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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1861
Page
7
An ancient parable ends with a father untying a bundle of sticks and showing sons how they break only when united. He advises concord as the safeguard of his temple of science, urging that discord will lead to defeat and urging Concordia to rule among pupils, tutors, and leaders.
An official despatch confirms a fierce engagement at Manassas with multiple batteries taken and heavy losses on both sides. Union troops under McDowell routed the enemy, who retreated toward Bull Run while Beauregard’s force supported by fresh reinforcements fought tenaciously.
A July dispatch from Baltimore reports Gen Dix taking command to supersede Gen Banke and Gen Patterson, with Union and Confederate movements described. Rebels outnumbered three to one, a retreat caused by teamsters and civilians, and a panic among horses. Casualties, prisoners, and the day’s events are detailed, including names of officers and regiments.
July 25 males report Northampton Virginia as Johnston leads 20 000 at Winchester and Maynard near Manasas. Jackson killed denied. McDowell reverses feared. Zouave drummer claims rebels hold many prisoners. Fifteen of First Ohio missing. officers safe. Dispatch says Gol Hunter shot in face leading his division and survive.
A Charleston Mercury correspondent notes Washington minds attribute global strife to the coming of Christ. A politician is asked who the maker is, with the answer Jehovah given, followed by a joking misidentification of G Hover as northern or southern.
A meeting of the Execi niittee at the Trempealeau Co Agricultural Beviety office is set for the first Tuesday in August at Lo'clock P. M. to arrange for the thir of 1964 and to trans ignaa with Jno G French et al. Members listed include Thompson, Boardaly, Wood, Breeman, Fields, Perkins, Biggs and Preeman.
In a local notice farmers report known that L dhave on hand wing and harvesting tools. The brief item notes workers and equipment readiness for current harvest tasks and upcoming seasonal needs at the rural cooperative.
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