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Newspaper
Burlington Weekly Hawk
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1863
Page
1
The proclamation calls on Americans to observe the last Thursday of November as a day of thanksgiving and prayer amid the Civil War. It honors divine mercy, requests national repentance for sins, and seeks divine healing for a divided nation already enduring war and hardship. The document is signed by Secretary Seward and President Lincoln.
In Louisville on October 4 Captain Samuel Black was placed under guard in his room barred from contact with outsiders. A caisson from a battery of the 1st New York artillery on Main Street near Sixth exploded a shell, killing a courier, fatally wounding a driver, wounding another courier who died ten minutes later, and badly injuring a third. Store windows along the street were shattered by the concussion.
Chattanooga reports 1 800 killed 5 000 wounded 2 200 prisoners total 13 500 in the battle. Thomas routed Longstreet and pursued the enemy despite right wing disorganization. Enemy loss estimated 20 000. Ambulatory care and fortifications noted as armies exchange lines and ambulances return with wounded.
The Richmond Sentinel notes the House unanimously rejected a resolution for inquiry into the nation’s peace sentiment, deeming it evil and mischievous and a potential sign of reconciling with enemies. Dispatches describe Civil War battlefield and strategic movements, including Bragg agreeing to exchanges and Rosecrans’ position near Chattanooga.
News from the Herald special reports Johnston’s Northern Georgia army at 135000 with Longstreet’s corps 30000 and 34 batteries while Lee’s force sits around 62500 infantry 3000 cavalry and 204 guns. Rumors say 400000 slaves may be armed. federal actions and raids across Virginia Maryland and Missouri also unfold with raids at Langley and cavalry skirmishes near the Rapidan and Rappahannock.
A Nashville dispatch reports Confederate forces burned railroad bridges at Stuart s Creek and Stone River and captured cars and prisoners after taking McMinnville. Union Col. McCook counterattacked, scattering rebels and freeing prisoners. Rebels threatened Murfreesboro as Rosecrans faced rear attacks by Wheeler s cavalry scour. Federal forces repelled dawn incursions into Glasgow and Cumberland River banks.
New Orleans reports say the steam tug Leviathan was seized at its wharf by a rebel gang aided with Mallory Navy documents. Pirates were pursued by Lieut Herrick in the Crescent and the De Soto, resulting in capture after a short chase.
Commander Ball reports pernicious fever on repairing steamers at New Orleans with several deaths. Some cases are yellow fever while others are pernicious or congestive fevers. Cold weather is hoped to curb spread as ships remain off the city. Also Virginia’s state government formed with capital at Alexandria and named officials. Rebel property ads increase under confiscation law as Loudon county residents prepare against guerrillas.
The Nashville Press reports a blast near Bridgeport after a wagon train of 20 ammunition wagons ignited by a guard’s mishap. Nine to ten killed and twice as many wounded. Rebels and Union forces clash across Tennessee with cavalry actions at Murfreesboro and Winchester, and rail assets destroyed along the Chattanooga line.
Cairo reports the steamer Liberty from Memphis carrying 200 bales of cotton and Col. Nelson of Gen. Grant's staff as bearer of dispatches. News includes the burning of the R. Campbell near Milliken's Bend and a list of lost crew and passengers. Guerrilla activity near Memphis and Brownsville noted with Federal pursuit. Weather cool.
The steamers Chancellor Forrest Queen and Catchula burned at the levee this afternoon. The Forrest Queen and Catchula were totally destroyed. hold and machinery saved. Valued at 75000 with insurance undetermined. Fire suspected arson. several lives reported lost though details are unclear. Campbell burned near Milliken's Bend recently valued at 60000, insured for 25000.
The Leavenworth Dispatch reports Gen. Blunt left Fort Scott for Fort Smith while guerrillas cut trains and threaten the area. Over 100 Platte County families seek refuge in Leavenworth amid violence fears, prompting a relief proclamation. A Kan sas editors convention is planned in Leavenworth to coordinate action against military misrule in Missouri.
