Arrival of the America

HALIFAX, Feb. 10.

The America, from Liverpool 25th ult., via Queenstown 26th, has arrived.

Sales of cotton Saturday, 5,000 bales; market closing quiet. Breadstuffs dull. – Provisions heavy. Consols 92 3-4a92 7-8.

There are vague rumors that the Emperor Napoleon has notified that he will shortly officially demand joint action in raising the blockade of the Southern ports of the U. S. If England refuses to take part, he will take the initiative alone.

The London Times continues to urge England not to interfere, and says, the nation can afford to wait.

The pirate Sumter is reported Cruising off Genoa.

FRANCE. – The Emperor’s speech to the Corps Legislatif, on the 25th, was expected with great interest, under the belief that he will say something important on American affairs.

The London Times in another editorial says, we need not be eager to meddle with American affairs. This is the time for waiting and we can afford to wait quite easily as the North and South can afford to be looking across the Potomac, at a cost of two million pounds a week each of them. – If there does come any real cause of complaint, it will tell all the more our present patience and forbearance.

The London Globe editorially remarks that the maritime powers cannot be expected to respect Federal blockades unless really effective. The commerce of the world cannot suffer itself to be despoiled for an indefinite period under a mere paper blockade.

As to intervention, says the Globe, We may be invited or offered to intervene, but our great aim must be to preserve consistency with our principles.

In a letter from Mr. Seward to Smith O’Brien, in response to the latter’s recently proffered advice, Mr. Seward urges Mr. O’Brien, if he would promote the cause of America, of Great Britain and humanity at large, to speak and act in every case and without qualification for the American Union. Mr. Seward’s tone is highly patriotic for Union, and friendly towards European powers, in regard to whom he is determined to stand always not only in the right, but upon the defensive.

Geo. Thompson had been lecturing again at Manchester on American affairs. His remarks were mainly in response to a late speech of Mr. Massy at Salford, whose statements he branded as absolutely false, and a great injustice to the North. The lecturer said the breaking of the blockade would be a wicked and fiendish act, and no greater crime could be created against any country. He had faith, however, in the pacific and neutral policy of Earl Russell.

The Times, in an editorial on Mr. Sumner’s speech, protests against any suggestion that England has budged one step from her former position with respect to her rights, either neutral or belligerent. What she agreed to at the Congress of Paris, she still stands by, and what she had before limited only by those concessions she has still. The case of the Trent has made no new phase whatever.

A telegram of the 22d ult., from Algiers, says, on Monday a prolonged cannonading was heard here, proceeding, apparently from a distance about six miles form shore.

A vessel was sighted this morning which is supposed to be the Sumter. It is presumed she sank her adversary.

The above is considered doubtful, as an Algiers telegram of the 24th ult. says the Sumter has been seen in the Genoese waters, a few leagues off the port of Genoa.

The Gibraltar Chronicle says the United States Consul at Cadiz protested against the assistance given the Sumter at that port. The authorities, however, considered themselves bound to afford such aid as was indispensable. The Sumter having sprung a leak near the screw she was permitted to effect the necessary repairs in the arsenal.

Worst fears were realized relative to the accident at the Hartley Coal Mines. Not one of the buried miners was found alive.

The has been very stormy weather on the Irish Chanel. There were several vessels wrecked and some loss of life.

FRANCE. – The dissatisfaction with M. Fould’s Budget was apparently giving way.

The Paris Bourse on the 24th ult. was buoyant. Rentes advanced 1-2 per cent. and closed 70/75c.

SPAIN. – The Minister of State has declared in Congress that Spain would demand reparation from Mexico on account of the war of independence. It was also stated that Spain had received an official communication respecting any further resolution of France and England in reference to Mexico. He concluded by saying that Spain would fittingly support the interests of Mexico.

PRUSSIA. – A rupture was anticipated between the Prussian Government and the Archbishop of Posen, who in a letter to the minister of Public Worship, defends the national attitude assumed by his countrymen.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

From St. Louis

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 10.

