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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1861
Page
5
Readers receive late intelligence from La Crouse noting rumors of a Potomac crossing and potential rebel attack on Washington. Secretary Cameron drafts forces, urging readiness and genuine effort over bravado as the South intensifies its advance.
Foustan News reports Russell’s letter to the London Times written right after the Bull Run battle has been published and returned, noting its preknowledge leaves the writer in a shameful position.
Dr Utter notes Charles Utter of Trempealeau has a 150 tree garden with 100 bearing fruit. George Batchelder and Meysry Nicholls also report bearing young trees. Our garden has two bearing trees after spring plantings. Apples show promise in this new region as initial attempts improve.
The piece notes vigilance in grain handling within the county circle and asserts strong chances of no famine for a year. It highlights vaulty stacking as common last year due to abundant straw and extra labor to secure lodged grain.
Cop Captain Dillingham son of Hon Paul Dillingham of Waterbury VI led a company from his town with the 2nd Vermont Regiment in the Bull Run battle as a winnie ball grazed his forehead though no blood was seen he quipped I have a chance for another shot Gowry for Strever The Lady's Book for September highlights engravings and patterns from Godey's including cottages designs by Samuel Sloan with subscription rates and ad details.
In this village on August 22 1861 Samuel Bartlett aged eight years moved here in 1855 as one of the first settlers leaving a large family now grown. He was remembered as a genial old man. Funeral services will be at the Court House today at 10 A M.
E Persins and A Ovziz promote a liquid that eases washing, with limited rubbing required for very dirty clothes. It costs little and reportedly harms fabric less than a washboard. R Pauxen hosts a Harvest Ball at his hotel on August 29 1861, inviting readers to attend. Also notes prairie chickens abundant, a Covey hunter G V Freeman bags eight on first flight, crop prospects if frost delays, sun stroke cases in Tut La Crosse, thanks to local doctors and officials, and a Bavarian king’s humorous village visit and gracious reply.
Secretary Cameron explains fugitives from service in secessionist areas may be forfeited to Union service under the August 6, 1861 act. He directs Major General Butler to receive fugitives from loyal masters, keep records, and avoid forcing servants from peaceful citizens. Peace will bring compensation to loyal masters and proper legislation.
The article lists August farming tips including destroying late caterpillar broods, feeding cattle, draining operations, raking grain scatter, harvesting hops, tree matching with grafting, sowing lettuce, securing millet seed, picking peaches for market, pruning, sowing peas and turnips, selecting raspberry shoots, collecting stones and seeds, and saving seed varieties for next year. Fe.
Aug 14 Hetes Ricumont Virginia reports a plausible battle near Leesburg. About 1700 Federal troops crossed the Potomac opposite Leesburg but were surrounded after nightfall. Federal casualties run around 800 killed and wounded with 1400 captured. Confederate losses small. Travelers from Manassas confirm the news as current.
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