Siege of Vicksburg Report from the Front
Special correspondence describes ongoing bombardment at Vicksburg with mortars aimed from a peninsula position. Rebels hinder the operation by cutting timber, river height exposing guns, and limited shell impact on troops. Officials note canal work and drainage issues, predict limited success, while river weather improves conditions. Illinois officers plan to rebuke Democratic allies aiding the war effort. hospital boats City of Alton and D A January arrive, signaling intensified action along the Yazoo and Mississippi rivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Ln Sieur
Vickssunea
Vicksburg
Court House
Louisiane
Pelican
Illinois
Prairie State
Ball
City of
Alton
Mississippi
D. A
Des Moines
Corps d'Afrique
Dee Moines
Enquirer
Ripe
Yazoo Pass
Yazoo
Porter
Jesse Taylor
N. C
Horace Jones
Henry Mitchell
Halebk
Tenn
Ephraim Wormley
B. C
Aleck Brown
Yasco
Pasa
Farragut
Indianola
Warrenton
Hooker
Chicago Times
Reeder
West
Ellett
Mr. B
Eilett
Fusionarx
Island No
Lake Providence
McArthur
Bayon
Beavell
Mason
Red River
Butler’s
Caxial
Bissell
Engineers
Port Hudson
Vicksburg Eetese
Faemegst
Pdini
Additions to the navy from the army augment gunboat crews
Special correspondence reports that the remainder of the 85th Ohio Regiment joins naval service to bolster gunboat crews. Details cover Fort Donelson, Pittsburgh Landing, Chickasaw, Arkansas posts, and the ram Queen of the West. The Yazoo and Yazoo Pass operations, the Indianola, De Kalb, and Grant’s canal plan generate cautious optimism and concern over canal feasibility and river defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gasette
Navy
Army
85Th Ohio Regiment
Ft. Donelson
Pittsburgh Landing
Chickasaw
Arkansas
Ellett
West
Mississippi
Grant
Yasco
Yazoo
Cypress Bayou
Col. Johnson
Yazoo Pass
W. F. Wilson
Dick Fulton
Wilson
Fulton
Cypress Bend
Wesciesa
Indianola
Com
Geo. Brown
Monitor
River Service
Vicksburg
Vilksburg
Warrenton
Campe
Gormah
Helena
Sunflower
de Kalb
Pinkney
Bixby
Pilot Rose
Etleman
Thither
Dr. P
Milliken’s Bend
The Minister from Hayti at the St Nicholas Hotel
E Romaine Charge d Affaires from Hayti and his Secretary of Legation Dr Bruno stay at the St Nicholas Hotel. Romaine, about thirty two, described as friendly and sociable with a tall black eyed smile and skill at billiards. Bruno, younger with Hamite features, speaks English less fluently. They plan to depart for Washington in a few days.
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Hayti
New York Herald
E. Romaine
United States
St. Nicholas He'el
Legation
Bruno
St. Nicholas Hotel
Phelan
Kavanagh
D. Bruno
Washington
Compliment to an Officer at Sith Ohio Battery Meeting
Officers and men of the Sith Ohio Battery mourn Lieutenant H. M. Neil loss at Iuka and Corinth. A committee drafted resolutions praising Neil as a capable and brave officer, noting his coolness in battle and adept command. They urge the Ohio government to recognize his loyal service and ensure his welfare. The meeting adjourned with Captain Sands as president and Lieut. Sears, Dr. Jackson, Lieut. Armstrong, Ser. William M. Wynne, Sergeant Bush, and Hospital Steward William W. Powell on the committee.
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Cave
Jimonto Barrer
Nean Memruie
Texa
Gazerrr
Sith Ohio Battery
H. M. Neil
Sands
Sears
Jackson
Armstrong
William M. Wynne
Bush
Wiliam W. Powell
Wueneas
Henry M. Neil
Neil
Iuka
Cenapic
Corinth
Ohio
Gasnick
Reed Banvs
Lieut
F. EB. A
Testimony of Respect for Lieutenant Penn of 89th Regiment
In February meeting of commissioned officers called by Col J D Hatfield the 89th Regiment C V I prepared resolutions praising the late Lieut George Penn whose brief but brilliant service is noted. The committee Leeds Haight drafted resolutions acknowledging grief for Penn and extending condolences to his wife and child.
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Wean Nasuviate
J. D. Hatfield
89Th Regiment
C. V.I
George =. Penn
Eis
T. H. B. Norris
Leeds
W. Penn
Cincinnati Gazette
Clermont Courier
Sun
J. D. Hatrixup
T. H. B. Nonais
An Arm for a Life
A fragment from Atlantic Monthly recounts Monitor surgeon Greenville Weeks describing a perilous last cruise. Sailors bailed continuously as the whale boat attempted rescue, nearly striking the ironclad and risking all to save the crew before reaching Rhode Island. One man lost a hand but the unit survived, with a heavy price paid for life.
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Greenville M. Weeks
Monitor
Atlantic Monthly
Rhode Island
Naib
Fas
Ee Ea
General Steedman Rivaled by None in War and Politics
The article lauds General James B. Steedman, comparing him to Robert L. McCook and praising his bold, unyielding stance against rebels. It recounts Perryville heroics, his firm Union loyalty, and his sharp refusal to guard rebel property. Anecdotes illustrate his blend of stern discipline and genial leadership within the Western Army and Democratic alignment.
