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Newspaper
Beaver Dam Argus
Location
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1861
Page
1
Fragmented notice from the Beaver Dam area recounts a June 11 1841 meeting in Dodge County about routine arrangements or grain agreements. The piece criticizes the Citizen and Wells editor, notes party tensions, and mentions fallout over journalism and political alignment with no clear conclusion.
In Rockford and other river towns, farmers balk at paying in gold or specie, fearing currency shifts. The Argus and Demokrat share pages about wartime gold versus grain payments and a public welcome for Andy Johnson returning home.
The article notes stronger Western business with Fairbanks selling three times more large railroad signal and stock scales in nine to ten months, signaling overall improvement. It lists Wisconsin volunteers for the Whitworth Regiment at Janesville, naming officers for six regiments and local units, plus remarks on contraband of war and Queen Victoria rumors with royal plans and relocations.
An accident near Jackson injured M. L. Delaney of Barton while using a circular saw. His left hand was severed at the palmar arch between the thumb and fingers, arteries opened, blood flowed profusely. Doctors Seymour and Wolcott treated the wound. hope remains to save the hand in a crippled condition.
The Dodge Co Citizen announces it will publish no further unless able to avoid debt. The editor thanks a few supporters, criticizes others, and urges Beaver Dam and nearby residents to sustain local journalism with honest advertising and loyal backing to keep the paper alive.
The legal question concerns whether Davis letters of marque were valid under color of peace, and if Confederate privateers could be treated as pirates. A law officer’s ruling influenced Lord John Russell's stance on recognizing the Confederacy as belligerents while avoiding prize court involvement. It notes U.S. privateering history and Britain’s silent response to 1858 proposals to abandon privateering and protect noncontraband private property at sea.
The Madison Journal notes the Extra Session adjourned at 10 am. Key measures authorize the Governor to raise three regiments for immediate service, with provisions to call two more as needed, and to hold two in camp for future needs. A loan up to one million dollars at six percent is authorized to fund war needs. Other acts provide monthly stipends for volunteers families, allow local taxes for relief, exempt volunteers from civil process, pay discharged volunteers, and allocate funds for arms, equipment, and executive expenses. The session also reforms the Barking Law and clarifies militia organization while declaring the war fund responsible for extra-session costs. A separate report discusses Gen. Scott’s campaign plans and potential political backlash.
Rumors from reliable sources say Gumemel and San Salvador may align with belligerent factions as Carrera supports the state and Barrios the church. General Barrios has concentrated seven hundred troops on the frontier amid ongoing clashes. A Cincinnati letter-sleeve device, shown by the Press, depicts Scott the bulldog guarding a sirloin labeled Washington while Jeff eyes the joint with a palmetto tile, then leaves as Scott asks why he does not take it.
The eminent sporting editor of Wilkes Spirit of the Times argues that battles will hinge on more than marksmanship. He recalls ancient spear use, Napoleonic era refinements, and frontier bayonet chances, noting Northern and Southern troops rely on close combat and physical grit amid evolving weaponry. A Portland, Maine letter adds satire on “gentlemen” soldiers and parades with military honors for fallen hero Luther C. Ladd, while a Georgia Masons chapter dissolves a long standing alliance with the General Grand Chapter.
An 1861 Wisconsin law authorizes counties towns and villages to levy taxes on taxable property to support families of volunteers in U S or state military service. Funds are separate and overseen by local officials, with public accounts kept. Special meetings may authorize taxes. provisions cover warrants and collection. act in force from passage May 25 1861.
Amends chapter 242 of the General Laws of 1861 to restrict bank security acceptance to Wisconsin and U S issued notes. Secretary of State to publish the amendment in proper connection. Approved May 25 1891.
During the Civil War era two acts are shown. One amends section five of chapter four of the 1861 General Laws to provide a military force for immediate service with mustering into state service for three months. The other allocates expenses of the May 15 1862 special legislative session to the war fund, effective upon passage.
A distorted late edition note claims revolutionary forces in Carthagera prepare to move one thousand troops to Aspinwall to seize Panamia. The report says liberals gain ground in Bogota, but faith in the effort remains low until a victory is secured.
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