Fort Henry and Donelson Sailor Victory Narrative
A detailed account of the Fort Henry and Fort Donelson expedition led by Foote and Grant. Describes secret planning, river movements, fortress defenses, naval bombardment by nine gunboats, and the surrender of Confederate forces after a decisive, hour long battle withUnconditional terms. Notes on commanders, troops, and captured supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Henry
Halleck
St. Louis
Cullom
Gen. Grant
Commodore Foote
Ohio
Mississippi
Tennessee
Cumberland
Wents
Foote
Aleo Owsing
Ramee
Bari
Ike Bae
Tiwe
Kentucky
Tenmeasee
Mill Springs
Zollicoffer
Secessia
Columbus
Bowling Green
Pine Bluff
Dover
Caumberland
Fort Donelson
West Point
United States
Panther Island
Panther Creek
Pine Bluff Landing
Izht
Pins Bluff Landing
Ilinois
James D. Morgan
Illinois
M. K. Lawler
N. B. Baford
J. 8. Benfion
P. B. Fouke
John A. Logan
Illinois Cavalry
Dickey
Stuart
Carmichael
Nolan
Schwarts
Duncan
McClernand
A. Mersey
John McArthur
G. Hicks
G. Fogh
Indiana
Lew Wallse
W. L. Sanderson
Missouri
M. L. Smith
Hopkins
Willard
Buell
Thielman
4Th Cavalry
Paducah
Smithland
Sedan
Grani
Helso
Smith
Redan
Firiaog
Cincinnati
R N. Stembel
St Louis
Leonard Paulding
Carondelet
Henry Walker
Conestoga
Essex
Porter
Lexington
Coestoga
Tyler
Lane's impassioned Missouri speech on war and slavery
Gen Lane voices fury at cabinet officers and Congress as he urges total war to end slavery. He recalls Buena Vista and condemns traitors while urging Kansas and the West to free slaves and fight for freedom under a fervent battle cry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stembel
Paulding
Walker
Porter
Phelps
Short
Gwin
Gen Lane
Leavennor
Mercantile Library Association
Lane
Speaker
Buena Vista
Democratic Party
Baltimore
Golden City
Springfield
Kansas
Pyar
Missouri
South Carolina
Miisouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ohio
Mississippi
Texas
Cherokee
Arkansas
Louisiana
West
Jessie Fremont Seen as Noble Wife in Trials
A correspondent to the Iowa State Register describes Jessie Fremont beside her husband during adversities. He notes her sleepless dedication, sharp mind, and dignified resolve echoing a Roman matron as she stands with Mrs Douglas, embodying American womanhood through prosperity and hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Register
Jessie Fremont
Gen
Colonel Benton
Jessie
Washington
S’remont
Humorous Fare Prompted by Rural Visitor on City Train
A Hoosier girl visiting Chicago with her beau sits in a railroad car for the first time. The conductor asks for her fare, she blushes, and after a second remark, the fare is finally paid when her lover enters to see the scene. Fellow passengers laugh at the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosterdam
Chicago
Mrs. Partington on the Military Drop
Mrs Partington drops in with a satirical take on military matters. The scene features a humorous exchange about cessationists and soldiers, with playful wordplay on guns and descendants, set around a desk and a snuff box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Partington
Rhodes
Mr. Fields
Night of the Torchlit Vault and a Hero in Bone
A Gothic tale recalls three officers wandering from a regiment in a historic city. One follows a funeral cortege to a cathedral crypt where Karl Strongbow rests. An eerie vault, a missing companion, and a drowned man with a fatal bite unfold a haunting mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Strongbow
Henry the Second
Saul
Jared
Jor
Isis
Papal Bulls at Cattle Show Questioned by Mrs Partington
Mrs Partington wonders if the Pope sent bulls to the cattle show and notes a paper can publish appointments after a new administration arrives yet doubts any paper in the world is large enough to publish half the disappointments.
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Squar
Fear
Tino
RD &Co
Jam Curry
Wanater
Ohin
James B. Childs
Ombrelas, &c
Wooster
Isaacin
J H. Baumgardner &Co
DYR Bluffs Family
Hnalakal Merchandial
C. Areadome
East Liberty Street
Wooster Ohio
George Plumer & CO
Dhaler
Merchant's Emporium
Donnelly
Spon, Nulla Sash
C &F Simn
Merchants Emporium
South East
Commer Publi
Worater
Rowe { Brothar
Louis Sheible
Faary Qoyda, &c
Exchange Hotel
Kauke
Woostur
O. Wateles and Jewelryj
Lindol Sprague
Washington Corer
West Liberty Street
M’donald, Laughlin & Co
Freet Liberty Btront
Wonater
Willi Spear
Scraighhad
Wanoract
Liberty Street
Ohi
Attorne
Shyr Lemyan
Trer and Ware
Lehman & Gran Atichness
Law Worster
Wayne
Counties
J Spink
Ezra W. Miller
Flooster Oho
Offeo
Fox
North-East Corner Public
Quar Skyl
Peppard
Redeteerithsburgh
Waynn Quanty
Rock, Fred
Washington City
Wesby Lehman
Altty
Pen. Douglass
Msweent
George Wlins
Bliss & McSweenyw
LAW
Stair
Bh. &B.v.dean
Market Street
D. H. Holliday
Cornt
Public Square
Rovate Office
Ooster
Lucas Flattery
Roblano's
EONGE
Unio FP
Ram
Rek & Jon
LAN
Qice
Wooster Exchange
Levi Gox
Artin Welkee
Cox & Welker
Prill
Plainer’s
Tl Richeson
ORR, & Richeson Attorneys AT Law
OfMies
Charles C Parsons
Attorney AT Law
General
Toainwas
Philadelphia
Drs
Firestone & Moore
Ofice
Northfarket Street
Wilson
Wooster Residence
J. £. Barrett
Bio
Wayne County
Benk
Upre
Will At
W. Jones
Pallery
Overets's Shoe
Wonaler
Baltilvs
PAL Wooster
F. Baltily
Brainerd & Burrige
Wy Lynd
Ohig
Designee
Notisen
Apich ix Hyelgen
Upeertat
Lority
Mae. Pulison
Bos
Jacob
Abel
Darling
Eya
Troglog
Abdi
Jectors Aia
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
The
Chicago Tribune
Paine
7Th Illinois
John Cook
A. K. Johnson
W. A. L. Wiape
Tllinois
C. C. Marsh
Dougherty
Taylor
Hoeghteling
Grant Assual
Broak
Kecox
the Tribune
Howes
Shout
Thaphot
South Carolinas
Port Royal
Tightman
Commodore Toote
Gen. Lane
HY Augusta Browne Garrrett
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