23 Oct 1861
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1861
Page
1
A reflective piece debates forecasting the United States fate amid civil strife, arguing predictions reveal more about the predictor’s fears than reality. It cautions against relying on religious rites for war aims and urges action by men and women of resolve rather than prophetic doom.
Night telegraph reports from Garrard’s command near Camp Wildest and CilEA describe twelve hundred to seven thousand troops with three day attacks repulsed. Casualties: four killed and twenty wounded. Reinforcements and artillery moved east as reports from Louisville to Memphis note Union and Confederate movements, private armed vessels, and naval actions along the coast with uncertain totals. The Richmond and Vincennes rumors surface amid broader war coverage including Berwick and Galveston telegrams and the Santa Rosa affair.
October 22 reports indicate direct dispatches from Warsaw noting an oath ceremony for county and circuit clerks, with figures like Dr Blackmun and Mr Hell referenced. General Price orders all rebel sympathizers to report to headquarters next week as Governor Ganmtle travels to Washington.
Special to the New York Post from Wasnington October 22 says Flag Officer Graven arrived reporting the river effectively closed with rebel batteries at every point below Washington. General Rorney remains to this city but expected to be assigned to active service. Commodore Goldeborough’s letter from the Minnesota at Hampton Roads October 21 details the burning of the ships honestras at the ith fost and a run on the reef while attempting to run the blockade. English fleet at Bermuda reported 26 ships with 6,500 men. French squadron to increase. General Kankas commands on the Virginia side. Colonel Baker dies in battle, with orders praising his gallantry and urging continued defense by Pennsylvania soldiers. Aerial official accounts note confusion and inquiries into reliability of reports.
The report Централь market events from Liverpool and New York describe cotton prices rising in Liverpool and mixed provisions markets. News covers Lord Monck arriving as Governor General of Canada and France and Britain urged to recognize the Southern Confederacy. Trials in piracy cases proceed in New York with juries sworn and court actions pending.
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