Capture of the Queen of the West on Red River
Rebel dispatches report the Confederate capture of the Union gunboat Queen of the West after it ran batteries at Vicksburg. The vessel disabled a Confederate transport, exchanged fire near Gordon's Landing, and crews fled or were captured. several boats and stores were seized, with reports of De Soto and Eva involved and Union efforts to recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Potomac
Richmond
Hove
Pont Slapnon
Cannon
Red River
Queen of the West
Vicksburgh
Gordon's Landing
Fort Taylor
Eva
Jour Busxz
Hum
Braxn
Hanax
U1ta
Weid
de Soto
Poat Mlupsey
Alexandrina
Democrat Extra
Queen of the Waal
Exise
Abie
Horton
Crescent Artillery
Lieut
de Laacrtr
The
Democrat
Confederate Senate
Senate
Alabama
Virginia
C. A. J. Colllins
Prince George County
North Carolina
Committee On
Illinois Legislature Adopts Confederate Loyalty Resolution
The text notes unyielding support for the Confederate cause and mentions a bill transferring the State Line Militia to the Confederate Government. It cites Thomas T. Hart, a deserter, sentenced to two years for theft and robberies, and reports a soldier to be shot for desertion. Prof Geo La Monte advertises a Danville female academy offering 625 per year in a safe, healthy location for girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Thomas T. Hart
National Army
Richmond
Geo. la Monte
Danville
The Affair orr Charleston in Richmond Weekly Enquirer
The Richmond Weekly Enquirer reports that Southern Confederacy reports of Charleston ironclads sinking ships and disabling the blockading squadron were false. Wooden Union ships avoided battle, captured British steamer Princess Royal, while DeVal authorities knew but were not rescued, prompting calls for an official inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Weekly Enquirer
Charleston
Princess Royal
Aden
New Gunboat Indianola Bings and Mississippi News
Cairo correspondence reports the gunboat Indianola passes Vicksburg under heavy fire with minor damage, while Union control strengthens along the river. The Lafayette awaits fitting at St Louis amid contractor disputes and plans for a St Louis naval depot. A seized steamer carries contraband to rebels, and Cairo gains relevance as a key post amid rising river traffic and aid for the Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississppi—Alaire
Vicksburgh
Lafayte
St. Louie
C. Carao
Mississippi
Indianola
Cnamel
Texas
Carucothe
Yazoo Pass
Cairo
Gulf
Lafayette
St. Louis
Rige Jn
Jantary
St Louis
Father Noah
Naval Department
Law
Congress
War Department
Navy Department
Westend
New-York
Louis
Rateena
Surrz
Memphis
Island No. 10
New Kro
Tia
Hale’s Point
Ponrea
Capalu
Youre & Co
Episcopal Church
Church of the Redeemer
Ilinois
Egypt
Lapagi
Brooklyn
New York
J. B. Wewriagy
Uesay Canagg
DE Soto
Havana Steamers Pucyic and Alice Arrive Amid Carnival
Correspondence from Havana reports the steamship Pucyic arriving with heavy weather and cargo from Mavans, the steamer Sheldrake bound for New York leaving on the 21st, and the Confederate steamer Alice returning from Mobile with 850 bales of cotton after a 60 hour run. Havana enjoys carnival as health remains good. naval arrivals include the tug Beany and the gunboat Hunterville, with mixed news from rebel areas and a lively business scene during the carnival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pucyic
Euphrox
Mavans
Gee
Satteroth
Sheldrake
New York
Alice
Matagorda
Havana
Mobile
Associated Presb
Han
Eagie
Beany
Huntevetle
Columbia
Aline Matagorda
Storm devastates Fort Monroe port with multiple shipwrecks
Fort Monroe reports the fiercest storm in a year starting Sunday at 2 am, lasting 24 hours. Dozens of vessels suffer wrecks or distress between Old Point and Hampton Beach, including E W Farrington, Eliott, Quoco, J P Cunningham, Emeline Chester, AD Sawyer, Success, Fanny Baker, and Verxame. The Baltimore boat Georgiana delayed, sheltering in the Potomac. In Nashville, a loyal press banquet marks the Civil War anniversary. Col. Bane of the Fortieth Indiana faces court martial for Stone River disobedience. The Hiawatha went ashore near Nantucket. recovery possible.
