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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1861
Page
5
The poet laments Olivia’s death and imagines a reunion in a heavenly home. The verses describe a lily crushed by death, the spring of nature, and a longing to join the beloved beyond the skies. The piece ends with hopeful separation and a vow to meet again in a genial land.
A fanciful diplomatic dispute over a blue pig with a black tail led to a long war before rulers finally sought peace. In Perry County Mississippi, three children died after ingesting poison while their mother was away, and all were buried together.
Judge Green Wood reports Major Mix notes Winnebago Indians formed self governed laws for crime and punishment with six month jail terms for theft or assault and one month for drunkenness. Land use rose to 1600 acres under cultivation. eight teen families grew wheat and oats. Belief in distributing cash aid fades. favors provisions instead. Health: smallpox infected about 250 with 43 deaths. vaccination completed. School under W E Cullen with 162 pupils. teachers and interpreters. girls sew, boys fetch wood.
The Koshkonong Bank has burst. its issued notes are pegged at about twenty five cents on the dollar in city banks. Prof. Samuel Hiliot, ex Boston, takes the presidency of Trinity College in Hartford. A Chicago man presents a silver mounted pearl inlaid sewing machine to Mrs. Lincoln.
The article recalls Fulton’s 1807 launch of the North River and the moment the steam engine first moved, as crowds gathered along the Hudson. It recounts the myth of a boy’s plea to lengthen the lever, the invention’s renown, and the dream of turning space and time with iron and brass.
The La Crosse Appeal notes that Hon. Geo Gale, then district judge, is urged by nearly all attorneys in his court to seek Associate Judge of the Supreme Court. Four years on the bench have earned him Bar and public trust through fair, earnest rulings and impartial, honest conduct.
A Worcester debating club recently debated whether a rooster’s knowledge of daybreak stems from observation or instinct, highlighting a lively discussion on animal behavior and perception at the meeting.
A raw Irishman calls the foromotive the devil while his companion explains it is a steamboat hunting for water. The exchange captures frontier humor and a clash of new technology with superstition.
The most profound adamantologist in the world is the Duke of Brunswick. He has in his possession three millions of dollars in diamonds.
In La Crosse on March 19 1861 George Gale returns thanks for a request to allow his name as associate Justice candidate but declines noting two weeks remain and three other candidates represent different state interests. He signs with respect to Judge Stevens and Bar members.
The article notes a bill before the Legislature proposing yearly state funds to colleges in proportion to capital. It aims $2,000 annually for $100,000 colleges and a proportional grant for $50,000 colleges. Supporters include many leading education advocates. opposition is minimal.
The President reportedly ordered Maj. Anderson to prepare his command for evacuation of Fort Sumter. Anderson is to salute and depart on a war steamer. Charleston residents reportedly offer no opposition. Cabinet discussions allegedly center on Viewt. Steinner’s dispatches with a warning to secure provisions or Fort Pickens may be abandoned.
Kit Carsey reports his son Kit Carsen alive and well in Texas. The text notes an alleged Indian agent position and a salary of one dollar per year.
Ralph J. Avery of Queida counts has sent Old Abe a turkey. The bird will be on exhibition at Barnum's for a few days.
Congress has just passed a law setting three cent prepaid postage to any part of the Pacific coast. The new rate applies to all mail prepaid by stamp and marks a change in postal charges for western destinations.
An 1861 post office notice invites bids to carry U S mail from La Crosse to Sumner Wisconsin and back, 64 miles weekly, with bids due April 15 and evaluation April 16. Describes route via Onsisska New Amsterdam Scotia and aleaville and references contract forms and requirements. Horatio King P M General signs as issuer.
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