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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1861
Page
1
Poem chronicles a titled man promoted from colonel to martyr and buried with honors. Rich in ceremonial language, it lauds loyalty to country and appeals for steadfast, fearless remembrance of a fallen leader. The piece blends martial imagery with patriotic duty and reverence for sacrifice.
From Grafton, June 3, four regiments under Col Kelley and Col Lander moved by rail and foot to Philippi. Kelley wounded by a concealed shooter as Union forces overran the camp at dawn. rebels fled, leaving horses, arms, and camp equipage to the victors. Simms, a Confederate assistant quartermaster, seized. Kelley hopes for recovery.
The article argues Congress should ban further cotton goods imports from Great Britain to ease cotton supply concerns and proposes prohibiting other imports if England withholds rifles and rifled cannon. It contrasts English aloofness with American resolve, predicting a rising national power and unity amid secession-era tensions.
The Michigan First Regiment is praised as the best shots in the army. Vermont offers ten regiments to the Federal Government.
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