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The Daily Dispatch: September 9, 1861., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
Comte de Paris, History of the Civil War in America. Vol. 4. (ed. Henry Coppee , LL.D.) 2 0 Browse Search
Col. J. Stoddard Johnston, Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 9.1, Kentucky (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 2 0 Browse Search
John Dimitry , A. M., Confederate Military History, a library of Confederate States Military History: Volume 10.1, Louisiana (ed. Clement Anselm Evans) 2 0 Browse Search
Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 33. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones) 1 1 Browse Search
Capt. Calvin D. Cowles , 23d U. S. Infantry, Major George B. Davis , U. S. Army, Leslie J. Perry, Joseph W. Kirkley, The Official Military Atlas of the Civil War 1 1 Browse Search
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The Daily Dispatch: May 7, 1863., [Electronic resource], The Alexandria--Yankee foreign Enlistments. (search)
From Mississippi. Jackson, May 5. --The enemy are reported in force near Edwards's Depot, four miles this side of Big Black. They captured four of our pickets. [Second Dispatch.] Jackson, May 5--The enemy were repulsed yesterday on Ankerson's Ferry, on the Big Black, after four hours severe fighting.
The Daily Dispatch: May 19, 1863., [Electronic resource], From Jackson, Miss. (search)
Mobile Register writes under date of May 7th, as follows: General Pemberton is represented to express the fullest confidence in his ability to check Grant and capture the detachments which have been sent inland in order to turn the town of Vicksburg. The only thing which gives him any uneasiness is the raids on the railroads diverging into the State of Mississippi from Corinth and Grand Junction. Jackson may be visited at any time by a raid of cavalry from the neighborhood of Edwards' Depot, a few miles this side of Big Black river; but the bluebells hardly contemplate the permanent occupation of the place. Every precautionary measure has been taken to secure. Government property and private effects, and breastworks and rifle pits are being constructed wherever needed.--The people are determined to resist to the last, and with the military force now here there is no doubt but that we can successfully hold our own. The President has taken measures to provide arms and equip
The Daily Dispatch: May 20, 1863., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Mississippi. (search)
atch is not so cheering as we could desire, we can see nothing in it to encourage the belief that Vicksburg is more endangered than before, or that its fall must result from the partial defeat of our forces after nine hours severe fighting. Edwards's Depot, where the battle took place, is understood to be a station on the Vicksburg and Jackson Railroad, between the Big Black river and the city of Jackson. To engage the enemy our forces had to leave their strong positions around Vicksburg, anduntry will feel measurably relieved when it is generally known that he is to command in person at so important a point. The following is a copy of the dispatch of Gen. Johnston: Camp Between Livingston and Brownsville, May 18, 1863. Gen. S. Cooper: Lieutenant General Pemberton was attacked by the enemy on the morning of the 15th inst., near Edwards's Depot, and, after nine hours fighting, was compelled to fall back behind Big Black. J. E. Johnston, General Commanding.
The Daily Dispatch: May 22, 1863., [Electronic resource], From Mississippi. (search)
ckson, on the Southern railroad, near which point official statements represent we had a force for its protection. Another, and perhaps more obstinate, engagement took place on Saturday, (Gen. Johnston in his dispatch says Friday,) near Edwards's Depot, in which, to use the language of the dispatch, "We whipped the enemy badly until he was reinforced from Jackson; Gen'l Pemberton then fell back to Big Black bridge." It will be remembered that Gen. Johnston's dispatch stated that Gen. Pembeon is dated Monday, May 18th, at camp between Brownsville and Livingston. Brownsville is a village in Hinds county, twenty miles northwest of Jackson, and Livingston is a village in Madison county, twenty miles north by west from Jackson. Edwards's Depot, where the battle of Saturday was fought, is on the Vicksburg and Jackson Railroad from twenty-two to twenty-five miles west of Jackson, and nearly midway between the latter point and Vicksburg. The mention made of Gen. Loring's positi
The Daily Dispatch: May 30, 1863., [Electronic resource], Affairs in Mississippi. (search)
with Gregg's and Walker's brigades to Calhoun, on the railroad to Canton. He has succeeded in collecting a fine column of 10,000 or 12,000 men, which he this morning safely threw over the Big Black to the Vicksburg side. This fact has given great satisfaction to all, and a general feeling of relief is experienced, and it has gone far towards restoring public confidence. Battle of Baker's Creek. On Saturday, the 16th, the Federal having been mending Big Black bridge, by way of Edward's Depot, Gen. Pemberton advanced a heavy force over on this side of the river, about six miles, and engaged the enemy on Baker's Bluff. Here a very heavy battle was fought, very few particulars of which are known. It is known that Pemberton had the advantage of the ground — that he was successful until Grant reached the field with reinforcements from Jackson. Pemberton did not fight half his forces. General Lloyd Tilghman's division was known to have been engaged. He was killed. Trighman c
The Daily Dispatch: June 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], Ravages of the Yankees in Mississippi-President Davis's plantation Pillaged. (search)
a moment's warning to move. It is supposed that the veteran General is now close upon Helena, threatening to cut off the enemy's supplies. The Mississippian says: Last Sunday a body of Yankees went upon the plantation of President Davis and rifled it completely, destroying every implement of husbandry, all his household and kitchen furniture, defacing the premises, and carrying and driving off every negro on the place. The plantation of Mr. Jo. Davis, brother of the President, was treated in the same way, if we except four or five domestic servants which the robbers left. Our cavalry yesterday brought into Jackson a small party of Yankee cavalry; which was captured near Edwards's Depot. The party had collected twenty head of cattle and many other articles, and were piloted by a negro who had volunteered for that service. Two other negroes, that were pressed into service, were brought to this city; but the guide, expressing reluctance at coming to Jackson, was hung.
