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Reception of the war News in New Orleans.

--The Crescent, of Monday, says:

‘ Great excitement prevailed in and about this office last night, consequent upon the receipt of the glorious victory outlined in our telegraphic column. Crowds besieged all parts of the building until a late hour. Amid the rejoicing for the victory there was mingled a deep feeling of sadness and anxiety for hundreds upon hundreds of our glorious Louisiana boys who had certainly met with the bloody shock of battle

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