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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1862
Page
2
The article argues the President opposes slavery and favors Hunter's aims but modifies the order to extend a grace period to slaveholders. It asserts the President retains power to end slavery and urges public trust as events unfold, citing the Pitts Gazette.
The piece argues that European powers England and France will not intervene in the American conflict after the Hampton Roads and New Orleans actions. It claims the Merrimac and Monitor clash proved American naval prowess, ending foreign interference fears and foretelling a destined American republic expansion with slavery ended and Northern civilization spreading.
A Civil War era voice argues for a thorough final settlement of grievances. It calls for capturing and recording the abuses and atrocities by Confederate forces, proposing commissions to document victims and perpetrators and ensure future reckoning. The piece denounces wartime cruelties and demands decisive government action.
Dispatch from May 17 reports the Monitor Aroostook and Naugatuck repulsed from Fort Darling seven miles below Richmond. Some ships returned to Jamestown Island as Lieut Morris sent men to gather intelligence and bury dead. Seventeen bodies were buried along the riverbank and several wounded remained aboard. Lieutenant Morris among the injured. Colonel David Campbell of the Fifth Cavalry confirms the report.
May 19 dispatch from Fortress Monroe reports gunboat damage near Norfolk. Naugatuck casualties from an explosion, Galena heavily hit, Monitor undamaged yet sails hit. Foreboding incidents include recent attempts on Union soldiers and Col. Brown of the 20th Indiana reported missing after a riderless horse in Portsmouth.
From Petersbur g Va May 11 Gen Schenck leads Bleaker Division in a forced march to join Milroy after Jackson and Johnson threaten the line. The fight lasts from dusk until dark with heavy enemy losses. Schenck falls back to Franklin as Fremont arrives with Blenker Division. Norfolk’s capture and Merrimac destruction are greeted with triumph.
The 1862 proclamation by Abraham Lincoln refutes a rebel claim of a proclamation freeing slaves and discusses his restraint. He references a March joint resolution urging gradual abolition with compensation, urging states to consider a peaceful path, and appeals for calm, unity, and a common good beyond party politics.
General Curtis reports Union troops marching toward the capital of Arkansas with citizens seeking protection under the old flag. Sherman’s division suffers 44 killed and many wounded at Russell House as skirmishing continues along the Corinth line. 40 rebels killed and 100 wounded reported.
The Inquirer's editor notes General Hunter may resign and a strong call for constitutionally minded action from the White House. Stoneman advances toward Richmond with rebel defenses stiffening at James River batteries as McClellan pushes nearer.
From Washington May 20 1862 a report commends the Monitor to Commander Rodgers detailing the engagement near Richmond on May 16 1862. The vessel faced strong earthworks and sunken obstructions with heavy enemy fire yet sustained no casualties while delivering deliberate fire alongside the Galena.
Estory Corintu notes skirmishing along the line with the Federal army advancing slowly and reports small losses. It debunks rumors of rebel mutiny and asserts Union troops were not sent to assist. Rain dominates the day as Tennessee voters edge toward the Circuit Judge election.
The United State despatch boat Rhode Island arrived with mails from New Orleans to May 8 and ports along the gulf. Gen Butler landed May 1 and set headquarters at the Custom House, opening City Hall and the St Charles Hotel for staff. Algiers and forts Jackson and St Phillip were occupied, railroads cut, and naval activities reported near Mobile. Public mood mixed but commerce slowly revives under Butler's rule.
In Washington on May 14 the House approved a committee report to record names of adult males and heads of families. Two confiscation bills were discussed with schedules for special orders next week. The army appropriation bill passed with no amendments and the session adjourned.
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