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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1861
Page
1
A fragmentary poem line hints at Patignee finishing a task as murmurs rise about her toask being done. The piece reads like a cryptic verse from an old column, bearing period voice and a suggestive finish. The readable content centers on Patignee and a completing action amid whispered tones.
A distant, detailed portrayal shows a vast enemy column advancing in a hollow square formation. Union troops, recognizing impending defeat, prepare a disciplined retreat while regulars at batteries stubbornly fire. Burnside brigade and Rhode Islanders depart with their guns amid orderly withdrawal.
The narrative details a chaotic Federal retreat at Bull Run with panicked troops, billowing crowds, and hospitals overrun. It condemns enemy violence including attacking a hospital and firing upon wounded, while praising regulars for steadfast defense and criticizing leadership decisions. General Scott critiques war aims and outlines alternative campaigns and strategic obstacles.
Daniel 8 Dickinson delivered an eloquent Amherst College address praising the Union and arguing against rebellion. He urged preserving the Union, resisting faction, and defending liberty, the Constitution, and national unity despite civil strife. He warned that destroying the Union means perpetual loss and urged resolve against rebellion.
A vehement pro Union tirade extols preserving the United States while rejecting secession. It envisions the flag as emblem of liberty and national destiny, invoking Washington era ideals, scripture, and celestial imagery to urge unity across regions and sectors of society.
The Hudson Times reports on wartime measures including a bill to expand the regular army with infantry, cavalry, and artillery, a national loan of up to 250 million, and various appropriations. It notes the Randalls’s attempts to pay the Fourth Regiment in gold and currency details, plus artillery comparisons between American and British guns and a Memphis price drop for a Monroe shell.
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