19 Feb 1862
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Newspaper
Steubenville Weekly Herald
Location
Steubenville, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1862
Page
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Poem fragmentary piece reflecting on Civil War era tensions at Port Royal and Tybee, juxtaposing violence fear and hope. It blends imagery of marching and slavery with songs of freedom and religious aspiration, ending with Atlantic Monthly framing.
The Religious Herald, a Baptist paper from Richmond Virginia, lists eight alleged mistakes by Confederate leaders. The eight items include firing on Fort Sumter and underestimating Northern resolve, European sympathy, and the impact of cotton on global commerce, as well as expectations about Southern military prowess and the fate of the Union.
The pattern of mortar favored by Commodore Porter’s expedition strains the Fort Pitt foundry in Pittsburgh to meet orders for a modern war engine. Twenty three mortars over 17,000 pounds each have reached the Camden and Amboy Railroad and are headed south with 13 inch shells. At West Point Foundry a 150 pound Parrott gun is nearly finished, the largest of its kind yet cast, with government testing showing top qualities. Twelve Parrott guns have been supplied to the government, with some mounted on vessels or forts and others at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Report recounts Mr. Haynes the colored preacher reacting to a boastful prank after his sermon on Ye shall not surely die. Two youths claim the devil is dead. Haynes places hands on their heads and warns in a somber, fatherly tone about their futures.
A provocative political remark argues that supporters of slavery oppose wholehearted war efforts and equates anti-slavery stance with a stronger, uncompromising war policy. The statement frames the Republican stance as hostile to slavery and asserts moral consistency in prosecuting the war.
A New York Tribune editorial urges that no man be elected to the next Congress if he makes speeches longer than fifteen minutes. It calls for an inflexible rule requiring timely consideration of bills, implies dire national consequences if Congress dillydallies, and pressures swift passage of essential war measures to restore public credit and defeat the rebellion.
LeaVENWORTH February 11 The great activity prevails at Fort Leavenworth as preparations begin for an expedition under General Hunter. Troops and supplies concentrate in the southern state area with early advance favored. Seven cavalry regiments four infantry regiments and three artillery batteries with Parrott and Manard guns are en route from the East and nearing joining the formidable force.
Report from two observers claims rebels are evacuating Bowling Green Illinois and moving toward Nashville with indications of a broader retreat. The fragment notes are unconfirmed and lack details on source or date.
A Rolla dispatch reports Sigel's division reached Marshfield near Springfield on Tuesday noon. Price reportedly left Springfield and encamped near Wilson’s Creek battle ground. Gen. Sigel is believed to be in Springfield, advancing toward the city.
The Albany Argus reports a rumor about Mrs. Eunice Bradly of Trumbull County Ohio giving birth to eight children is false. A literary man created the hoax, not a real birth by a woman.
Fort Monroe Feb 13 The gunboat Stars and Stripes arrived with dispatches announcing a complete rebel rout. About 3,000 prisoners were captured and most rebel gunboats were burned or captured. Land forces landed, engaged heavy defenses, and after hours of fighting, the Union took Roanoke Island with significant Confederate losses and several captured officers. News includes evacuations, burning of Elizabeth City, and pursuit of remaining rebel ships.
Springfield Missouri report states Union troops seized the town today with no shots fired as the enemy evacuated Saturday after additional marching toward Fayetteville road. The editor of a paper asks whether the Western whiskey was ever seen coming through the rye.
Cincinnati dispatch reports Union gunboats after Fort Henry chase the rebel Dunbar, burning part of the Memphis and Louisville bridge and capturing four steamers with stores and 180 arms. Florence Alabama greets the stars and stripes, while Neilson's and Mitchell's divisions move toward Bowling Green as Central Kentucky army advances.
Fort Henry correspondent reports on the Tennessee river gun boat expedition with widespread enthusiasm. People load visitors with presents from Florence downstream and declare 50,000 men ready to defend the Union flag if troops enter Tennessee. Rebels’ press is said to misrepresent popular sentiment.
The Teutonia from Southampton passed Cape Race at 6 this morning bearing dates to the 1st. The U.S. gunboat Tuscarora has been ordered off the dock and taken position near the Needles. The rebel pirate Nashville remains in Southampton Docks. The alleged naval engagement off Algeers lacks confirmation.
Teutonia reports bold claims by Secretary Seward on postwar obligations to restore harbors, fueling fears of a growing national debt. Even rapid peace could push annual interest costs to exceed half England’s national debt. Teutonia describes heavy ice on February 7, and Russians suffer a defeat in Circassia.
From Port Royal New York February 18, reports say the Baltic arrived with 700 bales of cotton and officers for recruiting. Spread of contrabands picking cotton, Sherman bans newspaper correspondents, Fort Pulaski is weak, Union gunboats shell rebels, and plans push toward Savannah with 12 000 troops. Rebellious forces withdraw from Charleston. Bananas and tropical fruit plentiful in the pleasant weather.
Wheeling reports the constitutional convention settles on a provision barring slaves and free people of color from permanent residence in the new state of Western Virginia after the constitution takes effect. The legislature, still in session, faces adjournment tonight as the Holliday's Cove Railroad bill fails again in the House of Delegates.
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