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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1861
Page
4
The piece urges unity against the enemy and criticizes some Democrats for fearing to disturb the divine institution while defending the country. It argues Democrats are loyal to the nation yet blind to the true cause and consequences of a Northern victory.
The London Times correspondent Russell faces sharp American criticism. The piece argues Americans should remain neutral to foreign remarks and acknowledges Bull Run’s disgrace. It urges fortitude to erase the national stain and restore pride.
The report notes minor skirmishes with Union forces prevailing. Confederates completed fortifications near Bailey’s Cross Roads, visible from the Capitol dome. A large battle is anticipated about 800 meters distant.
A telegraphic dispatch from Trempealeau states Tosencrang advanced on Floyd and defeated him, as reported at press time. The report remains unconfirmed and hopes for verification persist.
A Saturday night mob in Milwaukee broke into the jail and abducted a Black inmate confined for a sharp object incident involving an Irish man. The mob tortured and killed him, highlighting perceived governmental inefficiency and public fury.
Our correspondent D. W. reports the Artillery Company in LaCrosse near full strength and planned expansion to two hundred men with eight rifled cannon. The town adds two new volunteers, George W. Gale and Chester Bidwell, and twelve University students have departed for the war. D. W. will provide weekly updates once the company reaches camp.
The excerpt discusses Brick of the Democrat lampooning sensational reports as things so and not so. It notes locals blamed the La Crosse paper for a hoax similar to Rhinoseros and mocks journos who copied the tale. Brick defends by calling it a joke to settle old debts with critics.
The proclamation by Gen. Fremont is praised for its clear decisive tone and administration sanction. It is viewed as firm and effective, likely to weaken enemy efforts without harming allies.
In this vicinity Hon. C. C. Washburne of Lacrosse is the preferred governor candidate with strong local support. Hon. C. D. Lastings is favorably mentioned for renomination as Treasurer.
Our issue includes a lengthy decision of the Supreme Court in the Messmore case, with local interest noted for a large portion of readers as literary and other matter move to this number. The decision is somewhat lengthy but deemed of peculiar importance locally.
Peterson's monthly issue features a fine engraving on the first page depicting a scene from Walter Scott's Monastery with the White Lady of Avenel appearing to Halbert Glendinning. Fashion plates and patterns abound. The literary matter is excellent and subscription is $2 per year through Charles J. Peterson at 306 Chestnut St. Philadelphia.
The university began yesterday with only ten students present. Several students avoided starting with the fractional part of the week. War mobilization reduced the number of young men available for the term, though a respectable attendance is expected in a few weeks.
The court held that the Constitution requires each circuit judge to reside in the circuit for which elected and to remain there during tenure or until relocation to discharge duties. It allows the legislature to redraw circuits but prohibits removing a judge from office, demanding reasonable time to move if residence is changed.
Our neighbor J C French Esq sends a fine gift of native plums. Easy transplanting from prairie borders yields abundant fruit for any garden. The plums measure about 1 1 4 inches and rival Washington plums in flavor. French planted trees on the west side of his garden to bar prairie winds and provide a family luxury. A Sparta Teachers Normal Institute begins Sept 50 for two weeks led by Prof Charles H Allen with free tuition and board for those who apply early.
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