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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Ledger
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1862
Page
1
A long dispatch discusses Mason and Slidell negotiations, Seward’s despatch to Lord Lyons, and British policy with respect to U S actions. It argues for strong military and naval preparation, cites Madison Monroe dispatches, and urges unity and restraint while warning against domestic and foreign enemies. Also reports the death of Wm M Weir a longtime New Albany Indiana civic leader born 1808.
A newspaper argues the Mason Slidell exchange may have been wise to avoid immediate war. It warns Britain seeks a pretext to strike, aided by France, and predicts conflict with both powers and the Confederates if war comes, urging cautious public stance.
Change of Time. It will be seen by reference to the advertisement of the Louisville, New Albany, and Chicago railroad that the time has been changed. The Chicago and St. Louis Express leaves at 8 40 A. M., and returning arrives at 7 30 P. M. The St. Louis and Cincinnati Express leaves at 9 30 P. M., and arrives at 6 40 P. M. Forge had the pleasure yesterday of meeting Mr. C. W. Cottom, editor of the Rockport Democrat. He is on a visit among his relatives and friends in this city. He looks as bright as a dewy daisy. Col. Lytle, recovering from wounds at Carnifex Ferry, has arrived in Louisville to resume command of his regiment, then Tenth Ohio Irish. Rer James F. Harney of Ladoga, Montgomery county, appointed as agent of the American Commissioners to approve articles for the London 1862 International Exhibition. A detachment of soldiers was ordered to Ghent, Ky., to arrest secessionists, but the birds had flown. Ee Mudge's American Sherry or Rhubarb Wine advertised by George O. Hart. Coal Oil Lamps restocked at Conner's drug store.
Confederate and Union forces maneuver near Dam No 4 as 12th Indiana and allied regiments report actions. A Captain of Company E crosses the river against orders and is captured with seven men. reports say nineteen enemy soldiers killed and several wounded. Reinforcements arrive from Sharpsburg and New Albany. rumors of Buckner advancing on Bowling Green spark camp anxiety.
New Year celebrations pervade the city with family reunions and festive dinners at the Tabler House and the Depaw House while critiques of whisky and street revelry abound. A drunken brawl leaves a man badly injured as a warning of holiday excess. processions pass through town as Col. Gridgland’s cavalry arrives en route to Kentucky. Reports note rising cotton goods prices, wartime logistics, and political dispatches including a misdated note about John G. Davis.
The Harrison county Democratic gathering at Corydon on December 28 1861 elected delegates for the Indiana State Convention in Indianapolis January 8. John Mathes presided Ambrose Stevens served as secretary with a resolution naming Benjamin P. Douglass for Auditor and urging county delegates to Indianapolis.
The City of Alton narrowly escaped capture by Jeff Thompson’s men as it neared Commerce. A loyal River enhancer Mrs Eversoll and Mrs Hawkins warned off the gang, enabling Commodore Porter to secure the vessel. The boat returned safely to St Louis where Capt Barnes is urged to brace for future threats.
Correspondent reports a sharp Civil War clash about eighteen miles from the town. Col Birge led Sharp Shooters and Col Glover with cavalry against a rebel camp near Mount Zion Meeting House. After fierce fighting, Birge rallied his men as the rebels fled, with about one hundred fifty killed or wounded on their side and twenty-five in our ranks.
Ambrose Everett Burnside, born May 23, 1824 in Liberty Indiana, rose from West Point graduate to brigadier general. He led Rhode Island volunteers at Stone Bridge and commanded an expedition from Annapolis as the war expanded, with a noted cavalry and artillery background and a breech loading rifle invention.
A six year old boy, son of Peter Zahn of Hunting ton, was burned to death Wednesday afternoon near his home. While parents attended church, father started a fire to stump about two rods from the house. the child warmed himself and was found lying across the burning stump burned to cinders. The report comes from the Lafayette Journal.
A caustic Civil War-era meditation condemns rebels and slaveholders, praises Lincoln and Virginia's cause, and pledges steadfast Union fidelity. It laments Missouri depredations, praises West Virginia and McClellan, and urges loyal citizens to stand by the Constitution and the flag as carnage unfolds.
The piece contrasts William of Orange era grit with the South’s struggles, denounces Mr. Davis for civil liberty violations, and critiques reliance on paper money and cotton as the war effort stalls. It argues the South faces a depreciating currency, limited hope, and a shift toward self-reliance while warning against civil war excesses and foreign dependence.
Official account details a Saturday engagement near Sacramento where Maj Murray’s 168 men from Jack son’s regiment encountered about 700 rebel cavalry under Col Forrester. Capt Albert G Bacon and several privates were killed or wounded, with Lieut Merriwether among rebel dead. Capt Davis and Lieuts Jouett and Walters reportedly captured. Jackson’s forces pursued then learned rebels fled after the fight.
Tonight a blaze swept the government stables near the Observatory killing between 150 and 200 horses from a stock of over six hundred. Eleven of 102 Massachusetts regiment horses reportedly survived. Horses suffocated or burned, many shot to end suffering, with harness and a teamsters dwelling destroyed, prompting support for steam fire engines.
Twenty eight mounted Federals rode from Smithland on a scouting trip along the Cumberland river near Paducah. They landed at a corn shucking. after alarms, Captain Wilcox and fourteen men seized horses and arms, capturing the party except the Captain who was shot while escaping. Prisoners and spoils taken to Hopkinsville. Capt. Wilcox seeks release for some men. In Rome, a violent sirocco battered the Vatican, a water spout tore the roof and windows, but Pope Pius IX prayed and statues were spared.
The Pittsburg Dispatch recalls TaPShip Island as the scene where the great thief, Secretary Floyd, feigned an intent to ship the big columbiads from the city. If the guns had truly departed there, the loss and trouble for us would have been much greater.
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