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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1861
Page
4
The article notes ongoing anticipation of a decisive movement by General Scott, with no rash action yet. It emphasizes his deliberate, systematic approach intended to save time, expense, and human life, while reporting readiness for a potential important battle.
The June number of Harper's New Monthly Magazine is received and praised for its interesting content and rich illustrations. An advertisement in another column invites reader attention.
W A Johnston Fisq plans to break a fine plat of about 20 acres adjoining the University grounds to erect a dwelling next season. The move signals development in a sought after area near the campus, with neighbors watching the progress closely.
The Comet is seen in the Northwest a few degrees above the horizon each evening. It appears surrounded by phosphorescent vapor and has a voluminous tail extending nearly to the zenith.
Ex PM Ges Hows writes a lengthy forcible article backing the Union and Lincoln. He argues the rebellion springs from lust for power in the South, not from electing a Republican president.
Mr. Dore delivered a Friday evening lecture to a attentive audience. The Society will close its term on Friday evening July 12. It has begun forming a library with valuable books valued at about $20.
The paper is released one day ahead this week to allow the boys to celebrate the Fourth. The note emphasizes an early edition to accommodate Independence Day festivities.
The July Atlantic Monthly showcases original articles and poetry including Our Orders by J G Whittier, Mrs Stowes Sun Painting and Sun Sculpture, The London Working Mans College, Emancipation in Russia, The Haunted Shanty and Greek Lines, reflecting the magazine’s varied literary offerings.
Contents include Ordeal by Battle, The United States and Europe, Washington a Camp, Between Spring and Summer, Bille worth, Reviews and Literary Notices, and Recent American Publications. Ticknor and Fields, Boston. Terme, $3 per annum.
A letter to the Transcript questions a unnamed writer's influence on starting a rival school and luring teachers away. It labels the piece ungentlemanly and slanderous, defends the author as not harming the institution, and promises no later notice of anonymous articles unless proven false. The piece notes Board members, accusations, and a vow to apologize if proven untrue.
A June 27 1861 letter to the editor objects to a June 21 Transcript item that attacked an unnamed man’s character. The writer, defending priceless reputation, questions the justification of slander and asks if any accusation is truly warranted.
The writer defends a person charged with hypocrisy and slander, arguing the accused is a firm friend of the school. They recount the individual’s acts supporting the institution at conferences in West Wis, La Crosse, and Sparta, including chairing the education committee and promoting recognition despite opposition. They deny seeds of discord and note teachers’ discontent as unrelated to personal culpability.
An unsigned letter defends the school against rumors and alleged covert solicitations to students. It accuses critics of mislabeling allies as enemies and urges measured discourse while praising the institution and its supporters. The writer signs as Ove Wino Knows.
Washington reports Gen Scott and advisers met the President to finalize campaign plans. No talks with rebels, government intends swift action with strong forces. Butler organizes command and batteries opposite Hampton as Louisiana troops commit outrages near New Market Bridge. Union casualty figures at Great Bethel cited as higher than earlier counts, cavalry driven from shell fire.
Colonel Fremont traveled as a passenger aboard the Furopia and departed for New York.
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