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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1860
Page
5
The piece argues against strict materialist and spiritualist theories of mind and earth history, notes the shift from crude vegetation to complex life, and critiques yellow covered literature while praising simple, truthful depictions in Dickens and Arthur. It reflects on literature aging well like ancient chivalry.
The passage argues that history reveals constant moral change where enlightened nations fall into barbarism and poverty as a just retribution for transgressing moral laws. It links progress in arts and wealth to moral conduct and implies decline follows moral lapse.
On the 7th instant Rev T C Goupuy of the West Wisconsin Conference presented petitions to change the slavery rule and form new conferences including Galeaville from Alma and Hall Claire from Tomah. Petitions from Onalaska Mendaro and others referred to Boundaries. May 10 Rev Chancy Hobert from Minnesota presented a Hall Claire petition. committee to include one delegate from each annual conference.
The writers condemn prize fighting as savage and disgusting, likening it to a butcher’s shop or public execution. They oppose the spectacle occupying much public attention in Europe and America and reject the lurid details of the sharacal affair.
The Grand Jury at the late term of the Circuit Court in Bad Ax County found 13 indictments for selling liquor without a license. One defendant was arrested tried and convicted before adjournment. others were not arrested then. Three indictments carried over were pled guilty upon appearance.
The community laments prolonged drought as prayers for rain continue. Last week’s light showers refreshed vegetation but soon dried, yet forests hills and prairies look fair. Farmers report dry weather and only a few promising patches of winter wheat in the area.
A May 2 Winona Republic publication notes Mr. Goddard and the party cited in connection with an unspecified political matter. The fragment references names without details of event, location, or outcome. Further readable context is needed for a fuller summary.
Accompanied on the surveying expedition, the party returned home last evening with favorable reports on the route. Residents along the line are willing to assist in the road’s construction, suggesting strong local support for the project.
March and April gifts to the University Library are reported alongside citizens pledging shade trees and ornamental shrubs for homes. Hopes for fenced and improved public squares this spring give way to a noted neglect, though public spirit and enterprise are not lacking. Royal C Bierce of Viroqua named Court Commissioner for Bad Ax County by Judge Gale at the recent Circuit Court term.
Judge Gale returned from Bad Ax Co last Sunday morning and leaves again next Monday for Clark and Jackson counties to hold circuit court in the pine woods of Clark County.
A house belonging to Mr Robert Cance on the West Fork of Beaver Creek nine miles north of the village burned May 12. All contents were lost including papers and 60 dollars cash, 40 of which was in bank bills. Estimated loss 500 dollars. Fire started from a stove pipe in the roof which collapsed before discovery. No insurance.
The Typographi cal Advertiser from S. Johnson & Co. No 606 Philadelphia presents numerous type samples cuts and ornamental borders in the arb best style at reasonable prices. Address provided for orders and inquiries.
R A Odell has replenished his goods and solicits patronage. Call and see him at the corner of French and Main Streets, and check his advertisement in another column of the paper.
The Executive Committee of the Trempealeau County Teachers Association announces a meeting at Galesville University on June 6, 1860. A full program will be provided next week.
Rapid assembly reported in Chicago with strong momentum toward Fremont. Delegates weigh support as discussions intensify for the upcoming convention.
A man drowned near Point Douglas by River Falls after falling from a steamboat while intoxicated. A bystander briefly caught him by the hair, but it tore loose and he disappeared under the wheel and was lost.
A nostalgic poem speaks of leaving a cherished Wisconsin home for distant lands. The speaker vows to remain true to the homeland, hopes to reunite with aged parents, and finds comfort in memories and Heaven while wandering far from the familiar place.
Anagua May 10 1860 Mr Epiveor I left Madison Saturday evening and arrived Monday via Prairie du Chien and De Soto Bad Ax county is a fine land though rugged along the Mississippi Central lands rise to high prairie with rich soil while eastern parts near Kickapoo valley hold heavy timber The name stems from a Winnebagoic tale and a 1832 battle Two early traders and settlers at Bad Ax City Victory Desoto and nearby posts preceded permanent county organization in 1851 with several traders noted but no longer residing there.
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