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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1861
Page
1
A patriotic poem narrates the attack on Baltimore and the vow to bring back the Keystone’s forces. It laments traitors and celebrates civic resolve while invoking Washington’s statue and a grim vow to cleanse routes of bloodshed. The tone echoes a 19th century newspaper poetry feature.
The article chronicles Winfield Scott born June 18 1786 near Petersburg Virginia as the youngest of two sons with three sisters. His father died young leaving the family small property and his mother ensured a solid education. He pursued law and was admitted to the bar in 1806 at age twenty. When the war of 1842 began he sought and received a captain of artillery commission.
The article extols General Winfield Scott for his early York campaign at Queenstown Heights and later victories at Chippewa and Lundy’s Lane. It lauds his leadership in the Mexican War from San Juan de Ulloa to Mexico City and his roles as commander in chief and statesman, ending with a Triumph return and thanks from Congress.
The piece argues American impatience with slow progress, praises General Scott's cautious, comprehensive approach, and criticizes New York military editors. It stresses the need to defend Washington, coordinate movements from Texas to the Mississippi, and ensure proper supplies and discipline before striking.
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