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Newspaper
Pepin County Press
Location
Pepin, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1861
Page
2
A collage from a periodical includes a South Carolina anecdote about breakfast consequences of bolting and secession talk, a Mercury column note on sleeping head position during fever, and Krexstry’s meditation on eternity and decay contrasted with divine permanence.
A late Daniel O Connell reply to a toast to his wife at a political meeting extols her as the source of comfort and strength at home. He says words cannot describe sacred topics and credits her with keeping his nest warm against the country’s enemies.
The piece comments on a prior reader letter about outsiders attending the Good Templar's Festival. It argues the invitation showed welcome, condemns any suggestion of derogation, and notes factions within the lodge exposed by inviting outsiders with intemperate habits.
The county mourns Lynan Cine Esq late Sheriff who died at the Granger T House on Sunday after a two week illness. He was 52, unmarried with no local relatives. Masonic funeral with large attendance from Pepin Wabasha Maiden Rock lodges, church service at the Methodist Church, and burial at Orkwood Cemetery amid solemn rites.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Minnesota page mentions Wabashaw and Wabashiw, with garbled phrases about counts, censures, and a pleaded matter. No coherent event or names clearly identifiable.
The Syracuse Journal notes that Daniel Dickinson, during a visit to the city, voiced strong approval of Seward’s general speech and indicated he would aid Lincoln’s administration with voice and influence for a fair trial and public backing. Georgia secession terms draw Southern trade concerns and friction with South Carolina. Wisconsin tax law amendment requires clearer tax accounts and sequencing of payments. A bachelor editor jokes Eve would have outwitted the devil, and questions a deacon’s daughter evangelizing the man.
The Kedar arrived in New York from Liverpool on February 5 after departing January 22. Reports from Liverpool and London note lower breadstuffs and dull provisions. The Sardinian fleet has blockaded Gaeta, with inhabitants told to quit, and siege expected to resume soon. Rumors claim a peaceable Danish solution among England France and Russia. A treaty among Prussia Austria and Prussia is asserted about Venice. Foglish cotton manufacturers eye other sources due to potential supply crisis.
A reader named Ma Murran replies to a previous week’s piece, defending the Pepin Coood Templar and urging continued support. The letter argues the cause is good, appeals for unity, and seeks courteous consideration from other institutions and brothers.
Chas. J. Peterson and Mrs. Ann S. Stevens conduct a publication described as a gem in every respect. The notice confirms their roles as conductors of Peterson's MAGazing.
Anxiety over Major Anderson’s safety grows as Charleston dispatches deny reinforced Fort Sumter. Washington credits a rebel attack risk but seeks confirmation. Texas secession rumors circulate. Kansas seed wheat proposal gains support. Lincoln receives warm welcomes. Isansas famine endures and relief lags. Colorado and Indiana discuss border-state actions.
Reports say the Massachusetts delegation, aside from Sumner, will aid the Border Liaison Convention. A messenger from South Carolina brings resolutions to demand Fort Sumter surrender. Hayne plans to present an ultimatum to the President. failure to comply triggers an attack. Washington fears Pensacola clashes as forces vie for Port Pickens. Despatches say Brooklyn commander may ground at Fort Pickens after supplies, with artillery to defend the fortress. Rumors speak of a rift between General Scott and President Buchanan over precautionary Fortress Monroe measures and Major Anderson’s fort occupation.
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