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Newspaper
Shawano County Journal
Location
Shawano, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1865
Page
2
Private information from Arsoviste Justice of the Supreme Court and Gen Lee’s recent moves are noted amid a flood of war updates. Reports cover Wisconsin currency withdrawals, recruitment of regiments, the Potomac army’s impending campaign, bond markets, a foreign-domiciled proclamation, and Sherman’s vanguard progress near Fayetteville.
A letter to the Appleton Crescent dated the 15th discusses a railroad land grant. The plan, tied to Hector McLean of Calumet, outlines a Milwaukee to Mayfield Superior route with connections to Cedarburg Chilton and other towns. It forbids consolidation with rivals and restricts land use south of Doty’s Island, while signaling opposition.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe promotional phrases about the Lewis House Motel in Wisconsin. It mentions ads claiming good value and frequent customer praise, with unclear references to hospitality and pricing. The text appears as stray ad copy and quotes from a press source.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a 1865 law allowing draft associations to organize a pool of men liable for the draft and identify exemptions by meeting requirements. It queries how many men could form a town pool and what happens to those left subject to the draft.
Reports describe unrest with Utah affairs as Gen Conner enforces a Provost Guard in Salt Lake City. Brigham Young calls for removal, a clash with federal forces looms. Eight English convicts, freed early, arrived aboard the Plymouth Rock from Trinidad. English Prison Aid Society funded their passage and ten shillings for incidental costs. They may be returned at the vessel owners’ expense as England ships them to New York.
The Appleton Motor insists San Ryan dodged when voting on the Collational Amendment. The piece praises Mr. R as a strong legislator, noting absent colleagues later recorded their votes. Editorial commentary targets Judge Flint and local officials amid a snowbound week.
The State declares plans to continue accepting Wisconsin State bank bills in payment of principal and lands sold for cash. It pledges to sustain bank currency, invest trusts in state bonds, and examine measures to aid currency stability and absorb bank notes as bonds come due.
D A Resp member of the assembly from this district departs to reinforce the Union army. He bids farewell with thanks for kindness and hopes to serve country better than constituents. Resolutions in assembly honor his loyalty and military service. Also notes John A J Cresswell elected to U S Senate from Maryland to fill vacancy. Treasury prep funds for Shenandoah and Western arches and Potomac Army payments near completion.
Locals describe a mass report for duty at the Provost Marshal amid recent drafting. The mood is that rebellion is waning and soldiers seek a last look at its remains before duty. Property sales include John Hagerty’s vacant corner lot for 3200 dollars. Senator Howe returns home for family sickness amid storm damage and a Wrightstown fire destroys the Sésam Sill. Fox and Wisconsin Rivers Improvement plans promise repair and spring readiness.
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