War era miscellany from Semont Journal and Dayton Journal
A scattered 1861 era news round up recounts wartime events and commentary. Items include destruction and quick reopening of Dayton’s office, reports on Confederate treachery claims, a comet sightings note, a rescue tale of Col. Byrne and crew, a gunner’s heroism saving a 10 inch shell, Kansas recruiting news, Chicago election fraud hints, a poisoned bullet report from Virginia hospitals, Monticello troop reception anecdote, Ohio abolitionist war myths, and a rebel prison escape anecdote from New York to Sackett's Harbor.
Fort Monroe News Briefs Show Summer Campaigns Emerge
May 15 Fort Monroe reports indicate Confederate forces pressing near Pointe a Maples and Jackson with heavy reinforcements. General Beauregard and Mississippi operations loom around Vicksburg as cavalry raids devastate backcountry, while Richmond and East Tennessee defenses brace for anticipated further assaults. New York dispatch notes brisk skirmishes near Cole’s Store and troop reinforcements, with Mosby’s small contingent routed.
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Fort Monroe
Ludlow
Richmond
Fiington
Ray
Maskete
Mapl Springs
McGavack
10Th Tennesses
Jackson
Monroe
Mississippi
Vicksburg
Charlestonia
Eta
Herald
Wardrop
Mounted Rifles
Pennsylvania
Mosby
Cole
White Plains
Rebel clash at Feesendon Bottom Narrows yields heavy losses
Louisville May 15 report details Colonel Jacobs battle with Clark and Chenault at Feesendon Bottom Narrows on the Cumberland. Rebels suffer 42 dead including Captain Chenault, 98 killed, and many captured. General Morgan with 4,000 men remains south of the Cumberland. Grahams at Glasgow pursues rebels, while northern shore remains quiet. In Franklin federal forces rout mounted rebels. contrabands increase under a new Military Commission. Washington reports Navy gains as Breckenridge captures rebel force at Linden, burning depots and securing prisoners and supplies.
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Jacobs
Clark and
Chenault
Feesendon Bottom
Cumberland
John H. Morgan
Coloniel Grahaw
Glasgow
Iver
Morgan
Kentucky
Boyle
Holman
20Th Michigan
Col
Jacob
Narrows
Franklin
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Paducah
Tom
Tennessee
Linden
Western Tennessee Cavalry
W. E. M. Breckinridge
Breckenridge
Oni Wi ‘Oro
L. Phelps
CEN
Muarfrewsboro
Tandoga
Mobile
Warner
Greenville
Rolvere
Army
Grant moves after Vicksburg siege
Gen Grant has dug around Vicksburg and moved to its rear. Rebel reports claim he captured Jackson the capital, giving him line to the railroad to Vicksburg just 45 miles away. If the rebels cannot defend, Vicksburg may soon fall as their communications are cut. A major battle is anticipated between Jackson and Vicksburg.
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Grant
Vicksburg
Jackson
Ofent
News from New Orleans and Civil War advances
The transcript reports steamer George ven’s arrival at New Orleans, rumors of Port Hudson bombardment, and developments from Opelousas and Alexandria. It notes Gen Dwight’s brigade movements, Farragut’s arrival, and Porter’s fleet actions. Raider columns burnt depots, trains, and bridges from Okolona to Jackson, with captures and wounded officers. Contrabands and fresh horses accompany marching forces across Mississippi.
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Mort Gibnon
Opelortwas
Port
B. Haye
Tracy
Kea
Grivraon
Dmiral Farragut
New Orleana
Alexandria
Fort de Rusey
Red River
Dwight
Farragut
Ben. Banka
Opelousas
Okolona
Newton
Charleston and Vicksburg
Vicksburg
Meridean
Mobile and Ohio
Enterprise
Newt
Jackson
Pearl River
Jackson and
Louisiana Line
Clinton
Amite
Mackburn
Arsite
Letinst
Baton Rouge
Wertherbee
The
Rouge
Missimaippi
Vallandigham Confinement Ordered Fort Warren
May 16 report refutes writ of Heathens Corpus in Vallandigham case. May 18 Gen Burnside orders a court martial finding a sentence of confinement during the war at a fortress yet to be chosen, Fort Warren named. May 20 Vallandigham placed aboard a gunboat off the levee, looked sober and broken. A New York dispatch notes heavy firing off Charleston on the 14th near batteries and Morris Leland.
