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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1861
Page
6
Our regular issue apologizes for tardiness and wishes Harry New Year. We praise the farmer as the base of prosperity and urge mutual support. Our columns should carry useful reading and original articles from all professions to foster home literature and reflect community intelligence.
A Northern commentary applauds leading English journals for defeating Southern secession. It argues slavery cannot be justified and calls secession treason and folly. It warns the South that withdrawal would destroy its standing and invite harsher treatment from other nations.
The University tax winter term will commence on Monday as students arrive rapidly.
A column reflects on the new year 1861 and the nation in turmoil The author notes the election of Lincoln and a Southern state secession predicting a moral struggle against slavery While condemning the slave system the piece appeals for freedom justice and endurance amid coming upheaval
The Prince’s visit to the United States fosters strong, cordial sentiment between nations. All events appear proper and friendly, with the Royal mother in England gratefully acknowledging the warm reception.
This week the county updates its official directory with Comstock and Barnard taking up posts promptly discharging their official duties in the county administration.
Nan Yuan experiences a very mild winter day with enough snow for sleighing. Bells ring and merriment from belles heightens the cheerful mood, reflecting a festive and picturesque scene.
The Saturday Evening Fest announces new terms for 1861 subscriptions offering a premium engraving “A Merry Making in the Olden Time” first issued by the London Art Union. Premiums include Lippincott's Pronouncing Gazetteer and Webster's New Pictorial Dictionary, with various club rates and multi-copy deals. Address Deason and Peterson, 319 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, for sample copies.
A travelogue voyage describes the Antwerp to Rotterdam leg with scenery of dyke country and windmills. The author notes Rotterdam’s business focus, climbs a windmill, and visits Delft and Scheidam, admiring Rembrandt's Lecondance tomte and Paul Potter's jourg sull before continuing 200 miles by Rhine to Cologne, noting slow, flat riverine travel and a strong current.
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