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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1860
Page
2
A 19th century critique urges young American women to abandon idle leisure and rocking chairs in favor of purposeful effort. Mothers bear some blame, but women should train themselves in domestic duties, act with energy, and aim to be future wives and mothers. The piece advocates discipline, practical skills, and a dedicated daily regimen.
The article notes a shift in colonial power as Bonaparte seizes the Spanish throne triggering upheaval in the La Plata colonies. It describes long standing conflict and signs of change affecting governance and loyalty across the region.
The article chronicles the long struggle between Buenos Ayres and inland provinces led by Urquiza. Foreign aid from England France Brazil Paraguay and Uruguay shifted balance, Rosas fell exile, and Urquiza's dominance grew until Buenos Ayres agreed to equality, disbanded armies and a new constitution was promised.
The Savannah Republican notes 108 enslaved people sold at Cuthbert for Lockatts railroad work, mostly adults with few children or women. Average price $1,364. one mechanic fetched $2,500. The prior day Montezuma sale totaled 81 slaves with average about $1,100. a girl aged 11 sold for $1,465, others up to $2,000, terms credit with interest.
A distressed mother unable to afford costly repatriation for her child's body seeks help from Captain Harrison. He cannot reduce the fee but crafts a solution by concealing the coffin in a well-sealed chest and arranging passage home, easing the burial cost abroad.
The report notes a person declines to receive the price of a chest while staying in his cabin, as described in the Gazette.
A Liverpool paper recalls a 1855 mansion fire in which a male servant burst into the lady’s room to rescue her as she slept. Her modesty led to the rescuer’s dismissal, but he later received a £500 legacy from the deceased master.
Henry M Paine of Worcester Massachusetts proposes an engine using heated air and moisture vapor. He claims it surpasses Ericsson by requiring only one seventh the fuel. The method rests on air moisture expanding sevenfold when heated versus dry air.
The London Court Journal reports belief that the Prince of Wales will depart for Canada late May or early June. Authorities will issue reception instructions and arrange details for the royal visit. The attending suite is not yet finalized, but the Renown a 64 gun ship is considered to convey the Prince.
The writer argues negligence costs farmers dearly through burr infestation, late calving, improper trimming of hogs and sheep, and poor stock care. He compares two-year calves and improved stock, citing annual losses from neglect, and notes widespread failures in field maintenance, shelter, and timely field operations observed in Ohio and western states.
An old exchange paper parodies sermon openings and light humor about a napper, Mrs Hopkins and a Bible name for a dog. It recalls a swift quip on tall bachelors and the digs at marriage as men lie cornerwise in bed to keep feet clear, with a wife in the way.
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