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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1861
Page
5
A Wisconsin editorial voice derides federal rule and urges surrender to the Confederacy, condemning Lincoln’s government and naming figures like the Masons and Wigfalls as blood-fattening despots. It laments suppression of the free North and imagines peace through secession.
Reports from St. Louis describe heavy clashes between U S Army reserve corps and secessionists, with multiple deaths among soldiers and civilians. Gen Harney stabilizes the city with 600 regulars, orders martial law if needed, and prep for possible Harper’s Ferry actions as violence spreads and German residents flee.
The message to Congress in Montgomery cites rebellion by Southern states. It notes the December 28 seizures of Fort Moultrie Castle Pinckney the Charleston Arsenal and other federal properties. It lists January shifts including Fort Morgan and the Mobile Arsenal as actions taken by the rebels.
A fire on Friday April 26 destroyed the house and furniture of Honey Knack, a poor man, with the blaze likely starting from the smoke-house. The writer urges carpenters to assist in rebuilding and volunteers to help.
A meeting of the citizens of Galesville and surrounding area was held at the Court House on Saturday May 18 1861 at 2 PM to organize a volunteer military company.
A marriage occurred at Galesville on May fifteenth officiated by () b Perkins Esq. Mr Guonoa Use wed Miss Curisozawa Hanes, both of fule.
On May 1 1861 two Red Oxen aged seven were stolen or strayed in La Crosse One is heavy thick-set with curling horns the pink ox is longer legged with center build Both have light hair between hindquarters Reward offered by F A Swarthout of Qualaska or SOS Rice of Preston for information leading to their recovery.
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