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Newspaper
Pepin County Press
Location
Pepin, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1861
Page
2
The 1861 Pepin County issue declares no compromise with rebels and no pardons for pirates, urging support for the nation and government. It condemns treachery and urges members to stand by the country, with a strong stance against any peace with rebels.
The governor issues a proclamation dated Aug 20 urging five additional infantry regiments and five artillery batteries beyond the 7th and 8th to defend the Union. The piece notes Wisconsin’s limited manpower and industry restraint, urging timely enlistment while acknowledging farmers and manufacturers cannot easily halt work. The author hopes for patriotic response despite economic pressures.
Dispatch from Cairo dated Aug 23 reports the steamer Samuel Orr seized by rebels yesterday and moved up the Tennessee River. Crew abandoned ship at Curve in a skiff. cargo valued at 20000. Rebels at Paducah reportedly ordered 64 pounders. 4000 rebels under Kvitehel fortify Benton Missouri with nine pounders. Harvest near, wheat yield about sixteen bushels per acre though quality unspecified.
In view of a Camp meeting at Kicks Valley on the Sth of Sept we offer Bibles and New Testaments from 19 to 85 50 cents. Calf bound Bibles 40 cents, turkey morocco gilt 70 cents, other editions $1 to 85 50. Belong to the American Bible Society and are the best and cheapest in the West.
Gone to the War, C W Wuearox Esq of this office left yesterday for Madison to enlist. He is described as a true patriot and honorable gentleman. Also Thursday, several young men left the village to join the Eau Claire Company at Read's Landing to be mustered into the U S Service and head to Madison. Ship Griffith, June, Miles, Henry, Grimmell, and Dighton Smith are named.
Lucius Cannon leaves with family and movables by steamer for Prairie du Chien to serve as mail agent between that city and Milwaukee during his official term. He leaves behind a large circle of warm friends and wishes him success in his new duties.
The Democratic Central committee calls a state convention at the Capitol on October 2 to elect delegates opposed to the Republican sectional platform. The note urges active participation by all electors in shaping the party's stance.
The Pall notes elections approach as politicians seek to establish party identity amid a popular verdict favoring unity. The piece urges a strong stance and hints at pressure from the press on party formation.
Objectionable fragment notes thanks to J A Rove Esq for two large watermelons praised as the season’s best. Also advertises a printing apprenticeship for youths 14 to 18 with instruction and wage prospects, inviting inquiries at the press office.
Pack of reports from August 26 claim a large Indian party murdered 14 families near Kekosee and threaten Horicon. Telegraph operator confirms danger and calls for help as townsfolk flee and soldiers pace mobilization. A Pepin Camp Meeting and transport wagons are announced with logistics for attendees and lodging.
The Charleston Courier reports season to date cotton receipts at 3,487,733 bales with declines from last year. Exports to foreign ports total 3,101,458 bales and stock on hand and at sea 71,875 bales, all down from last year. The paper notes a policy shift to retain prisoners of war and suspected treason suspects until war ends.
Relatives of the late Gol Cameron of the 79th Highlanders report his body lies in the Methodist burying ground near Bull Run Ray with Confederate honors at the funeral. Official Lyon force losses at Wilson's Creek: killed 298 wounded 721 missing 391 total 1231, many missing prisoners later escaped or were paroled. The figure 945 killed or wounded out of 5800 effective troops highlights the battle's desperate nature.
A second Union gun boat was launched as reports from aboard the U S steamship Crusader note Mississippi vessels capturing two privateers and driving two steamers to Mobile. President Lincoln authorizes Jno Phelps to organize five infantry regiments and one cavalry regiment in Missouri for six months, with fifteen full Missouri regiments authorized for the war.
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