25 Oct 1861
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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1861
Page
10
Fremont Ohio reports an upcoming meeting by the County Military Committee at Buckeye Hall this Saturday evening. Several addresses will be given and the progress of the 72d Regiment will be reported, urging attendance. The event accompanies discussion on wartime finance and national loans.
A New York Staats Zeitung piece compares contemporary forces at the Potomac with historic European battles. It notes McClellan commands a larger force than any single general in prior modern conflicts and cites Leipsic with 500,000 troops as a reference point. It also cites a London letter praising the English middle class’s pivotal role in crises and warns of potential shifts if aristocracy pushes implausible policies.
A Times correspondent paints a bleak map of the country between Chain Bridge and Lewinsville with ruin left by retreating rebels yet notes one living sign of life the talking horse seen as an institution there the animal free to roam under lines and fed with little effort. The piece blends odd dialect and scattered details about Marion County authorities and Knights of the Golden Circle amid references to vigil watchers and a Cleveland commissioner.
The paper concentrates on war coverage claiming we are on the eve of a great conflict. The forthcoming section is described as preluding a larger battle thought imminent in the next days with the outcome uncertain.
Baltimore reports describe a prolonged morning fight from 8 A M to 2 P M with rebels retreating into the woods and Federal forces under Major Gould advancing with canister fire. A captured rebel article mentions 12,000 bushels of wheat moved to Leesburg amid shifting lines and a damaged mill. Col Geary sustains a minor leg wound from shell explosion.
In Wirt County near Burning Springs and Parkensowne on October 21 a rebel party raided nearby homes. Capt Hill with about 40 mounted troops routed the attackers eight miles from Elizabeth, killing twelve and capturing five. A Friday night assault on Elizabeth was repulsed with Home Guards support. burning and theft occurred at Burning Springs. Lieut. Jas A Lazure of the Thirteenth O V died of typhoid at home last Friday.
Gen Stone crossed the Potomac from Edward's Ferry and Harrison's Island with forces separated. Skirmishing began around 9 AM and continued with limited effect until 6 PM when reinforcements and Col Baker arrived. About 1800 attackers faced 5000 to 6000. Col Baker fell leading his men, prompting a command shift as the right wing suffered losses.
Dispatches describe Union forces under Gen. Stone and Gen. Banks crossing the Potomac near Edward's Ferry and taking positions on the Virginia side. Col. Baker is killed in the fight as 4,000 Confederate troops under Gen. Evans resist, with Union losses and claims of 178 killed or wounded at Edward's Ferry. McClellan and Banks headquarters shift noted. reports vary on casualty details and Confederate command.
Dispatches describe Cameron and Carroll counties as rebel forces tighten grip with 400 to 600 men near McCabet and 17 map pieces seized from Col Morgan. Morgan pursues. Seigel's staff reports Price breaking camp at Cedar County and retreat toward Arkansas. Humboldt Kansas barred by secessionists. Fremont’s command receives wagons and oxen from Missouri. Linn Creek surrounded by Major Wright’s cavalry with rebels and county officials captured. a rebel lieutenant colonel killed near Lebanon.
Special dispatches from Missouri report Major White's regiment surprised Lexington on the 16th, recapturing the town, recovering sick and wounded, and seizing cannons, pistols, and other articles abandoned by rebels. Rebel forces numbered about 300. Union casualties and ongoing fortifications noted.
A courier arriving at Camp Dick Robinson reports clashes between Zollicoffer and Col. Garland at Camp Wild Cat on Oct 22. Zollicoffer launches three attacks against the camp, repelled with heavy losses. Federal casualties include 4 killed and 20 wounded. Reinforcements from the 14th Ohio and artillery arrive as Zollicoffer massed 6,000 to 7,000 troops.
The Petersburg Express adds that the Turtle ran aground at the Proble and sank after a volley from the Federal squadron. The Turtle aimed toward two retreating vessels whose crews fled. Hollina claims he will capture and deliver both to New Orleans. The Preble cannot be rained. Prisoners and arms were taken during the action, and New Orleans lit up on receipt of the news.
The U S Steamer Louisiana reports capturing twelve schooners at Chincoteague Inlet for lacking clearance papers. A rebel force fired on two launches. one or more rebels were killed and our crew member was wounded. Official dispatch notes 300 rebels, 28 sailors, and a grounded schooner used as a battery.
The St Louis Democrat relays late news from Arkansas about thirteen Confederate regiments of twelve months service. Pay has come in Arkansas war bonds, causing murmuring over its value as soldiers cannot buy basic goods. Enlistments stalled at Batesville and Clarksville rendezvous with no men yet, and Jackson county arms were surrendered and redistributed to Minie ball use. Groceries remain scarce with high prices as blockade fears rise.
Reports from Washington describe naval actions near Fairfax and New Dr. with vessels aground but not captured. Advices mention habeas corpus arrests under martial law and General Norris reporting quiet fronts. Updates cover enlistment funds, federal spending probes, and Fremont reassignment, plus naval reconnaissance on the Tennessee line and Confederate defenses at Mathias Point. Additional notes discuss Nashville’s status, Peninsular escapes to Fort Pickens, and a Pensacola convoy. violence reports from Harper’s Ferry and battlefield movements near Belton and Blandville. Elections set for November 5 across multiple states and a shipment of army blankets arriving in New York. A New State petition in Northwestern Virginia and an earthquake felt in Maine conclude the items.
A conference among six members and leading New York Boston and Philadelphia banks discussed timing and details of an additional $50,000,000 payment on Treasury 7.90 percent bonds. Agreement aims to restore confidence in distributing $160,000,000 and finalize the instalment with Treasury coordination.
Secretary of the Navy received Col Goldsboroughs letter from aboard the Minnesboat Hampton indicating the burning of the Thomas Watson on the 15th attempting to run the blockade. Pursued by 46 Union cruisers the ship ran ashore and was partially consumed after being boarded and found to carry salt, blankets and other cargo. All well on the fleet.
Terre Haute October 21 Two or three companies of the 43d Indiana regiment stationed at Camp Vago entered the city quietly and damaged the Journal and Democrat office and several houses of ill repute. Citizens plan to move against the camp amid great excitement.
The Rev. Mr Gordon and his wife, missionaries on Erromanga, were killed on May 20 by natives amid a measles outbreak blamed on whites. Gordon was lured from his house, struck with a tomahawk, and killed. Mrs Gordon was killed when she confronted the assailants.
The Annapolis expedition sails with additional troops from Old Point, joined by forces from New York Boston and elsewhere. Reports note Norwegians traveling to Minnesota, laborers employed at navy yards, and McClellan's army estimated at 310000. A Swiss grower offers wax coated grape storage advice while social snippets mention Richmond prisoners and a Vermont peace meeting.
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