Died of typhoid fever April 5, 1862
Shiloh National Cemetery
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Prentice says . . .
. . . “It is thought a dangerous thing to board a man-of-war; but we have known fifty sailors, each a man of war, boarded by a single landlord – but he was a host.”
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
A Yankee and a Southerner were playing poker on a steamboat.
“I haven’t seen an ace for some time,” remarked the Southerner.
Wall I guess you haint,” said the Yankee, “but I can tell you where they are: One of them is up your shirt sleeve there, and the other three are in the top of my butes.”
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Wall I guess you haint,” said the Yankee, “but I can tell you where they are: One of them is up your shirt sleeve there, and the other three are in the top of my butes.”
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
General Phelps
A Ship Island correspondent of the Gloucester Telegraph sketches Gen. Phelps’ peculiarities after the following fashion:
“Gen. Phelps is a character. He is perfectly democratic in his habits. Many a Colonel and even a captain, would do well to follow his simplicity of style. He lives in a common tent, which is pitched close by the sidewalk, with nothing to distinguish it but a sentinel who paces before it during only the day. Close by is what I supposed for some time to be a travelling daguerreotype saloon, but at last found out that it was his office. He does not have a bed, but takes his blanket and sleeps on the floor. His food is common soldier’s fare. One of our Lieutenants heard him the other day tell what a nice dish of rice and molasses he had for supper the night before. He dresses with great plainness, has but one servant, and does not even keep a horse. He takes only his monthly pay from the government, and all his allowances he turns into the treasury. He says that extravagance is ruining the government, and he will not be a party to it. Every officer he holds to strict account, especially the Quartermasters. No one can do anything that he does not have an oversight of. He has made the Zouaves doff their showy trappings and don the regulation uniform. He puts the officers through in great shape, and does not hesitate to blow them up on parade when they deserve it. To his men he is very kind and lenient, and is much beloved by them all. He has a rich Yankee drawl in his voice which makes one laugh to hear. This model General honored me with a brief speech on parade the other day, to-wit: “Sergeant, turn about and stand perfectly still. Don’t budge an inch.”
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
“Gen. Phelps is a character. He is perfectly democratic in his habits. Many a Colonel and even a captain, would do well to follow his simplicity of style. He lives in a common tent, which is pitched close by the sidewalk, with nothing to distinguish it but a sentinel who paces before it during only the day. Close by is what I supposed for some time to be a travelling daguerreotype saloon, but at last found out that it was his office. He does not have a bed, but takes his blanket and sleeps on the floor. His food is common soldier’s fare. One of our Lieutenants heard him the other day tell what a nice dish of rice and molasses he had for supper the night before. He dresses with great plainness, has but one servant, and does not even keep a horse. He takes only his monthly pay from the government, and all his allowances he turns into the treasury. He says that extravagance is ruining the government, and he will not be a party to it. Every officer he holds to strict account, especially the Quartermasters. No one can do anything that he does not have an oversight of. He has made the Zouaves doff their showy trappings and don the regulation uniform. He puts the officers through in great shape, and does not hesitate to blow them up on parade when they deserve it. To his men he is very kind and lenient, and is much beloved by them all. He has a rich Yankee drawl in his voice which makes one laugh to hear. This model General honored me with a brief speech on parade the other day, to-wit: “Sergeant, turn about and stand perfectly still. Don’t budge an inch.”
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Alkana Malone
Wagoner, Co. C, 13th Iowa Infantry
Killed in action April 6, 1862
Killed in action April 6, 1862
Shiloh National Cemetery
Another War Vessel
BOSTON, April 29. – The war steamer Sacramento was launched at Portsmouth navy yard yesterday. She is the finest and largest war vessel ever built in Portsmouth.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
From Gen. McClellan
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC, April 28.
– Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War
Nothing of interest has transpired during the night; no firing on the right, where the work was interrupted; have erected a heavy siege battery to silence a gun or two of the enemy, that have been impertinent this morning, but hurt no one. The weather has improved, and we are making good progress.
