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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1862
Page
2
The state proclaims gratitude for divine guidance as nations' war efforts unfold. Citizens are urged to honor soldiers, observe a day of prayer on November 27, 18XX, and assemble to show heartfelt reverence while supporting the Union cause and home front.
After months of weariness and scrutiny Washington replaced General George B. McClellan with General Ambrose E. Burnside. The piece recalls McClellan’s early success, delays, and the army of the Potomac’s slow advance toward Manassas as the nation’s capital endured siege and weary anticipation.
A satirical critique traces General McClellan's Peninsula and Yorktown campaigns marking delays, missed chances, and strategic blunders. It notes his retreat to Washington, the fall of Harper's Ferry, and Antietam, culminating in his political decapitation and public blame. The piece also covers Ozaukee county draft riots and Richmond papers praising antiwar Democrats. John Van Buren and Owen Lovejoy are mentioned with political stances and outcomes.
Gen Burnside halts the Potomac army to study War Department plans. Jackson reportedly returns to Winchester and may move to Staunton, while Cox nears Staunton with Hooker in command. Grant shifts west likely for a fight. Rosencrans advances. guerrilla fighting dominates. McClernand readies to march on the Mississippi. Banks forms a Texas expedition slated to sail soon with potentially major effects.
Telegraphs report 800 Indian rebels captured with hangings debated by Secretary Stanton as to targeting ring leaders. Frontier men vow pursuit. families seek retribution as conflict edges beyond civilization. Congress likely favors Administration with 73 Administration and 72 Democrats, while several states vote Republican or Union. A harsh portrait of Capt. Trowbridge in Madison Journal accompanies notes on a fire destroys a Great Western mail car and drafts in Waukesha and Racine counties proceed with little resistance where Democrats are weak.
The Harper’s Ferry Commission concludes General McClellan failed to prevent the surrender, faulting slow maneuvers and missed relief while noting Miles’s conduct. It argues strategic relief could have saved 2,000 at Antietam and that the garrison faced overwhelming odds. Major Piatt is the report’s writer.
Correspondent reports violent mob action in Ozaukee County where draft appropriations were attacked. Officers were stoned and driven from the courthouse, property destroyed including homes of Dr E Stillman and others, a warehouse, mill, and various shops. Almanac details show widespread looting, ransacking, and fear for residents amid political tensions and Republican alignment.
A Washington dispatch reproduces General Halleck to Secretary Stanton criticizing McClellan for disobedience and delays in requisitions. The letter details supply bottlenecks, railroad issues, and Meigs reports showing boots and clothing arriving late, while praising prompt provisioning by other armies.
A Civil War era exchange shows General Halleck defending the War Department’s clothing supply and praising prompt requisition responses. McClellan reconciles the issue, noting portions of the army lacked clothing and pledging continuation of efforts. Burnside’s command proclamation and army morale statements follow, reflecting leadership changes and wartime messaging.
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