This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1861
Page
2
The paper declares its mission to chronicle city progress and elevate family journalism while reflecting Northern sentiment against slavery. It invites communications from readers with real names, welcoming items of general interest and news from all parts of the community.
A reflective piece on the July 21, 1861 defeat, arguing for caution in judging battles, detailing how misinformation and weak surveillance undermined Union efforts. It criticizes Washington for harboring suspected secessionists, stresses need to learn from errors, and notes failures in oath enforcement, traitor exposure, and protection of loyal troops.
The piece analyzes the Bull Run defeat citing mistakes in force, command, and drunken reserve officers. It condemns missteps by McDowell and praises Horace Greeley for defending the Tribune against northern criticism while supporting Union aims and opposing Seward. It contrasts press factions and urges unity for victory.
The passage extols a poetess whose verses convey vivid emotional depth and living imagery. It lauds her vigor freshness and burnished language, praising the spiritual beauty and music of nature that resonate within the reader’s inner temple of memory.
Telegraph updates describe McClellan boosting Union morale as he meets Gen Scott and crosses the Potomac. Reports tally casualties at Bull Run, actions near Newport News with gunboats and batteries, and Rebel movements toward Bird's Point. Kansas and Washington dispatches note Union raids, garrison actions, and potential command reassignments in a volatile theater.
The death of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, who died in Florence on July 28, is announced with sorrow. The essay notes her long contributions to American periodicals and her stature as a poet of pure, refined verse, widely known and cherished by readers and scholars in the United States.
Transcribed notices from New York and Washington dated July 31 to Aug 1 recount Gen. Cox’s Kanawha valley pursuit of Wise, capturing arms and powder, bridges burned, Rebel forces retreating 5,000 to 6,000 strong. Beauregard’s Bull Run losses tallied at 400 killed and 1,200 wounded. Reports note conscription reactions in several states and predicted artillery emphasis.
In southern Missouri Confederate forces marshal along major river fronts. Gen Pope orders trains halted. Watkins directs 5,060 rebels at West Prairie and Swarop road. Mitchel leads about 3,000 near Bloomfield Castor Run. Old Abe Hunter commands 1,500 rebels opposite Island No. 8. Union forces muster 6,000 loyal Missourians at Hamburg.
The House passed a Senate bill for 2,000,000 to arm loyal citizens in rebellion states. Col Mulligan’s detachment routed 350 rebels at Elickory Hill Missouri, capturing captains and stores. Gen Scott faced critics while fortifications around Washington rise. Fremont reaches St. Louis and Lyon to be reinforced. Chicago Democrat ceases. mint gold payments to the fifth regiment. Gen Scott reportedly argued with the President over rushing operations toward Richmond.
A compact report notes J Malle Zand Dhoops facing Weals Tobe with MW Handler and Wooden Yowtss in an event at Wash Doard. The fragmentary OCR provides names and places but lacks full context or outcome details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.