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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1861
Page
4
The report outlines Confederate President Davis's address to Congress, praising Missouri volunteers, arguing for Kentucky defense, and detailing plans to strengthen rail and sea transportation. It notes neutral-british and french attitudes, Union blockade debates, Cameron and Chase reforms, and secret-service actions as the war widens.
New York reports the steamship North Star has arrived from Aspinwall on November 24. The vessel docking details include its origin and status as a recent transit entry into port.
A dated despatch recounts Union troop movements to Fort Monroe and Port Tobacco, with 11 000 men aboard three steamers and provisions sourced privately for Hatteras Inlet. Reports include treason charges against Adjutant Scott, loyalty disputes, and Unionist dominance in two counties as Confederate capital moves toward Nashville.
Boston on November 26 welcomed Commodore Wilkes amid heavy weather. George B. Upton and reception committee escorted him and officers to Fanical Hall where Mayor Weightman delivered a warm address praising his naval achievements. Lieut. Cook and others were acknowledged, with thousands of citizens in attendance and a complimentary dinner planned by leading citizens at the Revere House tomorrow.
Nov 25 reports the Santa Fe and Carson City mail with dates to the 16th arriving two days early but carrying no through passengers. Merchants of Santa Fe meet to urge government backing for a likely carney, due to coin scarcity. The militia call from New Mexico prompts rapid response, with 1,200 men to be reported soon. General Hatch and family depart Santa Fe for the South as smallpox harms Rio Abajo children and Navajo tribes endure fatalities.
In St. Louis on November 25 the committees handling government claims have met over two weeks, reviewing and approving over six million dollars in claims. Witnesses are examined daily and new claims arrive in large numbers. completion will take several weeks. Mortars for the fleet are cast and awaiting shipment at Pittsburg. the boat is expected to be finished this week.
The Neosho report to Cocumera notes the Missouri Ramp Legislature, after securing a quorum and appointing proxies, elected John B Clark a former U S congressman from Howard County and 88 Y Pritten of Cass County as Senators to the rebel Congress. The body also named members to the event Congressional districts including Emmett McDonald of St. Louis habeas corpus notoriety L Melihen of Andrew County and James Rains of Lesper county all aligned with Price's army.
The report claims an 8,000 strong rebel army was at the Gasconade about three miles west of here, but Thies is not credited with the information.
Deracts Nov 28 report that the steamer Key Stone State bound for Milwaukee on the Sthimet apparently foundered in a gale with all on board believed lost. The vessel was last seen crippled in heavy seas and a wreckage presumed to be hers has since been recovered on Lake Huron.
A 1908 letter shows consent for sending blankets and clothing to prisoners of war. Major General Oe to Major General Went notes immediate reply and forwarding by Southern Express. Government may cover costs on delivery. exchanges and officer releases referenced amid Camp Jackson context.
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