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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1861
Page
3
A lengthy list from Caledonia detailing premium categories across livestock, poultry, farm produce, and craft divisions. Notable items include best buck and sheep pens, French merino and lamb lots, fine boars and sows, and numerous vegetable and grain exhibits. The document outlines committees, exhibit requirements, and a trotting horse race with prize money and order of events.
Barnum exhibits two white St. Lawrence Gulf whales in New York after a lengthy 33‑man chase and trap. The larger, 16.5 feet and about 2600 pounds, bears an old harpoon gear. They are housed in a freshwater tank aboard a Gulf-built schooner en route to Rivière-du-Loup and then New York.
The Troy Times reports that General Woong has been appointed to command Southeastern Virginia with headquarters at Fortress Monroe and is ordered to report for duty immediately. He will depart for the post on Wednesday, and the country responds with satisfaction at the veteran hero receiving this recognition.
The Globe argues Lincoln should act decisively on emancipation, criticizing the Washington Cabinet for resisting decisive measures. It contends the Cabinet views emancipation as weakness and misreads the rebel threat, asserting stronger actions are needed to end the conflict.
The 3rd annual Trempealeau County Agricultural Society fair will be held in Trempealeau on Wednesday and Thursday October 16 and 17. Exhibitors must register by 3 P M on day one. anyone entering must join the society with at least one dollar. A parade of prize animals closes the event with a stock sale on day two.
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