Washington Nown and Cimisty In 1861 News
A Washington dispatch from December 11 1861 reports rebel forces massing near Fort Henry and Springfield with a large trained Unionist presence in North Carolina. Major General TallroK’s troops enforce camp rules on contrabands while conscription and emigration debates unfold. Dispatches describe Southern plans, economic mobilization, and public sentiment amid the civil war.
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Worth Carolina
E Citizen
Noni Carslinn
George W. Jones
Granada
North
Angele
Highton Hundred Machanica
Navy Yard
Wetios
England
France
Spain
Mexico
Torrntry
Reborn
Bionkers
Springfield
Ghmemal Tallrok
Texas
Report on Secretary Chase and financial stewardship gains
The report of the Secretary of the Treasury is praised as strong clear and candid. It credits Chase with stabilizing finances after Cobb and arranging a $50 million loan with $109 million contingent to sustain government needs into January. The piece asserts broad confidence in fiscal leadership amid the war and notes Wall Street support and credit restoration as pivotal to the nation’s war effort.
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United States
Doatnin Itvelf
Cobb
Wallstrost
Soo
Chase
Hiaekill End
Hia
Wall Street
Loxing
New York
Tarruaty
Bull Run
England
France
Downa Review
Securioy
Crittenden Visited by Crowd at National Hotel Event
December 9, 1861 at the National Hotel in Washington crowds gathered to hear John J. Crittenden. He delivered a cordial if brief appearance with compliments received from attendees while declining to speak at length citing prior engagements.
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John J. Crittenden
Wansoicron
Ganera Klog
Joha
J. Crittenden
Bia Quartere
National Hotel Anzge
Mr. Crittenden
Frenne
Patna
The Mason and Slidell Affair Splits British Public
Reports from Southampton on the Mason and Slidell capture fuel anger in London. Indignation meetings denounce the affront to the flag and demand government reparation while British papers debate international law and possible actions. Public sentiment divides over how Britain should respond.
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Tulegraph
Southampton
Divrorvol
Boutham
Howe
Cenzals
London
Bbiy Helen
Chariotion
Howse Briegs
Sun
Liverpool
Tivere O'Oloun
Jamen Spence
Houten
Waattvoroy session note in the Senate debate
The record shows Mr Trumbull presenting a petition concerning a law affecting Jewish clergy amid a discussion on what articles should be communicated to volunteers. The dialogue hints at securing a measure to reach the House, with uncertainty about scope.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Gonth Caroline
Donnrylrams
Staton
Mondor
Waattvoroy
Senate
Trumbull
Wilson
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