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Newspaper
Marathon County Record
Location
Wausau, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1862
Page
1
A fragmentary verse piece by an unnamed author reflects on autumnal scenes and a mother’s memory, interwoven with quips and riddles. The page also carries brief notes on travel, a lake rumor, jokes, and a Wisconsin county report mentioning the 1862 Exposition preparations, rail news, and local society notices.
Sudden death of Lashiay of Appleton from bloodrushes while walking, a festivity in Sparta with tomah and Sparta lodges. Milwaukee mishap kills Kane chopping trees. Brown County family ravaged by diphtheria taking five children. A large river steamer accident near Dairm with 130 by 33 by 12 keel, 100,000 tons capacity. John Ramsey of New Ulholm robbed of $280 and valuables. Camp Sigel milestone in Milwaukee with troops parading amid cheers. Wisconsin Second Regiment prisoners released and returning home. Horicon rail line incidents with stones on tracks. culprits identified and jailed awaiting trial.
A detailed account recalls the Ponsacola maneuvering from Alexandria to Pohick Creek, engagement with Cockpit Point batteries, and rapid-fire exchanges by Pensacola and nearby gunboats. Reports note leadership shifts, Stanton as War Secretary, and broader political commentaries amid the skirmish.
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