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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1861
Page
4
Early reports frame a cautious view of a battle near Bull Run. Defeat is not admitted by many, while retreat appears orderly and panic limited to noncombatants. Casualties range from 300 to 900 on our side and about 2,000 to 3,500 for the Rebels, with official figures pending.
Our paper presents selected details of the Bull's Run battle with speculation in Washington over future army movements. We endorse leaving strategic plans to the officers and keeping the public ignorant of enemy intentions to avoid aiding the foe.
J Nicbedla Way reports from La Crosse that Wisconsin currency is booming with faster exchange at Wisconsin banks. He notes rates around eight percent for state currency and about three percent for gold, while uncurrent Wisconsin notes sell at twenty to thirty cents on the dollar.
Hlake Esq of Preston sent a pair of white Huckleberries to the paper. The fruit resembles the blue variety in form and flavor but surpasses it. The berries are rare, found only near Mr. Lake’s locality and in very small quantities.
The past week is the warmest of the season. An ox collapsed on a street Tuesday, affected by the heat. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
The August Harper periodical is received and praised for its wide public appeal and engaging content. The Editors Drawer is highlighted as especially spicy in this number, signaling continued popular reception.
The August number of The Atlantic Monthly is praised for original articles from leading writers. It is described as a magazine the American people should support to foster correct literary taste and pride in sterling literature. Published by ieknor and Fields, Boston. Terms 7 acts per number.
The August issue of Godey’s Lady’s Book is described as indispensable for ladies and lovers of fine arts and polite literature. Subscriptions are 3 per year, mail to L. A. Godey at 323 Chestnut St, Philadelphia.
The June issue of this valuable monthly for the youth includes a sketch of Abraham Tinevla life and example worthy of imitation. Terms are 1 per annum. Published by Win, Guild Mo at 109 Washington Street Boston.
Remarks on wartime improvements and local progress are mixed with a notice about Myron Gardner of Arcadia being killed in action. Gardner, a teen enlistee, moved from Black River Falls to Sparta and La Crosse before service, died near Trempealeau County when a cannon ball shattered his leg. The dispatch cites a La Crosse Democrat account of the incident and notes publication delays.
Gardner, a noble boy from Treampeleau, suffers leg injury while Hildreth hopes for recovery. Wenzell initially feared to lose sight but regained sight this morning.
Detailed eyewitness account describes rebels deceiving with American flags, firing on wounded and ambulances, and slaughtering isolated troops. Captain Hagerty, of the Sixty-ninth, killed with throat cut. surgeons report wounded in Centreville and Confederate pickets near the village. Zouaves praised for knife handling. Black Horse Cavalry decimated. General McDowell praised for activity, but critique of support. Large-scale mobilization underway with 20 000 new recruits and artillery. government expanding staff and logistics to defend the capital.
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