Negro Suffrage Debate in Democratic Reports Exposed
In a Dec 10 1862 column the WAWSHATS STATESMAN revisits past Democratic reports on negro suffrage. It cites Gov Blair as chair of a 1846 committee and compares earlier Democratic positions with current views, arguing for or against extending voting rights to African Americans and noting figures like Geo W N Lothrop and the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Sampaign
Othat
Blair
Dididiacy Committee
Geo. V. N. Lothrop
N. Rt. Ramedell
Judiciary Comittee
Democratic
Committee On State Affairs
Austin Blair
Geo. W. N. Lothrop
Michi
Monumental Civil War Victories Across Early 1862
The report catalogs a series of Civil War engagements from January to April 1862. It notes Union success at Mill Spring under Gen Schoepff where casualties occurred, captures of Confederate leaders, and naval clashes including the ironclad Merrimac and the Monitor. It recounts the victory at New Berne, the Winchester defeat of Jackson, the Pittsburgh Landing action, the capture of Island No. 10, Fort Pulaski, and subsequent Union advances such as Theotsville and Tuscombia with extensive prisoner and equipment captures. The narrative highlights the high stakes and evolving battlefield momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Spring
Schoepff
Zod Nicolfor
Monty
Boote
Fai
Grant
Bernald
Ghrub Ondijesd
Oxork
Ben
MoCulloch
McIntosh
Moriimac
Norfolk
Cumberland
Congress
Aunk
Monitor
Ericson
Tod
Newbergr. N.C
Shields
Jackson
Winchester
Pittsburgh
Corinth
Johnson
Beauregard
Torées
Tennesee
Buell
Gon
No .10
Mississippi
Foote
Pope
Fort Pulaski
Savannah
Mitchell
Theotsville
Ala
Hough
Reno
Elizabeth City
Tuscombia
Charleston and
Memphis
Overland Diary From 1862 Operation Across Virginia
A Confederate era correspondent notes crossing into Virginia from Bath and Bath County, detailing fording the Potomac, march to Waterford, and camp near Ashby’s Gap. He observes foraging, fords, foraging, and a harsh march with weather, rations, and a run of engagements around Salem, Burnside and McClellan debates, and Burnside’s command changes.
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Waterford
London
Shilmont
Snicker’s Gap
Ila. M
Ashby
Old Michigan
Co. C
Blair
Munagga Gap
Salem
Cerésco
Jeff Davis
Orleans
Regimental Diary from the Ist Mich. H. and Mut. Denit Camp
In a Nashville area camp a Union regiment reports a bridge project over a creek on the railroad and describes their retreat from Alabama Tennessee and Kentucky. They detail daily rations, makeshift cooking, and camaraderie as they wait for marching orders while maintaining health and morale amid hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenn
Iba
Nashville
Uo. K
Go. A
Murfreesboro
Gen. Mitchall
Engineera & Mechanics
Gen. Bult
Alabama
Geo. Buell
Tennessee
Kentucky
C. A
Spencer
Jonny
C. S
Information office aids inquiries on soldiers in DC and Frederick hospitals
The Sanitary Commission has opened an information office for patients in the District of Columbia and Frederick City hospitals. Clerks will answer by return mail if given a soldier’s name and regiment, plus questions about hospital status, physician or chaplain, recent admissions or deaths, discharge circumstances, and orders on leaving service within twenty four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Commission
District of Columbia
Frederick City
Maryland
Preven
The President's Message and Civil War Strains
The President's Message is poised for global scrutiny amid a world war and vast interests. Rebels complete a railroad from Donaville to Greensboro linking Central Southern and Mobile and Ohio lines. Federals retain inner connections from Richmond to Vicksburg, shaping strategic transport through the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Apsakhes
Ford
New
Sarracan Railreans
Donaville
Greensboro
North Carolina
Central Southern
Salem
Alabama
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Mississippi
Georgia
Haat
Tennessee
Federazi
Richmond
Vicksl
Eigenen
Virginia
Descriptions of Fredericksburg News and McClellan Critique
The report covers battlefield reports from Fredericksburg with disputes over river crossings, cold conditions, and Union-federal tax notices. It cites deserters estimating rebel forces and notes Lee’s strategic uncertainty while Union plans toward Richmond unfold. General McClellan is profiled as an engineer preferring preparation over daring action, with mixed readiness and cautious leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
New York
Falmouth
Times
Texas
Quartermaster’s Department
Lee
Fredericksburg
RichiLund
Tredericks
Belle’ Plaine
James River
Tonry Ward Buychur
General McClellan
McClellan
Ile
Ventare
War News From The Civil War Era In 1862
Reports describe officers departing from Washington to quell Confederate forces near Fredericksburg, naval and river events, and rumor-packed dispatches. References to Napoleon, Gen Butler’s actions in New Orleans, troop movements, pay and bounties in Jackson, Mississippi, and Confederate finances. News notes include rail expansion, emancipation debates, and a mockery of rebel schemes amid winter conditions and local measures.
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Wawshats Statesman
Nona
Bath
Old Dominion
Wesvern
Potoman
Lie Dows
Waterloo
Burnside
White Sulphur Springs
Igghuins
Fredstighsburgh
Warrenton
Washington
A. W. Williams
Chrizs
Wearaon
Fassleet Regiment
L. Char
Army of
Potomac
Rappahannock
Port Royal
Lincoln
Union
New York Tribune
St. Paul
Napoleon
Gen. Butler
van Buren
Webster
Benton
Calhou
Cass
Niagara Falls
Albion College
Journeymen
Jack
del Vance
Butler
New Orleans
Lower Potomac
Alexsandria
Theapparan Neck
Anderson
Fort Sumter Fine
Covington and
Newport, By
England
Detroit and Milwaukee Railroad Company
Grafidlaven
Gov. Pickens
South Carolina
Tressay
Banks
Astor House N
Minnesota
Baltimore Moniay
Nasliville
Lincoln County
Iebel
Rosecrans
Treet
Fortress Monroe
City Point
Alexandria
Tess
Kentick
Kirby Smith
Korner State
Misses
Childres
C.P. Dibble
C. P. Dibble
G. P. Dibble
Dibbles
Gale
Adios
G. 1. Dibbles
Buffalo
P. Dibbles
Cc. P. Dibbles
C. P. Dibble's
Crockery
Stone
Ware
Ohio
Art
The
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