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Newspaper
Monroe Sentinel
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1862
Page
2
Reports from Madison congressional battles and Nashville siege outline funding fights over school money bonds and library loans. A front lines diary from picket duty near Alexandria describes cold nights, vigilance, mail rituals, and military orders across the Army of the Potomac with Gen. Mitchell, Grant, and Buell coordinating movements toward Tennessee.
A New York Herald copy of a presidential message was obtained by a controversial figure and surfaced through Congress scrutiny. The Chevalier faced contempt charges after failing to answer questions about possession. Secretary Stanton ordered the arrest of Di Tros, editor of the Herald, amid accusations of colluding with state secrets and exerting influence over federal reporting.
News reports the death of William Pennington former New Jersey governor and late Speaker of the U S House of Representatives from typhoid fever at his Newark residence in the 66th year of his age. It also notes various Civil War era items including a railroad trade bill approved by the President and conventions in Willard’s.
A fragment describes Burnside's expedition shifting targets from an unknown location to Albemarle Sound with Roanoke Island as the assault point. It notes secret plans and changes, the govern ment service, and a Manchester Guardian correspondent report. It mentions a Confederate capture and burning of a federal ship Delta near Sumter.
Virginia Governor Letcher recommends drafting males 18 to 45 into state militia. Rebel losses at forts and battles are noted with figures. Gen Halleck and Grant receive praise for recent victories. Prisoners from Fort Donelson are listed and scattered to camps. Reinforcements, naval actions, and troop movements are described, with summaries of captured regiments and upcoming commands.
Senate members clash over Platts amendments and military bills. Measures seek punishment for rebel leaders, expulsion of W Powell, repeal of Black Code proposals, and authority for a Lieutenant General. Growth of homestead and territorial governance bills cited amid Reconstruction debates.
Article summaries establish how pauper relief is applied through town supervisors, with districts defined for Greer County. Supervisors review eligibility, inventory assets, and remove applicants if unsafe for county poorhouse, while funds cover limited local relief and require annual meetings and detailed reporting.
A disastrous mining accident at Haviley Coal Pit near North Shields north of Tyne results in the deaths of about two hundred workers. Rescue efforts uncover shattered hopes as a massive beam failure floods the shaft and entombs miners, with reports stating fifteen to twenty-five bodies recovered and grim prospects for survivors amid ongoing efforts to reach the depths.
A long fragment lists acts and amendments from 1862 concerning state actions, road and tax clauses, and public works. It references proclamations in Washington and Richmond, abolitionist captives, and mentions prison terms. The text includes dated acts, penalties, and county financial provisions, with publication notes from February 20, 1862.
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