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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1861
Page
2
Fragmented notice from Prescott Wisconsin dated June 1861 discusses city matters and slavery, mentions conductors of the Triax fur acdity de pray, and references Northern sentiment and press communications with writer attribution unclear.
Senator Douglas died at nine ten this morning after a long career noted for patriotism. Attendants included Mrs Douglas De Miller Mrs Coutts J Madison Coutts Jr D P Rhodes Dr Mo Vicker Boencer Denbow Dr Hoy. Remains to be taken Wednesday to Washington while bells toll and flags fly at half mast to honor him.
The piece analyzes England's policy toward the United States during the Civil War era. It notes past frictions since 1783, growing commercial ties, and debates England’s stance on recognizing the Confederacy while maintaining the blockade and urging support for the Union. It cites the Queen's proclamations and English government positions.
The article reports firm American resolve to keep the Union intact, opposing British support for the Confederacy, and upholding constitutional authority. It notes telegraph expansion, Missouri’s loyalty, and President Lincoln’s stance on accepting arrived enslaved people for labor while tracking their costs. It mentions the New School Presbyterian Assembly endorsing loyalty to the United States.
Prescott June 6 1861 Fras Hyatt notes Western Missouri wary of secession with U S troops in St Louis restraining violence. He argues Northern hatred fuels secession and warns Unionists split by principle and policy while Congress may revisit a secession ordinance.
The excerpt notes swift promotion and widespread praise from local and Washington authorities for a heroic figure, whose actions earn him immense respect and acknowledgment from superior officers and the military establishment.
J A Wagener of Charleston and Cusinesroy Rimer Caysay announce an improved rifle design tested to throw a shell seven miles. Preparations are underway to implement the Niagara with a few. Savannah Republican reports the development.
The document reports large wartime actions including an $800000 appropriation for war, transatlantic movement of Bayard Taylor to Liverpool, a St Louis voyage to Panama with 600000 in treasure, and a surge of slave migrations through Virginia. It notes New York regiments, cabinet decisions on a new 150000-man call, and a broad Atlantic view of supply bottlenecks and industrial impacts.
Up to press time no major war event reported. Tirrit Lane exchange a few shots with Pigs Point battery opposite Newport near James River. One ship suffered five wounded severely.
Troops under Col. Kelly of Virginia volunteers and Col. Crittenden of Indiana volunteers marched through persistent rain, surprised a 2000 strong rebel camp at Philippi, killed fifteen, captured arms and supplies, while Col. Kelly died of wounds and Federal forces pursued. Union dispatches note no imminent movements from Harper's Ferry or Mangus Junction.
Cajre correspondent reports widespread hunger in the South with flour scarce and priced at eleven dollars per barrel in New Orleans and along the river. Corn and bacon are unavailable, prompting white-hot demand and warnings of imminent destitution across distressed regions.
A general army officer states that the Southern Congress will not convene in Richmond and that the government plans to give three months men a chance to smell powder before discharge. The Louisville Journal notes large Southern passenger arrivals, while Baptists in Brooklyn debate Civil War era transfers and legality of past purchases.
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