General Macomb Honored by New-York City Council
A special Common Council meeting conferred civic honors on Gen. Alexander Macomb for his wartime leadership at Plattsburgh. The mayor praised his valor and discipline, noting America’s resilience and Macomb’s pivotal role. Macomb expressed gratitude and intended to witness New York’s reception of the gesture.
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The Enemy Threatens Williams Worpe Advance Toward Gloucester
From Areamont dated December 19 reports Confederate forces in Cocke’s brigade marching toward Williamsport after intelligence of enemy ferries and barges near the James River. An extract from York December 12 notes a Freeman’s Oath administered, with losses and elopements among enslaved people.
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Militia Draft Bill Advances as 80 000 Quota Set
In Congress the Senate read the militia draft bill for third time and approved the measure with a revised quota of 80 000, replacing 80 430 to align with the bill. General orders from Washington confirm command changes in district assignments and a wave of nominations to Senate posts.
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Edtors Correspondence From Totpikyn Virginia Christmas 1862
Correspondence dated December 13 near Totpipkyn Virginia describes Confederate actions at the Rappahannock and Farnham Church nine miles distant. The enemy burned part of the river, landed, and retreated after defeating a small force, taking one gun and wounding several. Captains Barrie and Lomax led a noted expedition with Col. Macom, capturing thirteen prisoners and deserters before moving toward Washington.
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