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Wool (search for this): article 1
and particularly with reference to General Banks at the battle of Cedar Mountain, and General Sigel at the battle of Groveton, or Manassas. On this I have to submit official papers, and with the evidence of those mentioned in the margin. Fifth--Finally I ask an investigation into the charge very generally made against me, and which affects very seriously my character — to wit, that of drunkenness. On this I wish the evidence of the following persons: Lieut-Gen. Scott, Major Gens Hunter, Wool, Pope, Sumner, Heintselman, Keyes, Franklin, Hooker, Schuyier, Hamilton, etc. At far as possible I beg leave to suggest that it may be well to take up the subjects in chronological order. It in the foregoing it shall appear that I have omitted anything, I trust to the indulgence of the Court to permit me to add whatever may be wanting. Very respectfully, Irvin McDowell, Major General After the reading of this paper the Court went into and so over two hours, when the doors
O. Jennings Wise (search for this): article 2
itary glory, and to Burnside the hope of bettering his estate. They both obtained permanent positions, and have since been constantly before the public eye. Burnside's most intimate personal friends--Generals Heth, Maury, Field, and others — are on the Southern side fighting the battle of freedom and independence. On repeated occasions Burnside is said to have behaved with unexpected courtesy toward the Confederates, more especially in the Roanoke Island affair, where the lamented O. Jennings Wise was killed, and in his bearing toward non-combatant citizens of Fredericksburg and its neighborhood, one or two of whom he certainly discharged from arrest, though they had been apprehended by special order of Stanton, Lincoln's Secretary of War. To a gentleman — whose name and county it is not proper to give — Burnside declared, less than three months ago, that when this war upon the South became a war for the extermination of slavery he should resign his commission. The proclama<
White (search for this): article 1
a reconnaissance, by General through Aldie's and Snicker's Gaps, to ascertain Jackson's movements. He says Stahl scoured the country nearly to Winchester, and found that Jackson had certainly gone South. In the dispatch he says: It Snicker's Ferry Gen Stahl fell upon a large force of rebel cavalry, routed them, captured number of horses and cattle, pursued them to Berry broke up their camp, chased them to within four miles of Winchester, captured all of their of forty privates of White's battalion, and together cost them a loss of fifty in killed and Our side lost fifteen in all. It was defi contained by this reconnaissance that Jackson and left the Shenandoah Valley, being only a brigade of troops at Winchester.--on Saturday last Jackson was at Culpeper Court moving by forced marches to join Gen. Lee of Fredericksburg. The Court of Inquiry on Gen. McDowell--he Lays down the plan of investigation. The Court of Inquiry asked by Gen. McDowell assembled in Washin
Welch (search for this): article 1
s under General McClellan, and particularly with reference to the events which immediately preceded the embarkation of the bulk of his army for the Peninsula, and the plans, &c., so far as may be necessary, which led to that campaign, I wish the testimony of Major General McClellan; Governor Denison, of Ohio. Brigadier-General Wadsworth, and Colonel Key, aide-de-camp. For so much of my service as was under him I wish the testimony of Major General Pope and of Brigadier-General Roberts; General Welch, Commissary of Subsistence; Colonel Morgan, Lieutenant-Colonel Smith, Colonel Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant- General, and Colonel Schriver, &c., and, if the Court see fit to go back that far, that of Lieutenant-General Scott, by deposition; for I should dislike to trouble him with a disagreeable journey for so much of my service as was under him. Fourth--As to whether I have failed through any unworthy personal motive to go to the aid of or send reinforcements to any brother commanders,
Webster (search for this): article 4
he great annals in New York and Illinois, as being of vital and rapidly increasing importance to the whole nation, and especially to the vast interior region hereinafter to be noticed at some greater length. I propose having prepared and laid before you at an early day some interesting and valuable statistical information upon this subject. The military and commercial importance of enlarging the Illinois and Michigan Canal, and improving the Illinois river, is presented in the report of Col. Webster to the Secretary of War and now transmitted to Congress. I respectfully ask attention to it. To carry out the provisions of the act of Congress of the 15th of May last, I have caused the Department of Agriculture of the United States to be organized. The Commissioner informs me that within the period of a few months this department has established an extensive system of correspondence and exchanges, both at home and abroad, which promises to effect highly beneficial results in the
Ward (search for this): article 1
d Teleki, who, it adds, are preparing to start for Greece with a large number of Hungarians. Gen. Scott's letter to Lincoln, about "wayward sisters, depart in peace," has produced a sensation in England. Some of the papers call Gen. S. the Wellington of the United States. Madame Geffard, wife of the President of the Republic of Hayti, who is now in Paris, has presented, the Society of the Prince Imperial (a charitable association) with a donation of one thousand franc. The Enchantress, with Mr and Miss Richings in the leading characters, is nightly drawing immense audiences to Ford's Theatre, in Washington. The drafted men encamped at Harrisburg, Pa., will, it is said, move for the field of active operations in a few days. The journeymen bakers and stone-cutters of Boston have demanded an advance of wages — the former of 25 and the latter of 20 per cent. Ward, the American Mandarin and General, was killed at Rungpoo, China, in a fight, with the rebels.
