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Newspaper
Pepin County Press
Location
Pepin, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1861
Page
2
A. B. Siaveier editor announces wood wanted to be produced at this office in Pepin Wisconsin dated March 6 1861. A large assortment of planks just printed is offered for sale at the office on subscription and advertising terms.
The Pepin merchants explain they pay wholesale to Baldwin Averill Williams Rogers Co. and Wilson Richards. a Lake City Journal column is condemned as false and mendacious. The article says Pepin bought heavily in New York Chicago and Lake City to stock up, noting one local house purchased nearly two thousand dollars, used to justify the Journal’s alleged lie.
The piece lauds President Lincoln's inaugural address as patriotic and conservative praising its Jacksonian spirit. It predicts a firm conciliatory government and broad confidence in Lincoln's ability and integrity to preserve the Union and national fabric.
The article discusses stock of traps from Take City by Bayan Williamson and questions whether Pepin County businesses will thrive. It mentions Purand as a growing village and potential county seat, asks if Williamson’s remarks were friendly or hostile, and notes attention to the Milwaukee Prep Democrat as a first class paper.
A letter criticizes Harper’s Weedy for a March 2 dated print showing Lincoln half drunk selling jokes. The writer argues Lincoln’s temperance stance makes the image damaging to Northern readers and Warpers’ aims, calling for rebuke if the paper circulates in the South.
The Lake City Journal accuses Pepin residents of prospering poorly while locals in Wabasha County petition the Minnesota legislature. They protest heavy taxes on 190 206 acres valued at 896000 dollars, claiming assessments are excessive and burdensome beyond town borders. The note also mentions poetry critiques and thanks to Charles Durkee and R Palmer for documents, plus a cabinet meeting report.
The Milwaukee Sentinel is hailed as the best newspaper in the Northwest, fully reliable and ably conducted. It is credited with most of the news summarized from its reports and urged to displace the New York Tribune in the state as an able exponent of Republican principles.
The advertisement from Horace L. Hegeman & Co. asserts Dr. Bellingham's Stimulating Unguent promotes beard growth and has earned high regard in London Paris and other European cities as well as in the United States. It claims rapid, magical effects within a few weeks and notes exclusive American agency.
The March number of Arthur's Home Magazine is received and praised for sound literature and fine engravings. Farmers report a strong cash market for wheat in this village near the lake. A spelling contest will be held at the M Church on Friday evening March 22. Weather has been mild with warm days and freezing nights.
A letter from Ra We urges maple sugar manufacturers to donate a few pounds of maple sugar for an unspecified appeal. The message expresses appreciation and requests assistance from friends in the industry.
Missouri adopts a resolution declining secession and informs the Creole delegation that it will not share in the Southern Confederacy. The article highlights Missouri’s stance amid rising tensions and references national figures and events shaping the Union.
The Berman arrives with European news. English breadstuffs and provisions slide as Liverpool wheat and flour trade weaken. Victor Emanuel opens the Australian Parliament. Proclamations on Russia and unrest in Cochin China loom. France and Russia discuss exchange deals. The Great Eastern plans Norfolk bound voyage with cotton cargo guarantees.
A Montgomery dispatch reports President Davis weighing a blockade of Southern forts and revenue collection. Cabinet readiness to move troops if a Southern port is anchored, with Forsyth and Crawley confirming discussions. Officials anticipate Senate input. evacuation rumors for Fort Sumter surface but no offer yet. Other items note naval appointments and a Charleston revenue vessel proposal.
Manel Ai wed Nancy J of Papin Comity to Tommy Simpson of Eau Claire Sareh by Rev J Reynoros at the bride’s father home. Ceremony noted in church record with participants listed and location specified.
Gav B Waravna aged 27 died at the residence of his father on April … day. He passed away in peace with hope of a better condition after death.
An obituary notes the death of Mareh dt Bra Grunos W Desesanty in the Goth year of his life. Born in Chelxes Vermont in November 1820 he married Mie Sawyed Seerrone of Springfiell Vermont and joined the church. He was a devout husband and father admired for faith and kindness. The notice portrays his gentle nature and belief in heaven and emphasizes his religious devotion and family bonds.
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