Emperor Napoleon Opening of 1862 Legislative Session Speech
Emperor Napoleon I outlines peace, foreign relations, and finances in a 1862 opening address. He notes improved civil order, strengthens ties with Prussia Italy and Spain, and discusses neutral rights in the American Civil War, Cochin China, Annam, and Mexico. He defends public debt levels, repeats that deficits have not grown with empire consolidations, and highlights public works, railways telegraphs and military reforms.
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Napoleon
Prussia
France
Kingdom of
Italy
America
Cochin China
Mexico
Spain
England
French Budget Speech Urges Fiscal Reform and Tax Adjustments
In a speech to the Senate the French leader defends ten years of order and prosperity while proposing a system of transfers to limit urgent spending and a re‑adjustment of taxes. He pledges to consolidate debt and asks for public support, noting revenue growth and the need to protect the Constitution.
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Lery
France
Senate
Providence
Arrival of Mason and Slidell at Southampton
The Manchester Guardian reports the La Plata with Mason and Slidell aboard reached Southampton the day before and were met by rebel steamer Nashville officers and locals. They were escorted to London after a courteous reception aboard the Rinaldo in Bermuda with no public demonstration.
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Mason and Slidell
Enuginund
Manchester Guardian
Southampton
la Plata
Mason
Slidell
Fort Warren
Boston
Guardian
Rinaldo
Bermuda
Nashville
London
Liverpool Post
Mesare
London ‘Times
Scotch and Irish Humor in an Ayrshire Anecdote Collection
A North British Review piece compiles Scottish and Irish humor with new tales and old favorites. Stories include Rab and the Ramseys, a monkey tale with a delivery boy, a minister’s servant James laughing at a sermon, and a clock joke about a lie on the church facade.
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North British Review
Dean Ramsey
Charles Rogers
Mons. du Chailly
Scotland
Rascal
Gunboat Patrols Up the Tena River and Florence Ball
Our gunboats move along the Tena River showing improved results over the Ohio run. Our officers hold a ceremonial ball in Florence Alabama with civilian attendance noted.
Recruiting in Alabama for Our Boats Gen Tilghman Captured
The article reviews Gen Lloyd Tilghman’s career from West Point through Mexican War and Civil War service, noting his capture at Fort Henry and alleged desertion by Confederate forces. It reports Union gunboats Lexington Conestoga and Tyler moving up the Tennessee River, capturing vessels, and recruiting locals in Florence and Savannah, Tennessee, to man the fleet. It also mentions Col A H Markland named Military Postal Director and ongoing improving weather and roads.
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Fort Henry
Maryland
West Point
First Dragoons
Baltimore and Susquehannah
Norfolk and Wilmington
Eastern Shore Railroad
Twiggs
Palo Alto
Resaca de la Palma
Mexico
Matamoros
Hughes
Panama
Isthmus
Tilghman
United States
Art Henry
Lexington
Conestoga
Tyler
Dunbar
Memphis
Clarksville
Florence
Alabama
Paducah
Tennessee
Gwin
Tylor
Mississippi
Ohio River
Lynn Boyd
Sam Orr
Smith
Time
Sam Kirkman
Appleton Pelle
Savannah
Sallie Woods
Shirk
A. H. Markland
Western Department
L Grant
Insult of the London Times to Mason and Stidell
Richmond Enquirer reports European news bias from the Times on Mason and Slidell. It argues officials come as representatives of a recognized independent nation to demand rights under civilized war rules. The piece rebukes London Times for rude language and urges England to act justly without harming mutual interests.
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Europe
United States
London Times
Messrs. Mason and Slidell
England
John Bull
The Insult of the London Times to Mason and Slidell
The Richmond Enquirer attacks Northern censorship in a piece titled The Inefficient Blockade arguing that U S papers cherry pick from the London Times. The editorial questions why Richmond does not import the Times directly from Europe to avoid the Northern sieve and remain independent.
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London Times
Mason and Slidell
Richmond Enquirer
Europe
United States
London
Messrs. Mason and Slidell
Manifestations of Union Keeling on the Kennessee River
Correspondence describes gun boats visiting river towns where crowds welcomed them with joy. Officers quote elderly residents crying with gratitude after months of oppression and danger, and Union supporters offering all they had in welcome.
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Kennessee
Missouri Republican
Appointment of General Hitchcock to Major General
Washington dispatches report the appointment of General Ethan A. Hitchcock as Major General. The measure passed the Senate committee review and faced Cameronian opposition but was approved. Hitchcock, a seasoned officer, is expected to command troops on the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers under General Halleck, aiding Buell and Halleck in swift war aims.
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Ethan A. Hitchcock
Senate
Hitchcock
Tennessee
Cumberland
Buell
Halleck
Cameron
Stanton
Opposition Split Over Financial Measures and Vallandigham
The Cincinnati Gazette argues that loyal Congress members align with Vallandigham against necessary government funding. It notes Vallandigham’s financial proposals and Cox’s defense of McClellan, warning Horron’s vote against Legal Tender could ruin his Senate chances.
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Vallandigham
Cox
Gen. McClellan
Calhoun Loss Saddens New Orleans Delta
The Delta laments the loss of the Calhoun a blockade runner from New Orleans to Havana captured on return. Its cargo reportedly included forty tons of gunpowder rifles and other munitions valued around 300000 dollars. the paper likens the loss to a battle.
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New Orleans
Jiavana
Delta
Richmond Plunged in Darkness by Lamp Shortage
A Richmond correspondent from Memphis Appeal reports citizens face a serious light shortage. Street lamps are turned off at midnight and candles, oil, and retorts are scarce due to prior industrial use. The note highlights a critical energy and supply crisis affecting residents.
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Richmond
Virginia
Memphis Appeal
General Order praising Fort Henry gunboat actions
The Fort Henry action on the 6th instant earned praise from the Western Army commander and the Navy Secretary. President, Congress, and the nation acknowledge the gallant deeds of the gunboat flotilla officers and crew. A. Tl. Foots notes pride in their coolness and efficiency and promises continued confidence in the flotilla. Cairo, Feb 10 1862. Secretary of the Navy Gipron Welles confirms high gratification from Foote's capture report.
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Secretary of the Navy
United States
Congress
Navy Department
NAVY
Commodore Foote
Washington
Cairo
A. S. Foote
Gipron Welles
Loyal Wen Echoes Breckinridge Doctrine on Rebellion
The Rev R L Breckinridge of Kentucky denounces treason and praises loyalty to the Union. He contrasts two Southern camps as he predicts deliverance for the loyal and doom for the conspirators, urging patience amid harsh winter and obstructed rescue efforts.
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R. L. Breckinridge
D. D
Kentucky
Elijah
Ahab
Jezebel
Daring Union Officers Reported Sneaking Into New Orleans
A Charleston correspondent on the 18th reports that three Union fleet officers, disguised as oystermen, visited New Orleans on the 8th to contact stationary spies and gauge military strength. One officer reportedly left a note at the Post Office warning of a further call under lax guard conditions.
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Union
New Orleans
Charleston
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