Wadsworth (search for this): article 1
be replaced I wish the testimony of those mentioned in the margin. Third--As to whether or not I have been faithful to those placed over me. For so much of service as was under General McClellan, and particularly with reference to the events which immediately preceded the embarkation of the bulk of his army for the Peninsula, and the plans, &c., so far as may be necessary, which led to that campaign, I wish the testimony of Major General McClellan; Governor Denison, of Ohio. Brigadier-General Wadsworth, and Colonel Key, aide-de-camp. For so much of my service as was under him I wish the testimony of Major General Pope and of Brigadier-General Roberts; General Welch, Commissary of Subsistence; Colonel Morgan, Lieutenant-Colonel Smith, Colonel Ruggles, Assistant Adjutant- General, and Colonel Schriver, &c., and, if the Court see fit to go back that far, that of Lieutenant-General Scott, by deposition; for I should dislike to trouble him with a disagreeable journey for so much of
Vallandigham (search for this): article 1
on on Monday. A quorum was present in both Houses, not at once proceeded to business. Lincoln's message which we publish in another column, was reserved and read. In the House Mr. Conklin offered a resolution, which was adopted, directing the Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire and report as to the best made of placing vessels-of war on Lake Ontario, which the exigency shall arise and of establishing communication from other waters to the Lakes. A resolution submitted by Mr Vallandigham was adopted, directing an inquiry as to the alleged action of the Postmaster General in deciding what newspapers may, and what shall not, be transmitted through the mails Mr. Cox, of Ohio, submitted a preamble and resolution reciting that illegal, rary arrests had been made by the agents of the Government, and declaring that the House condemns all such arrests. The resolution was tabled by a vote of 40 to 80. Mr. Richardson offered a similar resolution in relation to the arrest and co
Mississippi (United States) (search for this): article 4
s of defence had been provided. It is estimated that not less than eight hundred persons were killed by the Indians, and a large amount of property was destroyed. How this outbreak was induced is not definitely known, and suspicions, which may be unjust, need not be stated. Information was received by the Indian Bureau, from different sources, about the time hostilities were commenced, that a simultaneous attack was to be made upon the white settlements by all the tribes between the Mississippi river and the Rocky Mountains. The State of Minnesota has suffered great injury from this Indian war. A large portion of her territory has been depopulated, and a severe loss has been sustained by the destruction of property. The people of that State manifest much anxiety for the removal of the tribes beyond, the limits of the United States as a guarantee against future hostilities. --The Commissioner of Indian Affairs will furnish full details. I submit for your especial consideratio
Lake Ontario (search for this): article 1
to make one more attempt to settle matters on an admirable busts. Proceedings in the Yankee Congress. The Yankee Congress assembled at noon on Monday. A quorum was present in both Houses, not at once proceeded to business. Lincoln's message which we publish in another column, was reserved and read. In the House Mr. Conklin offered a resolution, which was adopted, directing the Committee on Naval Affairs to inquire and report as to the best made of placing vessels-of war on Lake Ontario, which the exigency shall arise and of establishing communication from other waters to the Lakes. A resolution submitted by Mr Vallandigham was adopted, directing an inquiry as to the alleged action of the Postmaster General in deciding what newspapers may, and what shall not, be transmitted through the mails Mr. Cox, of Ohio, submitted a preamble and resolution reciting that illegal, rary arrests had been made by the agents of the Government, and declaring that the House condemns
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