The following telegram has been received at headquarters:


WASHINTON, Feb. 8.

To Major General Halleck:– Your energy and ability receive the strongest commendation of this department. You have my perfect confidence, and you may rely upon my utmost support in your undertaking. The pressure of my engagements has prevented me from writing, but I will do so fully in a day or two.

Signed, EDWARD M. STANTON, Secretary of War.


Also the following to Major General Halleck:– Thank Gen. Grant, flag officer Foote and their command for me.

Signed, GEO. B. McCLELLAN, Commander-in-Chief.


A dispatch dated the 6th, received by Gen. Halleck, states that Gen. Curtis is south of Lebanon, and had taken 29 prisoners, including 2 captains and one quarter-master; also a quantity of flour.

The Republican’s special says the army is still encamped at Ft. Henry, and preparations for further movements go vigorously forward. The river is high, and part of Ft. Henry is over flowed. Five more regiments are expected to arrive from Cairo in a few days.

An unfinished fortification called Fort Heiman, opposite Ft. Henry, has been taken possession of.

The panic is so extensive in Tennessee that the river is considered open for the Union fleet to its head waters.

The late garrison of Ft. Henry have taken refuge at Ft. Donelson, making the force there between 7,000 and 8,000.

A southern mail was captured by Capt. Logan. It contained letters from high officers, speaking of the demoralizing effect of the defeat at Somerset, and stating another at Fort Henry would be almost irreparable.

The steamer Arrow, being chased by the gun-boat Conestoga, was fired by her crew and abandoned. Several other steamers are said to have fallen into the hands of the gun-boats Conestoga and Lexington.

The Gunboats sent up the Tennessee will probably go as far as Florence, Ala.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

District Court

REGULAR TERM.

HON. JOHN F. DILLON, Judge.
IRA M. GIFFORD, Clerk.

MONDAY, February 10.

Court opened at 9 o’clock A. M. There was some 60 cases disposed of this morning by default. The jury in the slander case of Dutcher vs. Ricker, brought in a verdict for the plaintiff, and assessed his damages at one cent.

The Criminal Docket was then called. The first trial was that of State vs. Murray. – John N. Rogers, Esq., was by consent appointed to try the case. Defendant, Murray, was indicted for stealing a calf. The examination of witnesses occupied all afternoon and was not finished to-night.

The court adjourned at 6 o’clock p. m., till 9 o’clock to-morrow morning.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

Wood Measuring

Mr. Editor, Sir: Last November I became a resident of Davenport. Having occasion to buy wood several times at the wood-yards, I was satisfied that I did not get fair measure; that I did not get more than seven-eighths the amount I paid for.

A short time since I was pleased to learn that the City Fathers had taken measures to have justice done to the buyers as well as to the sellers of wood, by appointing City Surveyors and requiring all loads of wood to be measured and by so doing buyers would be less liable to have to pay for more than they receive.

Has the objected been accomplished? Last Saturday I bought a load of wood measured on the sled, and said to contain one cord; had it hauled home and thrown into my yard. It looked to me a small pile of wood to pay four dollars for, especially in these hard times; and four the purpose of satisfying myself I corded the wood, measured it, and found that I had been shaved just one eighth.

Now Mr. Editor, if this is an improvement on the former mode of being swindled, otherwise than having it done according to law you would oblige many citizens by pointing out the advantages gained.

MAIN STREET.

February 10, 1862.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

Henry C. McArthur

First Lieutenant Henry C. McArthur, of Company H. was made Acting Quarter-Master on February 1, 1864, near Vicksburg, Mississippi. While in that position he did his duty well and with the energy which characterized him in military or civil life.

He was an efficient and brave young officer, and was severely wounded on July 21, 1864, near Atlanta. But he returned to the command soon afterward, and was on the staff of the Brigade Commander until the end. He resides and is a prominent merchant in Lincoln, Nebraska.

