What is an effective blockade and its meaning in war
The writer debates what constitutes an effective blockade and argues for a flexible, common sense standard applicable to all maritime nations. He asserts the Union blockade of the South is indeed effective and notes foreign commerce suffers, while stressing nations may adapt old law to new circumstances and that breaking the blockade would violate international law and natural justice.
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England
Montreal
London
United States
Victory in Kentucky Rises as Union Triumph Satisfies
Reports from Kentucky recount a major Union victory over General Zollicoffer near the Cumberland River. Union forces under Buell, Thomas, and Schoepff outmaneuvered the rebel position, cutting off communication with Tennessee and forcing Zollicoffer to attack or starve. Casualties exceed 275, including Zollicoffer, with numerous prisoners taken.
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Kentucky
Maine
California
Zollicoffer
Buell
Inder
Gang
Thomas
Schoepff
Cumberland River
Tennessee
Zeilligoffer
Zullicoffer
Boston Journal optimism amid 1862 winter trade outlook
The Boston Journal argues New England manufacturers remain prosperous despite Southern blockade fears. Wool, cotton, and leather firms show solid dividends and reserves while reduced imports lower dry goods volumes. Cotton prices may drop after Liverpool orders. New England benefits from gold imports amid the crisis.
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Boston Journal
Atdkdy
New England
Hare
Optton
New York
Liverpool
Rhode Island Society Elects Officers At Adjourned Session
The adjourned annual meeting of the Rhode Island Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Industry met in Providence at 3 p.m. The report shows 824 members at year start, 29 admitted, 16 died. Officers elected: James D Wolf Perry president. Edward D Pearce first vice president. Edward Waris second vice president. William Sprague third vice president. W KR Staples secretary treasurer. Audit and Finance Committee named Henry Lothrop, William Viall, Joseph F H Bourn.
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Rhode Island Society For the Encouragement
Providence
Eixteen
James D' Wolf Perry
Bristol
Edward D. Pearce
Edward Warris
Cumberland
William Sprague
W. KR. Staples
Henry ¥. Lothrop
Wm. Viall
Joseph FH. Bourn
Government Expedites Economy Measures Across Departments
The Committee on the Reduction of the Expenses of the Government plans a broad economy drive. It aims to cut about 4 million from the army roll 200 to 300 thousand from Congress expenses and substantial savings in printing the navy U.S. courts and customs in New York and other cities. The overall goal is to introduce a series of measures to achieve economy.
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Congress
United States Courts of Law
Collectors of Customs, &c
New York
Tennesseeen Zollicoffer Killed in Kentucky Campaign
Zollicoffer a Tennessean and former editor, State Treasurer, and State Senator built the Nashville suspension bridge and served three terms in Congress after 1853. He played a leading role in rallying Tennessee loyalists at the outbreak of the rebellion and held Cumberland Gap with a small force before becoming Brigadier General and advancing into Kentucky.
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Green. Zollicoffer
Kentucky
Nashville
Congress
Tennessee
Cumberland Gap
Fall River Mayor Buffington Reports Prolific Cow
Heavy cotton sheetings firm at 16c per yard, denims at 15 1-2c, and prints rising to 14c, with army wool prices down 10 percent and half a million yards unsold in New York. Mayor E P Buffington reports his cow yielded 10 thousand 174 quarts in two years averaging about 14 quarts daily, a valuable animal.
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New York
E. P. Buffington
Fall River
Meeting of New Orleans French residents plans departure from the South
Advices state a meeting of New Orleans French residents was held on the 10th to devise means to leave the city and the region. A commission was appointed to confer with Federal forces at Ship Island on the subject. Dispatches confirm Minister Corwin's return home as he cannot advance U S interests in Mexico under his instructions.
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Advicoe
New Orleans
Jnland
Corwin
Mexico
Births Marriages and Deaths in Warren 1861 Report
Deaths for the year ending December 1861 total 65 with 23 males and 42 females. Of the 65, 7 births died in the year. Marriages numbered 53 with 35 total marriages in Warren, 7 among locals and 16 with non residents. Bridegrooms and brides combined: 21 men and 32 women.
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Warren
U. S
Burnside Expedition Reported Moves Toward Newbern
Norfolk papers place Burnside's force in Pamlico Sound with 100 vessels and 25 transports near Hatteras Inlet. An express from Newbern area cites planned simultaneous attacks on Newbern Hyde County and Roanoke Island, with expectation of reliable news soon.
