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Wild Cat (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): article 14
er page to the glory of our invincible arms. It opens the ball in lower Kentucky. Stirring scenes may be expected hourly in that crowded quarter. From Gen. Zollicoffer's brigade. The Knoxville Register has been permitted to make the following extract from a private letter from a member of Col. Cumming's Regiment, in regard to the recent operations of Gen. Zollicoffer's Brigade in Kentucky, from which it will be seen that the Yankees have not forgotten how to execute the Bull Run Wild Cat manœuvre: We had crossed Cumberland river, (our regiment,) and expected to have a fight certain, as we learned that there were three regiments of the enemy within four miles of the river, who intended to plant a battery on the bank and sink our boats. But the evening before we threw over a detachment of cavalry, nine in number, who fell afoul of their pickets, run them, and scared their three regiments (who were on their march to the river, and, in fact, were within one and a half mi
Missouri (United States) (search for this): article 14
" It also states that Gen. Price had made a speech at Osceola, vowing vengeance on Kansas for the destruction of that place by the Jayhawker. From a citizen of one of the principal river towns, the Democrat obtained information from General Price's command as late as the 6th. He was then, it is stated, at Osceola, with a force of from ten to fifteen thousand men, intending in a few days to strike northward, and sending word to his relatives and friends that he should soon be on the Missouri river. General Slack's division had already crossed the Osage, and another division was crossing on the 6th. Price had fifty-three cannon — some of them rifled — and had lately received twenty-five hundred new tents. All his troops were well clad, shod, and armed; and all reports in reference to their destitute and suffering condition are not founded in fact. The large numbers reported as deserting him, have simply gone home for the purpose of inducing enlistments, at which work they are no
Claiborne (Mississippi, United States) (search for this): article 14
their services to assist in nursing the sick at the military hospital in that place, and are rendering valuable aid in that way. The Nashville Gazette states that the powder mills of Mr. Whiteman, in Coffee county, is now turning out 2,000 pounds of powder per day. It is said to be of the best quality for military purposes. The Lincolnites are in strong force in the adjoining Kentucky counties, whence, in considerable numbers, they make frequent raids into Campbell, Scott and Claiborne counties, Tenn., stealing negroes and horses, and sometimes capturing citizens. The Knoxville Register says these nests will soon be broken up. Order from Gen. Huger concerning Letters sent to Yankee land. For the information of the public, we inert the following order: Headq's Department of Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 26, 1861. Hereafter no letter exceeding one page of or tinary-sized letter paper will be sent to the United States by flag of truce. Benj. Huger, Jr.,
Missouri (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 14
patience; do not let the princely heritage of Missouri be lost to you and your children, when a few the brilliant stars of which is our own loved Missouri, and fight under that bright flag which has ao defeat. That the bond of union between Missouri and her Southern sisters may be more perfect,our reputation but a little while longer, and Missouri will be regenerated and redeemed. To my us!" You know as well as I that the people of Missouri are Southern people — that their sympathies, ishes us with the following intelligence from Missouri, in addition to what has already been publish inst., on the border of Johnson co., between Missouri refugees, aided by some Kansas, and a body ofng words: United States of America, State of Missouri. I do solemnly swear that I will supps of America and the Constitution of the State of Missouri; that I will faithfully obey all the lawand of the Provisional Government of the State of Missouri; and I will do all in my power as an Ame[6 more...]
Osceola, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): article 14
s, that unless checked within ten days more in some sudden or overwhelming manner, these recruiting parties will begin a rare work of deviltry in bridge burning and persecuting Union citizens." It also states that Gen. Price had made a speech at Osceola, vowing vengeance on Kansas for the destruction of that place by the Jayhawker. From a citizen of one of the principal river towns, the Democrat obtained information from General Price's command as late as the 6th. He was then, it is stated, at Osceola, with a force of from ten to fifteen thousand men, intending in a few days to strike northward, and sending word to his relatives and friends that he should soon be on the Missouri river. General Slack's division had already crossed the Osage, and another division was crossing on the 6th. Price had fifty-three cannon — some of them rifled — and had lately received twenty-five hundred new tents. All his troops were well clad, shod, and armed; and all reports in reference to their
Paducah (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): article 14
people are "heaping up for themselves damnation against the day of judgment" There are one or two men in this community who had better beware! Population of Paducah. The Memphis Appeal, of the 10th inst., obtains from the Rev. J. T. Pickett, late a resident of Paducah, who has recently arrived at that place, the followingPaducah, who has recently arrived at that place, the following information: Out of the original population of Paducah — numbering about seven thousand--only some fifteen hundred now remain at their homes, the rest having taken refuge in the South Mr. Pickett confirms the accounts we have heretofore published regarding the wanton acts of vandalism perpetrated by the Hessian soldiery on tPaducah — numbering about seven thousand--only some fifteen hundred now remain at their homes, the rest having taken refuge in the South Mr. Pickett confirms the accounts we have heretofore published regarding the wanton acts of vandalism perpetrated by the Hessian soldiery on the property of absentees. In many cases they have broken open locked doors, stolen furniture, mashed up looking-glasses, and ruthlessly cat velvet-cushioned sofas and chairs with their pocket knives--all of this being done in a spirit of wanton revenge towards absent non-combatants.