SOURCE: William W. Belknap, History of the Fifteenth Regiment Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, p. 42-3

17th Illinois Infantry Monmuent: Shiloh National Military Park

ILLINOIS

17TH INFANTRY
3D BRIGADE – RAITH
1ST DIVISION – McCLERNAND
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE

COMMANDED BY
1. LIEUT.-COL. ENOS P. WOOD.
2. MAJOR FRANCIS M. SMITH

THIS REGIMENT FORMED THE RIGHT OF THE THIRD BRIGADE, 1ST DIVISION, AND WENT INTO BATTLE ON THIS LINE ABOUT 8.30 A.M., APRIL 6, 1862, HOLDING IT UNTIL 10.00 A.M., WHEN IT FELL BACK ABOUT 60 YARDS.

THE REGIMENT LOST IN THE BATTLE 5 OFFICERS AND 113 MEN WOUNDED; 15 MEN KILLED; 5 MISSING; TOTAL 138.

Local Matters

THE SAFEST AND BEST WAY for persons to invest their surplus funds, is to purchase dry goods at Wadsworth’s. We guarantee they will meet with no less by so doing.

MELODEONS TO TRADE. – C. H. Kent & Co. are offering to trade their new and splendid melodeons – Boston Make – at very low prices for lumber or carpenter’s work. Call and see.

SCOTT COUNTY REPUBLICAN CLUB. – The semi-annual meeting of the Scott County Republican Club was held at the Court House last evening, but owning to the limited attendance adjourned to meet on Tuesday next, 18th inst., at 7 1-2 p.m.

PUBLIC LECTURE. – Dr. C. C. Parry will deliver a lecture on “Camp Life,” in the Congregational Church, on Wednesday evening, Feb. 12th. Price of admission, 10 cts. The entire receipts will be appropriated for the benefit of the Soldiers’ Aid Society. d2t

TAX ON BACHELORS. – The legislature talk of imposing a tax of ten dollars on single men over 25 years of age. Hem! That’s nothing. The solons will have to bid higher than that to make single mankind forego the freedom of single blessedness. Ten dollars isn’t a circumstance. You’ll have to go a few “persimmons” higher, Messrs. Legislators.

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONCERT. – Last Sunday afternoon, the Sunday School of the Second Baptist Church held a concert, under the direction of Mr. Converse, the Superintendent. The exercises consisted of prayer, singing, reciting portions of Scripture, and addresses by several gentlemen; the exercises all having reference to the subject of Prayer. The exercises were very interesting, and were much enjoyed by those present. It is probable the concert will be repeated occasionally.

DR. JEWETT’S LECTURES. – The lecture, on Sunday evening, on the subject of the Scriptures and Alcohol, was delivered to a crowded house. The record of the Scriptures, on the question, was presented in a clear and convincing manner, showing that the subject had been well studied and was in hands capable of treating it ably. Some of the views presented were entirely new to many, if not most of his hearers; yet they were presented in such a forcible manner that they could hardly fail of some good effect on the minds of his hearers.

SNOW AND THE MILLINERS. - The awning in front of Miss Renwick’s millinery, on Brady street, near Fourth, gave way yesterday, on account of the great weight of snow accumulated on it. Two panes of glass in the large show window were broken, but fortunately no other damage was done. Three or four persons were walking down the street at the time, but stopped to speak with another person in front of the grocery store on the corner, which saved them from being crushed under the timbers.

The awning in front of Mrs. Proudfoot’s millinery also began to give way, but was propped up in time.

MIGHT HAVE BEEN SERIOUS. – As Mr. Ackley, the county jailor, was standing at the corner of Fifth and Perry streets, on Saturday evening, a sled came rushing down hill with great velocity, and taking Mr. Ackley by the heels, laid him out in a twinkling. He picked himself up, but couldn’t see who it was that ran against him, the movement had been so quick. Friend Ackley was not seriously hurt, which is very fortunate considering the attitude and dimensions of the victim. There is indeed great danger attending this exercise, and more serious accidents may occur, as was the case last winter.

