Reverdy Johnson . . .

. . . formerly Douglas Democrat, has published a letter in favor of gradual emancipation in Maryland! The day begins to dawn!

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, April 29, 1862, p. 2

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WASHINGTON, April 25.

It is reported here that the rebels at Norfolk, fearing attack upon that city have abandoned the channel of Elizabeth river with vessels, which are to be sunk on the approach of our gunboats.

Reverdy Johnson has written a letter which he attempts to prove the unconstitutionality of the act passed by Congress for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia.

All civilians are now refused passes to Old Point.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Saturday Morning, April 26, 1862, p. 1