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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1862
Page
2
The year just passed was eventful with war clouds and government failures but gave way to a patriotic administration. Our forces grew, trials and disasters occurred yet courage and unity inspired Americans as we welcomed a new year full of immense future prospects and hidden splendor. May God aid our rulers to inscribe a worthy history.
A bill introduced by Mr Stevens on leave repeals laws aiding rebellious states and grants power to seize ships and cargo at sea or in ports. It prescribes forfeiture with split prize proceeds, trials in U S courts, and expansion to any future rebellious states. It also notes harbor entry powers and reports on military transportation orders.
Samuel D. Hurd of Bangor, a Second Lieutenant in Maine Volunteers, recounts escape from a burned Charleston jail after a Bull Run wound. He describes brutal treatment, guard neglect, and the prisoners’ perilous march to Castle Pinckney and Richmond, with many wounded or missing.
The Territorial Legislature petitions Congress to fund Indian lands for reservations and to relieve New Mexico from certain taxes. A mistaken report of a massacre near Fort Stanton is debunked. The Congress repeal of slavery protections in New Mexico is noted with near unanimous support in both houses.
A rebel tug fired across the steamboat Express as it left Newport News, then towed the water-boat Sherwood and drifted a moment toward Craney Island. Gunboats fired at Sewall's Point and Pig Point batteries with no decisive effect. The brig Empire sails for Port Royal with provisions and a balloon apparatus.
In two weeks of operations in Missouri the Union army captured 2,500 rebels including around 70 officers, 1,200 horses and mules, 1,100 stands of arms, 2 tons of powder, 100 wagons, vast commissary stores and camp equipage, and a rebel foundry at Lexington used for cannon shot and shells. Most rebel craft in Missouri including ferry boats have been taken or disabled.
Fragmented record of congressional discussion noting proposals on slave policies and secession tensions. Mentions Mr Tate, Mr Sumner, Mr Davis, and Mr Harton, with references to dispatches, provisional covenants, and adjournment.
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