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Newspaper
Whitewater Register
Location
Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1863
Page
3
Daye notes a forthcoming dance at Metre robbin Thalte weeks away with plans for a large event. It mentions costumes, songs, and a need for further development of the program.
The New York Tribune notes the recent consolidation placing Grant at the head of Western forces, excluding Louisiana. It estimates Grant’s strength at nearly two hundred thousand, with a capable one hundred fifty thousand to concentrate within a month where needed. The piece predicts a major South-West battle before Christmas, supported by Grant and Thomas, and urges not to replace effective leaders for unpopularity.
Gen Burnside after occupying Knoxville organized a National Guard to include all loyal East Tennessee men. Six hundred joined a new United States artillery regiment in Knoxville, with strong local wealth in crops and livestock. Rebels failed to seize this wealth, farmers hid stock, and beef production remained in the hands of Union lines.
The Navy Department reports that in late October the steamship Desoto learned of a rebel raid and captured the fast crew steamer Leviathan after a 35 mile chase in the Southwest pass. Captain Walker proclaims success as the rebel crew was overrun and the Leviathan sent to New Orleans.
A letter from Hon Joseph Holt urges using commutation money from conscripts to recruit able bodied Black men in Maryland and loyal slave states. He argues free Black soldiers defend loyalty while slavery-backed prejudice stems from treason. The piece notes Douglass’s regiment fought at Fort Wagner and recounts an assault on him in New York, with Dr J McCone Smith aiding him.
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