Louisville (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): article 14
orty infantry; their cavalry run past their infantry. Our cavalry pursuing and firing at the infantry. Results, one man wounded and one horse killed on our side. The enemy lost about ten or twelve killed, twelve prisoners, and a good many guns, pistols, etc — The prisoners all belonged to the 35th Ohio, who had only arrived the evening before.--There was one captain among the prisoners. Exciting news from Kentucky--Gen. Schoepff Falling back — Citizens leaving Somerset. The Louisville (Ky.) Democrat, (Rep.,) of the 8th inst., publishes the following letters from Somerset and Stanford counties, from reliable parties: Somerset, Ky., Dec. 6, 1861, Three o'clock, A. M. Editors Democrat: Gentlemen: The rebels have crossed the river in a large force, and our troops are in full retreat before them. The whole town is in the greatest confusion, and men, women and children are preparing to leave the town. Yours, &c. T. M. Stanford, Ky., Dec. 6, 1861. Editors
Campbell (Virginia, United States) (search for this): article 14
f color have volunteered their services to assist in nursing the sick at the military hospital in that place, and are rendering valuable aid in that way. The Nashville Gazette states that the powder mills of Mr. Whiteman, in Coffee county, is now turning out 2,000 pounds of powder per day. It is said to be of the best quality for military purposes. The Lincolnites are in strong force in the adjoining Kentucky counties, whence, in considerable numbers, they make frequent raids into Campbell, Scott and Claiborne counties, Tenn., stealing negroes and horses, and sometimes capturing citizens. The Knoxville Register says these nests will soon be broken up. Order from Gen. Huger concerning Letters sent to Yankee land. For the information of the public, we inert the following order: Headq's Department of Norfolk, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 26, 1861. Hereafter no letter exceeding one page of or tinary-sized letter paper will be sent to the United States by flag of truce.
Kansas (Kansas, United States) (search for this): article 14
n ten days more in some sudden or overwhelming manner, these recruiting parties will begin a rare work of deviltry in bridge burning and persecuting Union citizens." It also states that Gen. Price had made a speech at Osceola, vowing vengeance on Kansas for the destruction of that place by the Jayhawker. From a citizen of one of the principal river towns, the Democrat obtained information from General Price's command as late as the 6th. He was then, it is stated, at Osceola, with a force oery energetically engaged in some of the river towns with good success and in others with very limited results. A report is also mentioned of a skirmish on the 6th inst., on the border of Johnson co., between Missouri refugees, aided by some Kansas, and a body of Confederates.--Three of the latter are reported to have been killed. Parties from Lexington reported that at St. Joseph the Union men were giving up in despair, and daily going over to the Confederates, to save their lives and
Somerset County (Maryland, United States) (search for this): article 14
at the infantry. Results, one man wounded and one horse killed on our side. The enemy lost about ten or twelve killed, twelve prisoners, and a good many guns, pistols, etc — The prisoners all belonged to the 35th Ohio, who had only arrived the evening before.--There was one captain among the prisoners. Exciting news from Kentucky--Gen. Schoepff Falling back — Citizens leaving Somerset. The Louisville (Ky.) Democrat, (Rep.,) of the 8th inst., publishes the following letters from Somerset and Stanford counties, from reliable parties: Somerset, Ky., Dec. 6, 1861, Three o'clock, A. M. Editors Democrat: Gentlemen: The rebels have crossed the river in a large force, and our troops are in full retreat before them. The whole town is in the greatest confusion, and men, women and children are preparing to leave the town. Yours, &c. T. M. Stanford, Ky., Dec. 6, 1861. Editors Democrat:--Gentlemen: The stage has just arrived from Somerset, loaded with ladi
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