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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1862
Page
2
A dispatched boat reports Memphis quietly surrendered to federal forces and left New Madrid for Cairo noting calm conditions. The piece portrays Memphis as a hot bed of intolerance and Union persecution now under Union control.
The O S Journal carries Judge Welker's report to the Governor about the Emma Duncan expedition and the army at Pittsburg Landing. The full report is delay closed and will appear in the next issue.
The London News argues the North sought organization and discipline, a process now complete. It claims three to four hundred thousand strong soldiers under capable officers are rapidly quelling a vast rebellion with unprecedented success.
A Port Royal dispatch reports Union gunboats nearing Charleston as troops push toward Sumter. Inlets are seated, batteries shelled, and new works erected to protect land forces. Navy yards pulse with activity as vessels are pressed into service for Charleston Savannah and Mobile operations before hot weather.
Gen Sigel enters new Virginia campaign as fourth Civil War field commander. The piece lauds his gallantry and military mastery, noting past campaigns in Southern Missouri and Western Arkansas and predicting a promising, watched effort alongside Banks or other allied forces.
The piece defends Fremont's appointment to the Mountain Department amid rough national stress. It praises his wartime actions in Western Virginia and the Piedmont, noting swift river crossings, town retakes, and a renewed national resolve. It argues Fremont stands as a representative warrior in a time of civil conflict.
The engagement ends with Union gunboats and tugs disabling rebel boats and capturing the Sumter Bragg and Little Rebel, while Memphis is occupied by 48th and 46th Indiana regiments under Col. Fitch. Large steamers moored nearby are seized or destroyed as authorities report surrender by the mayor and a quiet city awaiting further orders.
Dispatch describes a Confederate assault with heavy casualties and a Union counter, noting Gen Stahl’s battery and cavalry dominance. Gen Milroy conducts reconnaissance seven miles toward Port Republic, locating enemy encampments in timber. The report cites fatalities on both sides and mentions blanketing and equipment losses.
After the city’s formal surrender at 3 PM, Memphis reported calm with pickets posted and flags removed. The rebel steamer Gheok was captured near the city, while others escaped. fires burned 2000 bales of cotton and stores closed as trade anticipated reopening.
The London press discusses ironclad ships and fortifications as essential for defense. British criticism of General Butler's New Orleans actions is noted, with the Times and Daily News offering mixed takes. The Grand Duke of Constantife is named Viceroy of Poland as breadstuffs rise and provisions stay steady.
Hiallecks Headquarters via Louisville June 9. Federal forces occupy Bald win Guntown Jackson and Bolivar. Rail repairs progress. Enemy passed Guntown retreating south from Baldwin. About 20 000 have deserted since Corinth. Regiments from Tennessee Kentucky and Arkansas along with Mississippi Alabama troops. Beauregard unable to reenter Columbus with half his troops. East and north of Baldwin armed soldiers return from Tennessee and Kentucky. The enemy carried off wealth and left destitution. women and children cry for food. males pressed into service.
The Tribune reports Unionists in Texas have quietly prepared to restore the state to the Union under Gen. Sam Houston. The Kansas expedition is noted as a factor, and the piece expresses hope that Texas rebels will be reconciled and that both Sam Houston and the United States will assume control.
The De Soto arrived from Fort Pillow and our forces now occupy the fort. The enemy burnt everything, several guns were found, large mortars were destroyed, and the gun boats have passed Fort Randolph.
Wheeling intelligencer praises General Fremont for an extraordinary march covering over a hundred miles in under a week. It notes the logistical feats of moving artillery, cavalry trains, ambulances, and immense commissary stocks across mountains and rivers with maps and guides aiding the advance. The piece compares his pace to Napoleon and lauds him for timely arrival under demanding conditions.
The article discusses Governor Branle of North Carolina and his stance on abolition and state laws. It notes potential impacts on local institutions and public discourse, mentioning imprisonment and political shifts. The piece reflects regional tensions and upcoming political actions.
The Harrisburg Telegraph argues that the Republican party, through sacrifices and disinterested efforts, saved the Union from Buchanan era misrule. It urges continued loyalty and sacrifice to perpetuate the Union, praising party devotion and urging Republicans to endure temporary setbacks for national preservation.
A Newark veteran recounts harsh insults faced by Union troops in New Orleans where women allegedly mocked officers with obscene language and threw debris. He argues such behavior degrades public virtue and calls for a light punishment similar to past military discipline under General Butler.
Mr Powell of Kentucky proposes to inform the Senate if Major General Hunter authorized to muster and arm enslaved people at US expense. Sumner denounces Edward Branley as Military Governor of North Carolina for surrendering fugitives and closing colored schools, and seeks cancellation of the war secretary’s letter. Anthony moves to reconsider voting on a slave tax.
The Senate and House debates cover a tax on slavery and labor costs for service, with votes on amendments and rejection of a detailed provision. Discussions reference Fessenden, military needs, and the debt forecast, while motions on emancipation, state rights, and the Fugitive Slave Law appear amid procedural votes and adjournments.
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