Fort Pulaski falls after relentless bombardment
An 1862 dispatch describes Union General Gilmore’s bombardment of Fort Pulaski near Savannah. After night firing and a decisive breach, the fort surrenders with Union casualties light and Confederate losses heavy, including prisoners. Concurrent reports from New Mexico describe Skirmishes near Hogan’s Rancho as Union forces push back Confederate units with captured wagons and artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Royal
Vermont
Fort Pulaski
Gilmore
Olustead
Walla Mn
Parrott
James
Noath East Fee
Jeh
Tih
Connecticut
McClelan
Col. Morris
Ifunteres
Sr. Lewis
Missouri Republican
Apache Glen
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Fore Union
Marek Bith
Col
Slaugh
Strang
Hogan's Rancho
Maj
Crittenden
Colorado Volunteers
U2. S. Infantry
Cast. Lew
Slumghe
Pept Chian
Bist
Fae
Slougie
Comchuld Burt
Ex Secretary Cameron Arrested in Philadelphia
Ex Secretary Cameron was arrested in Philadelphia on a complaint alleging illegal conduct in Port Lafayette. The arrest halted his plans to sail for Musia as authorities guard him with U S marshals and district attorney. Separately Mohawk river flooding reports from Rome and Albany show rising waters and rail disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fiz
Cameron
Pierce Hive
Port Lafayette
Towicht
Butler
Walkand Tienda
Burington
Wall Tase Fall
U 8 Mariul
Muasia
Emancipation debates in the District of Columbia
The president affirms constitutional authority to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia and supports compensation and colonization. He notes expediency concerns, proposes amendments, and references parliamentary procedures. Reports from Richmond and Chicago discuss battlefield outcomes, prisoner transfers, and ongoing war news with commentary on foreign recognition and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merane
Wadnerteyy
Plavoty
District of Columbia
Apnanam Liscott
Tornado Rips Through Fast Saginaw Area in 1862
A fierce tornado struck Fast Saginaw and Eas t Saginaw on April 16, 1862, around 5 PM, tearing through the county for about five minutes. Homes and businesses reported severe damage as timbers, bricks, and debris flew, injuring several people. witnesses described a long track of destruction with rain and debris in its wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Big County
Senate debate on sunfiza tion of rebel property
Hon J B Howard argues in the Senate on Friday for seizing rebel property to fund endurance of wartime measures. The Washington Chicago Tribune notes a vigorous speech and the bold stance amid ongoing fiscal pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Howard Wades
Senate
Washington: Chicege Tribune
War Dispatches Sing of Southern Strain and Union Advances
Reports from Savannah and Savannah area describe raids and countermeasures as Union forces press toward Corinth and Fort Donelson. Rebel forces burn bridges, defend towns, and reinforce Beau regard while Prentiss’ division and others suffer losses and capture. The Planet reaches Paducah with the 1st Ohio en route, while Apalachicola falls to Union gunboats, signaling shifting control and loyalty in Florida and the West.
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Arsellion
Aidiong
iMod
W. He Polk
Duck River
Firs
Mitchell
Huntavilla
Decatur
Chorleston
Memphis and Charleston
Tennessee
Florence
Pittsbury
Geo. Lal
Gutpriae
Pittsburg
Savannah
Beauregard
Ile
Corinch
Prentiss
Lowa
Ilinois
Missouri
Kile
Corinth
O. Apel
Manny Uy
New Yoas
Apalachicola
Florida
Merceduday
Sagamore
Union
Heradd
STO
Sam Richmond
Anil
River Flood Submerges Mound City and Spreads War News
Reports describe the Tennessee and Wabash rivers rising, with Mound City submerged and hospitals and homes flooded. The City of Memphis arrives with 800 wounded. rail service to Cairo halted as tracks wash out. Grant’s official casualty figure cites 1,500 killed, 5,000 wounded, 2,000 prisoners, and 9,000 total in the Pittsburg Landing battle.
