Rebellions, Union Victories, and Press Feuds Across Campaign
The issue reports Union advances across the Mississippi, noting captures and losses, the fall of New Orleans and other towns, and a key engagement at Williamsport. It also covers reactions in Ohio newspapers over the 53rd and 63rd regiments, editor feuds, and calls for accountability, attributing mixed fortunes to officers and soldiers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forktown
McCastray
Williameburgh
York River
Richmond
Porr
Ciiv
Harieve
Corinth
Porson
Williamsrorgh
McClittas
Pillsburg
U.S
Mercedita
Cincinnati Gazette
63D
Ohio
Fifty-third
Athens
Appler
Sulton
A. Mitorn
Marietta Republican
Mariutta
Mic- Lek
News and Intelligencer
Afl
Mincen
Marietta
Lud de Fender
Drutesfeice
Minter
Hhis
Nim Wi Festa
Alver
Lek
Feopla
Masses
Robert McKinsiy
Lois Crouch
Awle McCullom
FL Grainhead
Bo. Spellman
Amesville
Mise
McCullom
Anersom
Jill
Sai ‘Tate
Caver
Ey Dat
Aamiton
Sail
Renga
Burd
Stillot No. d
Town No
Tenge No
A.M. Gudgeon
A. C. Murphy
Athens Road
S. W. Grale
J. Crouch
C. Crouch
Axtell
W.b.dickerson
Controversy Over Shiloh Surprise and Generals Then and Now
The piece criticizes General Grant and General Prentiss for the Shiloh surprise, urges immediate exchange and punishment for mismanagement, and defends General Sherman while questioning his promotion. It argues the public demands a full investigation and accountability for the battlefield failures.
Ohio Troops Vindicated Over Shiloh Battle Imputations
The Ohio regiments 77th and 53rd are defended against charges of cowardice after Shiloh. Ohio officials and Lt. Governor Stanton condemn the belief as unjust and misrepresented, citing surp ise and confusion among commanding officers as the cause. Gen Grant’s remarks support readiness and deny surprise, noting reconnoitering skirmishes and transport delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Athens Messenger
33D
Shiloh
53D
Smay
54D
Gazette
Llame
Col. Arrien
Swensay
Pittsburg Landing
Prentiss
Pittsburg
Memphis
Prent
Grant
Cin
Ohio
Statecuth
Wm. S. Cutler
War Department
Stanton
Pitsburg
Ohio Voltantess
J Gavelle
Savannah
Lany
Bu‘ Ell
Nelson
Cin. Gazette
The Fall of New Orleans Headlines and Dispatches
News items recount reactions in Southern papers to the fall of New Orleans amid Confederate resilience and Union advances. Reports discuss the Louisiana ironclad, evacuation debates, and patrols around Yorktown to Hampton Roads with mentions of Johnston Lavell Lee and Stoneman forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Day
Louisiana
Secretary of the Navy
Richmond
New Orleans
Lavell
Pentaconia
Amar
Goa
Cape
Also Mentioned on This Page
TF. Wildes
S, Goed
Tharday
Nav
Intelligencer and News
Mr. Vane
Regan
Ren
Vrentiss
Prentes
Cleveland Phin Center
W. T. Sherman
John Sherman
Isis
Kentucky
Lemester
Obie
43D Regiment
Cen
Ialyleck
Senate
58T
Waan
Jlow
Legion
Battle OF
New York Herald
Yorktown
Wasuvneros
Fortress Monroe
McClellan
Gloucester Point
Franklin
West Point
Beangeanrsns Asay Ur Potowac
Han
BM. Stanton
G. B. McCrennas
Worktown
Arn
Associated Press
Youstown
York
James Rivers
Johnston
Lagruder
Virginia
Lee
McClelan
Jiesellers
Ckabuting Creek
Williamsburg
Stoneman
Willamsburg
Gunbaaly
Wester Buint
Davis
Levon Wedneday
Magruder
Ehmend
Joe Johnston
Lathrop
Dupornt
Navy Department
Wasasu
Pond Rowan
Apri
Isabel Ea War
Wilson
Santiago de Cuba
Ridgely
Uacco
Canat
Gibson
Nashville
Rebris
F. Orrost
Tennessee—General Order
Pitter
Fenu
Genaad Thomas
Army of the Ohio
Ant Majore
Generg) Thomas
McCleraana
Wallace
McClernand
Greneral Finant
Army Corps of
Sday Evening
Williansburg
Dhiven 3
Heaveramens
Potomac
Williamsuuno
M. Stanton
Con
Hancock
P.M
G. B. McCuruusy
Manassas
Danville
N.C
Fort Macon
Fortress
Moston
EB AL. Stanton
Worden
Burnside
Ilo
Col. White
Ordnance Department
Lossen
Jon Wout
Gineral
Mitchhell
Tuskview
Ann
B.A. Stanton
New Mexico
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Snother Bate
General Canby
Tarollo
Crencral Canby
Major Paul
Selig & Co
Athens, C
Albany,o
Charles, and
Delaines
Atkinson's
Main St
Strahl’s
Steam Mill
Albany
Roach & Topay
Sale
ML & CL
Oma
ROS
Twombly
Dover Township
Cranty
Teriander
Columbia New York
Ernee
Oysoon
Alew
J Tobate Court of
Athens County
A. G. Brown
Mme. Demorests
Conteins
Patti
Robert McRiastry
Sunmel S. Knowles
Hig
Brana
Chas. Gil
Seal Estate
Led
Athos Counts
Ohie
Bane
Edwand de * Lacken
Tor Te Aethindt
LD. Evans
Adm
Hy Samuel $. Knowles
Ait’s
Menrietta D. Beebe
William Kensardint
Lear
T. Beabe
Athoua Ohi
Ile
RY Mores
P. Wet M. Adge
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