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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1861
Page
2
Early returns show the entire Republican ticket elected by majorities from 2000 to 8000. Salomon loses by around 3000 to Harvey in the governor race, Ferguson leads by about 6000, with Justings and Howe winning by larger margins. The state respalds a strong war prosecution stance for the next two years.
News item reports Slidell and Mason captured as rebel plenipotentiaries by the Union steamer San Jacinto off Bermuda and handed to Gen. Wool at Kurt Menrove. Commodore Wilkes discovered their passage after learning from Havana. the Trent’s captain surrendered them. Includes notes on Gen. Houston, ex-Senator Jin Green, Barnum bounty tale, and other Civil War era items.
The writer notes poor uniform quality as clothing distribution leaves soldiers with worn coats and open critique of gear. A fierce rainstorm drenches tents while soldiers sleep or wander downtown during guard shifts. Janesville figures appear in chaplain appointments and leadership, with moves anticipated but arms not yet issued. Tremain signs off from L. I. R.
Letter from Janesville residents defends local subscriptions and confirms funds raised for recruiting and equipping the 13th regiment. Citizens also report donations of blankets and comforts for soldiers at Camp Tredway, with women preparing hospital supplies. Government action notes Barstow Regiment authorization and cavalry needs. quotes a humorous exchange and a brief sports note about Heenan in London Sporting Life.
A letter from H. O. M. of the First Regiment describes camp life near Louisville, hopes for letters from home, and rumors of movement. He notes sunlit Kentucky weather, a brick kiln tent stove, and a visit by the 64th Indiana Band while highlighting camp routine, health, and discipline. He praises Whitewater comrades and mentions Senator Bright’s land.
A Memphis article warns of a large Federal thrust from St Louis toward Southwest Missouri with 75 000 to 100 000 troops. It notes gunboats and barges being assembled and Cairo regiments arriving daily, urging all citizens to prepare for defense and urging immediate arms. The Belmond affair lists 585 total casualties.
A Wisconsin Bankers Convention in Milwaukee on Friday adopted measures tied to the December 1 currency change. They authorize winding up noncompliant banks, redeeming their notes at par, and funding deficiencies from current funds and a 1 percent capital assessment. Notes of remaining banks to circulate until December 1, with noncompliant banks to retire notes thereafter.
A condensed report questions Nelsons victory claims at Piketon Kentucky noting lower enemy deaths and prisoners than earlier dispatches. The piece argues war advances now yield smaller triumphs and suggests earlier numbers were premature while affirming the battle’s broader political impact.
A Crescent report analyzes blockade success and failures since May, noting few vessels have entered New Orleans from foreign ports and contrasting British and French neutrality with Confederate hopes for a break. It cites sea exits, captures near Mobile and Charleston, and a misperceived debt surge. An October French mine disaster at Lalle Mine buries hundreds as engineers estimate months to dewater.
The Charleston Courier reports the bombardment of Port Royal by Union ships led to the fall of Fort Walker and Fort Beauregard. Garrison retreat completed after heavy fire and losses. troops reach Beaufort and Pocataligo with minimal casualties. Parrot guns produced at West Point foundry continue.
The Liverpool correspondent reports US ships bound for Northern ports strengthen decks and bulwarks and add modern artillery before leaving the Mersey. Skilled gunners are hired and crew numbers boosted to deter privateers as several vessels depart for New York. Fremont’s Missouri treaty with Price collapsed after his removal and Shunter’s successor rejected the arrangement. George Opdyke secures a New York mayoral nomination again, urging honest men to unite behind Heenan and Fernando.
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