Port Donelson falls. vast rebel and Union prisoner gath
Latest news reports Capture of Fort Donelson with 13 300 prisoners including Generals Bucexza and Jouxston Pit uw and Frorp among those escaped in the Light Viney moved down river to reinforce Fort Donelson but was surprised by Union forces 2 000 rebel prisoners captured east of the fort and many troops surrendered. Frewcxt exonerated by Joint Committee. Congress urged to reform US Supreme Court amid war era political critique.
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Port Donelson
Cumber Sand River
Tennessee
Bucexza
Jouxston
Pituw
Frorp
Viney
Fort Donelson
Frewcxt
Joint Committee of Investigation
Hag
Bram
General Lane Bumps Phrenology Report and Assembly Row
A Chicago phrenology piece on General Lane describes his traits as active benevolent cautious and ambitious with a brave heart and strong intellect. The report notes he is fond of the young and a devoted husband and father, then switches to an Assembly dispatch about Mills requesting the clerk read it and the audience reacting to news from Fort Donellas.
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General Lane
Geo. Lane
Chicago
Fowler
Chicago Beening Journal
Lane
Piers
Ife
Gev. Lane
Wsler
Tie Arsewery
Tug Vicrony
Mills
Grov
Harvey
Fort Donellas
Hamilton
Secretary Sray arrest order cites war department intrusion
The document details Secretary Sray- TOS accusing Dr yes of the New York Herald of intruding into the War Department on a February Saturday in 1862 to spy and obtain unauthorized war news for publication. It condemns treason and emphasizes loyalty, national safety, and the need to shield cabinet and official communications from leaks.
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de Eves
MicHenry
Sray- Tos
Dr. Yes
New York Herald
War Department
Peter di. Watson
Department
Army and Navy
Secretary of War
United States
Military Service
Garihaver
Fort Donelson and Clarksville in Civil War notes
A Nashville correspondent reports Clarksville as the next attack point with 4000 to 5000 inhabitants on the Cumberland river. Defensive works, 80 guns, and large white and black forces are noted. Nashville’s fortification challenges and possible burning threats are discussed, alongside medical debates in Washington and military appointments at Camp Randall.
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Atack
Fort Donelson
Clarksville
Teun
Cumberland River
Red River
N.Y. Tribune
Nashville
Janus
Fort Wonelson
Bowling Green
Harris
General Order on Refuge For Slaves in Confederate Context
Fragmented account of a Civil War era general order attributed to McClellan about sheltering slaves who did not fight against Union troops and returning those who did. The narrative includes a dramatic dialogue illustrating conflict over allegiance and protection, ending with a harsh exchange implying racial oppression.
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Tecclellan
McClellen
Arder
Fes
Thavo
Mussa
Mavan
Stanton Letter Shows Resolve to Preserve Government
A letter from Edwin M. Stanton dated Jan 16 1841 expresses unwavering duty to protect the United States Government and Constitution amid threats. Stanton pledges to use proper means, seeks guidance, and asserts faith that the Government will endure despite possible emergency or turmoil in Washington. The message foregrounds commitment over fear and questions whether such steadiness justifies entrusting national safety to a man of resolve.
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Rashi M. Stanton
United States
Goa
Hell
Washington m
Corvcsionists
Heruc
Edwin M. Stanton
Stamped Envelopes Adopted by Post Office Department
The Post Office Department issues a circular introducing stamped envelopes as a substitute for stamps priced at two mills each or five for one cent, claiming postage reductions and convenience. Post masters may accept spoiled stamped envelopes in exchange for unspent stamps, with quarterly forwarding to the Finance Office. William Pennington, Speaker during the 36th Congress, died in Newark, Va., on the morning of the 8th.
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Post Office Department
Sidstamp
William Pennington
House of Representatives
Newark
V.a
Eight Great Blunders in Southern History
A Richmond Baptist paper praises candor in enumerating eight mistakes by the South. The list includes reliance on Fort Sumter as fixed, expecting North division and weak federal response, Europe’s sympathy, quick European bands for Confederacy, North not using power against slavery, Confederate courage overpowering Yankees, cotton oligarchy pride at Washington, and cotton’s imagined global dominance.
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Realigeious Herald
Richmond
Fort Sumpter
Europe
Washington
Odd Ballads and Royal Reflections Across the Era
The excerpt blends stray quips about a trained blackbird named Joe with distant political notes on Prince Albert and Queen Victoria. It moves to social scenes around the Lincoln era and concludes with a catalog of celebrated battles where attacking forces were routed, underscoring era intrigues, diplomacy, and military history.
Wisconsin Republicans face backlash over Personal Liberty repeal
The Union accuses the Wisconsin Republican party of betraying Anti-Slavery principles by moving to repeal the Personal Liberty law, aligning with slaveholders and provoking the loss of core supporters. The author urges a new party with strong anti-slavery principles, condemning current leaders as servile to slavery.
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Republican Party
Wisconsin
U.S
Kari Karé
Whig
Union Party
Unien
Partiaun Pomocrats
Coure
Clark
Foundling
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Washington Lecture Association
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Racine Advocate
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Rev. L. 8
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Sixtennile Regiment
Camp Randall
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England
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Prince of Wales
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