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Old Point (North Carolina, United States) (search for this): article 18
near Newtown. Six had died; the remainder were wounded. They had been deserted by their own physicians, but were cared for by ours. Subsequently, two rebel soldiers paid a visit to their wounded friends and were captured. Summary of news. The Baltimore American, of Thursday, has the following: Through Fortress Monroe and other sources we gather to-day a variety of interesting intelligence from Southern a papers. The Norfolk papers are perfectly aware of the movements at Old Point, notwithstanding the papers on this side say nothing in relation to them. Even the visit of Vice-President Hamlin with a party of ladies to the Fortress on Sunday is stated in the Richmond papers of Tuesday. Memphis papers of the 27th and a Charleston Mercury of the 22d ult. have been received at Cairo. By advices from the vicinity of Savannah we learn that the surrender of Fort Pulas it was daily expected. The rebel force there had been cut off from all communication with Savanna
Skidaway Island (Georgia, United States) (search for this): article 18
, and are said to be receiving some reinforcements. An Arkansas correspondent of the St. Louis Republican asserts "that a note has been received by General Seigel from the Confederate Governor of Arkansas, saying that, if they were not driven out of this State in ten days, he would issue an order for the Confederates to lay down their arms and leave the State. An official dispatch to the Navy Department from Commodore Dupont states that the rebels have withdrawn their batteries on Skidaway and Green Islands, near Savannah, thus giving us control of Vernon and Wilmington rivers, which form important approaches to Savannah river. The United States Senate yesterday passed the House resolution — ayes 32, noes 10 --suggested by the President, declaring that the United States ought to co-operate, by giving pecuniary aid, with any State which may adopt the gradual abolition of slavery. The bill for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia was further discussed, but
Shenandoah county (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 18
ce. The expansive railroad bridge at Edinburg was burned by Jackson yesterday. There is only one locomotive at this end of the Manassas road, and no cars. Ashby's cavalry were reinforced to-day by two or more heavy guns, with which he practiced on us at long range. The firing of yesterday shows the accuracy of our cannoneers. In a field where Ashby made a stand were counted shell within a space of one hundred and fifty feet, fired at a mile and a half range. The valley of Shenandoah shows great neglect of agriculture. The men, women and children, who seem to have unlimited confidence in the Yankee troops, hold unrestricted intercourse with them. Gen. Banks is here and Gen. Shields at Strasburg. A division post-office has been established here, but the mails are irregular at present. Winchester, April 2.--Fourteen rebel victims of Sunday's battle were seen to-day at a house near Newtown. Six had died; the remainder were wounded. They had been deserted
Fort Delaware (Delaware, United States) (search for this): article 18
esday, bringing a package of letters from the Federal prisoners so dishonorably retained by the rebels, and a communication to Gen. Wool from Gen. Huger. The intelligence from Norfolk strengthens the belief that the Merrimac will again venture out. A rumor, but not considered reliable, prevailed at Fortress Monroe that Yorktown had been abandoned, Magruder's force falling back to Richmond. Thirteen rebel prisoners captured at Winchester arrived here yesterday, and were forwarded to Fort Delaware. The commissioners appointed to examine the Western Department, under Gen. Fremont's administration, have made a report exposing gross frauds and wide-spread demoralization among the official circles and their dependents in that Department, but exculpating the merchants, mechanizes and manufacturers from any share in these frauds. At last accounts Col. Carter, in command of the Tennessee Union troops, had possession of Jackson borough, in East Tennessee, having made his advance
Savannah (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 18
een received by General Seigel from the Confederate Governor of Arkansas, saying that, if they were not driven out of this State in ten days, he would issue an order for the Confederates to lay down their arms and leave the State. An official dispatch to the Navy Department from Commodore Dupont states that the rebels have withdrawn their batteries on Skidaway and Green Islands, near Savannah, thus giving us control of Vernon and Wilmington rivers, which form important approaches to Savannah river. The United States Senate yesterday passed the House resolution — ayes 32, noes 10 --suggested by the President, declaring that the United States ought to co-operate, by giving pecuniary aid, with any State which may adopt the gradual abolition of slavery. The bill for the abolition of slavery in the District of Columbia was further discussed, but no vote taken. The House of Representatives yesterday passed the bill to assign the command in the field without regard to seniorit
