Departure of the 8th Wisconsin Regiment from Madison
Correspondent describes the 8th Regiment of Wisconsin volunteers marching from Camp Randall to cars, weapons fired in salute, mothers and families bidding farewell, and mentions Rev. Wm. McKinley as chaplain and Capt Lyon of Racine. Notes promotions, state pay plans for families, governor’s proclamation against state-to-state enlistment, and rising war taxation amid national debts.
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Frreno Lyow
Madison
Wisconsin
Missouri
Camp Randall
Earth
Wm. McKinley
Chaplin
Wn. P. Lyon
Racine
Benj. Allen
Pepin
C. G. Washborn
Washington
Messinore Esq
la Crosse
Rannfall
Vol
Otis
Su. Grosse
War Camp Life Reflections From The Transcript Correspondence
The writer describes military camps around Racine and Milwaukee during war time. He notes three regiments at Camp Utley, scarce artillery, and orders possibly arriving soon. He recounts meeting Brigadier General Da Villiers, its capture and escape, and opinions on political critics and leadership, urging support for McClellan and the administration.
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Horron
Turkey
Utley
Racine
Hertaberg’s
Mil
Washington
Cal
da Villiers
Searcy
New Lisbon
Juneau County
McClellan
End of the musket and soldierly instruction note
The writer speaks of firearms basics and visits familiar faces Horace Hoffman and C. M. Tyler from Galesville University. He plans to return to Camp Utley within a day or two and promises another report.
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10Th Regiment
Horace Hoffman
Hlis Hoffman
C. M. Tyler
Galesville University
Camp Utley
Ruin in Damascus After Devastating Fire
A recent visitor describes Damascus reduced to heaps of ruins with most houses gone and only a few donkeys and lazy Arabs seen amid debris. The once grand quarter shows shattered marble, inlaid walls, and mingled churches and consulates amid widespread destruction.
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Damascus
Rest of the Harness Missing Noted by Poet
A reader cites lines from a poem describing a fair young lady and sorrow leaving traces, questioning what happened to the harness, then another note claims the harness remains missing while joy replaces sorrow. The exchange centers on incomplete verse and a missing item.
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Evie
Eric Dispatch
Wisconsin officers named for state cavalry regiment
CG C Washburne of La Crosse is commissioned Colonel of the 2d Wisconsin cavalry. Benjamin Allen of Pepin J C Bracken of Mineral Point and Cassius Airchild of Madison are named as Colonel Lieutenant Colonel and Major of the sixteenth regiment. Quartermaster General Tredway plans an appeal to the state to donate spare blankets to volunteers as he cannot obtain enough quickly.
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CG C Washburne
la Crosse
Wisconsin Cavalry
Benjamin Allen
Pepin
J. C. Bracken
Mineral Point
Cassius Airchild
Madison
Tredway
Bold street brawl leaves Pat splashed in canal
In a rough exchange Pat recounts punching an adversary thrice in quick succession then slipping and tumbling into the canal after a violent clash. He laments missing a decisive blow but notes the chaotic street scene and his near downfall.
Cost of equipping regiments noted by Gen. Treadway
Gen Treadway reports the cost of equipping the Tth Regiment excluding arms and accoutrements at 43045.25 dollars and the 8th at 42560.42 dollars. The average cost of regiments equipped so far runs about 46600 dollars. The excess in the average stems from early regiments being provided in an expensive, inexperienced manner.
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Treadway
Crawford County Circuit Court Holds Session This Week
The Crawford County Circuit Court is in session with major cases on the calendar. Attendees include juniors witnesses principals from across the county and lawyers from Milwaukee Madison and others. Judge Geo Gale presides delivering prompt clear and conclusive decisions praised by local readers. The Grand Jury charge is noted as sound and well received. Prairie Du Chien Courier.
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Crawford County
Milwaukee
Madison
Geo. B. Smith
Prairie du Chien Courier
Charles the Second’s Politeness at Deathbed Farewell
A fragment notes that Charles II remained courteous as he died. He apologized to courtiers nearby for being an unconscionable time dying, and asked them to excuse him. The remark reflects royal decorum in final moments.
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Charles
Moon tides blamed on squatting moon says village sage
In a small state village a chief merchant and self styled philosopher claims to have discovered how the moon causes tides by squatting into the water. He asserts this latest theory explains the long debated question.
Rebel Griffith Captured in Kentucky
A rebel named Griffith was captured by our soldiers in Kentucky a few days ago. When asked about his situation he said he thought he was in the center of a very bad fix.
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Griffith
Kentucky
German Turners Leave Fon du Lac for Sigel Missouri
Nine German Turners departed Fon du Lac last week to join Sigel in Missouri. They refused to wait for a company to be organized.
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Sicet
Fon du Lac
Sigel
Missouri
Dialogue Amidst Lines at Bailey's Cross Roads
A Washington Star correspondent reports chatter between opposing forces at Bailey's Cross Roads. The exchange includes taunting lines about taking the hill and the capital, with mentions of Bull Run and a plan to move next by way of Hatteras.
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The
Washington Star
Bailey’s Cross Roads
Manasser
Village confrontation yields capture of James B. Clay
James B. Clay known as the renegade son of "the gallant Harry" was captured by a boy not over sixteen. In a buggy, Clay was armed with two double barreled shotguns and two navy revolvers. The youth overpowered him, forcing surrender without a shot fired.
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James B. Clay
Harry
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