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Newspaper
Ripon Weekly Times
Location
Ripon, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1862
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text describes war talk and political maneuvering with mentions of committees, assemblies, and officials. It references battles, expeditions, and declarations, including figures like Cameron and De Gola, with scattered names and places, plus notes on public orders and civil support amid unrest.
The dialogue between Gen Lane and the President is recorded as a pivotal wartime exchange. The President contrasts surrender terms and urges a policy of returning prisoners while defense of governmental authority is asserted. The narrative then shifts to military statistics and a chaplain’s letter from Camp Kenosha praising discipline, morale, and a cavalry regiment's potential impact.
A Wisconsin veteran letter discusses emancipation, loyalty to the Constitution, and military duty. The writer cites public support for emancipation, views on slavery, and fears of political interference while recounting experiences from the War of 1812 and Civil War era figures and events in a candid, era-voice style.
The article discusses AD Sumner's extensive historical citations defending an American doctrine against British actions in the Trent affair. It traces support from Jefferson to Cass, arguing the U S government consistently protected its position against European intervention and insisted on legality in arrests.
A fragmented 1860s account recalls a clemency moment at a firing squad where a reprieve arrived as a soldier faced death, followed by details of a massed regimental witness line. It shifts to a New York Tribune note on Hutchinsonian abolitionist controversy and a camp Arlington memorial for Mary Rabensk, wife of a Seventh Regiment volunteer.
A fragmented 19th century text presents a long list of Wisconsin counties and officials, names such as Lee Bey, Suniell Adams, and various towns and townships, with scattered commentary on political loyalties and Yankee scrutiny. The article contains political opinion about Northern influence, anger at Yankee presence in Richmond, and remarks on Gen. Cameron’s resignation and Civil War politics.
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