01 Jan 1862
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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1862
Page
1
The article compiles excerpts from speeches and editorials discussing Union reunification, slavery’s dangers, and the political shift in the North and South. It notes Vice President or congressional reactions, market and property concerns in the Confederacy, and remarks about military leadership and recruitment during the conflict.
The town feels dead but notes some cheer as Christmas nears and soldiers send news. Reports say General Sigel’s forces are pursuing Price’s troops toward Hollab, with Price likely to move south. Army health improves, 200 of the 11th still hospitalized. weather mild with light snow.
Dispatches from St Louis report Rebel Army activity near Platte County and Osage landmarks. Gen Halleck orders troops toward Rolla and Sedalia as void of measures heighten guard at bridges. Indiana units leave for Sedalia while estimates of winter military funding run under six million dollars.
General Winfield Scott comments on the Trent affair, UK American relations and prize law. He argues the United States would not surrender belligerent rights, while cautioning Britain against provoking a wider conflict and urging restraint and adherence to international law.
The Chicago Tribune reports a proposal to employ contrabands for settling cotton lands in Indian Territory and nearby regions, using occupation acts to advance self suffice and labor to support war aims. It outlines routes from Rolla to Chickasaw and Choctaw areas and the expected cotton output.
Despatches from the coast report the capture of the schooner Victoriy and the Eugene with contraband. Mason and Stadell were detained, and papers implicate rebel agents seeking passage to Mexico. Lord Lyons and British authorities press for release and a proper apology.
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