(Signed)
GEO. B. McCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. Com’g.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
– Hon. E. M. STANTON, Secretary of War
Nothing of interest has transpired during the night; no firing on the right, where the work was interrupted; have erected a heavy siege battery to silence a gun or two of the enemy, that have been impertinent this morning, but hurt no one. The weather has improved, and we are making good progress.
(Signed)
GEO. B. McCLELLAN,
Maj. Gen. Com’g.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Missouri State Convention Convened
JEFFERSON CITY, April 28. – The Governor to-day issued his proclamation convening the State Convention on the first Monday in June, at this place. The Principal cause given is that the State ought to be restored so as to give Missouri two additional representatives in Congress, to which she is entitled under the late ratio of representation.
It is thought a full attendance of the members well be had.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
It is thought a full attendance of the members well be had.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Report of a Scout
WHEELING, April 29. – A special to the Times says a trustworthy scout sent out by Gen. Milroy went within seven miles of Staunton, and found there a rebel cavalry company, and learned that Johnson shortly after leaving the Shenandoah mountains was ordered back, but replied that its occupation by 10,000 Yankees made it impossible. He was then ordered to join Jackson east of the Blue Ridge which was being rapidly done.
The same scout reports the loss of a foraging party twelve miles from McDowell while water bound; it was attacked by guerrillas and the wagon train destroyed, some men badly wounded and some killed. This is a bad loss in view of the limited transportation facilities.
Harper and Bennett, two notorious guerrillas, have been sent to Wheeling.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
The same scout reports the loss of a foraging party twelve miles from McDowell while water bound; it was attacked by guerrillas and the wagon train destroyed, some men badly wounded and some killed. This is a bad loss in view of the limited transportation facilities.
Harper and Bennett, two notorious guerrillas, have been sent to Wheeling.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Monday, July 12, 2010
Washington News
WASHINGTON, April 29. – The Commission on ordnance and supplies have, it is said, rejected all the foreign contracts, and considerable curtailed those for the manufacture of arms in the United States.
The Ordnance Officer has issued proposals for manufacturing, within one year, Springfield rifled muskets and Harper’s Ferry rifles, together with carbines, revolvers, sabres, swords, scabbards, &c., sufficient for the use of the army.
The Department reserves to itself the right to reject any bid and to consider none made thro’ any agent, broker or party, other than the regular manufactures.
Several days ago the House passed a resolution directing the Secretary of War to communicate all the facts and circumstances within his knowledge, relative to the late evacuation by our troops, of Jacksonville, Florida.
The Secretary replies that he conceives it to be the province of the President to furnish information concerning military operations, but that the President has directed him to say that the evacuation was for reasons not deemed compatible with the public interest to disclose.
Prof. Bache of the Coast Survey, reports that next to Port Royal, St. Helena Sound is the [best] harbor on the Southern Coast. Two channels of 15 feet each at mean low water enter, and from the Sound the Country may be penetrated by gunboats nearly to the railroad. The width of the sound renders all its shores healthy, as all are freely reached by the sea breezes, and the other sea island especially is will situated for settlement and commercial town. If ever other interests than planting ones rule in this region, he looks to see its commercial advantage made use of, and the lumber from the heads of the Ashpoo and Cambahee finds a market nearer these great rivers than either Savannah or Charleston.
Wm. Ryan Hall has been appointed acting volunteer lieutenant in Com. Foote’s flotilla.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
The Ordnance Officer has issued proposals for manufacturing, within one year, Springfield rifled muskets and Harper’s Ferry rifles, together with carbines, revolvers, sabres, swords, scabbards, &c., sufficient for the use of the army.
The Department reserves to itself the right to reject any bid and to consider none made thro’ any agent, broker or party, other than the regular manufactures.
