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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1861
Page
4
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Editorial notes the Mason and Sudell affair could spark talk of war between England and America. It argues no official belligerence is evident, urges arbitration over a trivial dispute, and warns war would be unwise amid internal civil strife. It questions whether national honor requires surrendering prisoners if law is not violated.
Readers respond with late letters discussing camp life, patriotism, volunteer enlistment, and impressions of Washington. The Trempualean County cohort is singled out for its local letters while observers debate the Administration and Ta Tarosse battery amid broader war commentary.
A reader voices respect for Mr Lincoln while noting he is not faultless and that many people share this view, signaling a broader tendency to critique the president on certain points.
The lecture read before University students marked one of Judge Gale’s best efforts. It was clear erudite and thought provoking. He urged raising the standard of female education and argued for cultivating intellect and soul over mere outward traits.
Citizens propose a winter program of weekly home lectures with villagers preparing and presenting essays. The Glee Club is invited to preface and close each session with stirring numbers to engage and instruct the audience.
The company members are mostly at home on furloughs and had planned to be paid off and go South. They now anticipate a move to Baltimore in January.
The piece argues war with England is unavoidable if Mason and Slidell are not surrendered. It claims Britain believes it can block the North and unlock Southern ports within a month, and if so would reveal a tender conscience on the slavery question.
The winter term of the institution will commence on January second. Rooms and board are being engaged, and there is a prospect of a fair number of students. The unexpected return of Gen Santt is believed to indicate potential trouble with England.
Bavano Taxnon will deliver a lecture at 31 Yankee on January 18. The event highlights an academic talk by the visiting speaker, inviting interested readers to attend.
The Home Journal announces a January start for a new series including Christine by an American Wife and Hookings-on at the War by N. Willis. Epistles in City Life by Edward S. Fonalds, Who is the Tein by Barry Gray, Romance of Today by Oliver Bruce, and Society Correspondence from New York readers will be featured. Subscriptions and club rates are listed with prices and addresses for Morvis & Willis at 107 Fulton Street, New York.
Our people have begun a series of social evening parties. Theonom y becomes fashionable in the highest circles during these war times. Unceremonious and simple gatherings give the entertains and entertained equal chances for enjoyment.
Dispatch from the War Department in Washington dated December quotes Alelus Wrashburns Cavalry received and barracks ordered in Milwaukee. Rebel Captain Sweeney and 35 men captured at Rogers Mill. Morvills cavalry detachment secures 4 captains 2 lieutenants and about 40 men at Sedatia. Morvills report 2000 rebels at Lexington and a 16 musician band captured at Dunkbury. Col Magoffins son and son in law taken.
Civil war era notes recount British press focus on the Trent affair and Maine to England tensions, with naval build ups and comments on Southern Confederacy recognition. Dispatches summarize Lincoln era politics, prisoner status debates, and regional skirmishes in Missouri and Kentucky, including figures like Gen. Scott and Col. Magoffin.
A reader notes the day has not been widely observed in the area. A subscriber offered a turkey for the occasion, but the paper must accept the humane fact that the bird remains alive and well at present.
Henry Warn Buxerer is set to assume the position of head editor of the Independent, signaling a leadership shift at the publication. The move follows internal discussions and signals a new editorial direction.
J. D. McCoy is thanked for supplying newspapers containing late news. The note acknowledges his effort in providing timely papers to readers and highlights appreciation from the contact.
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