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Cairo, Ill. (Illinois, United States) (search for this): article 27
7th inst.: We learn from a gentleman who left Columbus about noon on Thursday, that a Federal steamer came down from Cairo on Wednesday afternoon, under a flag of truce, and brought about one hundred and fifty Confederate troops who were taken bject was to prevent a surprise. On Thursday the gunboats "Jackson" and "Polk" went up to within a short distance of Cairo, and poured several rounds into Camp Holt opposite Cairo, peppering the Federals, and compelling them to leave their tentCairo, peppering the Federals, and compelling them to leave their tents and scamper off for their very lives. The Federal have no guns mounted at Camp. Holt, and our gunboats occupied such a position that they could not be reached either from Cairo or Bird's Point. It is believed that these attacks will speedilCairo or Bird's Point. It is believed that these attacks will speedily bring on an engagement — the very thing our boys most ardently desire. At Columbus. on Thursday, it was generally rumored and believed that an attack at ad cah would be made at an early day. The Federal force there is said to be reduced to abo
Jamestown (Virginia) (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 27
, true Southerners from Kentucky are arriving in large numbers every day, and going to Columbus with all possible dispatch. Indeed so great is the rush to Hickman that it is in contemplation to run a steam boat between Hickman and Columbus for the special accommodation of the Kentucky sympathizers with the Southern cause Skirmish at Cumberland river between Zollicoffer and the Lincolnites From a private letter from Gen Zollicoffer's camp, on Cumberland river, on the road between Jamestown and Sumersett, the Knoxville Register is permitted to extract the following particulars of a skirmish which occurred there on the 3d inst: Gen. Zollicoffer, having complete control of the river, the enemy cannot approach except at one point, Steigal's Ferry. Here there were about 1,000 Lincolnites stationed. While the General was reconnoitering their position in the morning with his glass, they opened fire upon him, and a cannon ball struck within four feet of him. In the afternoon,
Bird's Point, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 27
n duty which had been returned a few hours before. The object was to prevent a surprise. On Thursday the gunboats "Jackson" and "Polk" went up to within a short distance of Cairo, and poured several rounds into Camp Holt opposite Cairo, peppering the Federals, and compelling them to leave their tents and scamper off for their very lives. The Federal have no guns mounted at Camp. Holt, and our gunboats occupied such a position that they could not be reached either from Cairo or Bird's Point. It is believed that these attacks will speedily bring on an engagement — the very thing our boys most ardently desire. At Columbus. on Thursday, it was generally rumored and believed that an attack at ad cah would be made at an early day. The Federal force there is said to be reduced to about 3,000. Gen. Jeff Thompson is fortifying at New Madrid, and has no idea that the Federals are fools enough to attempt to disturb him. He is concentrating a very large army there, and doing
Evansport (Ohio, United States) (search for this): article 27
tract the following with regard to affairs on the Potomac: There was heavy cannonading at Evansport yesterday afternoon, and again about 5 o'clock last night. We are informed that a brisk atween the batteries of Sickles's Brigade on the Maryland side and the Confederate batteries at Evansport. Directly after a shot had been fired from our side, an explosion took place in Sickles's Bri, and the cessation must have been the result of some disaster. We have no report direct from Evansport since the affair, it being witnessed by our troops from the hills adjacent to Aquia creek. About 9 o'clock last night our batteries at Evansport are reported to have fired on one or more war vessels that attempted to pass down. The firing was heard with great distinctness in King Georgeobably — drove several crews from small sail vessels that attempted to pass in the vicinity of Evansport; but the vessels were afterwards recovered by the enemy — All was quiet off Aquia Creek as lat
Knoxville (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 27
river, the enemy cannot approach except at one point, Steigal's Ferry. Here there were about 1,000 Lincolnites stationed. While the General was reconnoitering their position in the morning with his glass, they opened fire upon him, and a cannon ball struck within four feet of him. In the afternoon, Gen. Z., with two regiments and four pieces of artillery, went up and attacked them, throwing a great many shot and shell into their camp, and compelling them to leave, None killed on our site and but one wonder. The loss of the enemy it was impossible to ascertain, we having no facilities for crossing the river. We are now constructing boats, which will enable us to cross. We get core here at from 15 to 40 cents per bushel, and hay at 50 cents per hundred. It is expected that the river will shortly be navigable from here to Nashville. Gen. Zollicoffer The Knoxville (Tenn.) Register, of the inst., says: We have reliable information that Gen. Zollicoffer, the