Several days ago the House passed a resolution directing the Secretary of War to communicate all the facts and circumstances within his knowledge, relative to the late evacuation by our troops, of Jacksonville, Florida.
The Secretary replies that he conceives it to be the province of the President to furnish information concerning military operations, but that the President has directed him to say that the evacuation was for reasons not deemed compatible with the public interest to disclose.
Prof. Bache of the Coast Survey, reports that next to Port Royal, St. Helena Sound is the [best] harbor on the Southern Coast. Two channels of 15 feet each at mean low water enter, and from the Sound the Country may be penetrated by gunboats nearly to the railroad. The width of the sound renders all its shores healthy, as all are freely reached by the sea breezes, and the other sea island especially is will situated for settlement and commercial town. If ever other interests than planting ones rule in this region, he looks to see its commercial advantage made use of, and the lumber from the heads of the Ashpoo and Cambahee finds a market nearer these great rivers than either Savannah or Charleston.
Wm. Ryan Hall has been appointed acting volunteer lieutenant in Com. Foote’s flotilla.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Shiloh National CemeteryThe Overland Mail Troubles
ST. LOUIS, April 29. – A Gentleman of this city last Tuesday from Omaha, informs us that the recent troubles which the Overland Mail Company have experienced, were not occasioned by the Indians, but by the Company’s own Employees. It appears that the drivers of the overland Coaches and other persons in their employ had not been paid their wages for several months, disgusted with this state of affairs, they determined to seize upon the Company’s property and thus obtain the amount of their claims. Nearly all the available stock of the Company has been taken away.
Our informant says that the Indians along the route are [peaceably] disposed, and thus far have don no injury to the mails or overland telegraph.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
Our informant says that the Indians along the route are [peaceably] disposed, and thus far have don no injury to the mails or overland telegraph.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Specials to the New York Papers
(Times Correspondent.)
WASHINGTON, April 28. – The President has received a special dispatch to-night from a source altogether different from that through which the information came yesterday of the fall of New Orleans, confirming the same.
The news from the Department of the Rappahannock is important. Our forces have not yet occupied Fredericksburgh but stay at Falmouth, on the opposite side of the river.
Information recently received renders it pretty certain that there is a large rebel force in the neighborhood ready to dispute Gen. McDowell’s progress toward Richmond. Report places this force under the command of Gen. G. A. Smith.
(World’s Special.)
The confirmatory news of the occupation of New Orleans by the Union forces, has just been received. It removes very materially, the doubts which have existed in the minds of some as to the entire reliability of the rebel telegrams.
There is reason to believe there has been a discussion at the Treasury Department, respecting the policy of raising the blockade of Southern ports, as they come into possession of the Union forces. We are assured by a gentleman who is in constant communication with the Government, that there is little doubt that the blockade of New Orleans will be raised immediately on the Union authority being reinstated there.
(Herald’s Special.)
Rumors are in circulation that the rebels are preparing to evacuate Yorktown.
WASHINGTON, April 29 – Specials state the there is a rumor that the Government is in possession of information which may possibly lead to a cessation of hostilities. A mediation on compromise is said to form the basis of the rumor. Doubtful.
It rumored that Gen’l Cadwallader is to take the place of Gen’l Smith at the west.
Mr. Sedgwick, of New York is appointed on the Special Committee of Confiscation. It is stated that a majority of the committee favor a strong bill for the confiscation of rebel property.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
WASHINGTON, April 28. – The President has received a special dispatch to-night from a source altogether different from that through which the information came yesterday of the fall of New Orleans, confirming the same.
The news from the Department of the Rappahannock is important. Our forces have not yet occupied Fredericksburgh but stay at Falmouth, on the opposite side of the river.
Information recently received renders it pretty certain that there is a large rebel force in the neighborhood ready to dispute Gen. McDowell’s progress toward Richmond. Report places this force under the command of Gen. G. A. Smith.
(World’s Special.)
