Idle Army Life Amid Civil War News from Helena
A long letter from a Civil War correspondent describes little military action near Helena, with the Army of the South West idle and the fleet resting. It notes Fort Curtis christened, a flag of truce to Little Rock, memorials for the late Thomas Ramsey, arrivals of Iowa troops, and a resignation of Lt. Norman W. Claflin. Also included are reflections on universal empire in medicine, a Rolla hospital list of sick Iowa soldiers, and reports on mob violence in Wisconsin with draft riots and damage to property.
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Republican Victory Margin in Des Moines Area Reported
Des Moines dispatch notes Republican majorities on state and congressional tickets including soldiers’ votes. Grinnell trails by 1,800 with soldiers’ votes. Wilson trails by 2,000 in the Dubuque district. A historical list of House speakers shows frequent party opposition to administrations, with note that such opposition rarely altered official policy.
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Rebel Leaders Propose Reconstruction Plan to Congress
New York reports clandestine talks between Democratic leaders and Richmond rebels proposing a plan to elect present Congress members, form a rebel majority, repeal wartime laws, and grant immunity to traitors. Negotiations reportedly fail as rebels demand disunion. a second embassy to Richmond is en route for fresh talks.
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Marching orders and war report from Wasitxatos waves
News from Wasitxatos and Washington recounts marching orders for the Army of the Potomac led by Gen. Sumner and McClellan’s staff. Reports note an ironclad Daniel of the navy near completion, exchanges of Confederate prisoners, and merchants urging naval action toward Charleston for contraband trade control.
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Rosecrans Arrives at Nashville with Troop Review
Correspondent reports Gen. Rosecrans and staff arriving at Nashville on November 12 1862. A brigade review for Negley and Palmer follows with Palnor and others marching toward Murfreesboro as Union regiments prepare for a march northward. Rebels are believed to be concentrating at Murfreesboro while plans remain uncertain.
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General Hooker in new command amid Antietam reflections
Washington reports that Gen. Hooker is assigned to lead the corps once under Fitz John Porter as charges against Porter move toward treason. The piece lauds Hooker’s Antietam conduct and questions why his proven genius receives a lesser or temporary post, noting public confidence and his long battle record. It also references other political and military notes and a separate corruption inquiry in the Customs service.
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Bold Operators Exposed in New York Custom House Fraud
A long running conspiracy at the New York Custom House involved clerks from multiple departments and importers. Missing invoices triggered investigations revealing false valuations on French cargoes and systematic passage of doctored entries with shared profits. Suspensions include Jd. Li Van Vechten and others. details outline the scope of the scheme and personnel roles.
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Ares Joseph P. Beach
Thomas J Knower
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