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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1862
Page
3
A chaotic mix of Civil War era snippets reports rebel movements, Union battles, and domestic reflections. Observations on secession, Confederate finances, British and French attitudes, and the unfolding political-military landscape share speculative views on outcomes and international reactions.
A Mississippi line column from March 14 1861 notes the telegraph claim that Lincoln’s Cabinet plans to invade forts and arsenals in the seceded states. The writer mocks the idea of no war and argues Union troops will soon control all forts with limited exceptions, praising Southern resolve yet critiquing Confederate leadership.
The sheet notes resignations of Rev P H Jacobs Mev A G Eberhart and Dr C C Parker from military chaplain and surgeon roles. It reports a Brighton resident’s fruit tale, hog cholera losses among a Doolittle & Stewart drove, emigration through Iowa to the West, an Iowa State election overview, a young teacher’s rapid marriage trip, Lt Cropley promoted to Captain for bravery at Pittsburg Landing, church loyalty disputes in Montezuma, Rev CH Gates leaving for Oskaloosa, and Gen Jones traveling with a Burlington secesh delegation.
The item reports President Lincoln proclaiming the blockade of Beaufort Port Royal and New Orleans to be lifted from June 1 for contraband and civilian trade, plus North Carolina news on Gov Clark refusing more troops for Jeff Davis and recalling rebel support. It includes Captain William Wilking’s garnishment letter about confiscation and a Virginia valley marching account critiquing rebel treatment of Loyal Union men, urging punitive measures.
The Charleston Mercury prints the Coneccipt Act in full and discusses its key points on military service ages 13 to 35, unit recruitment, officer elections by soldiers, and presidential issuance of commissions. It notes three months extra service for volunteers and substitutions by recruits under the new law. Also reported are tributes to Marie-Car Schaeffer and Major Schaffer, praising bravery and noting downgoing tragedy, plus a brief item on Master General Kauser and postal restrictions.
Dispatches describe Confederate supply lines broken by Union movements in Arkansas and Virginia. Confederate losses include two lieutenants mortally wounded and a private killed, while the enemy reports eleven killed and seventeen wounded and captures of provisions, horses, and arms. Reports mention a rumored Corinth battle and a Union expedition destroying steamers and schooners along the Pamunkey River.
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