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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1861
Page
6
An old poem mourns Hattie’s death and lays her to rest in a quiet grave. It depicts a fading tower, night birds, and graveyard imagery while a bereaved speaker prays for comfort and reunion beyond parting. The piece uses archaic spelling and somber tone to convey loss and hope.
Washington reports detail a reversal ordering the army to supply cavalry, Gen Meigs energizes the bureau, and General Ming named to Richmond expedition. Wright of Luzerne delivers a sharp anti rebel peace stance. Congress reshapes army size and punishments as McClellan gains praise and political frictions rise over coercion and loyalty.
The report notes Melémond's Resolutions passing with broad support in the House and a dispute over Henry May's case. It cites Willard's Hotel lease at $30,000 yearly, troop movements of the seventh Massachusetts and 36th New York Regiments, and Forney's Senate secretaryship victory. Ottawa dispatches describe Saxonia news, London fire, Paris decisions, Naples muskets, and Hungarian Diet pressure.
Kurt Monroe of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports a bloody skirmish near Monroe last Thursday week. Hawkins New York Zouaves of 25 men encountered rebel forces lying in ambush by the roadside and opened fire after Captain Hammel ordered a disciplined withdrawal and cover behind trees.
Colonel and subordinate officer in rebel green uniforms challenge Captain Hammell’s detachment. After a brief exchange of fire, two rebel officers fall, followed by heavy combat as cavalry and infantry collide. The Union forces drive the rebels to retreat amid chaos and wounded horses.
Notice from R. A. Oden in Galesville offering a large assortment of haying and harvesting tools at La Crosse or Sparta prices with transportation difference. Readers invited to call and inspect stock.
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