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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1861
Page
4
The piece argues war has shaped politics, noting Republicans opposed slavery and Democrats differ but defend the Union. It urges North unity in political action, warns against party strife, and invites readers to freely express sentiments in the columns.
Judge Gale tours land daily inviting cultivation as thousands of acres lie idle. The note claims with proper care the area could yield about 30 bushels of wheat per acre, turning neglected rank weeds into productive fields.
The piece notes an early clash described as fierce with 23 000 rebel forces opposing 8000 Union troops on their ground. Gen. Lyon is killed leading from the front, while pursuit continues and the camp rests overnight. Reported Union losses reach about one tenth of engaged men.
Our Washington correspondent thanks readers for the article and invites others to share war news and general reading material. The paper aims to keep readers posted on war events and to publish varied content including farmers supplying useful local intelligence.
The report notes many fields yield about 80 bushels per acre while some value is poor due to drought and smut. Harvest costs drop from last year. Judge Gale reports lighter wheat crops in the southern regions due to drought Army Worm and Chintz Bug.
Wisconsin readers are advised of revised bank listings as currency mends. Contemporary notes indicate oncurrent bills trading from 55 to 90 cents on the dollar amid improving markets.
Report notes clear skies and favorable conditions aiding harvest progress. Farmers report steady yields and timely fieldwork continuing across regions under mild temperatures. No adverse weather noted, boosting activity and expectations for the season’s output.
Col James D Cameron of the 79th Highlanders New York killed in action. Born and resident in Pennsylvania he later commanded the regiment and was over fifty. He was brother to the Secretary of War and had worked as a printer before public service. He resided at Milton Northumberland County and left no family. Brigadier General Angel Frank Siegel also noted for Union service in Miz.
The article outlines the German-born Rosencrans family, noting Gen. Rosencrans’s rise from Baden regimental officer to Brigadier General under Lincoln, and Gen. Rosencrans of Ohio who commanded at Rich Mountain and Beverly. It portrays both as skilled, valiant leaders expected to succeed MeJellan in command of the upper Potomac department.
A Wise balloon rose over Virginia from Fort Corcoran and Ball's Cross, then collapsed rapidly. Reporters watched the swift descent from Fort Corcoran and fear for the passengers, unsure of how many were aboard. The craft had sailed over the city yesterday and again this morning before the failure.
A Philadelphia Press correspondent reports on balloon use for military observation. Balloons within three to five miles can be suspended to point in any direction, while rifled cannons of the Second Rhode Island Battery can reach four miles. At one mile elevation a balloon could not spot Bull’s Run batteries, risking misreporting defenses. Balloons could still aid by signaling troop advances on main roads and tracking army movements during engagements.
A Jackson County case reports the wife of Lewia Johnson of Alma died after a poisoning suspicion arises. The coroner’s jury indicts the husband, who is under arrest for examination before local justices. The note also records Civil War battlefield news from Richmond dated July 18 1861 with Beauregard victory reports and related combat details.
Procxy' Frawling of the London Times reports attending the Sunday Bull's Run engagement and claims to have never seen such fierce fighting. He recalls four hours where both sides stood in a relentless, unyielding mêlée marked by vigor and tenacity.
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