Richmond papers publish Civil War updates from Oct 1 to Sept 30. Charleston reports heavy bombardment of Fort Sumter Fort Johnson and batteries on Morris Island with no major casualties. Columbia notes legislature acts on desertions mounted infantry grants and congressional elections. Northern reports place Rosecrans and Bragg maneuvering near Chattanooga Missionary Ridge fortifications.
A Dalton Georgia letter describes the fighting around Chickamauga and Lookout Mountain. It notes heavy Union losses and many wounded in field hospitals. Rumors of Knoxville occupation and Burnside retreat are mentioned along with Bragg failing to resume offense and Imboden’s late attempted disruption.
Union cavalry under Ward and McCook with the 1st Wisconsin and 2d Indiana attacked Wheeler's force near Anderson's Cross Roads. They routed 4000 Rebels, killed 120, captured 87, and seized 809 mules along with several officers' escorts. The enemy fled ten miles.
From East Tennessee a Knoxville to Philadelphia special dispatch reports on developments as of September 5. Details are sparse but indicate significant movement or newsworthy events affecting the region.
The article notes higher Confederate losses than Union near Harrison's Landing Tennessee. Rebel cavalry attempted to cross near the river on the 30th but were repelled.
A Fortress Monroe letter dated the 4th says an expedition with artillery cavalry and infantry has formed and gunboats sailed yesterday afternoon. Destination unknown. rendezvous arranged for several commanders to meet and seal orders. Maj. Gen. Foster led the plans with trusted officers. Objective to strike a blow on a vital part and hasten the fall campaign, with Union victory likely.
From Knoxville Oct 6 dispatch reports Burnside holds country south from Knoxville to Calhoun on the Keowassee River and along the Western and Atlantic Railroad. He sits 15 miles from Kingston junction and east to Greenville with passes into North Carolina. His right wing connects with Rosecrans as the army remains in fine health and spirits.
From Washington Oct. 5 the Navy Department reports Admiral Dahlgren and Gen Gilmore are actively pushing preparations for reducing Charleston fortifications and capturing the city. They work cordially together, countering claims of bickering, and will demonstrate their cooperation to Beauregard and allies in due course.
Later from Charleston New York Oct 6 The steamer Cosmopolitan from Hilton Head arrived with 220 sick and wounded soldiers from Morris Island and Beaufort The yacht Tortugas reports no yellow fever at Hilton Head Key West Ft Tortugas and St Augustine Fla Health of the troops was good
Albany Oct 6 Hon Erastus Corning today sent in his resignation as member of Congress on account of ill health and business.
Cincinnati Oct 6 Nobells' bureau and chair factory on 6th street was destroyed by fire last night. A lumber yard and three adjoining houses were damaged with a loss of about 60 000 dollars partly insured. Knoxville Oct 5 Our forces below penetrated to Howasso river. The enemy is retiring. Col Carter's brigade is beyond Greenville tonight.
The Roanoke from Havana reports rising rebellion in St Domingo. The gunboat Kearney arrived at Havana and Tioga to Key West with the rebel steamer Herald carrying 250 bales of cotton. Agents for a blockade running company with $2,000,000 capital aboard. Herald first vessel of new line.
Washington reports Lt. Com. Chandler of the San Jacinto informs the Secretary of the Navy that on September 16 the steamer Lizzie Davis, a rebel blockade runner, was captured after a two hour chase at 25 58 north 85 11 west. The vessel was bound from Havana to Mobile carrying lead and other articles for rebel authorities.
Washington reports a band of guerillas led by White of Loudoun raiding Langley above Georgetown with two artillery pieces. Major General Hancock, wounded, plans to rejoin within three weeks. Hunter v Garowsky case to be tried this week. Guerrillas also seized sutler goods at Fairfax Court House and visited Fall’s Church, thwarted by guards.
The Grand Lodge of A F and A Masons met in the Hall of the House of Representatives at 1 p M Oct 6 with strong attendance from nearly every lodge in the State. Visitors included Grand Master A T C Pierson of Minnesota and Cornelius Moore of Cincinnati. After an address by Grand Master Blair and reading of the Grand Secretary Reynolds report the body adjourned until this evening. The credentials committee report was not yet available.
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