Address by editor ends with wartime prayer and pledge
The essayist laments fading interest in the association and offers a ceremonious address linking summer beauty to patriotic duty. A poem by A. M. Thomson follows, praising editors and guarding constitutional obedience. Resolutions honor Watertown hospitality, rail passes, and post office needs, with officers elected and a Racine meeting set for 1862.
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A. Calkins
Watertown
Indies
Ds W. Bulla Dt
Watertown Democrat
Tod. T. Monk
G. W. Lawton
J. N. Stone
Ryan
Senate
United States
Wisconsin
Postoffica Department
Postoffica
Wisconsin State Editorial Association
Bostamice Department
Wisconsin Editorial Association
Se. Merrill
Milwaukee & Western Railroad
Oh. Smaith
Geo. L. Duntrip
Chisago
D.W. Button
Racine
Sprtinwaen
D. W.baleaog
C. W. Fito
Manitowor
J. A. Sutin
Fond da Lacey
Dixois McBee
Sparta
A. C. Sasrono
C. Vi. RepuieLy
Wanpacca
Groro’ Hiern
Madison
H. N. Ross
Bhebnygan
W. D. Mraris
Prairie
U Chien
J. W. Hoyt
TF. W. Brown
E. A. Calkina
Sam. Ryan
C. By
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Comet Seen in Northwestern Sky Topics of Periodic Return
The Chicago Tribune reports a splendid comet appearing last night in the northwestern heavens with a tail stretching near the zenith. Notes from Ottarya resident Thomas Basshet describe a vast comet resembling the 1264 and 1556 events, near perihelion and likely to display its full size by August 1, with potential periodic return every several centuries.
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Chicago Tribune
Thomas Basshet
Ottarya
Jourcal
Basesnett
Wisconsin Ladies urged to restock war relief supplies
Acree L. Castursan, surgeon of the Fifth Regiment, appeals to Wisconsin women to renew donations for soldiers driven from home. He cites naked hospital beds, lack of pillows, currant jelly, canned fruit, gelatine, and other comforts, urging supporters to bring items to Milwaukee or Camp Randall and join the hospital visit to assess needs.
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Wisconsin
Cavan
Mainstreet
Milwaukee
Randalfi
Acree L. Castursan
Public Honors for Johnson and Union Advocate
The Louisville Journal lauds Andrew Johnson for his manly patriotic course and commitment to the Union. It argues Kentucky should remain faithful to the Union to gain appreciation from its citizens who read the journal daily.
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Andrew Johnson
Tepneasea
Ges
D. Prentice
Louisville Journal
Kentucky
Wisconsin Regiment Fights at Williamsport July 2
The Wisconsin unit, part of Patterson’s division, crossed the Potomac at Williamsport. They engaged near Puttersfield farm, with 4 regiments and artillery. Casualties were two killed and several wounded on our side. rebels suffered heavy losses as they retreated. The 1st Wisconsin and 3rd Pennsylvania regiments led the action under Jackson’s command.
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Fet
Wisconsin B
Con. Patterson
Potomac
Williamsport
Wisconsin
Jackson
Puttersield Farm
Haynes‘ville
Destructive Milwaukee Fire Destroys American House Area
A noon blaze in Milwaukee engulfed the American House and Oakley’s Livery, spreading to the Spring Street Methodist Church steeple and nearby small buildings. Firefighters and citizens saved Burchard’s Block and kept the American House from total ruin. Losses for Kane & Son are heavy. insurance details unavailable.
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Milwaukee
Oakley
Spring Street
Burchurd
Messrs. Kane & Son
Letter by Carl Schurz Sends Sword to Col. Paine
A June 1861 missive from Carl Schurz, before sailing for Europe to serve as minister, describes sending his sword to Col. J. B. Paine of the 4th Wisconsin Veterans Regiment with a heartfelt letter. Schurz writes of friendship, duty, and the hope that Paine will fight bravely for the cause, and not forget their bond.
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Carl Schurz
Europe
Brudeid
J. B. Paine
New York
Republic
C. Suvaz
H. E. Pate
Wis
Talle
Col. Paine
La Grange Light Infantry Delivers Officers and Privates List
A June 24 1861 communication from Ti Grange Light Infantry, La Graxes, includes an officers and privates roster for Company 8 noting Josiah Palmer as captain and John Lewis, James H Lawton, and V m G Baterly as lieutenants with D Harris as sergeant. The writer promises further detail soon and remarks on the company’s creditable parade as an early organized unit. The piece also mentions congressional politics and regional figures linked to Union support and Maine governors.
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Josiah Palmer
John Lewis
James H. Lawton
V'm
G. ‘Baterly
Sargeant
Harris
A. D. Harris
Samuel Lawton
F. E. Worthington
Zursh Baker
Francis Dillen
J. W.knight
Squire Lowton
John Tyter
Albert Ewings
Geo. Cross
W. OR. Taylor
Levi ‘Norcross
Edw
Norcross
Samuel
T. Brom- Tey
Wmn
Jackson
George Wishart
J. Quackenoush
P.G
Qurnell
John Means
Prescott Harrison
Alpheus Barrisor
Martin -Duffy
H. H. Wide
E.carpenter
Marching toward the Potomac from Camp near Maryland
In a narrative from Camp Nacuen near Maryland the Army detachment describes travel southward from Greencastle to Williamsport, the march toward the Potomac, a skirmish scare near Hagarstown, and camp life. Generals Patterson and Hicks review troops, with praise for drill and discipline. Encounters with Confederate activity, canal threats, and local unions are noted amid regimental transfers and evolving plans for potential combat.
Military figures and confederate recognition chatter noted
The public reacts to the idea of recognizing the Southern Confederacy as border tensions rise. Napoleon is urged to act through Andrew Jackson Davis or David Hump pay. Fremont is commissioned as Major General, ranking just below McClellan with two superior officers ahead.
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Trance
Napoleon Solda
Andrew Jackson Davis
David Hump
Fremont
Azmng
McClellan
Blockade action near Ship Island by United States steamer
Dispatches report a U S warship appearing off Ship Island with several tenders and schooners in attendance initiating the blockade of the Mississippi Sound. The Oregon attempted to run by the warship, was fired upon at close range, and, after a dangerous chase by three moon-tenders, returned to New Orleans with no troops aboard.
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N. C. Picayune
Mississippi City
Ocean Springs
Christian
Pike
United States
Ship Island
Mississippi Sound
Fred
Mall
Oregon
Rubile
J. D. Swaim
New Orleans
Walker
Creale
Geddes
Luke Steamboats
United Statesachoner
Duor Laland
Bee
Myere
Myers
Deer Island
Winter Wheat Bearing Day at Ball Rye Shelled
Fragmentary OCR text mentions winter wheat and rye with references to a ball and shelling. Not enough readable facts to determine a full event, date, or names. This card summarizes the available readable items about winter wheat bearing and rye from the damaged fragment.
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