves issued. militia staff listed. Topographical notes map Havre de Grace Annapolis Junction Indianapolis and other rail hubs, with supply figures from Camp Faster Cleveland detailing bread beef potatoes coffee and other provisions for 6,000 bread 3,500 beef and more.
Tribune style critique from Chicago observers condemns alleged cowards who taunt Democrats over volunteering. Notes Democrats largely volunteer, while Republicans ostracize foes, urging immediate stop to such intimidation. Mentions Butler promotion, tea regiment bids, private yachts in government service, and Kentucky secession debate amid unrest.
In Footville a resident warned volunteers heading south that they might die. A deputation offered him a flag to raise or face attention. the flag waved over his home at dawn. Cin, Gaz reports tens of thousands drill and mobilize to protect the Union after Fort Sumter. Other items note Maury’s fall from favor, Douglas appointment rumors, Dane county calls for wheat buyers to demand specie, and a Watertown convention schedule.
A telegraphic summary reports at Camp Jackson violent clashes with troops, executions and a large death toll, plus aftermath across multiple cities. It notes arms seized, crowd violence, and shifting military actions, with additional items on Memphis, New York Zouaves, Western Virginians, and political moves in Washington and Baltimore. The report also mentions troop totals in Virginia and government actions toward insurrectionary states.
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