Fort Donelson News Sparks National Jubilation
In the Beaver Dam Argus issue of February 21 1862 readers see nationwide excitement over Fort Donelson surrender. Illinois soldiers and citizens respond with cheers and prayers for fallen comrades while Congress adjourns and business halts. The writeup notes German neighbors in Jefferson County and distrust of track damage by attackers, with political loyalties framed as Unionist victory versus secessionist aims.
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Mortars and other war news from Gairo and Camp Morton
A Detroit era chronicle reports a trial of new mortar boats near Gairo with shells weighing 230 pounds reaching three miles and a half. Details of the craft, their size, and weight are given, followed by notes of Confederate and Union actions, soldier executions, a ballad of military life, and orders from Halleck to enforce loyalty oaths at Missouri elections.
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Washington honors Union generals for Fort Henry and Roanoke wins
The President and Commander in Chief thanks Brigadier General Burnside and Flag Officers Goldsboro Grant Foote and their land and naval forces for gallant deeds in capturing Fort Henry and Roanoke Island. He vows to honor the living and dead and reaffirms the Union flag as Liberty and equality abroad.
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Fort Donelson Surrender Reported By Generals Grant and Foote Dispatches
Telegraphic updates from St Louis and Chicago report Fort Donelson's surrender at daylight with 15,000 prisoners and 8,000 horses. Generals Buckner Pillow and Floyd are mentioned with retreating brigades, while gunboat action near Dover and river batteries are described as severely engaged and costly to Union ships. Comdr Foote notes the fierce bombardment and gunboat losses.
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Battle Orders and Surrender at Fort Donelson
General Grant presses fort defenses at Fort Donelson as Buckner proposes terms of capitulation. Union troops storm works after ammunition shortages, seize ground, and force Confederate surrender while reports trace correspondence between Grant and Buckner. Springfield dispatch details skirmishes as Curtis’s brigade advances toward battle at Lebanon.
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Rebel Price retreats with 12,000 troops and 5 guns
Gen Price’s force of about 12,000 with five artillery pieces fell back after abandoning 600 sick and large wagon trains. A cavalry battalion captured 100 wagons, and pistol fire by pickets was heard during the pursuit. By morning the lines followed Price as intelligence said he sought reinforcements, while Halleck and Curtiss reported the rear overtaken and rebels fleeing after brief resistance.
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