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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1861
Page
4
In Mono, Minnavere, a German aided mob marched through Milwaukee streets and charged Mitchell's and the State banks. Blanks, checks, and furniture were burned. Forty mob members were arrested before large damage occurred. Public anger grows at the banking clique amid consumer losses.
In a Transcript piece referencing the University, PaRagRara says the aim was not at teachers or students but at a secret enemy. The group asserts continued praise for Professor Allows and Lady and acknowledges no reason to alter their previously favorable view. If no enemy exists, the arrow would fall harmlessly to the ground.
On Tusspay a fine shower refreshed the land after a long drought. Vegetation improves as roses and flowers display beauty and the prospect for a good crop becomes brighter.
A reply to the item titled Snake in the Grass notes the paragraph could not be published this week and will appear next week. The author is thanked and assured they will be heard.
Massrs. R. C. Fields and M. D. In galls, Chairs of Sumner and Lincoln towns, with A. A. Arnold, Chair of our town, began a look for a more direct road from Gale to Sumner starting yesterday.
J Lyotvurt Dore will deliver a lecture before the Lyceum this Friday evening at the school house.
Limited space prevents full comment but towns are urged to attend a Sabbath School event at Caledonia. Sunday Schools and a newly formed military company will attend. Professor Fallows will speak to Sabbath School members. A hymn by Oliver Wendell Limes, chosen by P. J. Ladd Haq, will be sung.
A fragmentary poem praising divine aid for soldiers and nation, invoking God and nation while referencing sacrifice and steadfast faith. The text shifts to mention Wisconsin currency and a note about last week's Wisconsin bills list copied from the La Crosse Republican, with the Madison Patriot June 20 report on bank calls and deposits.
Through the kindness of R. Bunn Esq of Sparta we received yesterday's Daily with news from the seat of war up to the 26th inst. As we are already at press we can only say that nothing decisive had taken place up to that date.
In Macedon on June 9 Miss Fama H Johnston 17 sister of W A Johnston of this village. In the same village on June 23 Mrs Har Rixt B wife of A A Arnold Esq aged 24. Mrs Arnold died after a sudden illness following garden work and vomiting. She was elegant modest amiable and leaves a young child and a grieving husband.
The community mourns a great loss with deep sorrow and hope. The funeral Wednesday drew many sympathizing friends who heard an engaging sermon by Rev. J. Frothingham.
Rural New Worker notes eight hundred thousand volunteers signed up in five weeks. Rebels rename Sentt Qu to Da vis Go, while Adam's Press seizes military goods worth ten thousand dollars bound for the South. A Boston citizen donates twenty five thousand dollars to Williams College. Virginia imposes universal service on men 16 to 60 by Thursday. Only four of the original thirteen states remain in revolt: Virginia North Carolina South Carolina and Georgia. The New Orleans Picayune halves its size.
The German class at Galeaville University mourns Mrs. Arnold who died suddenly. A diligent scholar of German with Latin and French knowledge, she valued study yet placed family first. Her words about balancing duty and study reflect a life of ordered devotion. Peace to her ashes.
O H Browning of Quincy has been appointed by the Illinois Governor to fill the vacancy caused by Senators death. Browning, renowned in the Northwest for his Burch divorce case defense, is praised as a man of integrity patriotism and sound principles. He has aligned with the Republican party since his career began.
A detailed list of Union Celebration officers and committees for Caledonia Trempealeau and Galesville areas, including president vice presidents secretary marshal chaplain reader and numerous subcommittees for music finance toasts picnic and local arrangements. The roster names several local figures such as Hanzis McGilvray Holmes Olds Booth Batchelder Tucker McDonald Gale and others across Trempealeau Caledonia Galesville and Galusville.
Foreign despatches report a notable change in England's stance toward United States matters. Recognition of the Southern Confederacy appears unlikely for now, and Francis J. Adams has reached court with favorable dispatches. No quarrel with England is sought, and other European powers convey satisfactory advices.
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