TALKING TO CHILDREN. – Among all the arts by which we entertain one another, none is more important than that of pleasing children, especially in talking to them. Many persons, really good, and able men, cannot think, when talking to children, that the plainer and simpler words they use, the more effective their persuasions are likely to be. We were led into this train of remark by bearing addresses to children frequently, good enough in themselves, but too much on stilts for children’s minds to comprehend. – Many of the words used are not understood, and a few such only are needed to set the little ones to thinking about something else, and the benefit the remarks are intended to impart is lost. It is said of John Wesley, that he once preached a sermon composed of monosyllables, and without knowing anything of the character of the sermon, we have no hesitation in expressing the opinion that it was one of his most effective sermons. His example might be remembered with profit by those who have occasion to talk to children.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

Des Moines Correspondence

DES MOINES, Feb. 7, 1862.

The roads are liable to be in bad condition now-a-days, and if my letters sometimes fail to reach you in season, the fault is not mine. I judge from the late arrival of the Davenport mail, to-day, that the traveling is none too good. But then we have a telegraph now, which brings us the news in all kinds of weather, and all kinds of traveling. And to-night it brings us good news. A very cheering dispatch has just reached us. Fort Henry on the Tennessee river, is in possession of the Union troops! We have waited day after day with no little impatience, for some important news from the seat of war – for news of some decided move, some victory gained, or some steps taken that would ensure a speedy victory. But we have looked over the dispatches each day with less and less interest, until our local of the Register has, from sheer necessity, been driven to manufacture some telegrams in order to afford the necessary variety in the dispatches. Dixon likes a little spice once in a while.

In the House, to-day, Mr. Rothrock’s resolution offered some days since, came up for consideration. It is a joint resolution, instructing our Congressional delegation to use their influence in favor of the passage of a law to grant to ‘free white persons of foreign birth,’ who are now serving in the Federal army, the right of citizenship, so soon as they shall receive an honorable discharge. The resolution was adopted, after striking out the word “free.” A motion was made to strike out “free white,” and quite an exciting scene ensued. The yeas and nays were called, and the vote stood: 23 for, and 60 against. It is mortifying, to see what weak knees some of our Republicans possess. The lack one important ingredient in a true and genuine manhood, and that is independence. It is true this resolution will probably effect little, and the striking out of those words would be a small, and some might consider an unimportant matter. Yet why are the words there? Whence arises the necessity for them? The white foreigner, who fights for a government in its hour of peril, has a claim on that government for protection in the future; but the man of sable hue, who fights bravely in defence of the national honor, who perils his life to sustain the government, who labors assiduously in the support of our cause until the last rebel lays down his arms, is told that he cannot claim the protection of the government he has helped to rescue from destruction. He may spend his days on a Southern plantation; he may be arrested and imprisoned in a Southern port, or sold into hopeless bondage under the eyes of government officials. He has no redress. He has no claim upon the government. That is what those say, in substance, who would restrict this coveted provision to white men.

Those who voted to strike out, did not vote in favor of extending to colored men who may serve in the war, the right of suffrage. That must be decided by the State Constitutions. They merely voted in favor of extending to them the protection due to citizens of the U. S. Viewed in this light, I cannot easily explain the action of certain members. It is doubtless policy rather than principle that actuates them. Very few of the Republicans elected on the Union ticket, or as professedly conservative men, can be relied on. Most of them are quite as apt to be on the Democratic side as on that of the Republicans. They are mostly half-way men, and dare not come up and look a question square in the face. I fully believe the Union movement, this idea of doing away with all parties and harmonizing the conflicting elements, has done much, very much, to lower the standard of Republicanism. It has placed our Legislature men who dare not take an independent stand, who dare not advocate an unpopular measure, who dare not stand up boldly and fearlessly and speak their honest convictions if they chance to differ from the popular sentiment, who do not cast their vote upon a matter connected with slavery without a good deal of trepidation for fear they shall wound some sensitive nerves. Were this class of politicians out of the way, and were their places supplied by out-and-out Republicans, there would be less buncombe, less wrangling, and more effective labor.

