Naval Feat at Vicksburg Queen of the West Runs the Gauntlet
A dispatch from Cairo to the Tribune reports the ram Queen of the West broke the rebel blockade at daylight on Monday. One hundred heavy guns and a rebel steamer fired on her. the ram was crippled and the engagement lasted about 45 minutes. Fire from the river guns and eruptions of rockets accompanied the attack as Union forces push toward completion of the canal work near Vicksburg.
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Gmeaco
Cairo
Tribune
Memphis
Vicksburgh
Gude
Vicksburg
Jackson
Vickesonon
National Army
Old River
Tere
Battecles
Merane
Iowa
Eadred Ag
Feet
Yazoo
Mississippi
Ezaa
Hales’ Cruft
Fampud
Wickaburgh
Snrcreport
Pendsula
Wiecksburgh
Port Jiudgow
Mao
Death of Col Stewart at Vicksburg Arrives in Cairo
Cairo dispatch reports death of Col Warren Stewart Fifteenth Illinois Cavalry at Vicksburg on Feb 24. Remains transported to Springfield by Lieut S B Stewart. Story notes capture of his papers and canal plans, and a tense encounter with a Copperhead aboard the White Cloud. Lieutenant Stewart, Elmira NY native, mourned by officers and crew.
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Cairo
Warren Stewart
Fifteenth
Mlinois Cavalry
McCorenann
Vickaburgh
White Cloud
Springfeld
S. B. Stewart
Srrwanrz
Vicksburgh
Louisiana
Stewart
McCianano
Gnanz
E&c
Stawarzi
Memphis
Col
Stzwarz
Elmira
New York
Niccols
Srzwant
Les
Copperhead
Disgraceful conduct delays Wisconsin regiment’s transport
The Thirty-fourth Wisconsin Regiment under Col. Annixis arrived after tribulation, facing learned delays from Milwaukee demagogues and habeas corpus actions aimed at forcing desertion. Despite heavy opposition, the unit travels south aboard Government steamers, with about five hundred effective men remaining. The steamer City of Allen reports limited forces on the canal, while severe cold and a northeasterly gale add hardship to the troops.
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Cauporroxite Viczganaau
Vicksburgh
Tuersebels
Mrurats
Gaast
Goldier
Commend
Port Hadson
Port Hudga
Young 'S Point
Warrenton
Welles
Gaant
Saunuan
McCeansaxp
Woop
Forrest
Adrens
Senstesaloon
Irving Block
Woon
Col Leg
Lieut
Ifa
Cal. Woop
Laws
Ie Ie & Magi
Get
Gao
Thirte Arn
Gayoso Mouse
AriBy Carzo
Vicksburgh Whig
Port Hudson
Arkansas Post
Wieconsin Regiment
Irons
Milwaukee
Annixs
Ore Tre
Col
Annixe
Gen. McCazenany
Louisang
North Carolina
Guy
Vasuh
General Assembly of
North Naroina
Congress
Aleade
Marty
Tomala
Salisbury
Ram Hon
Jan.a. Senpan
War Department
Dopu
Bayer
South Carchon
Jucorgia
Florida
Alabama
Witla
Watney
Mght
North
Arguna
B. Vange
Kaxsiou
Dun
House of Commons
Love
General Assembly
Norh Carolna
Confederacy
Iona
Menlera Big Treneral Assembly
Salema
Suez
Chmagel
United States of America
Senate
Attack on Fort Donelson official dispatch report
Report from Gu Rosecrans on Fort Donelson clash states Rebel forces attacked with 4000 troops and eight cannons, failed to take the fort. Rebel losses exceed 100 killed and 300 prisoners. Union losses 12 killed and 30 wounded. Pursuit and interceptions planned toward Charlotte. Also notes destruction of gunfoundry floors and local sentiment on arming negro troops.
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Moaraxespoxo
Trin
H. WW. Halisch
Maupina
Lews
Fort Henry
Que Llosa
W.S. Rosecrans
Gankral
Vasnyinuz
Davis
Fort Donelson
Morcan
The Peace Party. A Letter From Orr Of Tien
A dated letter outlines the Peace Party's aims to demoralize the army and create a peace machine. It discusses methods to raise funds and circulate documents to support the organization, with expectations of political impact and broad strategy.
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Tien
Secret Peace Conspiracy in New York Letters 1862
A reader letters to the New York Times exposing a clandestine 1862 Delmonico meeting organized by New York radicals seeking to influence Civil War politics. The letter details participants, aims to distribute pro peace newspapers, influence the Army of the Potomac, and sway New England elections while promising financial and publication coordination.
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New-Yonx
New-York Times
Tam
Tris
Delmonico’s
Secret
New-England
Atew Yous
Drae
Fifth-avenue
Fourteenth-ryeet
Ye V.b.duncan
James Aryce
E. H. Milter
No. A. Lamont
David EB
WyBrelord
George T. Curtis
Sydney E. Morse
Warram
Rappahannock
Washington
Jauze Daopzs
New- England
Bacoxs
Army of the Potomac
New-York
Breexs
the World
the Express
North
New England
Chassus
Matis
Jerrigyson Davis
Burixn
James Brookes
Manton Marble
The
World
Wm. C. Pitmer
Journal of Commerce
Dr. Marse
Observer
G. T. Curtis
James Bryce
Edmund II
Miller
G. A. Gamont
A. Belmont
John T. Agnew
J. Tilden
Henry Young
Jarvib
D. E. Wheeler
Rebels at Port Hudson Receive Supplies Via Red River
A New Orleans correspondent reports rebels at Port Hudson obtain supplies through Red River ports. Two large cotton boats weekly reach Port Hudson with grain and meat. plans to convert one into a river battery and another into a gunboat with six heavy guns. Deserters note rebels may burn steamers if Union forces advance. Essex moved up river near Port Hudson and recovered torpedoes. one exploded, another sent to Baton Rouge for study.
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Port Hudson
New Orleans
Boston
Hed River
Port Iudeon
Rea
Nnes
Baton Rouge
Port Studeno
Red River
Essex
Gacoss
Baton Ronge
Special Message of Goy Vance to Legislature in Rebels States
Special Message from Governor Vance to the Legislature discusses arrests for disloyalty and the spirit of the rebel press. The report highlights enforcement actions within the rebel states and frames loyalty as a key public issue.
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Goy. Vance
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Island No. 10
Knapp
St. Louis
New Era
OLR
Cal. ‘Stewart Helan Vickaburgh
Hila
Thirty-fourth Wisconsin Regiment
Milwaukee -Lote
Wickeborab
A&c
Gu Rosecrans
Foragat
Nagavizux
Col. Lows
Fulk
Gpam
Kenton
Tenn
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Ot Tome
Toledo
Torxpo
Yolo
Summit Street
Gatawath & Cal
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Gaisworn & Co
Mersezackm & Boxp
Liverpool
Peace Party
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India
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Janzs Baoers
Rensautxs Woop
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Jauxs Buooxs
Freananpo Woon
Brethren Devoka
Express
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Cox
West
Boston Post
Frananco
Britain Woop
East
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Bia
Stampa
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Faznanno Woop
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Thc
Var
A. Delmont
F. C. Morse
John F, Agnew
Bam. J. Tilden
Loring Andrews
Po Tawete
North Carona
Spirit OF the Aebel Press
Aalleigh Regiser
Henge of Commons
Nari Carolne
Sinh
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