The Chesapeake at Halifax Rescued and Seized by Mob
A Tribune correspondent reports on December 15 that on Morris Island near Gregg and Fort Putnam a Rhode Island Battery private unearthed a brass twelve pounder on the beach. Ten troops carried it into the fort under fire from Moultrie. The fort mounted the piece, with 500 rounds of solid shot found, and a buried stock of ammunition suspected. Storms and tides hinder Admiral Dahlgren's operations as iron loza barriers line the shore. no torpedo traces found. The author suggests new developments in Charleston.
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Guerrilla Moseley Raid Stirs Washington War News
Washington dispatches from Dec. 18 report Guerrilla Moseley raiding Pairfax C. U0 and raise anxiety at the war department. Gen Meade may consider a winter retrograde move to protect Washington as press reports note ongoing command stability and cautious updates from Grant and Chattanooga. Two hundred twelve rebel deserters were sent from Old Capital Prison to Philadelphia to take the allegiance oath, reaching 415 in a week.
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Knoxville
Cincinnati
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Philadelphia
Army action near Catlett Station wounds and amputates
Special dispatch reports seven guerrillas firing from woods as Col. Hardin of the 19th Pennsylvania reserves is wounded and loses an arm above the elbow. Lieut. Col. Gustin also injured with a hand wound, while Lieut. Col. Dane and Col. Davis escape unharmed.
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Washburne Commands Texas Coast Amid Reductions
From New Orleans a special correspondent reports Gen Washburne holds the Texas coast from the Rio Grande to near Galveston. A Texas coastal division is deployed while Galveston is described as subdued. Gen Franklin remains near four divisions, Gen Weitzel moves north to join Ler’s command, and a new assignment for Ler’s replacement is anticipated as operations press inland toward New Iberia.
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Texas
Rio Grande
Galveston
Franklin
Weitzel
Butler
Pirates seize Chesapeake prisoners in Quon's wharf chaos
In Halifax on December 19 the Chesapeake delivered prisoners to government authorities but a crowd overwhelmed officers and escorted the pirates away. Prominent locals seized the arrest powers, freeing the pirates who dispersed along the bay. The affair sparked citywide excitement with authorities unsure of next steps. Meanwhile in Cairo the Belle arrived under guard after Memphis authorities seized her for delivering passengers to non military posts and aiding rebels. Memphis stock actions followed. Four hundred sixty six bales of cotton were sold in Memphis on the 16th with unchanged prices.
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M’crea
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White River
Col Black
N. Y
Carr
Enlistment Woes Amid Holiday Furloughs Hit Regiments
From Chattanooga Cuat tascona Dec 19 the order that three fourths of the aggregate of veteran regiments must re enlist to eat furloughs almost stops enlisting and in many cases more than one fourth of them are in hospitals or prisoners and men want to get home before the holidays.
William Watkins Turned Over to Vigilantes for Hanging
From San Francisco a Los Angeles dispatch reports Charles Watkins indicted by the grand jury, pleaded guilty in court, and was seized by vigilantes who hung him. Watkins, an Englishman with Salt Lake City parents, was said to have killed three men in this state and confessed to other murders.
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Adt antiochbte project halted for next year report
From Europe and Australia notes discuss delays in laying oil next year due to required experiments. The First Nations Bank of Kalamazoo is organized with stock fully subscribed at five dollars. Lieut Col F S Lovell of the 334th Regiment Wis Inj is home from recruiting duty after breaking legs, pleased to be idle only if his legs mend.
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334 Regt
Wis. Inft
Cairo Despatch Reports Cavalry Actions and Rebel Raids
From Cairo on December 12 two mounted infantry companies and a second Illinois Cavalry unit clashed with 350 guerrillas at Ripley. Forty-eight rebels captured and 28 conscripts freed. Federal losses included one killed and four horses. Reports mention a land expedition against Waterproof with 78 rebels killed or wounded. Local incidents recount Barton guerrillas deserting, robbery, and a shootout with a planter named Burgett, who was later captured, and a notorious horse thief jailed and shot by citizens. The steamer Effie Deans sank on the Kentucky shore and was to be raised.
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Kentucky
State Officers Vote Totals Reported From MapDisey
Dec 18 dispatch shows Governor Lewis 79,934 and Palmer 55,199 with other state officers led by Dewey 55,212 for Lt. Gov and Pickard 72,886 for State Superintendent. Several returns from soldier companies missing. Chattanooga reports steam boats from Bridgeport to Loudon for Knoxville stores and probable battles near Rogersville. Minnesota notes a wind snow storm halting day and night travel. drifted snow and a bright day tomorrow.
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French
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McClellan Brings Prisoners From Mustang Island War News
The steamship McClellan arrived in New Orleans from Arkansas Pass reporting Prosperous colonies andGen A J Hamilton as Texas Military Governor. Prisoners captured at Mustang Island on November 17 include Maj Geo Dunaway Capt S Garrett Capt Marty and six other officers plus 100 privates. Confederate rivalry reached Natchez with Union troops capturing back of the detty. A large Union meeting December in Little Rock featured speeches by Gen Kimball Cols Serle and Manter. Fishback offered a resolution for a Arkansas constitutional convention at earliest practicable date.
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Arkansas Pass
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Geo. Q. Dunaway
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Texas Artillery
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Fishback
Arkisnisag
Des Moines Weather Delays Mails and Roads
Des Moines Iowa reports a severe storm over the past few days, halting mail service and making communication with outside areas nearly impossible. Streets are clogged with snow drifts and roads are in terrible condition hindering travel.
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Iowa
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