Debacle surrounds Burnside expedition ship choices
Reports reveal ships chartered for Burnside’s fleet drew greater drafts than claimed, causing wrecks and losses including the City of New York with 200000 dollars in ammunition. Investigations fault agents Tucker Aspinwall Renwick and others for fraud and unsafe vessels. calls for harsh punishment.
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Burnside
Hampton Roads
City of
Azores
New York
Eamp
Guide
Northerner
New Brunswick
John Tucker
War Department
Wom
Floyd Aspinwall
H. 8B
Renwick
Pamlico
Albertade Sound
Wisconsin Legislatures Resolutions Passed Amid War Strains
The piece notes Wisconsin lawmakers fumigating and finally passing expurgatory resolutions after a clash with Democratic members who bolted. Senator Spooner proposed an amendment equating the resolutions with States Rights from the Kentucky resolutions of ’98. It predicts a longer session despite wartime costs.
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Wisconsin
Spooner
Kentucky
Cincinnati
English Press Attacks After Mason and Slidell Surrender
The piece notes sharp English criticism of U S actions over Mason and Slidell and questions motives, then reports Wisconsin Senate debates on Pettitt’s claim for five dollars per month for volunteers and a bill for releasing Farm Mortgagors funded by a sinking fund from railroad freight. It also covers illness in John F Potter’s family, a remark on Bright, and a Washington dispatch about McClellan’s baggage train and Cairo Quartermaster frauds.
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Lrurstatius
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Joiner
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Quentin
Canning
Bartlett
West
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Iazelston
Pover
Clvim
Pettitt
Ar. Thomas
Crawford
The War Policy Debate and Calls for Bold Action
A January 1862 reflection argues for stronger war policy in Congress and the Cabinet. It criticizes delays, urges decisive strikes against the Confederacy, and warns that inaction could lead to foreign recognition of the South and national humiliation. The piece blames commanders for hesitation and calls for a single, strong leader capable of mobilizing 600000 troops to victory.
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Gurley
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Congress
Bull Run
Vietory
Fnd
Stern
Enuther
Angel Gabriel
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Hiw
Tie
Life
Richmond Dispatch
Wodlon
Ilo
Missouri
Kentucky
Virginia
Washington
West Tennessee
Tennessee
Romney
Lander
Kelly
Banks
Halleck
Price
Aali
Fredericktown
Debating War Strategy and Tax Plans in Congress
A speech criticizes delays in Union offensives and urges bold western push to seize the Mississippi. Another speaker defends McClellan and questions critics while Congress discusses raising revenue through war taxes and duties to fund ongoing operations.
Russia US Entente Seen Through Diplomatic Letters
A 19th century overview claims Russia favors the Union and cites Prince Gortchakov and Baron Stoeckl communications. It recounts Mr. Clay’s June interview with Gen. Talstey and the Emperor, who express strong friendship and hopes for Union integrity amid Civil War tensions.
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United States
Union
Russia
Prince Gorthacow
Baron Stoeckl
Ar. Olny
St. Petersburg
State Department
Prince Gortchacow
Petari the Great
Eneland
Anna
England
John Bull
Menry Clay
Clay
Port Royal Cotton Transport Shows Struggles and Quarters Role
Reports from Port Royal describe slow cotton removal from inland plantations due to limited transport. Contrabands and small boats handle most movement, while the Mayflower ferry remains a rare heavy-draught link. The piece contrasts wartime logistics with Napoleonic anecdotes and notes on army musicians costs and a request to discharge bands.
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N.Y
Hilton Head
Quartermasters Department
Saur
Port Royal
Muayfewer
Purchases of Vessels Scrutinized by Naval Committee
The New York Tribune reports the Naval Committee’s rebuke of Secretary Welles over the George D. Morgan transaction. It disputes the claim that brokers benefited while the Treasury saved, condemns commissions as immoral, and urges Morgan to refund $100,000 less legitimate fees.
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New York Tribune
Naval Committee
Senate
Welles
George D. Morgan
Secretary of the Navy
New York
Morgan
Notable accusations spark uproar over government horse welfare
An editorial critique from the Molina Independent questions government horse care, alleging neglect while an Davenport committee found horses well fed. A subsequent transit to St Igats prompted condemnation of the animals. A separate note reports a Wisconsin man’s dramatic death hoax revealed during a funeral coffin incident.
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