The confirmatory news of the occupation of New Orleans by the Union forces, has just been received. It removes very materially, the doubts which have existed in the minds of some as to the entire reliability of the rebel telegrams.
There is reason to believe there has been a discussion at the Treasury Department, respecting the policy of raising the blockade of Southern ports, as they come into possession of the Union forces. We are assured by a gentleman who is in constant communication with the Government, that there is little doubt that the blockade of New Orleans will be raised immediately on the Union authority being reinstated there.
(Herald’s Special.)
Rumors are in circulation that the rebels are preparing to evacuate Yorktown.
WASHINGTON, April 29 – Specials state the there is a rumor that the Government is in possession of information which may possibly lead to a cessation of hostilities. A mediation on compromise is said to form the basis of the rumor. Doubtful.
It rumored that Gen’l Cadwallader is to take the place of Gen’l Smith at the west.
Mr. Sedgwick, of New York is appointed on the Special Committee of Confiscation. It is stated that a majority of the committee favor a strong bill for the confiscation of rebel property.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
From Fortress Monroe
FORTRESS MONRE, April 28. – A flag of truce to-day took despatches and letters for the Union prisoners.
No newspapers came into the hands of the reporters for the press.
The city of New Orleans has been taken by Union forces. The telegraph operator having left there as previously reported. No particulars have been received. It is stated, however, that the operator subsequently attempted to return, but found the city in possession of the Union troops. It is probable that the city surrendered without resistance, after the fleet made its appearance. There is a report that the enemies [sic] iron gunboat, built there as a second Merrimac, was while on its way, destroyed by the U. S. steamer Pensacola.
The weather and tide to-day has been very favorable for the reappearance of the Merrimac here, but she has not been seen.
It is reported that some rebel gunboats in the James river attempted this a. m. to shell our camps this side of Warwick.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
No newspapers came into the hands of the reporters for the press.
The city of New Orleans has been taken by Union forces. The telegraph operator having left there as previously reported. No particulars have been received. It is stated, however, that the operator subsequently attempted to return, but found the city in possession of the Union troops. It is probable that the city surrendered without resistance, after the fleet made its appearance. There is a report that the enemies [sic] iron gunboat, built there as a second Merrimac, was while on its way, destroyed by the U. S. steamer Pensacola.
The weather and tide to-day has been very favorable for the reappearance of the Merrimac here, but she has not been seen.
It is reported that some rebel gunboats in the James river attempted this a. m. to shell our camps this side of Warwick.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
The River
CLINTON, April 29. – The water raised 8 inches since noon yesterday and is still rising.
DUBUQUE, April 29. – The river still rising, having risen 8 inches in the last 24 hours.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
DUBUQUE, April 29. – The river still rising, having risen 8 inches in the last 24 hours.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday, May 3, 1862, p. 4
Charles L. Dooley
Pvt., Co. C, 13th Iowa Infantry
Killed in action, April 6, 1862
Shiloh National Cemetery
Saturday, July 10, 2010
The Rebel troops driven out of New Mexico
KANSAS CITY, April 28. – The through mail with Santa Fe dates to the 12th, and Ft. Union to the 15th, arrived to-day.
After the battle of Pigeon Ranche, Colonel Slough fell back to Fort Union, where a dispatch was received from Gen. Canby, ordering a junction to be formed with him at Galestough. Major Paul was placed in command. The troops for the junction ordered by Gen. Canby, arrived at Galestough on the 8th in advance of General Canby, and learned that the Texans had abandoned Santa Fe, and were retreating from the Territory.
Major [Duncan] of Gen. Canby’s command, who was in command of the advance guard, had fallen in with a large party of Texans, when a fight occurred, the latter being repulsed. Maj. Duncan was slightly wounded.
Gen. Canby reached Galestough on the 11th and an immediate pursuit of the Texans was ordered, who were thirty miles south.
No doubt was entertained for the speedy capture of Sibley’s command, as they were entirely destitute of everything, having lost it at the battle of Pigeon Ranche all their baggage and supply trains, provisions, &ct.
