Ohio Urges Fast Enlistment to Fill Towering Draft Quota
Governor John Brough appeals to Ohio citizens to mass an army of hundreds of thousands to crush the rebellion. He notes previous calls have not met quotas, urges immediate recruiting, warns that March 10 draft looms, and praises reenlisted veterans as essential to the effort.
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Senate and House Debate on Resignations Pensions and Enlistments
Long congressional session notes resignations including Senator Bayard and credentials for George Read Riddle. debates on expulsion of Bright and Powell. ship canal bills. enrollment act discussions. tariff and revenue measures. enlistment policy and grant of Lieutenant General. adjournments and procedural motions mark the busy period.
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Rebels not evacuating Dalton says Chattanooga dispatch
A Chattanooga dispatch casts doubt on rebel evacuation claims around Dalton and Tunnell Hill. It notes no U S troops or truces at those positions, suggests several Union divisions fortify the area, and reports widespread desertions among Confederate ranks. Weather improves as troops reposition and trains move wounded to Nashville.
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Cavalry probes in Culpepper County report quiet front
Herald dispatch from Culpepper Court House on February 7 notes the Army of the Potomac in winter quarters. Kilpatrick’s cavalry crossed at Culpeper Ford and Jacob’s Ford, capturing several detachments while driving rebel pickets. Warren’s 2d Corps divisions moved toward Morton Ford and skirmished at a left ford, then retired. Merritt’s cavalry pressed toward Barret’s Ford and Madison Court House, engaging Stuart’s riders and detaining nine captives, with other units reporting quiet conditions near Aldie and Middleburg.
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Draft expansion to five hundred thousand aims to end the war
The public misgivings fade as the President expands the draft from three hundred thousand to five hundred thousand to hasten victory. The piece argues a larger levy would have shortened the war, notes Confederacy resistance, and urges loyal citizens to support volunteering and enforcement of the Enrollment Law with unity against faction.
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Capture of a Gunboat at New Bern and skirmishes near Bacheldon's Creek
North Carolina dispatch reports a Confederate assault on Union pickets at Bacheldon's Creek and adjacent creeks. 17th MassachusettsLt Col Fellows with 115 men and 9th New York detachment attacked along Washington and Trent roads, with a section of Churchill's battery captured. Only 60 of 116 returned. The gunboat Underwriter was captured and burned under Forts fire. Cann salvaged the garrison flag. Union losses around 20 to 90 killed or wounded and about 100 captured. enemy losses estimated at 10 to 12 killed and 80 to 140 wounded.
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