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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1861
Page
2
A fragment from a Prescott Wisconsin 1861 issue discusses the Civil War causes, condemns slavery as a national ruin, and argues the conflict centers on ending rebellion. It cites Gen Butler’s views on slave confiscation and insists peace requires abolition of slavery as the ultimate remedy.
An editorial argues the government has power to confiscate property including slaves but warns against immediate emancipation. It urges crushing the rebellion without foreign aid, supports protecting those who proclaim liberty, and calls for a future policy on slavery. Fremont arrives at Bird's Point with 12,000 troops. rebel forces at New Madrid threaten St Louis. Seigel's army reduced by three months' volunteers.
Price Rainca and Parsons command about 20,000 troops while MecCullonzh has 4,000. their well armed forces outnumber Gen Lyon, who commands far fewer. The question arises why more troops are not in the field.
Miss Eliza JT Wilson, daughter of Hon. Wm Wilson, formerly State Senator from this district, is described as the Viren diere of the Fifth Wisconsin Regiment.
Senate passage prohibited fogging in the army and punished officers who contract with the Government. House approval provided 360 000 pounds for navy ordnance. A bill criminalized enlisting to aid rebellion and barred slave owners from recovering enslaved people aiding the rebellion. President gave reluctant approval to property conflation and rebel aims measures.
In the morning Keoxyx and Towa report about 1500 mounted rebels clashed with 500 Union troops at Athens Missouri. Two cannons were used, the rebels fled after two hours of battle, 20 killed and many wounded. Capt. Belknap and Capt. Sample aided on foot, reinforced by McDowell's division. 60 horses captured and several prisoners taken.
From Washington Aug 1 Capt Rowan of the Pawnee reports a letter from Alexandria claiming Confederates removed passes from the steamer Page and armed her with six guns. ships at Aquia Creek. government orders 60 rifled cannon weekly and a firm delivering 360 units. Reports of Memphis troops and Missouri actions follow with Tennessee governor reelection and Nebraska volunteers arriving in Kansas City.
Acting Secretary of War Thomas A. Scott replaces Cameron who travels to Pennsylvania for health. Col Hunter named Brigadier General. Government orders fifty thousand Enfield rifles at nineteen dollars each. ten thousand nante rifles offered. Infantry units arrive from Decatur and Port with long service records. Arms sent to Ceredo for loyal locals. Fremont leads from St. Louis toward Bird's Point. Pillow massing 12,000 to 20,000 rebels near New Madrid. Manassas anniversary recalls Shrewsbury battle losses. Cass praised for soldier aid. Detroit writer disputes liberal claims. Yale studies plan a scientific curriculum omitting dead languages with broad modern subjects and a $100,000 Sheffield donation.
Civil War dispatches describe General Wool assuming command at Fort Moaree next week. Reports note 23 regiments, each about 1,000 men, have passed through Baltimore since the Maas battle and are in the Potomac division near Baltimore under Banks or Dix. Additional regiments are expected to follow.
Aug 5 Washington dispatch reports rebel mail to the South despite a prohibition. Mosquito Point fortification works noted at the Rappahannock mouth with a large African force. Negotiations alleged to exchange Magrin and Harris for Savannah officers. McClellan strengthens near the Chain Bridge after careful rebel reconnaissance. Fifteen 25 pound guns arrive. cavalry skirmishes near Fall Church. thirty-five rebel regiments near Alexandria. U S transport Denmark carries 104 mules and 18 wagons for Fremont’s Army. wagon master Major Hart leads. Names of officers from Beintzelman to Grant forwarded to Senate for Brigadier general confirmations.
News from St Louis dated August six describes Gen. Lyon’s advance with Missouri regiments and cavalry toward Dug Spring, where a clash with rebel infantry left 40 dead and 44 wounded. Lyons reported entrenched positions and warned of a large rebel body thirty miles west marching to attack in his absence. Home Guards and artillery supported the defense.
New York August 5 The Tribune publishes Gen Butter’s letter to the Secretary of War noting 100 enslaved people near Hampton and urging instructions. he argues freed women and children are men and women, not free yet manumitted, while McDowell’s order on fugitives affects policy. The piece also details Gen McClellan’s Washington visit, camp inspections, prohibition of liquor sales, drills, fortifications, artillery boosts, and restoration of army confidence.
The War Department refutes public claims that General Patterson’s column lacked wagons and that Secretary of War demanded Pennsylvania wagons. It states no such instruction exists, all contracts are issued by bureau heads or authorized officers, and extraordinary transport contracts in New York were made by the Union Defense Committee with General Woolf.
The Missouri State Convention reports to fill Governor Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State vacancies until August 1362, expands Supreme Court, and voids treasonous acts from the recent Legislative session while noting military oversight by Lieut Gen Scott. Gen Wool’s veteran service is cited under Scott’s command.
The Tribune piece questions why slavery seeks to depart the Union and outlines a hypothetical exchange: the South demands to govern thinking and action on slavery while the North resists. It frames the conflict as a stalemate, with双方 opposing demands and no consensus in sight.
Richmond Enquirer reports treachery at Manassas Gap to stop a junction between Johnston and Beau regard. A conductor was shot after admitting a bribe to defeat union forces, and a Georgian rebel pilot was punished. A Winchester surgeon claims Bull Run losses exceed 6 000 killed and wounded.
A Philadelphia Press letter describes daily mail difficulties for the Union forces and Confederate espionage at Virginia markets. A New York fire Zouave interview recounts brutal Mississippi river and bayonet fighting, with harpoons and bowie knives used in close quarters and lethal exchanges across lines.
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