Union Triumph at Fort Donelson and Bowling Green
After the Roanoke Island victory the Union reports the capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson, with about 15 000 prisoners and 20 000 arms. General Grant leads the land forces with Foote commanding the gunboats. Buckner Johnston Floyd and Pillow were in Fort Donelson. Floyd and Pillow escaped. Bowling Green evacuated as Buell’s advance neared, with Gen. Mitchell occupying the town. Missouri news reports misleading claims of Price’s defeat. Sigel pursuing, Springfield contested.
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Roanoke Island
Fort Henry
Fort Donelson
Buckner
Johnston
Pillow
Floyd
Grant
Foote
Mornig
Sis
Pillo
Sea Telegraph
Bowling Greep
Nashville
Mitchell
Buell
Bowling Green
Missouri
Curtis
Sigel
Prica
Artilly
Springfield
Price
Mhafand
Wilson’s Créek
Ivy Firth
Fort Dorixsey
S. B Ruckner
Sam
Heapqcarters
Dover
Tann
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L. S. Quant
U. S A
Bockssr
Unconfirmed Report of Savannah Surrender to Dupont
Message says Savannah may have fallen to Commodore Dupont but is not confirmed. It notes possible capture of nearby Charleston and other targets alongside Savannah, with uncertainty about timing and success.
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Savannah
Dupont
Battle of Roanoke Island Report from a Special Correspondent
A detailed account of the Roanoke Island engagement notes a large rebel force surrendering, heavy naval actions by gunboats, and extensive casualties. The piece praises Burnside's expedition, records Carter and Lynch’s fleets, and outlines subsequent engagements around Fort Donelson and Cumberland River with multiple dispatches.
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Roanoke Island
Norfolk
Port Royal
Tatnall
Theealand
New York
Massachusetts
Alleghanies
Lynch
Dead Sea
Elizabeth City
Perry
Ceres
Pamlico Sound
Burnside
Elizabeth C&y
Edenton
The Capture of Fort Donelson
Union forces capture Fort Donelson as General Buckner Johnston and Bushrod surrender. sixty five cannon taken.
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Buckner
Johnston
Bushrod
Large Commissary Heist Near 15,000 Prisoners and 3,000 Horses
Report of a major raid with 5,000 troops linked to Floyd and Pillow stealing away supply stores. Details describe vast commissary stores, involving thousands of prisoners and horses in a bold operation.
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Floyd
Pillow
Fort Donelson Surrenders to Union Forces
Rebel forces capitulated Fort Donelson at daylight unconditionally with 15,000 prisoners and three thousand horses. Union leaders Halleck and Foote addressed cheering crowds in St Louis, while Illinois officials rushed to aid wounded troops. Reports detail heavy Confederate losses and desertions as gunboats, troops, and transports moved toward Cairo.
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Cairo
Fort Donelson
Iowa
Swartz
St. Louis
Louisville
Pittsburg
Commodore Foote
Halleck
Gen. Curtis
Price
Springfield
Curtis
Missouri Democrat
Conestoga
Fort Donell
St.Louis
Floyd
Cerondolet
Walker
Paducah
Union Merchants’ Exchange
Our Union
Foote
Kentucky
Tennessee
Union
Judge Holt
Yates
Hatch
Dubois
Illinois
Sanday's stout siege at Fort Donelson described by regiments
The report details the 5th 18th 20th and East Illinois regiments holding a sunken position above Fort Donelson under heavy rebel fire. The 18th Illinois bore the worst assault, advancing under deadly crossfire while officers were slain and wounded. After three hours of brutal combat reinforcements arrived, rebels retreated at dawn and surrendered, with Union captures at Dresser's and Schwartz's batteries.
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Ciscixsati
Sanday
Fort Donelson
Sth
18Th
20Th
East Illinois
Col. Lawler
Bush
Cronse
Lawlers
Mansford
Thompson
Dillon
Wilson
Kelly
Scanlon
Oglesby
Marsh
Logan
White
Col. Oglesby
Dresser
Schwartz
Illinois
Grant
Senate and House actions in Ohio Legislature February report
Columbus and Columbus Journal detail Senate actions on Mitchcock resolution for demand Treasury note bill with legal tender clause, amendments to criminal procedure acts, and election timing for U.S. Senator. House and Senate consider militia plan costs, interest rate bill, and officers’ salaries. resolution on treasury note adoption passes.
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Senate
Gunckel
Ohio
United States
Welch
Judiciary Committee
House
Stivers
Joint Committee
Zinn
Committee On Federal Relations
Congress
Demad Treasury
Uhl
Ohio Legislature Debates County Officer Retrenchment Measures
The 1862 proceedings discuss retrenchment in county officer fees and salaries, oath returns to the Auditor of State, and examinations of county offices. It notes proposed amendments to multiple acts, establishment efforts, and speaker actions, with bills and resolutions advancing before adjournment.
Congress Proceedings Contempt Row Over Publication of Message
In Washington on February 12, Mr Hickman of Pennsylvania presented a preamble accusing Henry Wykoff of New York of distributing part of the President’s message to a newspaper before Congress, and refusing to name sources. The House adopted a resolution to arrest Wykoff for contempt. he was brought to the bar and ordered to purge or be discharged. The civil and miscellaneous appropriation bill advanced. Senate action covered Indian spiritual squaw trade restrictions and fortification measures. Treasury note bill discussion followed.
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Avis
Carrjieme
Tigheldrom
Iowa
Price
McIntosh
Senate
United States
Whetstone
Levatt
Ohio
Stunet
Iran
Yeas
Lind
Myers
House
General Assembly
Wasmington
Uickman
Judiciary Committee
Henry Wykef
Lerald
Congress
Henry Wykoff
Meary Wykoff
Hickman
Wykoff
Wilkinson
Minnesota
Sherman
Treasury
Suiox
Fessendens
Collamer
Weilgen
Mass
Collamoer
Simmons
Washington
Wikoff
President’s thanks for Roanoke Island and Fort Henry deeds
The President and Commander-in-Chief extends thanks to Brigadier General Burnside and other leaders for gallant capture of Roanoke Island and Fort Henry. He honors the living and memory of the fallen, praising Union naval and land forces and pledging to reward valor. Signed by Hows Mo Stantos and Gingon Wertis as Secretaries.
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Wasurscron
Army
Navy
Burnside
Goldsboro
Grant
Foote
Roanoke Island
Fort Henry
Mill Springs
Union
Pesident
Hows Mo Stantos
Gingon
Trade group pushes cheaper press work in city offices
A local business group argues city offices can secure cheaper type setting and printing by comparing prices with Cleveland Pittsburgh or New York. They claim modern type styles and improved press work boost efficiency and value.
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Pittsburgh
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