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Norfolk
Goldsboro
Newbern
Burnside
Pamlico Sound
Hatteras Inlet
Hyde Co
Roanoke Island
Naval Appointment of Henry W. Diman Eng
We are glad to learn that Henry W. Diman Eng of this town has been appointed Acting Assistant Paymaster in the U S Navy. Mr Diman has served in the General Assembly as Representative from Bristol for years to the satisfaction of his constituents. We offer congratulations on the appointment and express regret at his departure.
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Henry W. Diman
U.S. Navy
Diman
General Assembly
Bristol
Weather swings from rain to snow in a week
The week brought varied weather from drizzling rain to a smart snow storm and a mild sunny Thursday. George S. Greene, once of this town, urges the extension of the Cre appointed Colonel of the 16th regiment N. Y. W. Owl. Greene previously led the Providence and Bristol Railroad section and is West Point trained.
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George S. Greene
N. Y
War lecture announced with season tickets on sale
Wenxpeat Purtures, Esq. will lecture on the War at Town Hall Thursday evening. Season tickets for the remainder of the course cost fifty canta. Phillips Hatfield and Curtis named as notable lecturers. Goory's Lady's Book for February praised for engravings and content. Subscriptions for Pheniz and Lady's Book offered at $4 per year in advance.
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Wenxpeat Purtures, Esq
Town Hall
Phillips, Hatfield
Curtis
Goory
Sterling Magazine Contents and Civil War Dispatch
A publisher list outlines pieces such as Battle-Hymn of the Republic Agnes of Sorrento Our Artist In Italy The Experiences of the A C Soon A Story of To Day Methods of Study in Natural History Love and Skates Midwinter Ease in Work At Port Royal 1861 Fremonts Hundred days in Missouri Mason and Slidell A Yankee Idyl Reviews and Recent American Publications Government reports rebels face difficulty keeping twelve months soldiers past their enlistment February first marks likely return unless Manassas changes plans
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Atlantio Montety von Fisavarr
Sterling
Manassas
Providence Post Changes Hands in Local Retirement
The Providence Post announces the retirement of Mosera Miller and Simons from ownership. Alfred Anthony, Esq. acquires the publication as the journal resumes operations at its previous site after a hiatus.
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Newasparer Caaxoxr
Providence Post
Mosera
British residents in New York sign condolence to Queen
A condolence address to the Queen from British residents in New York has gained about one thousand signatures. It includes American born citizens expressing respect for the late Prince Consort and sympathy for the widowed sovereign, and is engraved on parchment with a neat black border.
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New York
Prince Consort
Black Flag at Charleston Report Debated
Rumor claims rebels raised the black flag at Charleston after Port Royal capture. Observers note the symbol displayed near Pensacola between Barancas and the lighthouse. Dr. King of Newport and his wounded son arrived in New York aboard the Rhode Island from Fortress Monroe.
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Dr. King
Newport
We King
New York
Rhode Island
Fortress Monroe
General Assembly Proceedings and Tyler Obituary
January sessions of the Senate and House report on bills for banking charters and road repairs. Debates cover Pawners Bank incorporation, New York Providence and Boston Railroad financing, and African Methodist Union Church in Providence. Ex President Tyler dies at 71 in Virginia, leaving four living ex presidents.
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Senate
Cook
Sowamset Bank
Warren
Committee On Corporations
Sheldon
Committee On Education
William P. Dorsey
African Methodist Union Church
Providence
House of Representatives
House
Speaker Updyke
R. W. Greene
New York, Providence and Boston Railroad Company
Blake
Dixon
Pearce
Sowameast Bank
Bia
Wm. P. Dorsey
United African Methodist Church
Tyler
John Tyler
Charles City
Virginia
United States Senate
Whig
Peace Warrison
White House
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Texas
Hampton
van Buren
Fillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Stanton Adds Wat son and Tucker as Assistant Secretaries
President names Peter N. Watson and John Tucker for two additional Assistant Secretary roles while praising Gen Sigel and planning a General of Division appointment. Senator Johnson reports from Major Hooper that Zollicoffer is dead and that Union forces have won a decisive victory, with Kentucky soon freed from rebels.