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Mitchell
Jegee
Tennessee
Wabash
Mound City
Cairo
Chicago
Mom! City
Marshall
Chirain
Upper Tennessee
Pittsburg
City of Memphs
Turner
Padneah
St. Louin
Geant
Gon
Lally
Pilsburg
Thailand
Louis
Michigan State Insurance Company Acrion Opinion
Sir I am asked to give my opinion on appealing the organization eradition and advantage of the Mishizan Bratensurance Company located at Adrian You have been informed I have examined the statistics of the Gama pany at Adrian three months ago I am prepared to exercise full judgment and aid in investigating and reporting the case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acrion
Heupzasos
Mishizan Bratensurance Company
Adrian
Gamapany
Win
Lhdlhoun
Los
Bownes
Ainvica
Persimne
Legislature of
Sail
Dutiea
Beate
Lansing
Atitenent Ag
Tie Puepone
Il Charwer
Tha Andesigoud
Lote
Attorner
Marshall
Greta Pons
Perry Aman
Mike Ap
Vureys
Oman
Prasad Jone
Wits Povenc Grillard
Atiers
Eich End Alley
Marhall
Layo
Kbal
Hive
Praia
Cormac
Common Council
Vrs
Nares
Gilbey
Abel
Kweli
Justin
Beconley
SSS Monthly Report and Hospital Aid Notes
The fragmentary report covers the SSS Monthly Report with mentions of March and April items, including relief funds and overseers. It lists contributions and expenses for families, with several names and places noted in the ledger, alongside correspondence praising hospital supplies and Ald Society efforts for wounded soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morahall
Columberty
Rekford
Keep
Marshall
D.wontsey
Mareh
Maer
T. Apranhingsup
Aukeng i Wisnur
RAF
Marengo
Geo
R. Wea
Clarence
I. Snyder
Newton
R. Snilerson
Fo Meulerson
Guy
Ward
Gen. Johnson
Do. Istward
N. Benedius
Ity
Battle Creek
P.aml Suiderson
Eperon
Sobers
Ald Society
Rewler
Theul Society
Thass
Ae Choaco
Pravey
Rsq
Marshall Mich
Froly
E. W. Biyatourom
Cor. Levy
A. H. H. Cineacu
J. Royston
B. W. Bratcuroap
Beo’y
U. A
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Arshall ‘Sttesman
Fréihate
Rome
Albany
Springfield
Mass
Titesbarg Landing
Gaur Doreras
Rom Island
Tiineis Central
Anes
Michigan ‘Infantry
Charles Mc Jaan
Ftjit
Taless
Terrnee
Sveretwey Iton
Stanton
Detroit Tribune
Rapids
Michigan
Manisos
Wis
Camp Kendall
Wisconsin 19Th Regiment
Cato
Gov. Tarvey
Wisconsin
Tennessee River
Chicago Tribune
Pitteburg
Regienta
Shiluah
Wasinketox
McDonwell
Fredrigkebrg
Lane
Taciange
Fres Pegrags
Sieh
Washington
Wapyek Ureed
B. M. Stantey
Nigt
Ign
Blane Thomas T
Pittsburg Landing
Piushurs
Grant Mary
Weiny
Missieaiys
Ariy
Niny S
Joezpurienved
Michigan State Insurance Company
J Gutton
SSS Monthly Report
Bate
BOW. Dodge, Co. Trenmuret
Fur the
Buch
Drottery
Wilkinson
Tapi Myle
Dacr
O'Brien
Arlen
Witch
Phelps
Orchestea
Mamot
Pardt
Suite St
Punt
Hvarl Dixox
Kalamazoo River
B. &. Dixey &c
Jt. Butler'a
Willian Watson
Tykonghy
Alanis
Wuirpeearure Alwin B. Carries
Martinuw Sackett
Daniel Diver
Andrew J. Lek
Teteer
Marehill
Almon
Jurmon
George AL Bastion
Gated Vaanelurtt
Oliver G. Jubason
George We Dever
Lloyd’s Maps
Lloyd's Mips
Southern
Middle States
C. C. Reavey
D. C
Peavey
Aretion
Peavey's
Murah
Seo J
Heil Phalt
Eltys
Board of Convio
Jonie
Nee
Agast Por Grover & Baker's
Morrissey
State St
WM. R. M’case
York
Aan
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