Financial policy vindicated by government securities
The article reports that Treasury notes will not be increased and deposits at the Sub-Treasury will not be extended. Indebtedness certificates at par, with one year to run, are favored, while five year bonds may extend to ten, fifteen, or twenty years, aiding debt payment. Gold for interest payments is being built up. private deposits in New York reach about 110 million dollars. customs revenue exceeds estimates. The piece contrasts prosperity in the North with distress in the South and Britain amid the cotton crisis.
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Pennsylvania
Oregon
United States
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Grafton
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Wheeling
Reveral Handred
John F. Hoy
Guthrie Gray
Virginia
Davis voices treasonous talk during Kentucky debate
The Kentucky Senate session featured Davis denying calling for resistance to unconstitutional acts, while colleagues accused him of treasonous rhetoric. Wilson and Howard clashed over the meaning, and Fessenden closed with a pointed finish as Davis defended his stance on constitutional challenges and army mutiny.
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Davis
Garrett Davis
Congress
Kentucky
Globe Reporter
Wilson
Senate
Supreme Court
Howard
Fessenden
Landing of Troops at Wilessh Point President Lincoln Aims Land
Washington May 11 reports confirm General Wool completed the landing at Willoughby Point and moved toward Norfolk with five thousand men. Norfolk and the navy yard are claimed as ours. the city surrendered with Gen Vielé as military governor. The Merrimac is off Sewall’s Point and Rogers’ expedition up the James River is heard.
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Washington
War Department
Fortress Monror
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Navy Yard
Wool
Willoughby Point
Chase
Tanner’s Creek
Huger
Merrimac
Sewall’s Point
Rogers
James River
Union troops land at Willoughby Point in Virginia
Baltimore dispatch notes that Confederate forces fled as Union troops crossed Friday night. The landing occurred at a spot chosen by President Lincoln the day before, with Lincoln among early shore entrants. Gen. Weber nearing Norfolk as the Merrimac lingered off Craney Island.
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Old Point
Virginia
Sewall’s Point
Willoughby’s Point
Lincoln
Weber
Norfolk
Merrimac
Craney Island
Merrimac Destroyed at Five This Morning
At Fortress Monroe on May 11 letters report the Merrimac was blown up by rebels around five o'clock this morning. The Monitor, Naugatuck, and several gunboats have moved toward Norfolk.
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Fortress Monroe
J. H. Watson
Merrimac
Monitor
Norfolk
Rebels in retreat as Stoneman advances near Richmond
General Stoneman reports a successful pursuit of rebel forces. His headquarters 26 miles from Richmond with the advance Illinois cavalry five miles ahead. The enemy remains in sight but is gradually falling back.
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Anny
Mississorrz
Farmington
Halleck
John Pope
Corinth
Plumer
New Kent C. H
Stoneman
Richmond
The Capture of Norfolk and Gosport Navy Yard
Baltimore reports Norfolk surrendered to Union forces on May 10 1862. Gen John E Wool and Mayor W W Lamb announced protection of private property and civil rights. The Gosport Navy Yard and public property were burned by the enemy as crowds gathered and a police force patrolled at night.
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Baltimore
Old Point
Norfolk
Wool
W. W. Lamb
Huger
United States
John E. Wool
Viele
M. Z. R. Davis
Monroe
Gen. Wool
Gosport Navy Yard
Net Folk
Navy
500 Rebel Deserters Surrender After Oath of Allegiance
The Wyandank arrived from the Rappahannock with news that the Freeborn and Island Belle pursued rebel schooners and found about five hundred deserters from a Virginia regiment at Rankatonk. Capt. Harris of the Belle administered the oath of allegiance to the men who chose to lay down arms and surrender to the Federal lines.
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Rappahannock
Freeborn
Island Belle
Rankatonk
Point Batteries
Virginia
Harris
Ameria
Walliamstue
Wallhamstire
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Excelsior Brigade
Teoker Giviston
Gea
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Excelsior
Enous
Meholhan
Hauck
Urtfall
Wilkinburgh
Mornine
McClellan
Enemny
Wrensbure
Magruder
York River
Praise for Farragut and sailors after victory in Mississippi
Navy message dated May 10 1862 commends Captain Bailey and the squadron for major deeds from Forts Jackson and St Philip to New Orleans. It lauds destroying obstructions and securing the lower Mississippi, restoring the national flag, and highlights sacrifices and courage of officers and men.
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Jackson
St. Philip
New Orleans
Southern
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Mississippi Valley
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D G. Farragut
Western Gulf Blockading
Proclamation by Gov Johnson on rebels and loyalist protection
Gov Johnson issues a broad order to punish rebels by imprisoning or punishing five or more prominent rebels in affected neighborhoods whenever Union men are arrested or maltreated and to grant full remuneration for depredations to loyalists who aided rebels. Citizens are warned against harboring such persons under heavy penalties. Col Woolford’s Lebanon wound recovery is noted.
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Gov. Johnson
Col. Woolford
Lebanon
Proclamation halts blockade at Beaufort Port Royal New Orleans
The President issues a proclamation announcing the blockade of Beaufort Port Royal and New Orleans will partly cease from June 1. Commercial intercourse with those ports will resume for non contraband goods under U S law and Treasury regulation. The Post Office Department dispatches agents to Portsmouth and Norfolk to restore postal service.
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Washington
Beaufort
Port Royal
New Orleans
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Post Office Department
Portsmouth
Norfolk
Bold Farragut and His Naval Career
Flag Officer David Glasgow Farragut, about sixty, commands the fleet at New Orleans. He was born in that city and adopted by Commodore David Porter as a child, becoming brother to J D Porter of the Essex and Lieut Porter of the mortar fleet. He served in the Essex at Valparaiso, cruised after pirates in the Caribbean, commanded the Brooklyn at Vera Cruz, and has long been in active naval service.
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David Glasgow Farragut
New Orleans
David Porter
J.D. Porter
Essex
Mississippi
Lieut. Porter
Valparaiso
Carribbean
Brooklyn
Vera Cruz
McLane
Mexico
Intang
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Hudson
Ohio Volunteers Laws and State Finances Highlight Session
The article reviews legislative actions during the war era, focusing on laws aiding Ohio volunteers and the state’s financial affairs. It notes debates over army treatment and praises Ohio regiments for bravery, with discussions in Congress and state houses about bonuses, pensions, and discharges, plus a new bill on high crimes for aiding rebellion.
State finances praised after war impacts
The passage notes large property assessments this year and added company listings expected to offset depreciation from the war, predicting a brighter financial prospect for the state. Legislation included about a hundred laws aimed at public welfare, though many details are not provided.
Capture of New Orleans Described as Brilliant Naval Feat
The article lauds the 1862 capture of New Orleans as a stunning wooden navy triumph. It details defenses faced, including forts and ironclads, and praises bold mortar operations and clever disguises by sailors. It emphasizes strategic stakes for the Confederacy and the Mississippi's control. The piece salutes the sailors and soldiers, calling their deeds among the war’s greatest.
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