London Times Editorials and Civil War Cable Censorship Report
English newspapers arriving in America discuss London Times editorials and a new war news censorship order. Telegram lines from Portland to Philadelphia are blocked, prompting responses from the Boston office. Ellsworth’s assassin weapon goes to the Albany bureau and hotel rates in Richmond rise while Carlotta Patti’s voice receives praise.
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Battle at Spotsylvania and Stoneman raids reported
The Richmond Enquirer recounts a major Civil War battle near Spotsylvania on May 3 with heavy losses and claims 5000 Federal prisoners. Gen Paxton was killed, Gen Jackson wounded, and Gen Heath and A. P. Hill lightly hurt. Stoneman’s cavalry raided Fredericksburg rail lines and moved toward Hanover Court House and York River.
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White House
Political and military notes from Washington May 6 1863
Acting Master Francis Wells promoted to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant and ordered to command the steamer Daylight. Acting Master Samuel Huse promoted to Acting Volunteer Lieutenant for gallant conduct and ordered to command the steamer Shockokow. J E Stanard and David B Crowell moved to North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. Brigham named Acting Assistant Surgeon. James McCoswell dropped for desertion. War Dept forms invalid corps for wounded and convalescents. Provost Marshal General to execute. duties under his Bureau. Gen Hooker estimates losses around 10000. Stoughton released from Richmond arrives. Brig Gen Patrick departs with farewell from Aquia Creek. Gen Stone assigned to Department of the Gulf. USS W G Anderson captures rebel Royal Yacht with 97 bales cotton. Judge Terry arrives in Texas.
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Majesty steamer burns with loss of stores and horses
The steamer Majesty was destroyed by fire below Hickman as 1400 tons of commissary stores and 150 horses were lost except two. Rebel forces and naval actions near Grand Gulf and Haines Bluff are noted with 26 killed and 54 wounded on our side. Tuscumbia crippled. McClernand and Logan marching toward Port Hudson.
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Regional Subscriptions Drive U S. Total Reaches 700000
Philadelphia reports strong local and eastern city sales totaling 286000 in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia 174000 in Ohio 114000 in Maryland and Baltimore 78000 in Providence Rhode Island 17000 in Illinois 13600 in New Jersey 11000 in Kentucky and 7000 in Indiana and other Western states The day’s U S subscription stands at 700000 amid a retreat in gin sales shaping a favorable outlook.
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Confederate Cotton Plunder Blocked by Union Forces
A New Orleans correspondent reports Gen Banks headquarters at Washington near Opelousas with Weitzel's division nearby. The march past Brashear City shows Union troops overcoming natural obstacles while gathering large piles of cotton and numerous mules. Rebels burned cotton bales but failed to destroy most. Marshal C J Hawkes captured hundreds of bales.
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Rebel reinforcements and Confederate high command shifts reported
New York dispatches note Peck's forces pressing rebels who left Suffolk and Keyes' troops moving from Yorktown. The Times extra claims Lee's forces were joined by troops from Lynchburg via Gordonsville. Hancock and aides had horses shot. Couch slightly wounded. Murfreesboro report cites 20 000 to 25 000 Rebels reinforcing Tennessee, total force around 100 000, Bragg death rumors dismissed.
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Fight at Suffolk Virginia Reported Rebel Losses
The telegraph line is down as of May 6. Rebels have withdrawn from Suffolk and crossed Blackwater. At the Sunday engagement near Suffolk on the 3rd, rebel deaths were about 200 buried five miles out on the Petersburg turnpike, not counting those left on the field.
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Capture of Grand Gulf and Memphis area actions reported
Despatch boat Wilson brings news of the capture of Grand Gulf with 500 prisoners and all guns ammunition and stores. Guerrillas at Greenville Mississippi destroyed the Transport Minnesota on Sunday. Our gunboats soon dispersed the enemy.
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Canals Open as Oswego Boats Soon Reach Town
A Oswego canal report says the first boats from Oswego will arrive tomorrow amid heavy rain and a new freshet threat. The Governor vetoed the Legislative Broadway Railroad bill.
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Vera Cruz Occupation Hinted by Eco del Comercio
From New Orleans advices dated April 14 the Eco del Comercio predicts that within about thirty days the French army may occupy the Mexican capital. It argues Puebla’s investiture could force Puebla to surrender and notes the paper supports General Almonte’s faction.
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Conflict Report From Beaver Head Pursuit
A Beaver Head messenger requests military aid after a battle where twenty four white men were killed by Burnock Indians near May 1. Seventeen Indians were killed. three hundred whites began pursuit of the Winnemak gang.
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Market summary on New York stocks and commodities May 7
Second Board stocks mostly higher with gains in several railroads and utilities. Prices for corn, wheat, pork, beef, and lard show mixed to firm movement. cotton and flour steady to firmer. coffee, molasses, and sugar with modest gains. shipments to Liverpool more active, overall market cautious.
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