15 May 1862
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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1862
Page
1
Last night’s mail reports unconfirmed rumors that Richmond may have fallen to McClellan’s forces, while Corinth sees intensified preparation. Dispatches note no major battle yet, but reinforce that Lovell’s 80,000 troops and Beau regard’s forces loom, with reconnoitering parties clashing as siege works expand.
The piece asserts Norfolk and Portsmouth fallen to Union troops with minimal losses and claims Richmond captured by Yankee forces as part of a rapid Union advance. It mocks Southern prowess and predicts Confederate leaders like Jeff Davis fleeing abroad, while defending Republican voters and denouncing proslavery rhetoric.
The Register argues Hexann is not pro slavery and contests The Register and Dubuque Herald for mischaracterizing positions. It asserts slavery exists in some states and may be constitutionally recognized, but denies it is legitimate, arguing the Constitution protects life liberty and property only while upholding due process and loyalty, and condemns slavery as treasonous.
European observers comment on the Battle of Shiloh with varied opinions. They discuss strategic outcomes, command decisions, and the war’s widening impact on both sides. Observers note uncertainty about Confederate defenses and Union progress in the western theater.
Jefferson Davis proclaims a day of fasting and prayer for the Confederate States of America. He calls the people to seek Almighty protection as Civil War hostilities continue, mourning fallen soldiers and urging faith, unity, and perseverance amid invasion.
The May 1862 Confederate proclamation urged people to worship and pray for divine blessing on the nation. It asks God to protect the army and preserve peace, asserting faith over justice while signed from Richmond on May 3 1862.
Reported blast near Craney Island on May 12 1862 claims the Merrimac exploded after being driven ashore. Union forces seized the fortifications raising the Stars and Stripes as the fleet then moved toward Norfolk confirming the ship’s destruction and evacuations.
News from May reports Union forces crossed to the Virginia shore at Willoughby Point and captured Norfolk and Portsmouth including the Navy Yard after a bridge burning by rebels. General Wool led 6,000 men landing near Tanner's Creek and the city surrendered without further resistance.
A War Department dispatch from Fort Ness May 11 states the Merrimac was blown up by rebels around 5 o'clock this morning. It notes monitors and gunboats proceeding toward Norfolk.
A May 10 noon report from Fort Pillow describes a naval clash where eight rebel ironclad gunboats with four rams attacked. Two Union ships engaged, the Cincinnati damaged and the Benton unharmed, Captain Stemble seriously wounded. Rebels retreated under fort guns. Commanding rebel likely Hollins.
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