Port Newry operations and Civil War rumors head Marshall
The Marshall press reports on the Port Newry engagement and expected Union advances. It notes McClellan may command only the Potomac army, mentions Senator Bright's expulsion, Burnside expedition to Roanoke Island, and disputes over the Jabe Expedition and leadership between Lane, Hunter, and Meade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Newry
Geo. McClellan
Potomas
Senator Bright
U. S. Senate
Burnside
Tintterns Inlet
Roanoke Island
Ho Tet
Washington
Lané
Kansas
War Department
Co. Vriday
Pomeroy
Conway
Vovode
House of Kepresentatives
Weed
Lane
Ager
Sente
Jabe
Jane
Callerow
Metteilat
Coupeut
Hunter
Aod
McClellan
Me‘lel- Tan
Horn
New York
Expedition against Price and railway wrecks in Missouri
A St Louis letter discusses plans to dispatch forces under Matlock and Sigel to pursue Price’s Missourians, with 12,000 troops including cavalry and heavy guns, while trains on the Missouri Saint Joseph line suffer wrecks. General Lane’s carriage lost in a wreck. Gen Anderson’s health and residence noted. taxation bills face Democratic opposition and Republican taxation policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Luin
Speinigheld
Mississippi
Price
Kansas
Montgomery
Fort Scott
Pilot Roob
Alate
Forcrs
Mulla
Wayne
Osterhung
Carr
Sigel
Wight
St. Joseph
General Lane
Chicago
War News Bulletin Amid Civil War Dispatches
Reports from St Louis and New York reveal Confederate and Union movements with heavy river flooding in Tennessee. Union troops mobilize in Cairo while Kansas martial law tightens controls. drafts and seizures escalate as Indians in the Territory pose ongoing concerns. Baltimore Sun extra notes Robs and captures near Roanoke Stand and Norfolk Portsmouth panic among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Goedmpel
Hort Henry
Tree Henry
Cairo
New York
Thait Tegimenta
Lone
Ethan Allen Iitchcock
Leavenworth
Hunter
Kansas
Philadelphia
Baltimore Uipper
Roanoka
LATER FROM EUROPE: NEUTRAL RIGHTS AND AMERICA CIVIL WAR
Portland reports the steamship Jnta arriving after Liverpool and London voyagers. Mason and Slidell reached Southampton while other officials proceeded to Darin. Napoleon opened the French Chambers remarking the American civil war harms commerce and neutrals rights, urging an end to hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jnta
Liverpool
London
Erry Abe
Mason
Slidell
Southampton
Forther
Daria
Napoleon
Jon
America
War Correspondence From Michigan First Brigades
War correspondence from Michigan First details harsh weather, improving health as new hospital opens, and guard duties near the railroad. It notes a court martial with a harsh sentence for a dare-devil and reports Captain Withington’s expected homecoming. Local provisions and food quality are briefly mentioned amid grim duty and drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mx. Botton
Milton
Tata
Turnick
Bengad
United States
Washington
Howse
Withiogtor
Michigan Wirst
Michigan Infantry
bombardment and capture of Fort Henry by Union naval forces
Cincinnati and fleet including St Louis Carondelet Essex and Hun boats engage rebel works near Painter Creek Island. After heavy fighting the fort surrenders to flag officer Fonte. Rebels retreat with 4000 to 5000 infantry scattered, several guns disabled, casualties on USS Cincinnati Essex and St Louis reported. Gen Smith and Gen Grant pursuing retreating rebels as Fort Henry falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jazette and Commercial
Cairo
Kurt Henry
St. Louis
Carondulet
Essex
Tyler
Cunestoga
Lexington
Painter Creek Island
Pettus
Gary Oudolet
St. Lumisalous
Nia Ealors
SU Sailure
Gui Bonis
Fonte
Geo Maud ‘Tilghman
Vlain Td Lave
Fitry
Geo. Whelan
Thu Ubief Orl
Worth
Britton
Lewis
Ford
Pilota
sLoan
Weam
St. Bwain
Carondelet
St. Juouis
Leopard Paulding
Paduesh
Smith
Grant
Ti Ia
Shu
Fort Henry
Hey
Alidek
Congress Reports Oath for Stark and Naval Bills Passed
