The Chances of the Struggle in the Civil War
The Times analyzes Union advantage in manpower and resources, noting McClellan’s large Potomac army and Northern superiority. It cites Confederate shortages of powder and ships, predicts a long war, and reports Price’s capture of Lexington as Missouri’s outlying action while Virginia and coastal battles loom.
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McClellan
Potomac
Virginia
Atlantic
Washington
Cape Hatteras
Lexington
Missouri
Teferior
Liverpool
Jefferson Davis
Beauregard
South
O'hey
Price
Kansas
Seeming Secession Flag Sparks Wild Troy Rumor
A rumor in Troy claimed a loyal citizen flew a secession flag from his home. A mob gathered in anger, only to find a washed and drying laundry flag, blamed on a wife’s domestic duties. The husband vowed to stand by the flag, and the crowd dispersed.
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Troy
Proceedings of the Northwestern Wisconsin Conference of the M E Church
Records of the 1861 Northwestern Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church held in Gelvesville on September 26 1861, detailing sessions officers and reported church affairs and decisions.
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Northwestern
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Gelesville
Northwest Wisconsin Conference endorses federal Union over rebellion
The Committee on the State of the Country reports that submission to rightful authority grounds peace and prosperity. It asserts the Republic's endurance under God, disputes the rebellion, and pledges support for the Federal Government to preserve the Union. The report, signed by W M Ostonge, W A Crampurs, A D Gonxtyenam, and T M Fulieron, was adopted without dissent.
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American Republic
Northwest
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Tremont
W. M. Ostonge
W. A. Crampurs
A.D. Gonxtyenam
T. M.fulierron
V. Nu W. Wis. Con
FascyFers of Son-in-Laws in Fanny Fern Voice
Fanny Fern reflects on risk and humor as she contemplates her eldest daughter’s marriage proposal. She contrasts parental dread with the daughter’s resilient outlook, noting the absurdities of trying to shield a young woman from life’s changes while praising her courage amid family debates and vows.
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Fanny Fern
Doesticks
Resolution on Slavery Chapter Repeal Not Adopted
The Hast Baltimore Conference resolutions report unanimously against repealing the New Chapter on Slavery. It cites harmony with the General Rule and deems a special General Conference session inexpedient due to the country's distressed state. Names A. Di Courtenay A. G. Coorty W. A. CuasteEna appear as signatories.
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Baltimore
General Conference
A. di Courtenay
A. G. Coorty
W. A. CuasteEna
Preventing Burned Clothing Dangers for Women
Prairie Farmer urges quick action when clothing catches fire. Experts say lying down slows flame spread and reduces injury. Parents should teach children and women to "stop, drop, and roll" as the safest immediate response to save lives.
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Bergine
Dearx
Prairie Barmer
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