The health of the rebel army was not good, and many had died; 140 sick and wounded were left in hospital at Santa Fe.
A large number of merchant trains were passed en route to this city.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
After the battle of Pigeon Ranche, Colonel Slough fell back to Fort Union, where a dispatch was received from Gen. Canby, ordering a junction to be formed with him at Galestough. Major Paul was placed in command. The troops for the junction ordered by Gen. Canby, arrived at Galestough on the 8th in advance of General Canby, and learned that the Texans had abandoned Santa Fe, and were retreating from the Territory.
Major [Duncan] of Gen. Canby’s command, who was in command of the advance guard, had fallen in with a large party of Texans, when a fight occurred, the latter being repulsed. Maj. Duncan was slightly wounded.
Gen. Canby reached Galestough on the 11th and an immediate pursuit of the Texans was ordered, who were thirty miles south.
No doubt was entertained for the speedy capture of Sibley’s command, as they were entirely destitute of everything, having lost it at the battle of Pigeon Ranche all their baggage and supply trains, provisions, &ct.
The health of the rebel army was not good, and many had died; 140 sick and wounded were left in hospital at Santa Fe.
A large number of merchant trains were passed en route to this city.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
Skirmish in Tennessee
WASHINGTON, April 29. – The following was received today at the War Department:
SEVEN MILES FROM MONTROY, Tenn.,
April 28.
Five companies of our cavalry had a skirmish with the enemy’s cavalry, two miles in advance of this. The enemy retreated. Five of them were killed, one a major. Eighteen prisoners with horses and arms, were captured, and are now in camp. One of the prisoners, named Vaughan, was formerly foreman in the Louisville Democrat office. We had one man wounded but none killed. Our forces are in capital spirits. The prisoners say that the enemy has upwards of 80,000 men at Corinth and will fight, and that they are entrenching and mounting large guns.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
SEVEN MILES FROM MONTROY, Tenn.,
April 28.
Five companies of our cavalry had a skirmish with the enemy’s cavalry, two miles in advance of this. The enemy retreated. Five of them were killed, one a major. Eighteen prisoners with horses and arms, were captured, and are now in camp. One of the prisoners, named Vaughan, was formerly foreman in the Louisville Democrat office. We had one man wounded but none killed. Our forces are in capital spirits. The prisoners say that the enemy has upwards of 80,000 men at Corinth and will fight, and that they are entrenching and mounting large guns.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
From the Gulf
WASINGTON, April 29. – By the steamer Connecticut, the Navy Department received despatches from Com. Faragat [sic] and Capt. Porter to April [22].
The steamers Pembina and Mississippi were over the bar, and the flotilla were moving to take their position.
Two Confederate schooners loaded with cotton, bound for Havanna [sic], were captured in attempting to run the blockade.
Prisoners report that there were several gunboats building at New Orleans, and five were already on lake Ponchartrain. Several lately went up the river with the steam ram and ten thousand men.
The schooner Columbia, of Galvaston, landed with cotton and bound for Jamaica was captured by a party from the steamer Montgomery. – Not being able to bring her out, the schooner was destroyed.
On April 4th, an expedition en rout for Pass Christian, consisting of the steamers New London, Jackson and Lewis, with troops, were attacked by the Rebel schooners Oregon, Pamlico and Carondelet. After a fight of 30 minutes the Lewis was withdrawn, owning to the crowded state of her decks. The others continued the fight one hour and forty minutes, when the enemy withdrew, apparently much injured. The expedition then landed at Pass Christian.
The Rebel merchant schooner, Wallace, laden with turpentine, rosin and lime, was chased and captured.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
The steamers Pembina and Mississippi were over the bar, and the flotilla were moving to take their position.
Two Confederate schooners loaded with cotton, bound for Havanna [sic], were captured in attempting to run the blockade.
