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Newspaper
Pepin County Press
Location
Pepin, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1861
Page
2
Hopin County presses laments Barron T Hasvrines editor of the Brookville Jeffersonian for promoting secession. The paper notes waning patronage and predicts political backlash as locals condemn his treasonous course while withholding further details.
The article discusses Robert O Murphy noted for secessionist writings under the pseudonym Oriental and questions his suitability for the Colonelcy of the 7th Wisconsin regiment. It argues Governor Vande will weigh Murphy's appointment, noting reactions from the Le Crosse Republican and local church camp meeting plans near Durand. It also mentions other wartime items including local deaths, a female drill in a Kentucky regiment, and various civic notices.
The corn crop in parts of Western New York is backward and dwarfed with forecasts of less than half an average yield. Separately, during the late battle a bullet struck Thomas Francis Meagher’s nose, severing part of his moustache.
Reports say a German regiment with scythes forms in New York City while similar units fought in Poland. General Dollar retreats from rebel states as exchange with Heenan sparks talk of joining the army. A secession flag is raised and later removed by police at the American Hotel. Western Virginia is said to be cleared of rebel troops after Cox's pursuit captures arms and powder, with 5 000 to 6 000 rebels routed and bridges burned during retreat.
The secretary of war order on fugitive slaves arriving at Alexandria camps is to declare them free and treat them accordingly. The writer says the issue is straightforward and can be resolved without fear of negative outcomes, urging justice as the basis for future definite results.
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