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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1863
Page
2
Reports say Hooker recrossed the river after heavy losses. About 10,000 men reportedly fell, and the enemy is said to be badly punished yet unable to press the pursuit. Patience and resignation mark expectations for fuller details of this reverse.
A copperhead-leaning critique defends General McClellan, praising his prudence and sagacity while attacking his critics. The piece questions his alleged demoralization impact, mocks Pope’s command, and calls Antietam a missed triumph, labeling supporters as few and pragmatic opponents as depraved.
The piece argues for Judge John F Potter of Walworth County as the Union candidate for governor, praising his experience and patriotism while noting his reluctance to run but willingness to serve if called. It also describes a damaged Court Square bust of General Jackson and local indignation at an attempted mutilation.
The New York Statune classifies the next House as Republicans five to all others seventy six. Administration supporters lead. eight or more likely are Administration men. Tennessee and other rebel states face apportionment hurdles under the 1860 census.
Vallandigham was seized at his Dayton home and taken to Cincinnati for trial as copperheads formed a mob in Dayton. They fired the Journal office and nearby buildings causing heavy losses, prompting General Burnside to declare Montgomery County under martial law and appoint Maj. Keith Provost Marshal.
A Memphis picket observed a drayman delivering a dead horse outside the city. The carcass was cut and resewn, and later the team returned to discover a hidden stash of several dozen bottles of quinine. Who placed it and for whom remains unknown.
The notice outlines the 1862 May tax for income and property. It details who must file, exemptions, deductions, and how different earnings are taxed. It lists deductions for salaries, farm produce, dividends, rents, and interest, plus rates for citizens at home and abroad. It also reports Wilder's expedition results in a concise casualty of war.
Washington reports a fierce six hour clash on Sunday into Monday near Fredericksburg. Hooker’s forces held against heavy rebel assaults, with casualties including Gen Berry and Gen Diven, while Sickles Slocum and French pressed the foe and captured prisoners and colors.
The article describes Union gains at Fredericksburg including a ridge advance and captured prisoners, with Gen Sedgwick leading infantry. It notes rebel panic, abandonment of weapons, and continued skirmishing from entrenched works, plus reports of Stouffer’s army victory and rail bridges destruction near Massaponis and Mattapony Creeks.
The Louisville Journal reports on a massacre near Hartsville Tennessee where four prisoners from Rome county were shot after surrender. The victims include Wylie G. Robinson sutler Rev Mr Batley Andrew Wyley and Dr Hav erett. Gen Spear's brigade was ordered to recover the bodies for Nashville burial. The piece questions Burnside's orders and notes Dr Cary’s new post as Acting Medical Inspector of the 16th Army Corps. It also mentions a Canadian assembly debate over kneeling to address the queen, with the Speaker threatening resignation.
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