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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1862
Page
2
The Bemacutic Press in Eaton Ohio on Thursday April 17 1862 prints constitutional statements defending freedom of speech and press. It cites U S and Ohio protections, notes responsibility lies with writers not editors, and asserts no editor bears authorship of correspondents.
A long, period-voice weekly summary recounts the Pittsburg Landing clash on April 6 and 7, 1862, between Federal and Confederate forces. It laments heavy casualties, invokes national unity and abolitionist blame, and cites excerpts from the Cincinnati Daily Quirer to illustrate the event and its political context.
The column details a Civil War clash where Union lines faltered as Confederate pressure broke through. Brigadier Prentiss and three regiments failed to retreat quickly, with about two thousand men surrounded and captured. The overall Union losses rise toward thirty five hundred, while rebel strength is estimated near sixty thousand with reinforcements up to ten thousand.
Dispatch recounts a surprise Confederate attack described by Brig. Gen. M. Mitchell. Union forces, including the Fifty third and other Ohio regiments, collapsed with cowardice amid heavy artillery losses and scattered defenses. Weather and delays hindered timely Union regrouping. Beauregard delayed by rain, Buell unable to reach in time to avert defeat.
London Times reports a Montenegrin assembly dismissing Vucalovitch, naming Nicana de Dozi as chief and Pero Matenviten as Voivode. Chiefs Zabzi Cuusiviteh and Dragovitch pledge Montenegrin law obedience, while Montenegro openly supports insurrection. Imperial forces in Hercegovina face a rebel ally. The piece urges allied cabinets to condemn such conduct and avoid prior leniency.
The article details the Merrimac's decisive duel with the Cumberland and Congress, their iron prow raking hulls at close range, and the broader impact on Civil War momentum. It notes Confederate manpower, strategic threats, and planned Union invasions, with Virginia as a pivotal theatre and emphasis on logistics and terrain shaping the conflict.
A dated letter from Baltimore critiques Northern media and federal policy, arguing Maryland remains politically vigilant amid wartime suppression. It condemns contractors and bank practices, questions tax relief prospects, and laments Republican resistance to direct taxation while condemning New England influence and Western politicians as unable to lead.
Her Majesty's Commissioners announce that Col. folineon will soon arrive in the country to act as Commissioner for the exhibitore from the United States. All communications should be directed through Mr. J. S. Solmes of 17 Cholkatre.t Strand, W. C.
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