Butler's Department details the Richmond advance panic
Special dispatch from Fortress Monroe reports a rebel alarm in Richmond after a suspected Yankee advance on the Peninsula. Citizens armed, Home Guard deployed, two released prisoners included, and city defenses intensified as reports place Union forces near Bottom's Bridge and Chickahominy.
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Chickahorminy
Army of the Potomac dispatch from Rapidan front
From Our Own Correspondent. Troops crossed the Rapidan at night and moved to their old camping ground. Scouts report rebel operations and conscription efforts in Virginia. Forces along the Rapidan and Rappahannock engage in patrols and road-building actions as Spring campaigns loom.
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Orange Court House
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Emancipation Petitions Spark Senate Debate
In a tense Senate session, Mr Bowan presents petitions from about 100,000 citizens urging swift emancipation of enslaved people. Debates center on the Crittenden proposals, civil war risks, and party responsibility for past rejections.
Return of our forces as rebels flee in North Carolina raid
Deserters flood Newborn reporting 13 000 rebel troops under Picextr facing only 2000 Union soldiers. A Henifort regiment arrived before the assault failed by vigilant firemen and citizens arming, while Warsaw, N C was burned. Norfolk men jailed for relaying enemy information after Smithfield disaster.
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Norfolk
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Morey
Smnithfield
New York districting bill and Louisiana election debate
The House and Senate debated districting in New York, naming Western and Eastern districts and noting related committees. A record of a court martial was sought in New York. Louisiana election matters were argued with loyalty and constitutional questions raised. Enrollment and draft issues dominated the session as members fought over clergy exemptions and quota rules amid war. Guerrilla activity reported along the Kansas border with pursuit underway near Aubrey.
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The Outlawry of General Butler in Confederate News
Confederate papers report on General Butler’s alleged outlawry and resolutions concerning treatment of colored prisoners. TheExchange question in Congress and peace propositions are noted alongside war dispatches from North Carolina and Virginia with updates on New Bern, Wilmington, and figures like Pickett and Lee, plus arrest of Gen Toombs for treason and a Parsonage of naval actions.
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