Showing posts with label 7th NH INF. Show all posts
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Washington, Jan. 27 [1862]

The Post’s special says Aspinwall and Minturn of New York, were examined before the Committee of Ways and Means this morning, giving their views of the proper policy to be pursued in relation to the financial matters.  The Committee reported to the House, this morning that the tax bills are making fair progress and will be completed in a few days.

Capt. Dyer, of Springfield, Mass., (Superintendent of the Armory) has been sent for to-day to take the place of Gen. Ripley in the Ordnance Bureau.

Vessels continue to pass up the Potomac, arriving here safely despite the rebel blockade.

Mr. Potter, Chairman of the Congressional Investigating Committee, made his report to the house this morning.

The Senate in executive session to-day, confirmed B. B. French as Commissioner on Public Buildings.

The Washington special to the New York Commercial says the Intelligencer of this morning publishes a long article on the Trent affair, taking, the ground assumed by Sumner in his speech.  It is said to be from the pen of Gen. Cass.

Gen. McClellan will appear before the Special Committee on Western Harbor Defenses on Wednesday.

The House committee on Agriculture will probably report in favor of an Agricultural Bureau.

Mr. Sumner intends to introduce a bill to-day codifying the United States laws.

The aggregate insurance on the loss by the Fulton street fires is over a quarter of a million dollars.

The 7th New Hampshire regiment now here is ordered to the Tortugas, and will leave soon.  It is believed that other regiments will follow.

Senator Hale’s report from the Naval Committee censures Secretary Wells and Mr. Morgan, and concludes that the $90,000 of public money now in the latter’s hands belongs to the Government and should at once be restored to the national Treasury, and reasonable compensation be paid him for his service.

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 1, 1862, p. 2

Thursday, March 21, 2013

What They Think Of McClellan In Russia

At a complimentary dinner given to the officers of the 7th New Hampshire Regiment at the Metropolitan Hotel in New York, the other day, Major Roland, in response to a sentiment in honor of the commanding Chief, General McClellan, stated:

That during a visit to Russia, some time since, he was told by General Totleben, the renowned Engineer of the Crimean war, that he (Gen. T.) thought there were at least two great soldiers in the United States.  One was General Scott, whom he knew well by fame and warlike acts, and the other through his military works, and that was Captain McClellan. [Loud cheers.]  General Totleben predicted that if ever the United States should become involved in war, Captain McClellan would distinguish himself.  [Three cheers and a tiger for General McClellan.]

– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, February 1, 1862, p. 1