05 Dec 1861
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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1861
Page
1
A 1860s Washington dispatch reports General Sherman ordered seizure of cotton and rice with Negras to gather. Edwin James notes arrests and resignations, while Blenker’s resignation is contradicted and Pensacola evacuates. Navy ward destroyed. various notes on Northwest trade, contraband graves, and European Red Republicans. Washington details on post office and a Marble seizure. Mention of Union troops, ships, and detachments.
New York dispatches note 80,000 stand of arms arrived for the Government aboard the Fulton. Reports from Fortress Monroe recount 15 rebels killed or wounded in shelling. 850 Union reports of mischief in Kentucky. Edwin James discusses Mason and Slidell case with English cabinet advisers. Port Royal expedition reports inland guns and 14,000 rebels near Iole s ville under General Grayson. O’Hara from Porto Rico detained with sealed documents for Charleston and Lord Lyons. The Constitution convoy and Butler’s expedition reach the South. General Fremont arrived in the capital. Prisoners at Fort Warren released after oath. five refuse and are held. Lord Le was sworn in as Governor General of Quebec.
The Observer notes British army estimates on Circassia fighting with 600 Russians killed or wounded and a failed assassination plot against the King during a fete. News mentions a treaty among England France and Spain and possible U S assent to expedite expedition near Vera Cruz. A fresh French violation of Swiss territory near Oneva is reported.
Quincy November 29 William Cunningham was hanged today for the murder of Harrison in Payson village this county. Only twelve witnesses besides officials were allowed inside the screen. The convict leaves a wife and five children. He proclaimed his innocence to the end, blaming intoxicating liquor for his ruin and warning others against its use.
The Inquirer notes rebel reports that Pensacola has not fallen due to Fort Pickens fire. Jen Bragg reportedly asked for reinforcements. Five Federal vessels aiding Colonel Brown are said to have been riddled with shot.
Fr Joszex Missouri November 28 A railroad train in Weston is involved in an incident. Lieutenant Lomlight is on the scene. A rebel group led by Stein with about fifty followers is reported to be near Weston. The details are developing.
Wasauxe on November 26 reports a convention to form a new state. Details on participants and outcomes are not fully readable in the surviving text.
In St Lous, 35 a new order places the Fremont Body Guard back in service though many men oppose current officers. They claim oath breaches and displacement from quarters spurred defections to other regiments. A committee met General Lock who offered potential reorganization, while state troops rise to 16 000 with arms and gear as Curtis enforces government control of steamboat business.
An exciting disaster occurred at Chippewa on Monday afternoon as the scows Hotspur and Atlanta, locked in Chippewa Creek from the Welland Canal, broke loose in the freshet. They collided with the river, tore away a bridge, and both were swept toward the creek mouth running to the river with their cargoes, the Atlanta rescues a woman aboard near the river. The Hotspur carried four tons of powder and berley, the Atlanta lumber, all destined for the city.
The Hartford Press publishes Rev. Henry Ward Beecher's letter in response to a statement that he received $160 from a $106 lecture fee for charity. He defends the payment and explains his reasons for deducting expenses as urged by supporters.
Rénaed Everets addresses the Middlesss Peerings, arguing detention of the mail Packet and capture of Mason and Slidell were lawful under the law of nations. He cites the Caroline case and Henry Laurens to denounce accusations of illegality, urging safety and hope for a swift, peaceful deliverance for those detained.
A Brooklyn Times narrative recalls Commander Wilkes of the San Jacinto and the 1861 interception of the British steamer Trent, weaving a tale of love, rivalry with Slidell, a daughter’s consent, and a sailor’s steadfast duty amid war. The piece honors Wilkes, notes his age, and ends with a celebration of his triumph over rival Slidell as a nation’s honor is preserved.
Tickson and Frecos announce a coming year for their magazine. The Atlantic will widen with bigger fish featured. January begins a natural history series by Professor Ausseiz, to run through the year. Nathaniel Hawthorne will contribute a new romance and Sergey Teese Winthrop starts with the year. Dr Windship, known for feats like lifting cast iron and bending crowbars, will write for the magazine.
Edwin Cresswell, longtime Albany editor and prominent New York Democrat, writes Col. Cochrane and shifts stance toward Loyal Union citizens. He presents a view that appears to fuse opposition with reconciliation efforts.
The Emperor’s Rome policy shifts as Prince Napoleon reports reactionary advice and Persigny’s plan to withdraw French troops from Rome, leaving Catholics to choose Italy’s king by universal suffrage. The Emperor, however, opposes Persigny and sides with his longtime counselor. Paris Cor Times reports the debate.
Exposé of Lord Deby’s view in a Tory paper argues a war between England and America would harm global relations. It notes potential U S trade gains with the South and North post Morrill tariff but warns of damaging federal ties to despotic powers, and closer Confederate alignment tied to slavery.
ArPcetox Oaksmith, lately unreeted and sent to Fort Lafayette, is the son of the auth oress, Mrs. Elizabeth Oaksmith, widow of Seba Smith Major Jack Downing. Her maiden name was Quake. The family repudiates the name Smith for Oaksmith. Capt Oaksmith is said to have fed out more slave recels than any man and to have taken to treason. He formerly dabble in literature and published the Great Republic, a monthly magazine.
Fortress Monroe correspondent reports on the 19th that Major General John B. Woolf responds to a furlough request with remarks about liberty to say little and hints at possible movements in the department. The fragment notes Cobes $40,00 but provides no clear details.
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