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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Hawk
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1863
Page
1
Details the December 31 reconnaissance and Confederate assault on Galveston. Union forces under Col Burrill defend a wharf, Harriot Lane and Owasco involvement, temporary rebel success, surrender of troops, and captures of Union rifles, ammunition, and tools with several killed and twenty wounded.
The Washington Intelligencer prints intercepted letters to Mason and Slidell detailing rebel victories, Texas secession efforts, and Confederate fund schemes. It notes consular moves, British reception for Mason, and English ironclad procurement with agents like Geo. N. Saunders linked to Richmond diplomacy.
A Washington dispatch reports the House rejected tabling the bill to enlarge the Michigan and Illinois canals and widen Erie locks by 98 to 48. The measure appears likely to pass. Also notes Longstreet at Chattanooga and rebel reports of naval moves and deserters reaching Murfreesboro.
Reports confirm the Arkansas Post fell after a Friday night attack by gunboats and land forces. Rebel strength about 8,500 with earthworks and three 11 inch guns. casualties unknown. Texas Rangers reinforced by Sunday night but captured as prisoners. smaller vessels reconnoiter Arkansas. Arkansas Post lies 60 miles from the river mouth.
Despatches from Hartsville and Springfield describe a thirteen hour battle with 5 000 enemy mounted infantry and multiple guns. Missouri militia Iowa troops and others numbered 2 600 at Fort Lyon. Brown is killed while leading a charge. Reports say the enemy retreats toward Arkansas and Marmaduke's force is 4 000 to 5 000 with notable losses. Other items note Wade nominated for Senate, privateers near Cuba, and U S army payments and officer releases.
A man named A Muller was arrested yesterday with $80 000 counterfeit city currency, intended for circulation. Dispatch reports from Cairo and Washington describe Civil War troop movements, prisoner exchanges, and orders restricting rebel officer parole.
Report from Nashville notes rebel cavalry ordered Captain Coombs to remove crew and wounded to Hastings. Hastings and Parthenia captured. Slidell gunboat surrendered. In Florida, Sagamon captured ten prizes and two rebel transports ashore. troops and horses saved. Nashville region reports rebels near Shelbyville and renewed activity along the Rappahannock.
The Tribune's correspondent notes an imminent forward move by the Army of the Potomac led by Gen Burnside. Details are withheld until official confirmation, with rumors of crossing the river and related strategic actions circulating amid unrest in Chicago and railway and trade circles.
A Civil War dispatch reports the Army of the Potomac ordered on a march with three days rations and five pontoon bridges to cross the Rappahannock. It notes Lee’s forces under Jackson and Longstreet are stronger, predicting a fierce engagement ahead amid rebel mutiny and pay shortages.
The Ways and Means Committee backed a secretary Chase plan to sell bonds at best prices and end convertibility of legal tender notes into twenty year bonds. The House Finance bill proposes 900 million in bonds or notes with varied terms. Debates on loyalty and rebel letters, plus paper price pressures and payrolls for paymasters, fill a busy Washington scene.
Port Royal telegram from The Philadelphia Inquirer cites six Fort Sumter deserters arriving on a Union blockade ship. They allege garrison refusals to fight under the Confederate flag, widespread dissension, and hardship from delayed pay. The Wissahickon reportedly engaged Branch Island battery. House Military Committee backs submarine telegraph along the southern coast.
The Presidents Message approving the Treasury Note bill is referred to the Wage and Means Committee and ordered printed. River ice between Exorax and Ft. Madison is very low with no ice rain. In Decidea Stainavisxo the Brandt case in Chicago was decided with Brandt admitted. Ways and Means Committee in session in New York but no agreement with Mr. Chase reached.
The article provides an official casualty roll for Iowa regiments at Prairie Grove Arkansas on the 7th last. It records 167 killed, 788 wounded, 183 missing for the Union, totaling 1,148. It lists detailed names and units for several companies and soldiers, noting captives and parole status for some.
Union forces with gunboats and infantry stormed the Arkansas Post fort forty miles above the river mouth. After heavy bombardment and entrenched defense, Gen Churchill surrendered to Gen McClernand, with about 4,800 prisoners and significant Confederate losses.
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