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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1861
Page
2
The Prescott Wisconsin paper of June 1861 urges emigration to unite the country and advance the cause against slavery. Editors call for letters and communications to share plans, aims, and support for the Union effort.
A lengthy editorial argues the Confederate threat, slave enlistment risks, and needed U.S. policies. It warns against arming slaves or aiding escape, cites Union strength, and cites Queen Victoria's neutrality while urging decisive action to preserve the Union.
The legislature adjourned on the 27th with a war loan fixed at 1,000,000 plus 200,000 authorized earlier. Sixty percent to be paid in coin and the rest in Wisconsin bank notes at stock prices when offered. Fortifying Cairo proceeds rapidly. the Chicago gunboats expected by the 28th. Reports quote sensational slander about Lincoln’s sobriety from the Memphis Avalanche.
The rise of Captain Ellsworth from a New York agent to organizer of the Chicago Zouaves, his link to Lincoln through Herndon, and his wartime role forming a regiment of New York Firemen. Also notes on fortifications including the Quitman battery near Fort Pickens and the connected Confederate defenses.
The report notes the Senate passed resolutions opposing external entanglements and urging preservation of borders and domestic services. It describes a recent committee investigation and a general call to prepare for war, with rebels shelling Sumter and projected high costs and supplies for sustaining military effort.
May reports from Chicago say Brigadier General McDowell takes command in Virginia replacing Sanford. Six thousand troops prepare at Guio for an immediate southward move toward Memphis while a new 100000 strong force is planned. Harper's Ferry garrison numbers around 4000 and appears ill equipped as Gen McClelland leads 15000 toward the fort with other columns from Chambersburg Relay House and Washington to isolate rebel forces.
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