In Washington on February 7, the Senate committee reported Stark entitled to take the constitutional oath of office while others disputed the minority report. The Naval Committee saw bills passed including ten million treasury notes, gunboat appropriations, and a resolution of thanks to Capt. Samuel Dupont and his men for Port Royal victory. Information from Halleck and Lauder notes Union forces advancing after Fort Henry reduction and the rail bridge operations near the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sixatt
Hattie
Comuittee
Sotsator
Oregon
Senate
Stark
Trumball
Carlon
Committee On Public Lands
Late
Naval
Congress
Samuel, Dupont
Port Royal
Nate
Naval Committee
Treasury
House
Wilson
Medical Department
Army
Sr. Lathan
Pacific
Unite States
Grimes
Naval Committee On
Wody
Ltonce
Treasury Department
Molining
Missouri
St. Joseph
Holuan
Sedgwick
Foute
Welles
Mort Meury
Wir
Blair
Wade
Kentucky
Washington Pub
Ericsson
Navy Department
Lauder
Romany
Wires
Winchester
Halleck
Fort Henry
President approves joint resolution on war officer drafts
Washington reports the President has approved a joint resolution authorizing the Secretary of War to procure officers and enlisted men from the United States to fill war needs. Details on how drafts may be held and what terms may apply are noted, with references to potential future drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of War
Dixie
Nagar
United States
Tayti
Geil Card
Mayti
Bigit
Charleston Channel Bar Forms After Fire and Tides
The main ship chindél at Charleston remains with upper works gone while the尾 hulks persist. Tidal forces driven by a vast ash deposit have created a river bar blocking the channel for two decades. Privateer Sumter reached Gibraltar January 10 after burning Neapolitan from Messina and capturing Envestigator of Searsport, later released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chindél
Charleston
Sumter
Cadiz
Gibraltar
Neapolstan
Messina
Boston
Envestigator
Searsport
Newport
South underscores war folly and Crittenden treason claim
A Southern press debate questions 6000 Confederate troops and 20000 Federal forces in a doomed campaign. It accuses Gun. Guoree J. Crittenden of drinking and treason, implying a failed leadership and calls for accountability amid the Charleston crisis. A plate artifact is shown by Lt. Col. Kise among rebel spoils near Somerset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Manasgasa
Southomt Presa
Zell
Guoree J. Crittiden
Jiatu
C Hargedt
Nashville
Hild
Biel Bay
Cumberlam
Monticello
Nouston
Nashville Gazelle
Crittenden
Cerrrenpyun
Tozethar
Kise
Indiana
George
Marshall City Council Notes and Local Affairs
The council met with Mayor absent and Aldermen present or absent as listed. The fire department report urged upgrade of company apparatus. finance approved various bills. a Baptist pastor and wife were honored after a church social event. astronomical notes described planetary positions and a local effort to secure a tri weekly mail route to Marshall from Charlotte Republican. The article also notes appointments and editor activity in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Jobson
Com
Fire Department
Marshall
G. Jouxsay
Baker
Spuevial
Répurk Wan
Ald
Benedict
Finance Communtien
Conklin General
James NX
Gameull
Leater
Deny Jeg
Spikes
Marshal
Chas, Mann
Charlotte Republican
Olivet
Bellevue
Jackson
Arcital
Vis
Spe
Bake Maple Sugar Prices May Stay High
A blunted note warns maple sugar and its products will remain costly as wartime supplies tighten. The writer urges producers to ensure rough preparations for the upcoming season, noting scarcity and price pressures likely to persist through the period. A young man seeks light work and invites contact at the paper’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Copernicng
Ehy
Abbott O'Eluick
Mars
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Rebold
Zollwetfor
Gav. Critteinlun
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Johnson
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Baptist Society
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Valley of the Dead
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