A bill passed the House to-day fixing the bounty on wolves at $2.50, and repealing Article 8, Section 91 of the Revision of 1860 which provides for a bounty on other animals which are harmless. The bill for the exemption from execution of the property of the militia of the State in actual service, was taken up and discussed at some length. It exempts their property both real and personal, from execution, not only during their service but for two months afterwards. All seem to favor the enactment of some law of the kind, but a good many think the provisions of the act should not extend to commissioned officers. Quite an animated discussion took place on this point, after which the bill was recommitted to the committee on military affairs. The law of the extra session, which some thought covered the whole ground, seems, by the testimony of those who are acquainted with its workings, to be of no real benefit to the soldiers. According to the renderings under it, it affords no protection to the property of the man who is away from home fighting his country’s battles.

Senator McPherson introduced a concurrent resolution instructing our congressmen to vote for a reduction in the salary of army officers instead of a tax on their salaries. After being so amended as to include all commissioned officers and ask for a reduction in their salaries of 25 per cent it was adopted.

J. R. C.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

Arrested

E. S. Piper, the man whose recent exploits in our city we have heretofore noticed, was arrested on Friday evening of last week at Cleveland, Ohio, by an officer from St. Louis. We were unable to learn any particulars of the capture, as the telegraphic dispatch announcing the fact was very brief, merely stating the arrest had been made. Mr. Crane, who was badly victimized by him a few weeks since, left for Cleveland Saturday. – Muscatine Journal.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

Grant's Headquarters Monument: Shiloh National Military Park

HEADQUARTERS
GENERAL U. S. GRANT
NIGHT OF APRIL 6, 1862

GENERAL GRANT IN HIS MEMOIRS SAYS:– “DURNING THE NIGHT RAIN FELL IN TORRENTS AND OUR TROOPS WERE EXPOSED WITHOUT SHELTER. I MADE MY HEADQUARTERS UNDER A TREE A FEW HUNDRED YARDS BACK FROM THE RIVER BANK.”

THE LARGE OAK TREE REFERRED TO, STANDING WHERE THIS MARKER NOW STANDS, WAS DESTROYED BY CYCLONE OCTOBER 14, 1909.

Elisha W. Elliott

Elisha W. Elliott was the Second and last Quarter-Master. He was born in Ohio, and entered the Regiment from Knoxville, Iowa, celebrating his twenty-eighth birth-day by enlisting in Company G at Keokuk, the rendezvous; he was assigned to duty in the office of Lieutenant Ball, U. S. A., Post Q. M., and was appointed Commissary Sergeant on September 8, 1802, in the field, and on February 3, 1863, he was appointed First Lieutenant and Quarter-Master by Governor Kirkwood .

He was on duty by order of January 31, 1864, with Colonel J. D. Bingham, Chief Quarter-Master Department of the Tennessee, and was there during the Meridian Expedition. He returned with the Regiment and served with it until mustered out. Faithfulness to duty was his characteristic, as it was of his associate officers, and he gained a solid and sure reputation. He now resides in White Lake, Dakota, and is a farmer.

SOURCE: William W. Belknap, History of the Fifteenth Regiment Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, p. 42

From Missouri

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 8.

Four steamboats are loading with troops, stores, &c., and will leave to-day for the expeditions up the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers. The military authorities here seem determined to push matters through and will not rest until Memphis, Nashville and Columbus are occupied by the Union troops.