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Robert L. McCook
James B. Steedman
McCook
Sreedman
Scotland
Western
Inia
Perryville
Steedman
Moe
McDonald
Cook
Union
Charleston
South
New Jersey
Butler
New Orleans
Church's
Bidwell’s
Michigan
Santwick’s
Kinney's
Ohio
Regular
Lieut. Smith
Millikin
Murfreesboro
Traitor talk and army letters from the Civil War era
A published letter from the Tenth Ohio Regiment reflects Union sentiment, denouncing Vallandigham and traitors while praising General forces. The Connersville Times reports the arrest of Amon S. Conaway for treason and conspiracy. Also included is a discussion of who is entitled to Civil War pensions under the July 1862 act, outlining qualifying relations and disability-based amounts.
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Act of Congress
Army of the Union
Attempted Assassination of Major General Banks at City Hotel
A report from New Orleans notes an unsuccessful attempt to shoot Major General Banks as he approached his carriage at the City Hotel ladies entrance. An air gun was used and the bullet narrowly missed him, ending with the assailant vanishing from sight. police had not identified the perpetrator by press time.
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Yazoo City
Jackson
Ers
Brutus J. Clay
Cassius M. Clay
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Washington
Jefferson
Ailenen
Ohio
Svtirvi
Monyegrsporo
Tenx
Dean Fauexp
Cincinnati
Father
North
Cumberland
Napoleon
Vallandigham
The
Enquirer
New Orleans
Gen. Banks
Continental
New York
Picayune
Banks
City Hotel
Esi
Card from Gen Scott asks for autograph requests
Gen Scott pleads inability to answer most letters due to rheumatism in his hand and a flood of autograph requests unread. he will respond only to matters of importance, per the New York Express.
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Scott
N. Y
Loyal Ohio regiments demand unity and vow to crush rebels
From Camp Warrens Va February 21 officers of the 4th and 8th Ohio issue resolutions urging unwavering Union support. They condemn Northern dissenters like Vallandigham, praise conscription, and declare death for traitors while urging home voters to reinforce the war effort with the ballot as decisively as the cartridge.
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Ohio
Ohio Volunteers
Rappahannock
Fatmours
Colonawyer
Eighth
Timmons
J.W. Depay
Eigh
L. W. Carpenter
Cap. W. Butterfield
Grubb
A. H. Nickerson
T. J. Spalter
Sumter
4Th
8Th Ohio Regimente
Ihs
Union
Vallandigham
Olds
Benedict
Arnold
Congress
Sustein
Fremona
Licot Bostic
Butterfield
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Bingle
Nccc
Don
Patnden
Sengeveny
Webelt Gaserrs
Hebds
Oagal
Democracy—Hospital Beate
Miscellaneeus
Fei Shakar
Henry Smith
Prussia
Jo Burns
Mass
Stephen Decatur
Daniel Harrington
Geo. Lambert
Ireland
Timothy Bacon
Henry Reman
Germany
John D. Colt
Matthew Scott
England
Wm. Ellison
Geo. 8. Dunn
Hugh M. Ever
Chas
Alfred Bird
Frederick Aldridge
Thos. Atwell
Frederick Franklee
Hanover
Robt. Daniel
Wm. B. Burns
Peter Lake
Warrenton Batteries
Frankfort
Cincinnati Gacette Franxronz
Rankin
Jeff. Davis
Lincoln
Messrs
Wolfe
Harney
Huston
Underwood
Chambers
Clay
Mr. Anderson
Knox
Renkin
Clark
Mr. Haston
Warren
Mr. Underwood
J. W. Thomas
James Warwick
Wm. Beatty
B.F. Miller
Ira H. Bird
Gus F. Wneg
24 Ohio Regiment
M. P. Gad
Pation
Uhaplatz
Gaddis
2D. Ohioment
Capt. Ferrel
Cincinnati Commercial and Times
A. G. McCoox
J. W. Tuomas
For
the Gazette
Medical Department
Joan Sulliway
Co. G
Reg
Connersville
Ind
Fayette County
Ruad
Amon
Conaway
Knights of the Golden Circle
Democratic Party
Indiana
Wm. H. Greer
Jas
R. Mullikin
United States District Court
Indianapolis
LAW Report
Common Pleas
Plainwr
W. P. Devo
Ike
Harris
Ilarehrot
Arrow
Nina
Petigds Doate
Cbd
Hendricks
Antonio Herald
Houston Telegraph
Texas
Wiese
Denton
Grayson
Austin
Kansas
Galveston
R. T. Lively
Sherman
Masonic Grand Lodge
Gainesville
Copperhead
Northern Secession
Pegg
Cmomce
Insurance
Lafayette Emsurance Ge
Walnut Strest
Gommeres At
J. I. Emery
Elias
Londonderey
Glasgow
Amenroam
Bomeiriam
Hove
Boorram
Portland
Fitain
Newik
Pn Commission Merchanta
Cooper & Robeson
Manufactur
Kira Glasnes
Bouble Field
Queen & CO
Tireot
Philadely
Eee
Eer Street
Philip
Uwa
W. C. Pures
Post Free
A. O O. Peters & Bro
West Fourth Street
T. Buchanan Read
Price
John ‘Church
West Fifth Street
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America
Exchenge
Annes Clase Piano
Plum
United
Borenta
Flamen Bea
Sean
Cy Souez
Irenon
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