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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1861
Page
4
The editorial laments General Fremonts removal amid Civil War hostilities, praising his magnanimity and urging support for his successor. It questions Tremonts charges, noting far from proven faults in arms purchases. Also reports fires at C B Averills home, a murder at Black River Falls, winter weather, and a call to revive the Galesville Lyceum with social visits and song.
We will pay good price for dense copies of No 30, Quad Volume of the Transcript, delivered at this office in fair condition to bind. The mail is behind this week and our news column deficient. We hope it may not often thus occur. Please notice change in United States Marshal Sale in another column from Tec to 28. Woop wanted on subscription at this office. Six inches of snow fell last evening.
Poem by a TIF La Urossh Battery member laments the fall of Sumter and urges national unity. Angels weep as despots celebrate while Freedom's sons from every state vow to guard the soil where the nation’s father lies. Fire and sword will consecrate the land, and rebels who defy its power shall meet a traitor’s grave.
A letter from D. W. at Racine Wisconsin describes near freezing conditions and pending pay, with plans to move to Prairie du Chien then Indianapolis for winter quarters. He discusses changes in command, the resignation of Col Anneke, and criticism of administration including the Cabinet and Lincoln’s aides. The piece reflects war weariness, weather hardships, and debates about leadership.
Trempealeau County financial report from January to June 1861 lists receipts and expenditures. It details state tax receipts, school fund appropriations, drainage income, land tax, delinquent tax collections, fees, fines, and warrants issued. It covers treasurer accounts, tax sales, land certificates, and town and county disbursements.
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