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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1861
Page
9
A Civil War era poem tribute from Bayard Taylor is printed, recounting a Crimean War incident and a factory crowd's reaction. The verse celebrates bravery and sacrifice amid harsh battle scenes.
Hatteras notes through New York Tribune report that county conventions in North Carolina threaten a provisional state government as loyalty frays with the Confederacy. The Raleigh Standard warns counties may bolt over taxation while soldiers lack food and pay.
The St Louis Democrat describes Major and regiment actions against rebels near Station seven miles east, capturing prisoners and plunder, plus a detailed account of the Benton gunboat being built near St Louis with iron armor, mast, and casemated hull. It notes Fremont’s potential recall and a letter from McClellan clarifying dispatch timing.
The New York World reporter details the arrival of the fleet at Beaufort and the contraband slaves gathered near Fort Walker. He notes mixed African heritage among locals and recounts enslaved people's reactions to the approaching ships, including relief and curiosity about freedom and a wary welcome from officers.
The New York World views South Carolina as the root of rebellion and disunion, arguing punishment is overdue. It paints Charleston’s state as arrogant, plotting secession for years, and calls for swift unconditional submission to avoid greater ruin and humiliation. It characterizes SC as the origin of the nation’s worst traits and warlike resolve.
The speaker compares Enfield and Whitworth rifles arguing small bore Whitworth rifles yield clear battlefield advantages. He doubts Enfield’s modern quality, questions adopting it for army use, and urges open competition to identify the best rifle and shooter.
The Virginia ordinance to divide the old commonwealth and form a new western state has passed by a lopsided vote. A constitutional convention will meet at Wheeling on the 26th to ratify the action, establishing Kanawha with about 280 000 inhabitants including enslaved people. The new state will comprise the listed counties.
The item recalls notes from an army surgeon about battlefield injuries and a humorous amputated forearm incident during the siege of Fort Erie. It also reports Governor election returns from 285 towns, showing Andrew with 104,060 votes and his opponent with 65,908.
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