Letter on Buell slave-hunt fuels political rows
The article reprints a long letter from Gen Buell criticizing slave catching by officers, noting penalties under federal law and urging accountability. It also analyzes Ohio politics, factional fights over Wade’s U.S. Senate bid, unionist strategy, and calls for support for Union soldiers as “Uncle Sam’s boys” and cousins.
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Lowisville Jiuerael
Svat
J. J. Underwood
Gen. Kuell
Elaan
Underwood
Rasuviree
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Dean Sim
Feren Buell
J. R
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United States
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Beall
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Congress
Editorial Troubles Over Yancey Rumors in Havanna
A weekly editor laments sensational dailies that misreport Yancey’s Havana sightings and blockade actions. He catalogs a rash of rumors from hair styles to capture claims, noting later corrections and ongoing uncertainty among papers as he vows to extract truth for readers.
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Telegraph
Yawcxy
Havanoa
Yancey
Havanna
Mr. Yancey
Yeacey
Ace
Mason
Stidell
Fort Warren
New Orleans
Cineinasti
Key West
36Th Pa
Reg't
Laat
Capture of Yancey Rumor Stirs Readers in Watuinatom
A March dispatch claims no government source confirms Yancey’s capture. The note urges readers to subscribe for quick reliable news. A separate column responds to clergy, defending press reform and urging constructive influence to elevate society.
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Pansey
Watuinatom
Yancey
Probable Capture of New Orleans Speculation in Cincinnati Commercial
The Cincinnati Commercial weighs the chances of capturing New Orleans by a combined army navy expedition. It outlines fortifications at Fort Pike and Lake Pontchartrain, the shell road defenses, and possible landing near Lekaport. It notes Louisiana troops dispersed, and predicts severe fighting but an eventual victory in coming days. It also includes a brief business note and news of Alfred Thomson moving his paper to Central City Colorado Territory with subscription offers.
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New Orleans
Washington
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Pike
Rigoletta
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Lake Pontchartrain
Lake Borgne
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Burnside
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Virginis
Tannensee
Lake Ponchartrain
Confederacy
Louisiana
Beauregard
Mississippi Valley
Virginia
Miegouri
Castle
Choppin
Hinel
Jackson
Tennessee
Toomas
Moone
Pittsburgh Evening Chronicle
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Wilson, M’etror & Co
Bio
Haiti
Prediction for New Madrid Fortunes and the Madrid Defeat
The Memphis Argus declared New Madrid impregnable and warned Lincoln forces away, claiming only overwhelming numbers could breach the fortifications. It boasted of heavy guns and a planned plank road approach, but the rebels deserted Madrid, leaving guns and supplies to Union forces and signaling credit to General Pope for the capture.
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Memphis Argus
New Madrid
Lower
Mississippi
Madrid
Thompson
Barr
Pope
On to Richmond
Washington letter writer says no pause in advance toward Richmond and within a month the rebel capital may fall. Regiments prepare for a grand movement, McCall’s division opens the Hampshire and London Railroad to Leesburg, trains expected by week’s end. Potomac open, supplies move to Manassas or Leesburg. McClellan’s address spurs push with little delay.
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Washington
Richmond
Chronicle
Gordonaville
McCall
Hampshire and London
Leesburg
Long Bridge
Baltimore
Manasasa
Potomac
Alexandria
Manassas
McClellan
Potomac Army
Virginia
Island No 10 still under bombardment amid mixed signals
Reports from New Orleans and Louisiana reveal a stubborn bombardment against Island No 10 with claims of a coming rebel withdrawal, countered by corrections about prior size and reach of rival newspapers. The note also highlights a surge in local advertising and a call for volunteers to Beauregard.
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Telegraph
Delaware Gasette
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