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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1861
Page
15
The Fremowr article discusses a looming conflict with England over the American Civil War. It argues British papers misrepresent the rebellion, question slavery stance, and warn against provoking war while urging swift action to crush the rebels and preserve national prosperity.
Advertisers urge readers to choose one of the three first rate papers and note home loyalty. Weather has been pleasant, a gas works accident burned a worker but injuries are minor. Fremont schools end term for holidays, Fremont’s 57th Regiment company elected officers. Irland extracts depict destitution. A comical Lancastrian tale ends with a tom cat as the culprit.
A Civil War camp letter from Red Stick dated December 9th recounts marching orders to the Green River line and Bowling Green to aid Parson Brownlow. It notes 25 deaths in the 49th regiment, a rebel flag of truce incident, and expectations of rain with Lt. Wilcox improving. The sender pledges cheer, readiness, and resolve.
From Washington Dec 12 Senator Wilsons bill abolishing Slavery in the District provides 1 million dollars to compensate loyal owners. Cabinet support noted including Secretary Chinso. Gen McDowell led 8000 men on a foraging move toward Fairfax with skirmishes, entering Fairfax with few residents. Wadsworth's force gathered 73 wagon loads of forage and reported no enemy contact beyond signals at a house where a sentinel was shot at three hundred yards. Washington dispatch notes Indian chiefs visiting camps along the Potomac, inspecting camps and weapons, expressing surprise at our army and arms after believing none existed.
Albany Dec 12 Mary Hartung jailed three years for her husband’s murder and twice sentenced to death. Judge Wright released her to bail amid crowd fervor. A prior stay from Peckham sent her back to jail. Wright ordered her brought again and negated Peckham’s order, setting her free then.
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