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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1860
Page
4
The essay debates what makes a person truly great across eras. It contrasts physical prowess with mental achievement and criticizes political exaggeration, rail splitting, and cabinet games as not guaranteeing ability. The author argues greatness lies in the soul and moral worth, not wealth or military glory.
A terse La Crosse Union and Democrat note describes an anxious moment at the La Crosse and Winona Railroad project after a shot from a leather gun was fired and occupants waited to see if anyone was struck, with a cautious statement from a witness.
The Union and Democrat editor hints at possible railroad plans from Winona to La Crosse, noting opposition by La Crosse figures and potential action at a junction seven miles from La Crosse. The district court heard a sharp jury address by Mr T of La Crosse, mocking opposing counsel. Teachers association met to discuss arithmetic grammar and education, praising Prof Ogden and his work The Wisconsin Partner June issue arrives featuring the Mele Drainer for underground draining in stiff subsoils.
Atonzo Johnson Lsq. of La Crosse died on the 31st due to consumption. He was the third prominent La Crosse lawyer to die in the past three years, marking a notable loss for the local legal community.
River Mail notes the Post Office Department has restored the daily mail service on the Mississippi Route from Galena to St. Paul, resuming regular communication along the corridor.
Heavy rains push Black River to overflow levels in Jackson and Clark Counties. Residents brace as rising waters threaten homes and crops while authorities warn of potential log jams from recent debris.
A monthly children’s magazine edited by Mark For rester and published by William Guild & Company Boston mass offers annual and bulk subscriptions with pricing for multiple copies.
The June number of this periodical is presented as a valuable resource for teachers and school officers. A. J. Craig has run it for about three years and now continues its publication, offering instruction and practical material for education professionals.
The note announces the return of the Wisconsin Criur exchanges sheet with Rev. J. B. Pradt succeeding the present number, calling him eminently qualified to fill the place and welcoming the publication back after an absence of two or three weeks.
Readers are reminded that local letters have been crowded out by a matter described as not harmful if kept. The note refers to correspondence being delayed due to this issue and asks for understanding from correspondents.
Citizens of Galesville meet to plan a Celebration and Picnic on July 4 1860. Officers named include President Dr E R Utter Trempealeau and Vice Presidents Ene Batourer Samuel Banrzerr Daniel Trowskipas among others. Committees on Toasts and Arrangements listed with numerous local names and ladies aiding. Readers of Declaration noted as Danl Webster.
Narraville May 28 1860 report details a journey from Galesville via Trempealeau River Valley to Merrill’s camp near Silver Mines. Observations note iron ore veins in sand rock, heated rock signs, and flint bed evidence for arrow heads. Ben Merrill hosts. Parker and Borror accompany.
The writer describes excavations near bluffs and prairies where numerous holes suggest ancient attempts to obtain flint for arrowheads. Pots and agate fragments hint at foreign copper, with mound builders likely behind the diggings. Observations include signs of pottery, deer and tree growth, and a journey ending at Neillsville House with praise for Mr Green.
In May 1860, the Pinery of Black River–Varie traces pine timber from Black River Falls to Iron Mountain, with Gray Pine and red pine giving way to white and yellow pines. Hardwoods such as Sugar Maple, White Ash, Basswood, Cherry Birch, White Oak, and Red Oak fill the landscape, while balsam fir and hemlock occur near the banks. The white pine covers about one fourth of Clark County’s soil as timber prospecting continues.
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