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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1861
Page
3
A column on wool preparation notes buyers pay equally for clean and dirty wool, blaming purchasers for lack of discrimination. It cites dealer anecdotes showing both sides admit costs and argues farmers should insist on clean fleece. Included is a Civil War memorial of Col Ellsworth, his family, and engagement to Miss Carrie Spafford, ending with a tribute to his death.
A Rural New-Yorker note discusses reform in wool buying, urging dealers to employ only discerning agents. The piece argues many woes in the market stem from broader issues, not just sellable grades, and stresses the need for better relations between wool growers and dealers while promising market updates and future prospects. It references a Boston correspondent and hints at continued reform year expectations.
An inventive and inquisitive Connecticut youth aboard a steamship questions crew and engine operations, prompting a rebuke from the captain. The episode blends humorous detail with a note on curiosity and technical interest, followed by contemporary Paris press commentary praising Northern resolve and liberty.
The Sentinel notes that major northern papers including the New York Tribune Chicago Tribune and the Cincinnati Gazette condemn Britain’s neutrality. It questions their grounds and suggests they may seek Britain’s aid to crush the rebels, asserting such help is neither desirable nor necessary.
In a forceful critique from Times writers, a fierce denunciation asserts that English public opinion misreads American sacrifice in the war. It argues the fight is for humanity and liberty, not tariffs or self interest, and condemns claims of mercantile motives as misrepresentation aimed to sow doubt.
The Wisconsin scene shows the current rate cut to 6 1-4 percent with wide buy-sell margins. A half million dollars flowed from banks to farmers and grain dealers in exchange for produce, tightening money supply locally but expected to rebalance with normal trade. Uncurrent Wisconsin money advanced 3 percent to 58c, while notes of liquidated Koshkonong and Hau Clair banks traded at 57 and 8c respectively.
Wren Haworth learns of her son Col. Haworth's death at Mechanicsville on Friday. She cries out she wishes to be a man to avenge his death, expressing shock and sorrow over the loss.
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