War-weary Nation Reflects on Burnside Fredericksburg Debacle
The piece reviews Gen. Burnside’s crossing of the Rappahannock at Fredericksburg, praising his responsibility and moral courage while criticizing opposition and cabinet turmoil. It notes casualties, the army’s leadership, and calls for steadfast support of Burnside with emphasis on integrity and resolve. It also reports on politics, slavery, and Confederate schemes with moral commentary.
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Suecced
Seward
Chase
Senate
Lincoln
Fredericksburg
Wooker
Franklin
Meigs
Halleck
Washington
Barmside
Potomac
Teacher Institutes and Lawful Education Progress
W F Datry Meper from Pittsfield urges compliance with the last Legislature Act requiring semi monthly teacher institutes and notes state superintendent decisions denying state funds to districts that fail to comply. He cites successful local institutes, discusses challenges in some townships, and praises institutes in neighboring counties while urging broader adoption and cooperation for educational advancement.
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Epitor
Department of the School Journal
Chautauqua
W. WF
Datry Mepier
Pittsfield
Pirate Alabama Captures Ariel And Towns Its Crew
San Francisco reports the steamer Ariel was captured by the pirate Alabama on Dec 7 and detained until the 10th. 120 marines were disarmed and paroled. Ariel feared capture on return to New York with Wells Fargo funds. Semmes claimed 16 knot speed, and plans to burn or land passengers were rejected after protest. Davis declares Butler a felon and orders officers who cooperate with him to be executed.
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San Francisco
Constitution
Panama
Ariel
Alabama
Aspinwall
New York
Semines
Cuba
Wells, Fargo & Co
Martinique
U. S
San Jacinto
Semmes
San Domingo
Jones
Kingston
Philadelphia
Jeff. Davis
Butler
Davis
Richmond
Roanoke and Banks Arrive as Butler Succeeds
From New York dated December 28 the Roanoke from New Orleans reports Banks and staff arriving at New Orleans on the 14th. Butler has been superseded which surprises many, yet Banks pledges to obey the Government. Five thousand troops with Banks have landed at Baton Rouge with more to follow. Also reports say Stuart’s cavalry and artillery are near Alexandria twelve miles from the city and two rebel riders in Union uniforms were seen there. Telegraph from Army of the Potomac HQ notes quiet on the Rappahannock.
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Tidioute
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Virginia
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Missouri
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St. Louis
Jeff. Thompson
Pocahontas
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Little Rock
New York
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New Orleans
North Star
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Butler
Banks
Department of the Gulf
United States
Baton Rouge
Wasuixeton
Alexandria
Stuart
Burk
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Army of the Potomac
Rappahannock
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Great Britain
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Germany
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Wade
Hunter
Division Street
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