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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1865
Page
2
Reports from the period note Vice President Stephens stays at Fortress Monroe with Jeff Davis, rebel fleet surrender, numbers of officers captured, and shifting Civil War headlines. Garibaldi and Lincoln are mentioned, with discussions of amnesty, military governors, and forthcoming conventions.
A May 26 dispatch from Gen Candy reports surrender discussions for Confederate forces in the Trans-Mississippi area, detailing personnel and matériel disposition. The document, signed by El M Stayroy as Secretary of War, notes internal Mormon tensions and disputes surrounding Brigham Young and CHL Priest.
The 4th Michigan Cavalry detachment captured Jefferson Davis along with his wife and companions near Milledgeville Georgia. Davis is described as defeated and transported to the Clyde under guard. Davis expresses readiness to fight if armed. the arrest follows a pre-dawn encirclement and a brief mistaken firing incident. The report notes accompanying figures including Alex H. Stephens and Clement C. Clay.
General Wheeler seeks parole under Sherman armistice terms but Col Pritchard insists on a higher authority decision to end hostilities. Pritchard, a 30 year old six foot lawyer from Allegan Michigan, is praised as brave and principled. Jefferson Davis appears despondent, avoiding eye contact while discussing weather. Mr Stephens remains hopeful for Union restoration and acknowledges warnings given before secession. The Stonewall and gunboat Oscar Talon accompany the Clyde toward Fort Renmaro.
A Roserbel wash and milk festival is planned for the 26th inst. Reports note a runaway, a man kicked by a horse in Viroqua last week, and very pleasant weather. Polk County reports logs obstructing Stillwater navigation and scattered supplies. Carl Blumerstein of Liberty in Manitowoc County shot himself last week leaving a wife and seven children. An entertainment for soldiers’ home benefit is at Kilbourn City tomorrow night. A light snow was seen at Osceola on the 16th and a timber fire near Osceola and Farmington caused damage, burning fences, sheds, seven sheep, and a schoolhouse. Under a 1856 act, the General Land Office was conveyed by certified transcripts to Wisconsin for the Le Croix and Lake Superior railroad project, 156.50 acres. Senator Garris of Door County has gone to England. Gov. Lewis notes potential discharge or hospital transfer of sick and wounded soldiers in Wisconsin before heavy summer weather. Central Wisconsin reports no lumber fleet reaching the Mississippi from above Stevens Point. Madison Journal notes wheat prospects for harvest are favorable, with winter wheat looking especially strong. The Emperor of Russia has granted wide privilege to smoke in the streets.
A La Crosse Democrat column lampoons Jeff Davis with mock fashion jests and a running joke about his capture. The piece seizes on attire and style to lampoon the Confederate leader, noting his supposed dress choices and presence in various scenes.
Justice of the Peace officials in Shawano and Richmond enact disease control orders for the Menomonee and Stockbridge reservations. Prohibitions cover entry, travel from Brooks house, and school district closures until rescinded. A guard, led by Williams Powell, will obtain medicines. violations carry up to 100 dollars fine or three months in jail.
An advertisement touts Coe's Dyspepsia Cure as a certain remedy for severe dyspepsia. It promises immediate relief after meals, improved appetite, and restoration of digestion, claiming permanent cures supported by certificates. Priced at $1 per bottle or six for ten dollars, supplied by G G Clark & Co, New Haven, Ct.
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