18 Jun 1861
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Newspaper
Mineral Point Tribune
Location
Mineral Point, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1861
Page
1
The fragment notes a saloon named Bliss & Son located opposite the lame County 2 Binccal Point, with regular Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays boreing.
A Londid Daily News letter argues Lincoln defends the Union and constitutional rights against Southern secession. It condemns states seeking independence, praises Union mobilization, and warns of war’s driving need to preserve the United States Constitution. It notes Northern preparations, conscription, arms, factories, and logistics shaping a protracted conflict.
The Maud of the Mist, piloted by Robinson, navigated Niagara Falls rapids and whirlpool downstream to Lewiston with three aboard. Spectators watched as the steamer struggle through turbulent current and nearly capsized but emerged in calmer waters, marking a risky yet victorious passage.
A letter disputing alleged Northern knavery and slander about free Blacks, citing 18th and 19th century census data. It argues free Black totals and slave counts show mischaracterizations, noting growth of free Black populations and misused statistics across periods.
In a Sumter Republican call to arms, editors note the lack of salt production in the Confederate States and warn that blockade demands will exhaust imports. They urge wealthy citizens to start salt works using available seawater, arguing domestic industry proves resources and ingenuity in emergencies.
Recipe fragment describes dissolving a tablespoon of lutter in boiling milk then mixing with Indian meal wheat flour and other ingredients. Mentions baking in two tins and greased pans. Ends with odd phrase American Ay hevvatist.
Fragmentary OCR reveals odd prayer lines turned into a quirky collection. Willy Willie asks for blessing on lute and boots while a contrite speaker pleads for George to be a good boy and to avoid mischief.
A Negro preacher belonging to Mrs Haden at Pine Mull used violent language toward his mistress last Sunday afternoon claiming he would be free in three weeks and could raise a thousand men. Authorities were alerted that evening. a warrant or capture was reported for Monday afternoon.
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