20 Mar 1864
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1864
Page
1
Dispatches describe Confederate forces crossing the Rapidan and skirmishing along the line. British cavalry assemble near Charlottesville, with reports of a Rebel move toward Fredericksburg and continued front activity. Deserters, wounded officers, and army lectures feature in daily military updates as officers lament restrictions on family attendance at events.
Dispatches from New Orleans dated March 12 describe Union and Confederate activity along the Ouachita River, Yazoo, and Gulf regions. Admiral Pratap’s fleet advances toward Warrentonburgs. guerrilla actions near New Orleans claim Lieut. Williams of the Fourth Wisconsin. Reports mention a Yazoo capture and Fleet movements toward Alexandria with Garena forces concentrating at Baton Rouge.
An 1864 order sets a March 28 election at 9 AM for 150 white male delegates to a constitutional convention. New Orleans districts will elect by representative district. parishes by white population per 1860 canon. Voting rules include residency, citizenship, oath, and allowances for certain displaced or service members. Delegates assemble April 6 at Liberty Hall New Orleans.
General Butler's department notes prisoners in transit from Richmond to Raleigh and Newbern suffer extreme conditions. Reports say two froze to death in a cave, with others severely frozen and hospitalized. some escaped. Union regiments and recruitment issues are described amid broader war coverage.
Fort Smith Arkansas dispatch reports Gen Steele reinforces Arkansas department and Union men of Texas prepare for rapid protection from Gen Henao. Army of the Frontier remains under Gen Touaraa, leaving Gen Bent without command as political variegation unfolds statewide. Fifteen thousand votes registered and about ten thousand polled in Arkansas with a Free Constitution victory and state ticket ousted. Legislatura to meet in April.
A Chattanooga dispatch says rebels are in large force on the front with no demonstrations. Thirty five Federal prisoners escaped from the prison in the Go umous South Carolina area. Gen Sagavan reportedly moved toward the Rex River with his troops. General HinpMas resigns command and Gen Hoop takes over. Union prisoners near Columbia nearly tunneled to freedom. Joan Moanay's command left Decatur. Gen Vater reappoints to command Arkansas department at Longwood Arkansas.
Dispatches report Gen. Turre assigned to command at Shreveport Louisiana. About six hundred Federal prisoners near Shreveport. Guerrillas active around Lake Providence with attacks on Union supporters. Ohio veterans ordered to aid mobilization. Kentucky war news and editorials discuss Confederate chances. Fire at Presbyte Church injures several. local damages cited.
The report notes rebel forces near Fort Monroe and discussions in Congress on emancipation and security measures. It mentions deployments to Key West and the Western Gulf, with references to Fort Monroe, Fortress Monroe, and military detachments. Names appear for officers and ships, alongside mentions of deserters and parole-like arrangements. The item reflects Civil War era turmoil, troop movements, and political actions shaping slavery policy.
Long report covers the Solicitor-General's speech defending government non liability for Confederate cruisers and debates over naval policy. It notes American diplomacy, Danish conflict, and European moves toward possible war, with commentary on leadership, diplomacy, and public opinion in England.
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