07 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1863
Page
1
Fragmentary verse recalls soldiers marching, battles and sacrifice. It honors unnamed heroes, their courage, and the Black Brigade as symbols of endurance amid danger. The poem contrasts harsh tyranny with steadfast spirit, depicting casualties, weariness, and resolve on a harsh battlefield.
A fragmented report recounts a court scene where a prisoner swears an examiner to witness the will signing, with wax, candle, and match details. a case ties to a slain deserter, a Spanish officer, and a Havana duel. The piece blends satirical verse notices, biographical snippets, and natural history notes about locusts and paper production.
The article traces pre Columbus awareness of the American continents from Norse Vinland voyages to medieval European exploration. It notes Greenland and Icelandic activity, Leif the Lucky and Vinland settlements, and early claims extending to Massachusetts and Nova Scotia. It cites explorers, maps, and church figures, highlighting cross Atlantic contact before 1000 and the spread of geographical knowledge through Danish, Norwegian, and English efforts.
The article profiles Gere G. Meade born 1816 in Spain to American parents, detailing his West Point education, gradual promotions, and long Civil War service. It highlights his leadership at Fredericksburg, his cautious but decisive actions, and the respect he earned from officers and men for his steadiness and courage.
Ax correspondent reports on recent French elections revealing orderly polling. He describes polling stations, voter identity checks, ballot handling, and the security measures for the second day as citizens participate under supervision, noting observers and electors' routines.
A traveler notes Siam’s capital Bangkok where temples gleam with gilt floors of marble while private houses, mostly wooden and shabby, reach nine stories. Lady of the Prime Minister’s household wears a sarong and faded silk, betel chewing, and distinctive dress mark Siamese etiquette. Vivid descriptions cover fashion, body adornment, interiors, canal transport, music, fireworks, and the surprising import of an organ.
A Paris swindler posing as a buyer of jewels was confronted by a jeweler who seized the stolen pearls and handed the culprit to a bystander. The scene ended with the suspect arrested, the jeweler’s bravery noted, and the suspect facing punishment.
An 19th century note discusses mist formation by warm and cold air and the Cumberland lakes region, alongside anecdotes including a Texan bear encounter in Brazos County. The piece also includes a moral tale about a boy supporting his mother with small daily earnings and a regional farming creed advocating industry, soil care, and prudent farming values.
A historical fragment reviews perceived male and female advantages in marriage, divorce, and social reputation. It notes a wife’s power to leave a husband, protect herself, and seek divorce while describing public opinion, postal etiquette, and legal references related to militia service and state duties. The piece cites quotes on manners, gender roles, and period journalism.
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