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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1862
Page
2
The President signs a bill ending slavery in the District of Columbia, making the capital free territory. The commentary notes the broad impact and reflects on wartime political and military tensions amid Confederate and Union actions.
A Civil War era shipping log from March 1862 describes the voyage from Trampton Roads through the Gulf Stream toward the Florida coast. It notes heavy seas, widespread seasickness, storms, and moments of land sighting near Cape Canaveral and Jupiter Inlet as the crew endures gale, voyage fatigue, and daily routines aboard the ship with Uncle Sam funding.
News from Fort Pulaski reports a Confederate defense yielding to a Union bombardment. The fort surrendered unconditionally at 2 pm after a Parrott-gun bombardment breached the south wall and dismounted barbettes and casemates. Col. Olmsted had warned of no stand on ram parts, with over a thousand shells exploding inside the fort.
The article reports Russell plans to return home after a government vessel incident that led to his equipage being ejected. He claims stock speculation exposure and a large personal profit, with Secretary Stanton denying him a pass. Wisconsin aids wounded soldiers from Pittsburg battle with rapid shipments and funding.
The text outlines garnishee procedures after an execution including affidavits to identify other property, service of notice to appear, and duties of garnishees to disclose assets. It details penalties for nonappearance, attachment processes, and potential judgments for failing to respond, with sections showing liability, compliance, and court actions.
A 1802 Wisconsin record covers garnishment procedures including how garnishees may deliver property or money to satisfy judgments, the court’s power to compel delivery, and procedures for multiple debtors and real estate. It also notes acts approving governor appointment of surgeons for artillery batteries and extending military enrollment rights and foreclosures rules under state law.
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