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New York
Stanton
Peter N. Watson
John Tucker
Reading
Sigel
Johnson
Tennessee
Hooper
Coe
Zollicoffer
Kentucky
Kentucky Ex-Governor Ousley Vows to Stand for Union
The ex governor of Kentucky declares he will be the last to leave the Union and will seize the national flag to claim it for his own. He makes the pledge in a forceful, emphatic address about unity.
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Ousley
Kentucky
Union
Battle in Kentucky yields brilliant victory and rebel losses
Dispatches report the Kentucky engagement near Creixhall where Union troops under General Thomas pressed rebels to their entrenchments on the north river bank. Rebels fled across the river, leaving artillery ammunition and quartermaster stores in Union hands. Two hundred rebels were killed or wounded, including Zollicoffer mortally wounded. Union losses not yet confirmed. Colonel Manson's brigade arrived after a forced 25 mile march and helped secure the victory. No senior Union officers were killed.
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Kentucky
Creixhall
Commercial
Louisville
Suday
Thomas
Ex President Tyler Dies After Brief Illness in Richmond
Fort Monroe January 20 reports say former President Tyler died Friday night after a brief illness in Richmond. Wounded prisoners from Richmond are dying but not in danger, with some recovering enough to be sent north. Dispatches note Jackson near Romney and low militia at Martinsburg amid calls to arm Negroes.
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Monroz
Tyler
Richmond
Mindenhajl
Louisville
David
Geptieeay
New Orleans
Fort Bic
Lake Punchartrain
Ship Island
Stanton assumes duties as Secretary of War in Washington
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of War Stanton begins duties today with Gen McClellan and staff visiting the War Department to pay respects. The piece notes diplomatic exchanges with Prussia, maritime war principles, and other early Civil War government actions.
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Stanton
McClellan
War Department
Townsend
Cameron
England
Seward
United States
Billigerent
Manassas
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress Debates Naturalization and War Powers in 35th Session
A fragmentary record shows Senate and House proceedings on January 21 detailing resolutions to examine naturalization laws, the oath of enlistment, and ministerial staff additions for the War Department. It notes amendments on emancipation, witness examination rules, and newspaper stamp tax proposals amid wartime debates.
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Wilson
Trumbull
Jewatt
Colorado
South
ShielHiorth Parma
Representatives
Blair
Missouri
Committee of Ways and Means
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House
Congress
Court of Justice
Bayard
House of Representatives
Jo Nee
Texans March on Fort CraigPrompted New Mexico martial law
An express from Mesilla to Santa Fe reports 1560 Texans with seven artillery advancing within thirty miles of Fort Craig. Gov. Connelly calls out the militia. A later dispatch says the enemy retreated without attacking the fort. Col. Candy commands 1000 regulars and 1500 volunteers amid district martial law.
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New Mexico
Kansas City
Mesilla
Senté Fe
Fort Craig
Gov. Connelly
Candy
Santa Fe
Floods Rise as Cincinnati River Reaches New High
Heavy rains since Saturday push the river to 51 feet in Cincinnati with five feet of water on first floors. Reports from Somerset claim 17 cannons captured. Zollicoffer is said killed by Col. Pry. Col Garfield, famed Kentucky hero, is described as young and devout, known as the Praying Colonel. The Times warns war will explode government costs.
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Cincinnati
Louisville Journal of
Somerset
Ita
Zollicoffer
Col. Pry
Kentucky
Col
Garfield
Humphrey Mareball
Rensselaer County
Williams College
Poestenkill
Milllle
Ohio
Anbandoning
John Belfour
Burley
Death of New Bedford Longevity Resident Mr Heath
Data or an Acxp. Citizen. One of New Bedford's oldest residents Mr Heath died Sunday age about ninety four. Born in Rawport Rhode Island he spent over fifty years in New Bedford where he was highly respected by the community.
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New Bedford
Heath
Rawport
New Bedford Mercury
Pennsylvania Governor Seeks Troop Dispatch to South
Report states Gov Cartin seeks permission to send eight infantry regiments and one cavalry unit from Pennsylvania for a southern coast expedition. The move follows dispatch of state forces amid ongoing military campaigns, signaling heightened Keystone State involvement.
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Cartin
Pennsylvania
Keystone
New York
URC
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