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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1861
Page
5
Fragmented lines praise a leader for courage and service, denounce impeached rivals, and urge unity against rebellion. It laments political plots to undermine the revered figure, calls for continued support of the nation, and celebrates the stubborn resolve of a statesman amid a dire Civil War era.
An 1861 dispatch reports General Winfield Scott requesting retirement due to age and infirmities. Cabinet agrees to transfer command to McClellan, with Scott placed on retired status and praised for long service to the Union amid the Civil War. President Lincoln and Cabinet express sympathy and gratitude.
Civil War era dispatch notes a non-general engagement at Gauley Bridge with rebels firing two batteries but suffering no fatalities. A later train attack wounded three. Gen Rosencrans reports Floyd attacked and was repulsed with losses. McClellan tasked with assessing army strength and deployments as military authority shifts to Adjutant General’s office.
Washington reports intense excitement as rumors spread about a Great Naval Expedition. No new intelligence arrives by noon though reports from Charleston and Memphis papers claim dispatches from Savannah confirm landings at Beaufort and the capture of three forts at Port Royal Hilton Head and Bay Point with Beaufort under Federal control. Rebels admit heavy losses.
Nov 11 dispatches from Anxavonts and Lexington describe Nelson's Brigade sending despatches for General Thomas as fighting continues at Pikeville for two days. Rebels reportedly suffer 400 killed and 1000 prisoners. Reports considered reliable.
Early morning action as the Union fleet of forty two vessels under the flagship approaches Port Royal. Forts Walker Beaufort and Bay Point endure continuous fire while ironclads and transports pass the batteries under heavy attack. Tatnall’s squadron fights from shore. Union gunboats suffer damage, with reports of at least twenty enemy dead at Port Walker and significant losses elsewhere. After passing Port Royal entrance the fleet blocks the six inlets to Beauty Savannah and Charlestown to prevent escape of small craft.
The Galesville Greys will meet at the Court House in Gelis ville on Saturday November 23 at 2 o clock PM. By order of Isaac Clark, Canrsin.
Public auction announced under a United States decree for the property described as the north half of lot 11 in the village of Tulewyalh Wisconsin. The sale lists multiple parties including James O Savaga, Dodge, Rene Ryland Parker, Harriett Parker, George Gale Carter, and others. Auction set for September 20 at the host office in Milwaukee, with the parcel located in Milwaukee County.
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