Convention in Chicago Urges Interior Waterways and Free Canals
A large National Convention in Chicago debated the Mississippi to Atlantic canal system linking the Great Lakes. Resolutions urged national credit funding, free tolls, and military and commercial importance, aiming to connect waterways from the Mississippi to Lake Michigan and beyond. An executive committee was named to press Congress, with notable figures from several states.
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Lake Michigan
Chicago
Gaye
Maine
Kansas
Free State
California
Oregon
Mismaxippi
Atlantic
Laker
Mississippi
Atlante
Great Lakes
Lakes
Inois
J. NS. Arnold
Kentucky
Saniel Dl.casey
Massachusetts
Henry L. Dawes
Blaine—J. GC
Hersey
New Hampshire
Thoms M. Edwarda
Vermeont
Hondmatin
Morrill
Michigan
D. Stewart
Rhme Island
J. Arnold
Connecticut
E. I
Missouri
Homer
Ohio
Mr. Chamberlain
Iowa
My. Hoth
New Jersey
Ezra Nye
New York
A. A. Low
Minnesota
Rob’t Birkeley
Kaneas
D. K. Anthony
Wisconsin
Jamien J. Lewin
North-West
Wns
Vicksburg Struggle Persists as Grant Clings to City
Reports from Vicksburg say the city remains under stalemate with General Grant still holding firm. Rumors claim Johnston massed 15 000 to 30 000 men to strike Hume's Bluff and sever Grant's Yazoo corridor, while Union forces reinforce Grant from the Northwest to deliver a swift crushing blow to rebel hopes.
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Vicksburg
Grant
An Masnutt
Jon Johnston
Crazec
Big Black
Hume
Yazoo
Mrest
Northwest
Threatened Invasion of the North
From the Richmond paper on May 21 argues defense alone cannot win independence. It asserts Southern victories lack decisive subjugation of states and warns Yankees would fight forty years. It claims only hope lies in invading enemy territory and notes Banks reportedly took Port Hudson with opposition.
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Richmond
Rappahannock
James
Washington
Campaign of Champion Hills and Black River Bridge
Special correspondence recounts the Vicksburg campaign with rapid Union advances after Port Gibson. McClernand and McPherson converge on Edwards Station, Hovey presses through timber and ravines, a fierce noon clash yields heavy Union gains and Confederate retreat. The Black River Bridge assault follows, a formidable earthwork line stormed under cannon fire with a bold flank charge by over 2,000 men, culminating in a notable Union victory.
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Tyman Rose
Vicasaree
Bay
deBant
Port Gibaon
Loug
Dan Tste
Champion Hills
Jackson
Vicksburg
Edwards Station
McPherson and Hovey
Clinton
Tratt
Grand Gulf
Raymond
Calf
A.J. Smith
Montgomery Ford
Four Mile Creek
Edwards
McVlernand
Edwards’ Station
Blair
Bolton and Raymond Road
Osterhaus
Gen. Carr
Exame
Gen. Hovey
Bulton
Nix Or Lock
Ave
Smith
McPherson
Balton
McClernand
Hovey
Edwarda
Featherstong
Botton
Sterneda
Bolton
Tovey
Osterhaug
Carr
Blaie
Oxerhaus
Quimby
McPheraon
Afernoon
Bat Benton
Bhitoh
Forres Glade
Retreat of Rebels and Union Forcing Across Near Vicksburg
Xenophon reports the Confederate color-bolder Tows retaken from Bell d and Shiloh. He notes a bold charge by Iowa men, a soldier mortally wounded, and another urging to be buried. The losses reach 14 killed and 184 wounded out of 2,000 in the charge. the 22nd Iowa adds 7 killed and 166 wounded. Federal artillery fires 7,500 shots to seize a bluff proving a strong position. Union forces plan to cross after the railroad bridge on fire, with Sherman’s corps advancing toward Vicksburg. McArthur holds Warrenton, Steel north of the city, and Union sharpshooters near fortifications as other generals push from the east. The scene shifts to ongoing operations and future detailed reports.
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Warren
A. M. Lyton
Mulony
Gallina
Vicksburg
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Kanans Rangers
Sherman
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Recret Vicksburg Court Haus
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Borer
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Thaneeny
Drum
Gane
Landrum
Oblaning
Poseessi
Puta Pioneer Forge
Vicksburg Assault Recounted In Civil War Correspondence
The account describes the Union assault on Vicksburg on June 19 to 22, detailing divisions under Logan Stevens and Smith, fierce artillery and infantry actions, heavy casualties, and notable acts by Col. Collins and Gen. Quinby. It notes the perplexing delay in the assault and the stubborn defense of Confederate fortifications along the Mississippi.
General Grant notes costly assault fail at Vicksburg
In his dispatches General Grant details heavy losses on May 22 at Vicksburg as McClernand’s and Steele’s brigades fail to take the enemy works. He cites poor cooperation, missing anticipated support, and assigns blame to command lapses while noting the army’s morale and potential for a future reduction by regular approaches.
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