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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1861
Page
4
News from Fort Pickens via telegraph notes a battle underway in Western Virginia with ongoing maneuvers and troop movements as reported to Fort Pickens. Authorities warn of continued engagement and uncertain outcomes amid the regional conflict.
In Washington the day’s Senate and House sessions focus on rebellion, abolition proposals, the Trent affair, and orders to strike from pensions. Debate touches on slaves’ rights, treason laws, and defense needs as Congress backs Captain Wilkes’s capture of Mason and Slidell and supports stern actions against rebels.
The Times analyzes British policy on neutral rights, condemns the Trent seizure, and cites consul reports. News on consols, U S fives, and commodity prices moves alongside updates from Garibaldi, Italy, and Britain. Reports mention London and Paris attitudes, naval mobilization, and possible mediation by Napoleon as events unfold.
A Key West despatch details a two day bombardment between Union ships including the Niagara and Richmond and Fort Barrancas near Pensacola. It reports cannonades, ships disabled, batteries silenced, casualties among attackers, and claims of planned further action.
The account details Confederate activity near Fort Pickens with Zouaves near tents and artillery exchanges. Col Brown praises Parrott rifles and water battery work while Capt Chase arrives with Havana news about Break of Day from New Orleans and the City of Baltimore salute to the Confederate flag upon passing.
Reports from Charleston describe a vast fire possibly starting in a sash factory with engines sent from Savannah Columbia and Augusta arriving too late. Other dispatches claim a negro insurrection Fueled by fear and arson in the city with arms found in negro cabins and a military response at Ship Island.
A Louisville despatch reports heavy cannonading toward Somerset and Borland’s position near Pocahontas with 6000 to 8000 rebels at Poplar Bluff. Skirmishes occur as Borland calls for volunteers. Letters opened on the Lake Village to Memphis mail route. A Columbus Arkansas death and a hanging by a mob are noted amid scattered rebel movements and troop movements toward Bowling Green.
Special telegraph from Cheat Mountain reports a fierce Civil War battle at Allegheny Caps Pocahontas County Virginia. Union General Mikey commanded 750 troops including Indiana and Ohio regiments while General Johnston led about 2000 Rebels. Union losses about 30. Rebel losses exceed 200 including a major and several officers with 800 prisoners. Mikey’s forces drove the enemy from barracks five times then withdrew in good order as Johnston’s army retreated to Stampton. Mikey claims to have driven the last rebel army from Western Virginia.
From Lexington reports say Gen Rains and Stein with 6000 rebels occupied the town on Friday and a larger force was due. Gen Prentiss with about 2000 Federal troops on the north bank fired shells into rebels and destroyed ferry boats. Davis's brigade left Ottville Friday heading to Lexington.
At St Jessias December 36, forty of Gen Prentiss command return home sick with the measles. They report Federals clashed with rebels on their march, killing a Sariseeee pposite in were on. Prentice used shell from three 12 pounders but no ferry or crossing means forced a Richmond retreat for forage. Prentiss planned to cross above Lexington on Saturday with Sedalia and Kansas City forces to join. Rebels estimated at 3000 strong.
Roza December 16 186? reports say citizens from Arkansas faced being sued in Arkansas and an organized Union society in Independence County with about 2500 men. The group allegedly planned to resist for two more weeks but was broken up. many Union men were arrested sent to Little Rock some were hanged and others fled into the woods to escape the state.
Telegraph dispatch reports a Wednesday night blaze in Chattapn believed incendiary. By Thursday afternoon the fire still burned. the theatre on Broad Street the institute and other public buildings were said to be destroyed. Aid from Auguste was sent to address the disaster.
Orders issued to travelers arriving from the States to report at the Provost Marshal, register names, and swear an oath of allegiance. Aims to relieve those in good faith from suspicions and prevent arrests while ensuring government security.
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