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Newspaper
Weekly Times
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1861
Page
6
A poetic excerpt from the Atlantic Monthly to Osigber praising the land as a symbol of virtue courage and faith. It invokes rocks graves rivers and forests and pleads for justice commerce and divine aligned paths guiding the nation Toward hope and global praise.
The London Times extracts praise for General McDowell's division after a McClellan review. Troops impress with size and discipline despite imperfect training, with emphasis on transport, horses, and morale. Fremont plans Mississippi and Missouri actions, while McClellan tightens control in Washington as campaigns loom.
The letter from Charles W. Wintersmith, past Grand Master of Kentucky, urged a Louisville meeting on the third Monday of October to seek a feasible plan for a fraternal and honorable adjustment of the nation's difficulties. Replies from Mississippi leaders deny any terms with armed traitors and insist on the total destruction of the Union, rejecting any plan not based on Confederate independence.
Mr M Langeloth local editor of the Anseiger was arrested by order of the Provost Marshal on a charge of treasonable remarks in the local column of the Anzeige. The charge was brought by Robert Widmar, former editor of the Mississippi Handel Zeitung, now appointed to command the Gamble Rifles regiment. Langeloth appeared before Col McNeil, who after noting the remarks were for personal application to Widmar, required him to take the oath of allegiance and released him.
The Confederate cabinet saw two reshuffles with BR M T Hunter replacing Robert Toombs as Secretary of State and Braxton Bragg succeeding Leroy P Walker as Secretary of War. The lineup: Secretary of State R T Hunter Virginia Secretary of the Treasury C L Meminger South Carolina Secretary of War Braxton Bragg Louisiana Secretary of the Navy Stephen Mallory Florida Postmaster General John R Regan Texas Attorney General Judah P Benjamin Louisiana.
The letter describes volunteers eagerly completing orders and receiving government pen-holders pens a box and shoe-blacking for each man. G F a private lacking shoes improvised by blocking and polishing his feet. The Colonel observed and bought him shoes afterward.
The St Louis Democrat lauds Fremont for large scale business efforts that revived the regional economy, created jobs, and averted riot risk as the nation faced peril. It argues critics focus on dollars while Fremont’s actions fed thousands and attracted Union support.
The Charleston Courier printed a long batch of Byrd’s claims accusing the North’s army of chaos around Washington. He alleged 150,000 federals near the capital, disorganization, irregular pay, and fear in Lincoln. He also spoke of hangings and executions after Bull Run.
Washington correspondents say Gen Patterson’s Virginia campaign cost the government ten million dollars and yielded only the capture and return of about twenty fugitive slaves. The piece argues this proves costly fidelity to slavery and Southrooked Unionists on the Border. The loss includes the Manassas defeat and limits future actions against Johnston Beauregard.
An army correspondent recalls Gen. Wool’s arrival and a strict inspection regime. Officers endure daily roll calls and revictual duty with guards under constant scrutiny for cleanliness and readiness.
General Fremont writes from St Louis on September 26 1861 describing a difficult strategic position with scattered defenses from Leavenworth to Cairo and Fort Scott to Paducah. He rejects attacks and rumors aiming to undermine his public reputation while insisting he remains focused on military duty and defending the nation.
The Fortress Monroe correspondent notes a flotilla of light draft side-wheel gunboats now in the Roads. He predicts next appearances on Pamlico Sound via Hatteras Inlet, praising the speed and quality of these ships, including the Troquois as the swiftest.
The Cincinnati Gazette reports the first arrest of a secessionist by the Union Greys, acting under Major Mason. Marion Daniels, once of Cincinnati, led a secessionist company for the Southern army. Mason dispatched a Grey detachment to Daniels residence, captured him, and Daniels is held at Newport Barracks under Surveyor Campbell in irons.
Farat Arreayara Peace Mecrxe. Eight soldiers of the Scott Life Guard on leave visited a peace meeting at Port Deposit Md on the 21st displaying miniature American flag. A meeting attendee snatched a flag and was slain by a soldier who cut the man’s throat. A second attacker at the meeting was killed and several wounded. Three soldiers were badly injured.
General Washington awarded a Badge of Military Merit to non commissioned officers and soldiers who served three years with bravery fidelity and conduct and to meritorious action. The badge allowed passage and rank equal to a commissioned officer and was highly prized, potentially boosting enlistment into the army.
A letter from Caetox reports William Howard abducted near Memphis by rebels last Tuesday night. His body found with head removed and a mangled hand. three horses stolen in Iowa near Upton. Col. Moore’s camp at Kahokia noted. a scout named Hurl wounded and the shooter killed.
In a New York dispatch, Col. de B. Walker amid Union war support urges restoring the empire of the Union and condemns those favoring separation. The Navy reports the gun boat New Era nearing completion with five nine inch columbiads, ready to join the Missouri expedition and projected shell warfare.
The Herald attacks County Judge Stephen Hempstead for urging his minor son to take up arms with rebels, while claiming the Constitution should be supported by all officeholders. It also notes a renomination of Mr. Empstead by an irregular convention and accuses political depravity, alongside assorted notes on lectures and breadstuffs demand.
In Corrolton Illinois two men were seized last week for killing a man who refused to join an assault on a fourth party. The victim was choked with chloroform then hanged from a corn crib ridge pole by a leather strap, found dead hours later. A daughter of one suspect witnessed the act.
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