Prisoners report that there were several gunboats building at New Orleans, and five were already on lake Ponchartrain. Several lately went up the river with the steam ram and ten thousand men.
The schooner Columbia, of Galvaston, landed with cotton and bound for Jamaica was captured by a party from the steamer Montgomery. – Not being able to bring her out, the schooner was destroyed.
On April 4th, an expedition en rout for Pass Christian, consisting of the steamers New London, Jackson and Lewis, with troops, were attacked by the Rebel schooners Oregon, Pamlico and Carondelet. After a fight of 30 minutes the Lewis was withdrawn, owning to the crowded state of her decks. The others continued the fight one hour and forty minutes, when the enemy withdrew, apparently much injured. The expedition then landed at Pass Christian.
The Rebel merchant schooner, Wallace, laden with turpentine, rosin and lime, was chased and captured.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
Friday, July 9, 2010
Enlargement of the Illinois Canal
WASHINGTON, April 28. – Mr. Arnold, from the Committee on Roads and Canals, reported in favor of the bill for the enlargement of the Illinois and Michigan canal. The report states that the work has been more than half completed by the State of Illinois. She having expended thereon over six millions. The canal has been in operation since 1848, and now yields an annual revenue of about 2,000,000 dollars. This will be greatly increased by the enlargement of the Illinois river as proposed. The State of Illinois offers this canal and its revenue to the United States on condition that the Congress will provide the means of enlarging it, so as to pass gunboats from the Lakes to the Mississippi. – This will place us on equality with Great Britain, that power being able by her canals to pass by war vessels from the Ocean to the lakes.
The report, in view of the fact, that by the treaty of the United States is prohibited from building or maintaining armed vessels on the Lakes, urges the necessity and importance of the immediate enlargement of this canal by which the gunboat fleet in the Mississippi could be passed through to the lakes. Had this medium of communication been open at the beginning of the rebellion, the 1200 vessels and 15,000 sailors now shut up on the lakes would have been at the disposal of the Government. The saving to the Treasury during the past year would have been vastly more than the cost of the complete work.
The committee believe its income will more than pay the interest on its cost, and ultimately pay the entire investment.
The Senate Executive Session to-day, confirmed a large number of military nominations including the following named to be Brigadier Generals of Volunteers:
Col. Max Weber, 8th New York, Thomas P. Crittenden, of Illinois, Col. Wm. H. Benton, Jeremiah C. Sullivan, James C. Neator, and P. A. Hackleman, of Indiana.
The bill reported by Mr. Colfax, from the P. O. Committee, provides that all persons carrying the U. S. mails, shall enter into a contract with the Post Office Department, and if they disagree as to the price, it shall be referred to the Committee on Claims.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
The report, in view of the fact, that by the treaty of the United States is prohibited from building or maintaining armed vessels on the Lakes, urges the necessity and importance of the immediate enlargement of this canal by which the gunboat fleet in the Mississippi could be passed through to the lakes. Had this medium of communication been open at the beginning of the rebellion, the 1200 vessels and 15,000 sailors now shut up on the lakes would have been at the disposal of the Government. The saving to the Treasury during the past year would have been vastly more than the cost of the complete work.
The committee believe its income will more than pay the interest on its cost, and ultimately pay the entire investment.
The Senate Executive Session to-day, confirmed a large number of military nominations including the following named to be Brigadier Generals of Volunteers:
Col. Max Weber, 8th New York, Thomas P. Crittenden, of Illinois, Col. Wm. H. Benton, Jeremiah C. Sullivan, James C. Neator, and P. A. Hackleman, of Indiana.
The bill reported by Mr. Colfax, from the P. O. Committee, provides that all persons carrying the U. S. mails, shall enter into a contract with the Post Office Department, and if they disagree as to the price, it shall be referred to the Committee on Claims.
– Published in The Burlington Weekly Hawk-Eye, Burlington, Iowa, Saturday May 3, 1862, p. 4
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