Clash in Dublin and naval duel described in a fiery report
The piece details Sir Robert Peel's disparaging remarks about a Dublin meeting supporting America, the O Donoghue challenge incident, and Lord Palmerston's guidance. It then moves to Civil War naval action describing the Cumberland, Congress, Minnesota, and the ironclads Merrimac and Monitor with vivid battle details and outcomes.
Monitor and Merrimac clash near Newport News
Eye-witness accounts describe the naval duel between the Monitor and the Merrimac off Newport News. The Monitor harassed the Merrimac for hours while the ironclad engaged with heavy shot, the Merrimac retreating damaged or not, with near 300 total losses reported for both days. Lieutenant Worden was wounded but survived, and President Lincoln expressed sympathy as Worden was treated in Washington.
Relief measures and naval queries loom in March debates
March 11 WasuIndon report from the Committee on Foreign Relations requests discharge and relief for Ireland papers and Trent affair papers. Legislation includes repeal of Panama mail routes and naval inquiry into Fortress Monroe actions. Addresses cover confiscation scope and new coin purchase.
War resolution passes in House amid constitutional dispute
Debate on restoring the Constitution to its primacy continues as Pendleton urges a current year tax to fund support for the war. Wickliffe and Biddle oppose and support respectively while Crittenden and Fisher voice varied views. The resolution ultimately passes 88 to 31.
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Pea Ridge Report Details Curtis Victory Over Van Dorn Forces
General Curtis reports the Pea Ridge battle in Arkansas where Sigel Asboth Davis and Carr led divided lines against Van Dorn Price and McCulloch. The rebel assault was repulsed. McCulloch fell. Curtis praises gallantry, notes heavy loss, and pursues the dispersed enemy toward Boston Mountains with Van Dorn's force. The Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio and Missouri troops share in the victory.
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McCulloch and McIntosh Reported Mortally Wounded
Springfield dispatch reports the Pea Ridge battle lasting through the weekend with about 450 Union casualties and 1000 Confederate casualties plus 1000 prisoners. Generals Van Dorn Price McCulloch and McIntosh led 2500 men. McCulloch and McIntosh are mortally wounded. Sigel’s force repelled the rear attack. The Union captured stores cannon teams and ammunition.
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Destruction at Centreville and Manassas After Evacuation
Report from Centreville describes Confederate retreat leaving burned stores depots and bridges. Rebels evacuated to Manassas then withdrew further as contrabands flee toward Washington. Army finds few families at Fairfax Court House and graves of Alabama troops near Centreville.
Burial of Ball's Bluff Heroes Reported in Leesburg
Col Geary conducted a reconnaissance to Carter's Mills, noting burnt bridges and retreating enemy. Union troops bury the bones of Ball's Bluff fallen. oath takers increase as loyal sentiment grows. Troops guard Winchester and nearby points with ongoing scouting.
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Market Summary From New York and Chicago Markets
Second Board stocks firm with fair demand and some weakness across railroads with prices listed for several lines. Commodities show cotton steady, flour dull, wheat heavy, corn steady, pork firmer, lard steady, and naval stores firm. Repercussions note mixed futures and duties across currencies and shipping rates.
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Fragmentary OCR Notes Replace Coherent Story
The readable text is limited to odd letters and filler sounds with no clear people places events or organizations. The fragment provides no reportable facts or identifiable entities to summarize into a headline and summary.
Fort Pickens War News and Fleet Movements
From Fort Pickens New York March 11 Steamer Philadelphia arrived night from Fort Pickens Ist inst Tor tugas 4th and Key West 6th Bark Tycoon with part of the New Hampshire 7th Regiment had arrived at Tortugas and ship S R Mallory with other portions of the same regiment passed off Carysfort Reef on the 6th Gen Arnold is in command at Fort Pickens Col Brown having sailed for New York The troops at Fort Pickens are all well Contrabands from Pensacola report a rebel regiment had left and two unarmed regiments had arrived Anderson was to be court martialed for commencing the bombardment law 1st Seven Northern men deserters from the rebels at Pensacola are peereteene in the Philadelphia Commodore Porters Mortar Fleet awaits wind to sail from Key West for Ship Island Steamer Magnolia arrived at Key West a ride to steamer South Carolina She had 1000 les of cotton Seamer Oriental from Port Royal 8th arrived night She reports a frigate on the lith off Abecom steering Southwest Steamers Mississippi and Matanzas were at Port Royal with Gen Butler and his troops he gunboat Kensington arrived at Port Royal short of coal and disabled by the gale
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New Hampshire Election Result in 119 Towns
The state elected Governor with Berry leading Stark and Wheeler in a three candidate race. Berry tallies 22,998 to Stark 20,400 and Wheeler 1,042 across 119 towns. Republicans expect a House majority of 50 to 75 and likely 10 of 12 Senators plus 4 of 5 Councillors.
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War Department Seeks Ten Gunboats For Immediate Use
Secretary of War Stanton solicits proposals for ten gunboats like those at Cairo and the Cumberland. Proposals by telegraph must state price and readiness date. Report notes rebel retreat from Manassas and updates on Virginia roads and prisoner captures near Bunker's Station. Captain Buchanan wounded. Captain Jones commanded the Merrimac. emancipation vote in the House split along border lines.
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