Barnums New White Whales From St Lawrence Gulf
Barnum has captured two white whales at the mouth of the St Lawrence and transported them to his New York museum. Fifty five men watched the select trap for weeks, and the larger whale measures sixteen and a half feet, weighing about 2600 pounds. The whales are confined in a 35 by 18 by 6 foot tank aboard a Gulf schooner en route to New York.
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Barnum
New York Museum
St. Lawrence
New York
P. T. Barnum
T. Lawrence
Bolee
Gulf
Riviere du Loup
Grand Trank
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Wool appointed to command in Virginia at Fortress Monroe
The Troy Times reports from Washington that General Wool is appointed to command Southeastern Virginia with headquarters at Fortress Monroe and is ordered to report for duty immediately. He will depart for his post Wednesday, a move the paper calls tardy justice to the veteran.
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Gey Wool
Troy Times
Washington
Seceral
War Department
South Eastern
Virginia
Fortress Monroe
Herp
The War and the Slaves
The Globe argues that Lincoln should not be swayed by pleas to free slaves and criticizes Cabinet hesitation to take decisive action. It contends the rebel threat remains strong and urges stronger measures to end slavery as part of war aims.
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Toronto
Canada
Globe
Lincoln
Washington
Trempealeau County Agricultural Society Fair Rules Oct 16 17
The Trempealeau County Agricultural Society announces its 3rd annual fair to be held at Trempealeau on Wednesday and Thursday October 16 and 17. Entries close 3 PM on the first day. Exhibitors must join the society with at least one dollar. Awards and book of awards will be discussed at 3 PM. An address is scheduled for 2 PM on day two, followed by a general parade and stock sale. Articles must be in owner names and exhibitors must register at the Secretary’s office. Entries may be made by mail. Premiums awarded only for superior merit. No removal before close without President’s permission. Domestic manufacture premiums require the item to be made by the exhibitor or family. Officials distinguished by rosettes. officers by white rosette and blue badge.
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Court House
Premium Livestock and Farm Machinery Premiums Listed
A county fair catalog outlines premiums across cattle horses dairy poultry and farm implements. Committees from Trempealeau Caledonia Gale and nearby towns select top entries with prizes up to 500 for equestrian displays and 300 for best buck or flock. entries due before September 23 with a trotting match on day two.
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Trempealeau County
Agricultural Society
Trempealeau
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Jno
Gillies
Sec'y. Pres
FW. Newnann
John Rhoda
Teompealean
Sunth
Elsworth
Caledomia
Diyson
Durham
Devens
Joseph Dalle
Caledonia
Haughton
Marcy
Sheey
C. Bagelow
Caledoniay D
Atex
Sttevens
Trempealean
T.b.mone
Caladonia
Bidwell
Gale
O Whitcomb, Gulu
Wm A. jCram
Tromp
A. Atwood
Trompesman
J M. Boarrett
G Gibbs
T. Clark
Alf
Ingalls
Geibinen
Kohl
Io Begs
Lettacay
Giedish
Alt Boahe
Grrions
Samimney Goodshops
Grapza
Mops County
C. Otter
JT Mine
Vrestra
John Bright
Galedonta
Commuuter
Amor Whiting
S.F
Luce
G. Batchelder
TrempealeanJno Towner
Grindstown
QLASS
Ladifes
Gormmithe
Alre GE. Perkins
J. M.barrest
Diemperleag
Briston
Nefdle & Crnad
Vwies Moe
Batel
Rylie
Wim
P.tlork
Crass Hiauteen
Gommiteo
Cheney
A. King
Adame
Bates
Ooonumites
S. Atwood Trempealean
Win Dik
Tbriges
Arcadia
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