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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1862
Page
2
Governor Daym Top of Ohio via telegram asks able bodied men aged eighteen to forty five to report to Camp Chasé for three months service by June 10. He also authorized raising an additional three year regiment or for the duration of the war, urging loyal men to answer the President's call and crush the rebellion.
The dispatch states the President has fully assumed the functions of Commander in Chief of the army and navy and that no movement occurs without his knowledge. Lincoln is praised for generalship and executive ability, earning affection and complete confidence from the American people.
A political opinion essay argues the South cannot be subjugated as it defends its cause, though its armies will fall. It predicts Union victory, occupation of Gulf states, and cotton needs forcing foreign and domestic support, with surrender seen as the rebels' likely end.
The document outlines holding a nomination convention on Thursday August 21 to select candidates for state offices including Supreme Court Judge Secretary of State Attorney General and other posts. It lists counties and a convention assembly time and location to be designated, with Columbus as the issuing city and names Gro M Parsons and B F Mazrin as officers.
The writer defends Secretary Stanton as a capable Democrat and urges strong backing of the President and Cabinet. While acknowledging possible mistakes, they insist criticism require clear evidence of skill lack or disinterest, aiming to sustain government unity during the rebellion.
The Richmond Whig lauds local resolve to endure rather than be prisoners of war, praising the city’s defiance and framing Confederate pride against Union threats. Reports describe Federal flotilla movements near City Point, stronger batteries at Drewry's Bluff, and a deserter claiming fifty nine Yankee deaths. The Virginia Legislature adjourned, pledging funds for the poor, while McClellan’s Richmond advance stalls and uncertain tactics continue to unfold amid cautious guidance.
General commands praise for the 1st 16th and 49th Ohio Regiments and allied states Indiana Kentucky Pennsylvania and Illinois. He notes their discipline cheerful discharge and under fire performance earning the title Victors of Shiloh and urges gratitude from Gov David Tod. McCook signs as Second Division commander.
Our forces engaged in a brisk action near Front Royal yesterday morning. Four Federal wounded, none missing, Rhode Island troops captured six enlisted men. Officers present included Capt. Brekwith West and First Lieutenant Gemmel. Eighteen our troops held by the enemy were recaptured along with five engines and eleven railroad cars. The advance surprised the opposing forces. enemy losses are expected to be large.
Fremont with a strong column crossed Shenandoah barriers and engaged Jackson five miles from Strasburg. Jackson retreated after a brief clash. five men of the 8th Virginia and two of the 60th Ohio wounded. 265 prisoners were taken by Union cavalry. Downey’s skirmish at Wardenville routed Ashby’s cavalry, with two killed and others wounded.
General Fremont's advance brigade under Col Claseret occupied Strasburg last night with Jackson retreating. A midnight recon three miles beyond found a rope barricade and ambush of Jackson's rear guard. three wounded. Col Figgelmenzi with 15 men charged and scattered Ashby's cavalry.
From General Fremont's department the Wheeling Intelligencer reports Fremont's forces marching to support Gen. Banks after a dispatch from the War Department. Milroy and Schenck had fallen back to Franklin, a squalid village amid hills, as Jackson pressed. Troops broke camp at daylight Sunday and advanced with colors flying, bands playing, and rations restored. speculation swirls about whether the move aims to approach supplies, attack rebels, or secure communications via Moorefield to Green Spring Run.
General Pope reports the expedition under Colonel Elliott with the 2nd Iowa Cavalry reached the Mobile and Ohio Railroad at Boonville by two A.M. on the 30th, destroyed rails and depots, blew up a locomotive and 260 cars, burned depot and track, destroyed 16 000 rounds of small arms, three artillery pieces and vast clothing and ammunition, paroled 2000 prisoners, and forced enemy retreat with demoralization.
Washington dispatch from Field of Battle dated June 1 reports Gen Sumner Heintzelman and Keyes fighting a superior force in a storm near the Chickahominy. Casey's division faltered briefly but Sedgewick and Richardson rallied, taking prisoners including Gen Pettigrew and Col Loring. McClellan says enemy and Confederate losses were heavy. bayonets deployed, Second Excelsior Regiment active.
Gen Tremont's guard drives the enemy from Strasburg and pursues with Gen Bayard's cavalry. About 300 prisoners taken. several wounded on both sides including Col. Pills on's artillery chief and one of Gen Fremont's aides. Fremont and McDowell move to join the pursuit. Shenandoah Valley secured for now.
Fragmentary text describes a balloon used for military observation during morning hours. The report mentions General McClellan and communications from a balloon over the battlefield.
The report details two days of fighting around Richmond with heavy losses on both sides and Union gains aided by Gen. Heintzelman and Gen. Sumner. It also covers Gen. Butler's controversial Order No. 28 in New Orleans, clashes with Mayor Monré, and Army responses over the mayor’s protests and apologies.
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