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Chesapeake
Featuras Moxvor
Feo
Portress
Monroe
Luis
Old Point
Hampton Beach
Hack River
E. W. Farrington
Hay
New-York
Washington
Eliott
Quoco
J. P. Cunningham
Emeline Chester
Fostng
Unionville
N. J
Alexandria
Success
Arvatas
New- York
Fanny Baker
Philadelphia
Hampton Roads
Verxame
Hampton Bar
Baltimore
Georgiana
Potomac
Nashville
Nasavityy
Newpapers
Col. Bane
Fortieth
Indiana Volunteers
Stone River
Ultzed
Extermination of Bannock and Shoshone at Bear River
From Utah field report dated February 4 1863 Col Cannon’s troops attacked a Camp of Bannock and Shoshone Indians on Bear River. About 200 to 300 warriors were present with roughly 225 dead reported by a battlefield observer and several officers wounded. Cavalry and infantry charged through brush heavy fighting occurred with many killed or wounded on both sides. Wounded and dead lists include Captain McLesy Major Gallagues Captain Bernard Lieut Darwin Cisse among others. Troops suffered frostbite and trophies taken. Viewers question strategic wisdom of extermination and warn of possible further uprisings and retaliation as settlers worry about safety and Indian relations across the Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guar Bate
Col. Common
Cache Valley
Volunteers
McLesy
Gallagues
Berar
Darwin Cisse
Frivetea
Jono W. Walt
Jee Welan
Lake and
Jutins
Montgomery
Aidied
Charles Mollaweil
John K. Drluga
Thad Infantry
Joan E. Bake
Samir J. Thumis
Sergia
Aueths
Doyt
Wid Cer
J. Shensky
Olga
Col. Consorn
Dre. Resp
WitttAmson
Srech
Oregon
Northwest
Col. Cannon
Boer River
Minnesota
Conway
Indiana
Sumner
Dear River
Ueno
California
Salt Lake City
Camp Douglas
Anawares
Wil House
B. Snow
Boringville
Utah County
Clilea
Anniversary of Washingtons Birthday Noted by Army of the Potomac
A Washington birthday tribute within the Army of the Potomac recalls George Washington the boyhoods of his homely scenes near his family, the cherry tree tale, and his birthplace. The piece notes a dramatic snow storm and a national cannon salute marking the day, with Confederate guns also firing in tribute. The writer laments ongoing discord while praising Union resolve and the soldiers encamped along the Potomac.
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Jadison
Rappahannock
Rap- Pahannock
Waaumoron
Happshannock
Ihe
Otter
Encl Bakery
Fred
Wasmagatus
Fnery
Phatete
Ile
Mount Vernon
Washington Farm
Te Potomac
Weemoreland County
Vause
Warmaton
Army of the Potomac
Army of the Potomaca
Rebel Invasion Report Sparks Kentucky Fear
Reports from Louisville and Lexington allege a rebel invasion threatening Lexington Frankfort Danville and Louisville. Telegraphs say 700 rebels near Nicholasville and 12 to 15 hundred at Richmond with 10,000 expected, but officials deny large forces. Later dispatch says 800 rebels under Col Lester C SAXA entered Richmond then Winchester with a skirmish and then moved toward Mount Sterling. Frankfort and Lexington remain quiet.
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Lovtaville
Blue Grasn
Lexington
Frankfort
Danside
Loulavitta
Jeanna
Nichbotansville
Louisville and Lexloyton
Medway
Democrat
Richmond
Lexaataxztr
Louisville
Lesor Cisaxa
Unionists in Northern Texas and abolition plot expose
A San Antonio Herald report from November details Unionist sentiment in Western Texas and the threat of abolitionist plots. It cites Confederate loyalty, punitive actions against treason, and warns locals to align with the Confederacy amid rumors of northern invasions and a secret anti-slavery organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
San Antonio Herald
Ohey
Mountaina
Fort Clark
Rio Grande
Wire
Denton
Jacx Mawinton
Southern Confederacy
Confederacy
Houston Telegraph
Anc
Temiere
Iehane
Cameron
Texia
Hawans
Galveston
Pune
Laveis
Lenin
Masonic Grand Loose
Rastor
Tighest
Earl
Thire
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Princesa Royal
Fortress Monroe
Hiawatha
Barron
Bath
Nantucket
Utah
Shone Army
Col. Connor
Kentucky
Monterey
Mexico
Nova
Oxpek
Prape
Laitje Rock
Ark
Vesa
Pexas
Cote
IL. P. Baris
Herbert
Davia
Incase
Brownsie
Rio Grande Ciy
Nome
Ganizo
Laredo
de Rio Grande
Orter
Dl. P
E. F. Gray
Mutor
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