The Daily Dispatch: June 15, 1863., [Electronic resource], The New Yankee raid. (search)
hat Hanter's troops have sailed from Port Royal to reinforce Banks. Nothing further from Port Hudson. But little firing at Vicksburg to-day. It has been raining hard all day. Jackson's cavalry and a skirmish with the enemy at Edwards's Depot. The enemy retired. Our loss was two killed. [Second Dispatch.] Jackson, June 11. --Our scouts from the vicinity of Vicksburg report that Grant in hauling water for his troops from the High Black, a distance of eight miles. my's fleet for the past ten days. The Essex and two other gunboats were so badly damaged that they withdrew from the attack. Incessant firing was heard at Vicksburg this morning. Five prisoners, captured by our cavalry yesterday at Edwards's Depot, arrived here this morning. They belong to the 3d lows cavalry. [third Dispatch.] Jackson, June 12. --The heavy firing at Vicksburg continues. Last night it was heavier than any that has yet been heard. The weather is cle
The Daily Dispatch: June 23, 1863., [Electronic resource], Milliken's Bend in our possession. (search)
From the Southwest. Jackson, Miss., June 18. --The enemy's cavalry made a dash on our outposts near Edwards's Depot yesterday, but found them too strong, and retreated across the Big Black again. Scarcely a day passes without an accident on the Meridian road, which, being the principal means of transportation of supplies, has retarded Gen. Johnston's movements. Firing continues at Vicksburg. [Second Dispatch] Jackson, June 19th. --A special dispatch to the Mississippian, dated Panda, 18th, says that a heavy force of Yankee cavalry is marching on Zackons, between that point and Grenades. Hatch's and Wallace's Yankee cavalry are rigging-raffle to cross the Tallahatchie, with the intention of destroying the road below Panola and cutting off Johnston a supplies. Another force is crossing the Cold water near Senatobia. They came from Memphis. Gen. Johnston has issued orders granting a full pardon to all deserters in this department who will rejoin th
The Daily Dispatch: June 24, 1863., [Electronic resource], More about retaliation. (search)
avalry engagement in Mississippi--the enemy Defeated — flag of truce from General Grant Jackson, June 22. --Gen Ruggles, with his cavalry, overtook the Yankee raiders near Rocky Ford, in Tallahatchie to-day, and a severe engagement ensued, resulting in the capture of thirty prisoners, two pieces of artillery, their entire baggage and ammunition train, together with a large amount of provisions stolen from the citizens. The enemy's loss in killed is eighty. Our loss small. Gen. Grant sent a flag of truce to Jackson yesterday asking permission to remove his wounded left at Edward's Depot, after the fight of Baker's Creek, which was allowed after they were duly exchanged. [Second Dispatch] Jackson, June 22 --Passengers from Grenada report that the Yankee raiders have gone back in the direction of Memphis after burning Panola and Batesville. It was thought that Gen. Chalmers had overtaking them, as firing had been heard in the direction they had taken.
The Daily Dispatch: July 6, 1863., [Electronic resource], Vicksburg fallen — a Trick. (search)
Skirmishing in Mississippi--Rumors from Grant's Army. Bolton's Depot, July, 4, (via Jackson, 4th.) Our cavalry were skirmishing all day yesterday near Edwards's Depot, with Osterhaus's troops. Our loss is two killed, and we captured sixteen prisoners. The enemy are firing a national salute this morning. Negroes are constantly returning to their masters from Grant's army. They report that the Yankees expected to make another assault to-day. The enemy were engaged yesterday in throwing pontoons over the Big Black at Baldwin's Ferry.
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