A gentleman who arrived by the Pacific railroad last night gives the following interesting information:

“Along the line of the road all the troops have been removed, except one regiment at Sedalia and one brigade and Lemoine bridge the latter commanded by acting Brigadier-General Hovey. Tipton and Syracuse are garrisoned by the Sixth Iowa, and California by the Iowa Eleventh.

“Col. Stevenson was within twenty-five miles of Lexington, on Wednesday, with his regiment, several companies of the First Iowa Cavalry, and one battery of six pieces – the entire force numbering 6,180 men.

“Nine hundred rebels were last reported at Waverly, Lafayette county, last Monday. They had just held an election for Colonel, and had elected Capt. Joseph Shelby to the position. The train passed some 1,500 troops on the way to Jefferson City, where they are to be stationed.

“A good deal of sickness still exists among the troops along the Pacific railroad.

“A fight took place last Monday in Jackson county between a company of Jennison’s men and a company of rebels, in which four of the latter were killed. None of Jennison’s men were hurt.

“Several houses of prominent secessionists were burned.”


ST. LOUIS, February 8.

Highly important news is momentarily looked for from the expeditions up the Tennessee and Cumberland rivers.

The Republican received a telegram at 9 o’clock this morning, from Cairo, notifying them that a long dispatch from their correspondent was there, awaiting transmission, but up to this hour (3:30 p.m.) it has not been received.

There are rumors on the street of a field battle having been fought yesterday in the vicinity of Fort Henry, but it cannot be traced to any reliable source.

The following special order was issued this afternoon:


HEADQUATERS DEPARTMENT OF THIS MISSOURI
ST. LOUIS, February 8th, 1862.

The Major-General commanding the Department takes great pleasure in making public the following telegram just received from the General-in-Chief of the Army, in regard to the capture of Fort Henry and the expedition up the Tennessee river:

“Thank General Grant, flag-office Foote and their commands for me.

GEORGE B. McCLELLAN,
Commander-in-Chief.”

By command of Major-General Halleck.
N. H. McLEAN, Ass’t Adj’t Gen.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

Mortimer A. Higley

Mortimer A. Higley, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, was the first Quarter-Master. He entered the Regiment, as did nearly all the others, as a private, and became Second Lieutenant of Company A, which was composed of a body of men equal to any company in the command. He was a very efficient officer — up by daylight or before, adl watchful of the interests and necessities of the men. His ability as such was so promptly recognized that he was recommended for promotion as Captain and Assistant Commissary of Subsistence, to which position President Lincoln appointed him on November 28, 1862. He was as a soldier a real hero. In the battle of Shiloh, though his position did not call for it, he was found in the midst of danger, rallying the scattered men and regardless of peril, doing his work well. The writer of this recalls him especially on the afternoon of April 6, 1862, at Shiloh, when Lieutenant Higley pointed out General Grant, with whom my first acquaintance was then made. He resides now at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a lovely family. Prosperous in the world's ways, and prominent as a citizen, he is President of a National Bank and a leading business man of the city. Everybody honors, and not only likes, but loves him.

SOURCE: William W. Belknap, History of the Fifteenth Regiment, Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, p. 41-2

2nd Iowa Infantry Position Marker: Shiloh National Military Park

U. S.
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE.
2D IOWA INFANTRY,
TUTTLE’S (1ST) BRIGADE,
W. H. L. WALLACE’S (2D) DIVISION.

THIS REGIMENT WAS SENT TO REENFORCE GENERAL NELSON AND BY HIS ORDER MADE A CHARGE FROM THIS POSITION AT ABOUT 1 P.M. APRIL 7, 1862, DRIVING THE ENEMY BEYOND THE FIELD.

From Cairo and Fort Henry

Special to Chicago Journal

CAIRO, Feb. 8.

News has been received from Fort Henry up to twelve o’clock yesterday. The gunboats Conestoga and Tyler, which were up the Tennessee river when I left, had returned. They went up some distance towards the bridge of the Clarksville and Memphis Railroad, and reported the enemy in considerable force north of the bridge. – A large land force was just starting from the fort.

