14 Aug 1863
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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1863
Page
1
A cheerless night scene from a Civil War era poem recalls marching, rain, and duty. The speaker longs for home as memories of family, wife, and child blend with drums, tents, and the hope of promotion despite death and hardship. The voice values service and loyalty amid gloom.
In a London Family Herald tale, John Clarke, a poor boy, endures whispers and scheming relatives as a will names him with a single horse chaise and a chance at better fortune. Jenny Brazier remains steadfast, hopes rise with his reform and a railway payout boosts their modest life while neighbors debate his future.
An aging chaise becomes the center of a village tale as John Clarke, urged by Jenny, plans repairs and a grand transformation funded by luck. A rush of glee and tension follows, ending with the village recognizing Clarke as a good man who changed his fortune and reputation.
The missouri Democrat article reports Lt Cole's account of Marine Brigade actions after Milliken's Bend, describing brutal killings of white officers, burned remains, and forced slavery of black captives. It also recounts the Russian siege of Sevastopol, praising Todakhen’s decisive engineering work and the rise of Todighen to lieutenant general through action. An Indiana rebel inquiry scene is briefly noted, with a quip about Morgan.
The Richmond Wag argues that Northern support for subjugation is rooted in fear of anarchy and debt, predicting harsh consequences if the North presses conquest. It foresees a future of centralized power, economic ruin, and civil strife, contrasting a hopeful, independent South with a distressed, mobilized North.
A concerned meditation on slander and rumor souring social ties. The speaker laments unkind tongues and asks for divine aid, noting the damage to trust and the longing for honest fellowship restored through divine patience and endurance.
The Provost-Marshal-General outlines enrollment and card preparation for the draft. Names are written on uniform cards, sorted by sub-district, sealed in envelopes with counts, then gathered for a final draw under oversight to select the required number of men.
A critique of The Times as an infallible guide on the American war, arguing it misread Civil War events. The piece mocks its inconsistent reports on Vicksburg, Gettysburg, and Lee, noting the paper’s bias toward Confederate success claims and neglect of Federal achievements.
A long, folded advice piece urges perseverance through hard times. It counsels rising after setbacks, laughing at rain, and pursuing hopeful work, while noting women share in life’s battles and should keep spirits up. It emphasizes staying practical, thankful, and resilient.
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