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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1861
Page
5
The passage argues that humans are inherently social and isolated superiority is ill advised. It notes that those with high virtue or genius are often treated with simplicity of manners, valued for inner souls rather than wealth, and judged with forbearance by philosophic minds who seek to elevate rather than harshly censure society’s imperfections.
The article discusses the contrast between Secretary Cameron's conservative stance on slavery and the President's modification, arguing the North should end the rebellion swiftly. It asserts that rebels’ slave property forfeits in war, proposes arming capable enslaved people, and leaves postwar decisions to Congress, preserving slaveholders’ rights under the Constitution.
The Charleston blaze is linked to an alleged insurrection among the negroes causing widespread consternation. English press tone on Slidell and Mason arrests is severe, with pending demand rumors unsettling the North despite no official confirmation.
Citizens woke Monday to learn the Clark and Tarris Mills dam broke during the night flooding the village’s lower part with water, twenty feet of debris drifted down the creek bed. Proprietors mobilized crews to repair the damage. weather permitting, business aims to resume in a week or two. Estimated damages range from two to three hundred dollars.
Godey enters the new year with sixty engravings three steel plates over one hundred pages sixty five articles and a double extension plate. The fashion plate is the handsomest yet with a fancy title page engraving and a steel print of Our Father in prayer. Subscriptions offer one year three dollars for one copy two copies six dollars and more with club deals. mailed from Philadelphia to L A Godey.
Editor M Booth and J Alien publish a Milwaukee quarto paper praised for care and editorial ability. Though termed ultra on slavery by some, the review notes it is ahead of its time. Subscription terms listed at 1 50 per year.
A fragment reports a clash yesterday at Morris town East Tennessee between Federal forces led by Parson Brownlow and opposing troops. The incomplete text limits full details on outcome or participants.
The Federals won a first Union victory of the war with Brownlow commanding 3,010 men. Rebel forces were not known and were completely routed.
Reports claim Reded forces strengthen defenses of Bowling Green while rail stock moves north. A Charleston fire devastates multiple buildings including major churches, prompting evacuations. Proposals accuse incendiary causes, amid broader chatter on Mason and Dixon policies and potential English demands. Fort Dulavst reportedly evacuated by rebels, now held by Federal troops.
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