06 Nov 1862
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Newspaper
Linn County Register
Location
Marion, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1862
Page
1
The Evections report Illinois likely Republican with 6 Congressmen to 5 Democrats and two districts undecided. New York may have Gov Jory Seymour. Michigan sweeps Republican across state ticket, legislature, and Congress. Wisconsin still unsure as returns come in. Major General Mitchell died at Port Royal on October 30 from yellow fever.
A correspondent describes General McKean’s 6th Division at Corinth during the battle, detailing unit composition from Wisconsin and Michigan regiments, Iowa and Missouri volunteers, and the attached artillery and cavalry. The narrative follows maneuvers around Chewalla, cross roads near Alexanders, and defensive dispositions as Union forces brace for Confederate attack.
The narrative recounts a Civil War engagement with Col. Oliver, Col. McArthur, and Brig. Gen. Crocker commanding, as Union forces repulse repeated Confederate attacks along the Chewalla road and Battery Robinett. Reinforcements from Missouri and Wisconsin strengthen lines, with internal defenses held into sundown then renewed fighting at dawn. The enemy finally withdraws after heavy losses, while Union troops maintain positions along College Hill and interior batteries.
President Buchanan replies through the National Intelligencer to General Scott’s criticisms over the late Union defense. He defends his administration’s restraint on garrisoning forts and argues a large scale operation would have harmed compromise efforts, while defending his conduct and asserting responsibility for admin actions.
Correspondent reports Major Generals Banks and McClernand to lead separate expeditions aimed at Texas and Mississippi. The plan envisions restoring federal authority in Texas, creating a loyal government, and shaping the war’s strategic and political outcomes.
The Lyons Mirror reports a convoy of five hundred sheep from Indiana crossed the river bound for the county interior. George Puck, wounded when a cannon burst in the 20th army camp weeks ago, died Sunday. Thomas Drury of Deep Creek township died Friday while guarding a sugar mill accident, his skull crushed by the mill sweep. Community sympathy flows to Mrs. Drury and children. Mittens for soldiers are urged, and Garibaldi may visit America this year. A New Orleans correspondent cites emancipation momentum. General Banks in New York tied to a Mexican expedition. McClernand’s Western expedition advances. President Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation reportedly causes little immediate unrest in New Orleans. War’s cost is weighed against moral outcry, while Wallace seeks a command and is held at Columbus, Georgia.
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