Bombardment of Fort McAllister and Vicksburg hints
Important From the South reports a five hour bombardment of Fort McAllister at the mouth of the Ogechee River by the Montauk with one ironclad damaged and forced to withdraw. The Richmond dispatch notes the engagement on January 21 and again January 27 with heavy fire and turret damage. Additional items describe Union movements toward Vicksburgh, preparations to renew attacks, and mixed reports from the Potomac and Western theaters.
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Richmond Dispatch
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Confederate Naval Maneuver and Houdini Escape Report
Mobile correspondent recounts the Confederate steamer Martin’s escape from Charleston. Captain Marrit faced removal before Davis restored him to command. Weather aided the escape amid pursued pursuit by blockaders. The report also notes a reform measure in the Confederate Congress regarding seizing enemies’ assets and invalidating acts of the enemy within affected areas.
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The Truth About the Monta s Dispatches Reach Navy
A February dispatch to the Navy Dept reports no truth to the Montauk being disabled at Port M Alisle. Commander Weams allegedly endured four hours under enemy fire while attempting to repair, and a bombardment by hail stones worsened the scene. No further word on the Smithly B Stone River departure.
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Battle of Deserted House corrected casualties list
From Sorrois Va Jan 4 1643 a detailed report of the Deserted House engagement describes Paroa crossing Blackwater with a forage force, a night march, and a sharp skirmish. It lists casualties across regiments including the Twenty Ninth New York Indiana Pennsylvania and other units, with a note that the enemy retreated leaving two guns and many dead and wounded. The piece notes 110 total American losses and emphasizes discipline of the Thirteenth Indiana and Eleventh Pennsylvania Cavalry. The battle concluded with returning to camp and plans to bury the dead.
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New York
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Oliver Washburne
Chas. M. Wood
George Abbot
James Woodrad
B. Taylor
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A.J. Lexeh
Adyt R.A. Brinion
Bergcanta
Alonso B. Woodward
Jono Knox
Geo. N. Burrell
Geo. C. Ucidea
Eadward M. Jennings
Ebenezer Bean
HW. B. Austin
Tram Mangoan
Co. C. Weunder
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Siigniiy
Massachusetts
Adam Spitte
Arteati
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Ania Cavalry
Frederick Hart
John A. Sa. Ayi
Wm. Bailey
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Slivester ‘Eldy
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Thos. King
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Wm. H. Lamphier
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Jobo Robinson
Henry Sickoan
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Exchange of Prisoners Fire Rolls Through Norfolk
News from Fortress Monroe reports 120 rebel prisoners landed by Baltimore boat from Fort McHenry and detained New York to City Point for their transfer. A fire on Malo street Norfolk destroyed Barman Munoon restaurant J A Barree barroom a grocery and a haberdashery. Rebels forced beyond the Blackwater and all quiet there for now. Col Lupton United States Commissioner returns from City Point with plans for citizen prisoner exchanges and rejects Jeff Davis retaliatory proposals as violations of the cartel. Union holds more officers than the rebels, and Lupton protests state authority over captured officers.
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United States
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Jerr. Davis
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Col
Lupton
United Stars
Passage of the Negro Soldier Bill in the House
Important Washington dispatches report the House passage of the Sixteenth Negro Regiment bill with Alsation amendment, authorizing enlistment of African American troops, pay, and officering, while restricting recruitment in slave states. Finance committee notes and war‑policy debates frame ongoing financial measures and emancipation efforts.
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Confederate Prank In Tennessee Forces Capture Franklin
Important dispatch from Tennessee notes Col. Roweny Johnson's regiment seized Franklin Tennessee after a brief action on Monday February 2. George Fonatot and staff narrowly escaped. a rebel captain and two men were captured. one Union soldier killed. Report later corrected to reflect different movements and casualties.
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French Warning on Cotton War and US Policy
A Paris dispatch discusses La Nation France and the idea of France pressuring the United States over cotton. It argues the French government seeks intervention and a forceful stance, framing possible actions as a test of Europe US relations amid a looming cotton crisis and economic pressures.
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