06 Jul 1861
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Newspaper
Pepin County Press
Location
Pepin, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1861
Page
1
The fragmentary ad text hints at a local court or press notice scheduled for Saturday. It mentions the Times of Advertist and a business to with a note on annual advance, but the exact details are unclear.
The report describes coastal defenses including batteries near Fort McRae and Pensacola with guns mounted on sea walls and beaches. It notes weak guns at the inland fort, a bridge rear, brick merlons and sandbags, and overall ammunition and troop counts. The account mentions General Lee and Confederate forces, with comparison to Union positions and fortifications.
The piece denounces the widespread denigration of commissioners claiming recognition from a corrupt source. It portrays treason as a visible stain on their foreheads and accuses the intriguer of perjury haunting consciences. The author questions whether such a diabolical crowd can prosper.
A Mississippi volunteer soldier jokes about his gulf baptism after mistaking seawater for fresh water. He splashes his face and eyes, dubs the water salted by a prankster, while comrades mock in amusement aboard the vessel.
A reflective piece arguing proper parental authority strengthens children. It cautions against overpermissive guides who spoil youth by leniency. The author compares early obedience to a safe path and warns that neglect or cruelty harms growth.
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