23 Apr 1863
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1863
Page
4
Our Advertising Agents in New York are Messrs. Mather and Apnort, 335 Broadway, and M. Perrivaitn and Co., 34 Park Row.
The News reports Gen. Foster’s small force escaped via boats from Washington NC. Charleston fleet is damaged but returns near full strength and a renewed attack on Fort Sumter is anticipated. Fleet not sent to the Mississippi. Hooker’s expedition toward Gordonsville yields little yet.
Letters from the army criticize Copperhead policy at home while Carthage resolutions and a nationwide push unite loyal citizens to support the Union. Soldiers warn treason at home mirrors Confederate threats as conscription nears and a broader political regeneration spreads, citing victories and reinforcements from Vicksburg to the Gulf.
The Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad awards the contract to Balch Dodge Co to build a first class line as the shortest link from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore to Cincinnati and St Louis. Plans include a tunnel near Chew and an Ohio River bridge at Parkersburg with funds from Noah Ju Wilson to finish the project. R S Twomly G W Norris and Frost prepare to replace trestles with stone and earth as the work progresses.
A Monroe county editorial column mocks Democratic wins in Wisconsin and condemns copperhead sentiment in Ohio. It cites soldier votes favorable to the Union and urges loyal citizens to support the Governor and oppose disloyal papers and secessionist aims. The piece resolves to publish the sentiments in county papers.
A Civil War era declaration from General Crooks Division officers and soldiers of the 11th, 56th, 89th and 92nd Ohio Regiments pledging unwavering defense of the Union, condemning Vallandigham democracy, praising the Chief Executive, and vowing to pursue the war to victory or sacrifice lives for the nation's welfare.
Letter from Lexixerox Kentucky dated April 11 1863 honors Samuel S. Smith private of Company I 7th Ohio Volunteer Cavalry. Son of Thomas Smith of Dover township Athens county Ohio he died six days after the Battle of Somerset at Crab Orchard Kentucky and was buried the next day per military usage. J H McPherson
Soldier in the 2p Division of the 14th Army Corps writes from Texas in April 163 about home paper shortages and local prices, reports on mild dry weather ahead, frosts injuring fruit, scarce reliable news, a brush with rebels on the Franklin road, a rebel spy shot after escaping guard, a captured train near Lavergne, and a pasted letter from Lodi township showing harsh sentiments in the area.
A letter from a churchman in Athens county argues against rebellion to Lincoln's emancipation policy and predicts strong local resistance to the draft. The writer praises Governor Val for steady leadership and warns he will publish the author's name if more manuscripts are received.
A Civil War era letter from J. W. Meeke of Company E, 75th Virginia Infantry mounted at Brooks Virginia April 14 1863 argues against copperheads and deserters while praising federal authority and Lincoln. He notes preparations to march, health of the regiment, and a visit by Lincoln and his wife. A separate dated March 19 recounts a mob of soldiers' wives at a depot looting flour molasses and salt from local merchants, with a planter summary of the incident at the market house.
The Raleigh Standard reports a bread riot near the city where women including soldiers wives seized barrels of molasses from William Welsh's High Point store and divided the supplies. It quotes the editor saying bread riots have begun and notes further rioting by women at Salisbury in the state.
From New York dated April 11 reports in the House of Lords debate on recognizing the Confederates as a peace step. Lord Stratheden urges recognizing the South to show the North its limits, while Lord Russell cautions neutrality and continued opposition to recognition. Britain remains neutral though wary of intervention. Mr. Bright cites Union and Emancipation Society claims more ships are built in England for the Confederacy and seeks government oversight.
A Civil War correspondent reports Brigadier General William S. Smith assumed command of the 1st Division, 16th Army Corps on March 25, replacing Denver. The division includes multiple Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan regiments and cavalry, with veteran troops. A strict wartime trade order suppresses goods south of the command.
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