General Smith has captured the tents, ammunition and camp equipage of ten rebel regiments opposite Fort Henry, on the heights on the west side of the river.

Three regiments arrived here by river from St. Louis, last night, on the City of Memphis. The Fifty-second Indiana, Colonel Smith, and four batteries of the Second Illinois Artillery, under Major Stolbrand, arrived by rail this morning. You may expect other victories soon.

A company of the seventh Illinois cavalry, under Captain Brakeman, had an engagement near Bloomfield, Mo., with rebel cavalry, day before yesterday, killing two and taking thirty prisoners. Our loss was one killed and two wounded accidently. I go up the river to-night.

The Prima Donna arrived yesterday, from Pittsburg, with four hundred tons of munitions of war, including four thousand thirteen-inch shells.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

William C. Stidger

William C. Stidger was the Third Adjutant. He was a private in Company E, and rose rapidly through the various noncommissioned grades until finally, on December 10, 1864, he became Adjutant. He was a first-class soldier — ready to render obedience and prompt to demand it. In fact, the writer of this was early impressed by his manner and martial bearing and conduct. He behaved with bravery in action and did his duty faithfully. He died at Red Oak, Iowa, on July 21, 1880.

SOURCE: William W. Belknap, History of the Fifteenth Regiment, Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, p. 41

From Leavenworth

LEAVENWORTH, Feb. 10.

By general order No. 17, Gen. Hunter declares martial law throughout the State of Kansas, and declares the crime of jayhawking shall be put down with a strong and summary process.

Jos. Holmes, Secretary of New Mexico, eleven and a half days from Santa Fe, brings important dispatches to Gen. Hunter, and information regarding affairs in the Territory.

The rebel Brigadier-Gen., H. H. Sibley, was within 30 miles of Ft. Craig, with 2,000 Texans with artillery, and had issued a buncombe proclamation.

Col. Canby has taken active measures to oppose him, and feels able to make a successful resistance.

It is reported that a considerable force of Texans are advancing up Rio Pecos to attack Fort Union.

An express has been sent to Denver City for reinforcements, and the Colorado Troops would probably march immediately.

Martial law was proclaimed in the territory, and all the able bodied men were being drafted to serve in the militia. All the mules, horses, and ammunition in the territory have been seized for used of the government.

The Indians in territory reported troublesome.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

The Liberal Element in England

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.

Letters received by mail from England by Senators in Washington, from Messrs. Bright, Cobden, the Duke of Argyle, and other members of the Liberal party, state that unless something is done to demonstrate the ability of the government to put down the rebellion and convince the anti-slavery party in England that we are in earnest about emancipation, the sympathy of the liberal element will be lost and the Southern Confederacy recognized.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

From New York

NEW YORK, Feb. 10.

Specials state that Secretary Chase and the cashier of the Ney York Bank of Commerce are conferring with the Senate finance committee, urgent the adoption of the legal tender clause.

Orders have been issued prohibiting and more furloughs, and all officers are ordered to return to their regiments.

Gen. Lane will probably be a Major-General, and the President will nominate Ethan Allen Hitchcock to a Major-Generalship.

The N. Y. weekly bank statement shows a decrease in loans of $87,852; do. circulation $327,376; do. deposits $1,300,079; increase in specie $693,080.

– Published in The Davenport Daily Gazette, Davenport, Iowa, Tuesday Morning, February 11, 1862, p. 1

61st Illinois Infantry Position Marker: Shiloh National Military Park

U. S.
61ST ILLINOIS INFANTRY
MILLER’S (2D) BRIG., PRENTISS’ (6TH) DIV.,
ARMY OF THE TENNESSEE

THIS REGIMENT RELIEVED ONE OF HURLBUT’S REGIMENTS AND WAS ENGAGED HERE FROM ABOUT 2 P.M. TO 8 P.M. APRIL 6, 1862.