17 Jan 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1863
Page
1
The narrative chronicles a Confederate and Union clash near Walnut Hills and Vicksburg. It details movements at Bayou Chickasaw, the bayou crossings, and fortifications. It notes night skirmishes, a wounded general, and the prolonged bombardment as troops labor to assault entrenched positions.
The document records General Orders from General A. L. Smith and Brig. Gen. George W. Moore regarding authority to command, calls for discipline and obedience, and reports on the Army of Tennessee operations. It covers a reconnaissance from Gaines Landing to various rail lines, capture of cattle and horses, and the destruction and repair of bridges and trestle works. It notes suppression of enemy detachments, the condition of supply lines, and updates on rail and telegraph infrastructure during campaigns.
The piece discusses Gen Burnside's decision process on moving toward Richmond, Halleck's influence, and President Lincoln's ultimate role. It highlights strategic choices, transport bases, and the risks of delaying the attack while noting consistencies with officer recommendations. The article also critiques medical and hospital systems affecting troop strength and return to duty.
A St. Petersburg letter notes an unparalleled cold spell with the river and sea frozen for long periods and no snow. The text mentions disruptions near the Crystal Palace at Sydenham and rising costs tied to a shopping or amusements venture, predicting the Palace’s future success or price.
Telegram by Jay Unio reports from Cincinnati on recent events as transmitted to the Daily Times by the PDAily system. Local officials respond to inquiries and outline ongoing measures amid unfolding developments.
Last night’s dispatches recount armored train movements near Savannah and the Tennessee border. Arrests are reported as authorities pursue suspects across Clifton while fears rise over blockades and uprisings in the region.
An obscure report describes Confederate rebels near Harriet Lane in Louisiana wiring through Baton Rouge and New Orleans with naval forces close by. The dispatch mentions a patrol at Bayou Satie and vague plans to strike Teta Gan, but no definite action or danger was reported.
Dispatches from headquarters describe a Civil War action involving Major Wheeler's mounted rifles repulsing an assault. The report notes infantry and artillery supports, with enemy forces charged and driven back by dusk. Details remain incomplete due to damaged text.
The ram Switzerland arrived this evening from the equedrop bringing news of Arkansas. Forces under McCler saan and Porter clashed near the land and mayo lines with reports of casualties and wounded on both sides. Details remain incomplete and await fuller accounts.
In Kentucky, heavy snow and freezing conditions blocked roads and hampered travel. A railroad across the state was nearly shut and large accumulations of snow left many blocks impassable.
Washington January 16 reports from the Interior Secretary seek a 5 million dollar Capital extension appropriation and another unspecified sum. The Military Committee suspends coastal land sales with a substitute bill while judicial reforms are returned by the Judiciary Committee. A Finance inquiry into attracting European immigrants is approved. A War Department resolution asks if Missouri’s 10 000 man local force authorization has been exceeded amid rising costs.
A private letter details actions at Murfreesboro on the pike, including Pioneer regiment conduct, Jan 1 skirmishes, and a brutal river crossing. The writer recalls Rosecrans directing advance, a fierce right flank collapse, and a later counterattack that repelled Rebels with the 6th Kentucky holding firm despite heavy losses.
The passage from a veteran observer traces perceived durations of major conflicts from the Revolutionary War to the current war, ending with garbled and largely unreadable lines about naval figures Paul Hamilton and Pickney, reflecting a muddled wartime reminiscence.
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