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 27
olumbus from the Memphis Avalanche, of the 7th inst.: We learn from a gentleman who left Columbus about noon on Thursday, that a Federal steamer came down from Cairo on Wednesday afternoon, under a flag of truce, and brought about one hundred and fifty Confederate troops who were taken prisoners at Camp Jackson, Independence. The prisoners were allowed to bring their guns equipments, & with them. It will be remembered that Gen. Pr turned loose all the Federal prisoners he had in Missouri, and it is understood that these prisoners were in reciprocation of that act. The same night the steamer Yazoo was detailed for service up the river, with the same troops on duty which had been returned a few hours before. The object was to prevent a surprise. On Thursday the gunboats "Jackson" and "Polk" went up to within a short distance of Cairo, and poured several rounds into Camp Holt opposite Cairo, peppering the Federals, and compelling them to leave their tents and scampe
Hempstead, Texas (Texas, United States) (search for this): article 27
he hour of our latest advices from that quarter. There were rumors afloat yesterday that the enemy was landing at Matthias Point, but the report was incorrect, being predicated no doubt on the movement of Colonel Stokes's N. C. regiment from their old camp to another point. The rumor about a landing at Tappahannock, and the citizens packing up and leaving, was equally unfounded. The Fredericksburg Recorder, of the 10th inst., says: The mail rider between this place and Hempstead, who came up yesterday evening, reports having met a returning courier who had carried information to Gen. Holmes of the landing of the enemy in large force in the county of Northumberland. Whether this is a mere raid, or preparatory to its occupation, we are not advised. On Sunday evening we were at the Creek and matters seemed to be unusually quiet only some few sail vessels were in sight. For our part, we are very incredulous about a "great battle on the Potomac." It may occur, a
Tappahannock (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 27
ll sail vessels that attempted to pass in the vicinity of Evansport; but the vessels were afterwards recovered by the enemy — All was quiet off Aquia Creek as laters noon to-day, the hour of our latest advices from that quarter. There were rumors afloat yesterday that the enemy was landing at Matthias Point, but the report was incorrect, being predicated no doubt on the movement of Colonel Stokes's N. C. regiment from their old camp to another point. The rumor about a landing at Tappahannock, and the citizens packing up and leaving, was equally unfounded. The Fredericksburg Recorder, of the 10th inst., says: The mail rider between this place and Hempstead, who came up yesterday evening, reports having met a returning courier who had carried information to Gen. Holmes of the landing of the enemy in large force in the county of Northumberland. Whether this is a mere raid, or preparatory to its occupation, we are not advised. On Sunday evening we were at the Cre
Aquia Creek (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 27
st have been the result of some disaster. We have no report direct from Evansport since the affair, it being witnessed by our troops from the hills adjacent to Aquia creek. About 9 o'clock last night our batteries at Evansport are reported to have fired on one or more war vessels that attempted to pass down. The firing was hth great distinctness in King George county, (a distance of sixty miles,) and jarred the doors of the dwelling of our informant of this fact. It is believed at Aquia Creek that the vessel was driven back, as she had not passed down the river. The Texas boys with their long range guns — Enfield fles probably — drove several crews from small sail vessels that attempted to pass in the vicinity of Evansport; but the vessels were afterwards recovered by the enemy — All was quiet off Aquia Creek as laters noon to-day, the hour of our latest advices from that quarter. There were rumors afloat yesterday that the enemy was landing at Matthias Point, but t<
Cumberland River (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): article 27
h all possible dispatch. Indeed so great is the rush to Hickman that it is in contemplation to run a steam boat between Hickman and Columbus for the special accommodation of the Kentucky sympathizers with the Southern cause Skirmish at Cumberland river between Zollicoffer and the Lincolnites From a private letter from Gen Zollicoffer's camp, on Cumberland river, on the road between Jamestown and Sumersett, the Knoxville Register is permitted to extract the following particulars of a sCumberland river, on the road between Jamestown and Sumersett, the Knoxville Register is permitted to extract the following particulars of a skirmish which occurred there on the 3d inst: Gen. Zollicoffer, having complete control of the river, the enemy cannot approach except at one point, Steigal's Ferry. Here there were about 1,000 Lincolnites stationed. While the General was reconnoitering their position in the morning with his glass, they opened fire upon him, and a cannon ball struck within four feet of him. In the afternoon, Gen. Z., with two regiments and four pieces of artillery, went up and attacked them, throwing a gre
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