River rise sparks May flood fears in Hawk-Eye
The Hawk-Eye notes the river rising fast and warns that continued rains could push a large river event into May. Citizens recall earlier fund drives for a military company, refunding contributions after the project stalled, seen as honest and commendable. An abduction case before Justice Marble features Phoebe Johnson and B F Fyfe, with Fyfe bound over for the next District Court term after a colorful testimonial, the girl returned home.
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War dispatches report McClellan confident on Yorktown drive
Telegraph dispatches from Wasumorox and Tribune describe an officer who left the Nations Army before Yorktown praising Gen McClellan’s spirit and predicted success in Virginia. Rebels burn barracks as possible evacuation nears while telegraph wires fall to sabotage delaying Pittsburgh Landing news. Brigadier General Mitchell earns promotion to Major General for actions at Huntsville Decatur and Stevenson's Junction.
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Massachusetts Responds to National Loan Payment
Boston April 15 a bill was reported in the Legislature for 101000 dollars to the General Government as Massachusetts share of the twenty million national loan passed by Congress last August. Fort Pillow action reported from Parapeteuta April 16 says Com Foote ready to attack Fort Pillow with gunboats below the river.
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Congress Passes Bills on Courts and Telegraph Policy
In the House Porter’s bill amending the claims court act passed, and the Signal Corps measure for the war effort also cleared. A resolution favored free telegraph transmission unless necessary for Congress, while fourteenth Rebels forfeiture bills were tabled. Morrill’s $30 million volunteer pay bill passed amid other items and Lincoln signed the DC slavery abolition bill.
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Naval action near Yorktown and Havana dispatches
Reports describe the Merrimac exchanging fire with an English steamer near Gloucester and Yorktown while Union gunboats shell rebel fortifications. Berdan sharpshooters terrorize Confederate gunners as sieges progress. Havana arrivals include cotton ships Marmion Fox and Austin. Ariel damaged at Aspinwall, delaying California mail runs.
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Mortar Boats Open Fire Near Fort Pillow
The Navy reports Cairo flotilla moved within three quarters of a mile of Fort Pillow then retreated two miles upriver. Mortar boats opened fire until six o clock last evening as Gen Pope’s forces held the Arkansas side. A list follows of killed wounded and missing from the Pittsburgh Landing battle April 6 1862 naming numerous soldiers and companies.
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Defeat or Victory at Pittsburgh Landing Recounted
The Cincinnati Gazette correspondence notes rebels abandoning vast provisions and arms near Shiloh, with flour scattered along roads and dead soldiers buried nearby. Union forces prepare, Buell's troops concentrate, and Maj. Gen. Smith laments not fighting. Gunboat losses cited. Pittsburgh Landing urged as battle name.
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Our Soldiers Elevate War Through Education and Patriotism
The piece argues educated soldiers outperform the ignorant, enabling rapid, effective results. It cites McClellan’s advance and British observers praising the Potomac army, noting readiness to rise as an army from civilians, and predicting ironclad naval power shaping future warfare.
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Weather and market brief from Friday evening
A rainy spell ends and pleasant conditions return though uncertainty remains. Roads are poor, travel to town slow as the river rises rapidly. Millers seek grain. spring wheat quoted at 58 cents, winter 70. Prices for sugar, coffee, flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, poultry, hay, wood, hides, seeds, and other staples are listed with varying per unit rates and market notes. No sales reported for some grains and seeds.
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