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Vallandigham
OG. L. Vallandigham
United States
Gen. Burnside
Fort Warren
Boston Harbor
Leavitt
Cincinnati
Rabeas Corona
C. L. Vallandigham
Anya
Burnwide
New York
Port Hoye
Charleston
Retaliatory Confederate Edict and Jackson Obituaries
Southern news from Fort Monroe reports the Confederate Congress allowing execution for officers commanding enslaved people who are captured, with slaves to be handed to state authorities for disposal under existing or future laws. Washington encashes May 1 notes eulogies for Stonewall Jackson and his funeral, while tributes in Richmond press compare Virginia's loss to Washington.
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Southern News
Fort Monroe
Petersburg
Confederate Congress
Confederate States
Washington
Richmond
Stonmrwall Jackson
Richmond Whig
Jackson
Virginia
New Orleans
Execution of Julius Mileka in Campas unit story
Nashville reports Julius Mileka, private in Campas Tenth Michigan, executed at noon after a desertion and recapture sequence. Crowds and weather described as orderly. his last words were Take good aim, and every shot proved mortal. The piece also covers a severe drought in Australia with widespread livestock losses and water scarcity.
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Nashville
Julius Mileka
Campas
Michigan
St. Clair
Flist
East Tennessee Cavalry
Hoe
The Trio Plan Taxation After Riot Sentences
A fragment reports the Trio Plan proposing taxes on those involved in the late riot. Each offender would pay until a fund covers losses, with a sentence to the penitentiary as part of the punishment.
Vicksburg Defense Assessed By Petersburg Papers
A fragmentary notice describes ongoing affairs near Vicksburg with criticism of fortifications and public awareness. The text references Petersburg papers and a year of preparation, noting unexpected pressure and implying public entitlement to understand the situation.
Grant and rebel movements near Jackson and Vicksburg
Military dispatches from Memphis and Washington detail Grant's advances toward Jackson Mississippi and the potential attack on Vicksburg. Reports cite engaged forces near Black River, a march toward Jackson, and rumors of a large imminent battle with both sides reinforcing Jackson and Vicksburg while government sources claim Vicksburg evacuation.
Cavalry Reconnaissance and Skirmishes Near Little Rock
Cairo report details Colonel Clayton of the 5th Kansas Cavalry and detachments destroying corn stores and mills near Cotton Plant, skirmishing two rebel brigades under Garter, escaping by river, with casualties listed. Other Union raids include Hatch from Corinth into Alabama with prisoners and horses, Burk’s dash near Holly Springs, and vessels moving on Red River as rebels evacuate Warrenton.
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Clayton
5Th
Kansas Cavalry
Helena
Little Rock
Garter
Langsguile
Joss
Price
Maid
Wiltaburg
Hatch
Corinth
Alabama
Chalmer
Tallahaichie
Burk
Germantown
Holly Springs
Hesbad
Faulkner
Jos
Lunt Pone
Continental
Warrenton
Cricket
Young's Point
Coase
Admiral Porter
Red River
Alexandria
The Truth From Mexico Arrives In Washington
The United States Consul to Mexico Mr. Ottenburg has reached Washington with numerous despatches from Minister Corwin whose health is now good. Ottenburg left Mexico on the 18th ultimo and Vera Cruz May 1. The Juarez government regards the capital’s politics as satisfactory. Americans in Mexico City say the French expedition may be doomed, with large desertions. Diesel works among the ranks of the army.
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United States
Ottenberg
Washington
Corwin
Ottenburg
Vera Crus
Juarez
Diesel
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