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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1861
Page
4
Enquiry for land in the area is at a high point in years. The town offers strong land quality water power and a good school. The scenery attracts nature lovers and the University school recently drew more students. Despite financial crises, the institution began quickly and will persist toward future success.
A publisher advertises Godey’s Lady’s Book at one dollar for July, with the 193rd volume sent to subscribers. The offer includes seven steel engravings, six large double extension fashion plates, winter cloak patterns, and a liberal mix of literature and plates. L A Gondry, 323 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
A local notice states Dr Eakins dentist now operates from Tia Crosse. A friend reports his practice is praised for precise work and courteous service.
The Chicago Tribune reports that officials decided not to admit privateers into English ports, signaling that the Ministry may not be allied with the rebels. This statement is presented as the first assurance of the government’s stance.
Notice that an advertisement appears in another column offering Chapman's sectional maps and inviting readers to visit the office to view samples.
Thanks to Mr Henry Farnway for a late in Crosse Daily and to Elder Veadon for a Chicago Daily in advance of the mails. The brief tribute lists individuals who aided the newspaper distribution and exchange in the period.
Hypocrisy cloaked as religion is condemned as a catalyst for mischief within the school. An enemy has infiltrated under piety and friendship, sowing discord. teachers grow discontent while students face pressure to leave. The institution says it has identified the foe months ago and will not endure silence as the plots unfold.
The notice highlights the town’s water power at Clerk & Harris, now driving a grist and saw mill with circular saws lathes and more. It claims the power could operate a large amount of machinery and suggests a woolen factory would be a strong investment here. Sheep are rapidly increasing, benefiting wool production potential.
The La Crosse Republican reports that the Bankers Convention pact has been altered to leave banks reliant on Northern security alone. The editorial favors the collapse of the foundationless structure and notes the Republican's list of goal banks in a separate column.
The document states France is disposed toward the Union and seeks to know how it may serve. It emphasizes France’s sympathy as something due to every nation advancing progress and justice.
Special correspondent reports Southern leaders pivot toward avoiding Washington while pressing Fort Pickens. Aligns on Yankee support for U S Government and the likelihood of field action to seize Washington or fortify coastal positions. Notes internal Southern division between moderate and extreme views influencing war policy.
A travel narrative recounts discussions on climate, power, and morality in the South. An American traveler notes strategic holds on Tortugas and Key West and observes a waiter who confesses he owns a slave, and his hesitation afterward.
A correspondent in La Crosse Wisconsin on June 17 1861 recounts a three hour foot trip to Trempealeau and a steamer ride on the Flora to Winona plus commentary on Frank the Trempealeau host. The piece notes the La Crosse County Bank failure on June 11 1861 bank suspensions across the region and calls for a specie based banking system while favoring Honest Democrats like H UL Parmer of Milwaukee.
The Wisconsin Republic reports three classes of banks amid a call from the Bank Comptroller. Sixteen banks claim full circulation, ten banks show specific endorsements, and seven banks set protective limits, while all others are treated as Group Tax under convention repudiation.
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