Cumberland Gap (Tennessee, United States) (search for this): article 18
demoralization among the official circles and their dependents in that Department, but exculpating the merchants, mechanizes and manufacturers from any share in these frauds. At last accounts Col. Carter, in command of the Tennessee Union troops, had possession of Jackson borough, in East Tennessee, having made his advance through what is known as Baptist Gap. Capt. Milward, of Col. Mundly's cavalry battalion, was the first to enter the town with his company. The force of rebels at Cumberland Gap is variously estimated, and are said to be receiving some reinforcements. An Arkansas correspondent of the St. Louis Republican asserts "that a note has been received by General Seigel from the Confederate Governor of Arkansas, saying that, if they were not driven out of this State in ten days, he would issue an order for the Confederates to lay down their arms and leave the State. An official dispatch to the Navy Department from Commodore Dupont states that the rebels have wit
Edinburg (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 18
r in the thigh. The current report, however, that Ashby was wounded, is not credited at headquarters. Some of Ashby's scouts made their appearance early this morning on the high, wooded ridge on the opposite side of the Stony creek, beyond Edinburg. They were fired on by some of the 29th Pennsylvania, when Ashby unmasked four guns and threw shells into our camp. The rebels subsequently retreated under the fire of our guns. During the day they frequently interfered with our bridge bune officer, speaks significantly of an anticipated open rebellion in Maryland; but this is regarded as one of the means resorted to by the Secession leaders to dupe their followers into continued resistance. The expansive railroad bridge at Edinburg was burned by Jackson yesterday. There is only one locomotive at this end of the Manassas road, and no cars. Ashby's cavalry were reinforced to-day by two or more heavy guns, with which he practiced on us at long range. The firing of yest
J. R. Graves (search for this): article 19
A formidable Pike. --The Memphis Avalanche describes a new weapon, called the "Graves lance and pike," named after its inventor, the Rev. J. R. Graves, of Nashville. Its striking peculiarities are: 1. Its wound at once paralyzes the enemy, and it is of the most fatal character. 2. It is portable and can be used with a shot gun. Its length is nine or ten feet when extended, and when folded only the length of the musket. 3. A body of soldiers can be drilled with the manual used for the --The Memphis Avalanche describes a new weapon, called the "Graves lance and pike," named after its inventor, the Rev. J. R. Graves, of Nashville. Its striking peculiarities are: 1. Its wound at once paralyzes the enemy, and it is of the most fatal character. 2. It is portable and can be used with a shot gun. Its length is nine or ten feet when extended, and when folded only the length of the musket. 3. A body of soldiers can be drilled with the manual used for the musket and bayonet.
the public from speculation on their necessities. Proposed Tax on cotton. It is stated that Governor Brown will recommend to the next Legislature of Georgia to levya tax of $26 per bale on all cotton raised in that State the present year, and if the cotton does not pay the tax, that other property of the planter be sold for that purpose. Burning of the steamer Sabine. From the Houston Telegraph, of the 29th ult., we learn that the steamboat Sablue, from a Texas port to a Louisiana port, engaged in the coasting trade, encountered a Federal blockading steamer off Calcanean, and was run ashore and set fire to by her owner and entirely consumed. She had a valuable cargo. The Eastern Farming Squadron. The number of Gloucester (Mass.) fishing vessels lost off George's Bank, in the gale of February 24, was fifteen, and the number lost January I was four. By the loss of these 19 vessels 138 men were drowned, laying 70 widows and 147 children to be provided for.
rchant a fair profit for his time and labor and expenses, and protects the public from speculation on their necessities. Proposed Tax on cotton. It is stated that Governor Brown will recommend to the next Legislature of Georgia to levya tax of $26 per bale on all cotton raised in that State the present year, and if the cotton does not pay the tax, that other property of the planter be sold for that purpose. Burning of the steamer Sabine. From the Houston Telegraph, of the 29th ult., we learn that the steamboat Sablue, from a Texas port to a Louisiana port, engaged in the coasting trade, encountered a Federal blockading steamer off Calcanean, and was run ashore and set fire to by her owner and entirely consumed. She had a valuable cargo. The Eastern Farming Squadron. The number of Gloucester (Mass.) fishing vessels lost off George's Bank, in the gale of February 24, was fifteen, and the number lost January I was four. By the loss of these 19 vessels 138 men
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