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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1861
Page
5
The article notes a rift between Gen. Fremont and the Administration over his emancipation proclamation. It reports Fremont offered resignation if the President disapproved of his policy. The piece expresses support for Fremont and urges backing his services amid the war, while urging harmony between policy and orders.
After consulting trustees, Mr Magill adjourns the school until after the Methodist Conference session begins Thursday next and lasts about a week. Forty students are needed to continue, and the conference may work to guarantee that number. The war has reduced enrollment and attention, but the community is urged to support an intellectually strong program. Those students who know Mr Magill expect a pleasant and profitable term.
A fragment reflects an effort to sustain the Institution for its credit and the goodwill of its supporters. The text signals ongoing concern for financial standing and community trust, underscoring long-term stability and public confidence.
Sroxness prevented attendance at the Maas Meeting on the 17th at the Court House. C H Purner was elected chairman with F W Newland as secretary. Delegates to the Assembly District Convention were named as F W Newland J Nicholls A W Newman N D Comstock R G Field of Osseo. Resolutions called for each Supervisor District to nominate its own Supervisors and left the field open for independent candidates for County Superintendent.
The company has orders to proceed directly to Washington and will reach the seat of war two months earlier than expected. It will not be called into active service until it completes drilling to ensure efficiency for the mission.
A man in La Crossa who loudly advocated the Southern cause was marched with bayonets to a justice’s office, took the oath of allegiance, and carried the American flag through the streets. The episode is expected to curb his unruly tongue.
The piece argues that wartime taxes will be high but necessary and that those at home should not grumble as soldiers face risks in camp life and enemy fire. It urges support for the war effort and acceptance of financial sacrifices.
Yesterday morning Masters Gen Luge and Henry Swift aged 11 and 8 shot three young animals with a light gun, killing one and wounding another as peers and adults aided the game. A lively dispute followed over whether the varmints were young bears or another species.
County notice announces A A Arnold Eisq as a Democrat candidate for Superintendent. The message praises his energy, intelligence, and integrity and expects solid support from the legal voters. He is described as a Union loyalist well known across the county.
The M. FE Conference will commence its season at the University building on Thursday next. It marks the start of league activities with anticipated gatherings and scheduled events.
War news this week amounts to little beyond picket skirmishes and detachments with outcomes generally favorable to our side.
The newspaper announces plans to publish next week a compiled list of residents from Trempealeau County who have volunteered their services for the war effort, spanning multiple towns within the county.
No frost in the area so far this fall with days and nights resembling July in heat. Corn has fully matured and is expected to yield a good crop locally.
The notice thanks Reverend J W M Vernon for delivering or sending late newspapers, expressing appreciation for his timely effort and service.
In line with a national proclamation, Galesville announces religious services at 11 AM on Thursday Sept 26 at the University. Rev Frothingham consulted, and a North West Wisconsin Conference gathering will be in session that day with a member of the Conference preaching.
A. A. Annowp offers himself for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Trempealeau County and respectfully solicits the suffrages of the people.
A Beaver Dam editor mockingly describes a patient reacting to the word abolition as a long catalogue of alarmed, comic symptoms, ending with a dramatic exclamation Oh, horrible. The piece lampoons reaction to abolitionist speech.
The administration has not seriously considered removing Gen Fremont. Charges are to be investigated, but his energetic leadership is valued by the government and his measures are deeply supported in the loyal states, making his removal improbable.
The Auburn Advertiser reports Governor Seward's view on Washington defenses and the army's condition, noting the measures to keep the capital secure and the readiness of troops for the expected duties.
The passage asserts there is no apprehension about the outcome of the current national struggle and that the result will satisfy all truly patriotic men across the country. It emphasizes unity and confidence in victory.
Washington reports the State Department has received dispatches from foreign ministers showing broad support for the Union. England remains strictly neutral on the blockade, while other European powers show sympathy. Only Russia sent a distinct memorandum on the matter.
Government evidence shows rebel sympathizers exchanging letters with Confederates through Wilmington Delaware and the eastern shore of Maryland across the Chesapeake into Virginia. Baltimore rebel offices and visits from officers are noted. two eastern shore regiments under Brigadier General Lockwood are raised to hasten an end to Confederate friends' workings.
A Washington correspondent writes amid Civil War gloom about battles at Bull Run and Wilson's Creek, 3000 troops surrounded in Northwestern Virginia, and personal commitment to defend the Capitol. He offers to risk life and property to preserve freedom and the Union, noting he would fight and die if needed.
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