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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1862

Page

2

The Battle at Williamsburg Daily Post editorials

War news from Norfolk and surrounding actions during May includes surrender of Norfolk Portsmouth and Gosport, Union forces under Wool advancing from Willoughby Point, and reports of the Merrimac and Monitor offshore. President Lincoln and Secretary Chase accompany Wool, with Galena and other ships active on the James River.

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Naval engagement reports rebel flotilla on Mississippi River

The morning action involved eight frontclad rebel gunboats, four with rams, one hour long. Two rebels blown up and one sunk as they retreated under fort guns. Cincinnati wounded but operable tomorrow. Captain Stemble seriously wounded. Morton boat No 16 and Second Master Gregory praised. Commodore Hollins suspected to command rebel squadron. Western Flotilla captain C Tl Davis reports pro tem.

Fine Sur Bextor Pitrow Riven Catao G. Wellius Seo Cincinnati Stemble Benton Gregory Hollins

Merrimac destroyed by rebels as War Office notes

The Merrimac was blown up by the rebels at two minutes before 5 this morning after being set afire around 3. The explosion was witnessed as a grand sight. The Monitor, E A Stevens, and the gun boats have moved toward Norfolk.

J. M. Watson Monitor E. A. Stevens Naugatuck Norfolk

Pursuit of retreating rebels advances toward Bottom Bridge

New Kent Court House Virginia May 10 dispatch reports Gen. Stoneman leading 8th Illinois Cavalry and 2d Rhode Island with 9th Pennsylvania, driving back Longstreet’s rear guard. Rebels abandon Cumberland and burn jail, rail line torn up, bridge destruction likely as McClellan’s forces close in.

New Kent Court House Stoneman Richmond Illinois

Rebel Gunboats Face Union Fleet In Dramatic Mississippi Battle

On May 11 Carmo reports a sharp clash above Fort Wright as eight rebel gunboats attacked the Union flotilla. The Cincinnati engaged the Mallory at close range, repelled boarding attempts, and after a fierce exchange, the Mallory sank with all aboard. The Cincinnati suffered four wounded. other vessels escaped damage as the Benton pursued the rebel force.

Miners flood Oregon and British Columbia shores as treasure ships arrive

Steamers Brother Jonathan Oregon and Panama arrive from Oregon and British Columbia with 220000 dollars in treasure. Portland and Victoria fill with Californians bound for mining regions while Salmon and Cariboo districts draw crowds. Flour and provisions command high prices as emigration to mining areas accelerates.

Oregon British Columbia San Francisco Jonathan Panama Portland Victoria California Cariboo Hong Kong Atlantic States Suez Shanghai Yangh Kiang

Railroad Tragedy Kills Professor Fletcher in Collision

A special train carrying Governor Morton Gen Noble Prof Fletcher and surgeons collided with a freight car at Sullivan Indiana. Prof Fletcher was instantly killed and all other passengers escaped injury.

Indianapolis Morton Noble Fletcher Pittsburg Landing Sullivan

Train of Cars Captured by Morgan Rebel Cavalry

Confederate forces under John Hunt Morgan capture a train of cars during a raid, disrupting Union logistics. The strike showcases Morgan’s cavalry tactics and local mobility, signaling ongoing Confederate pressure behind Union lines.

Morgan

Williamsburg battle toll for Sth Michigan regiment

Philadelphia May 11 The killed in the Sixth Michigan regiment at the battle of Williamsburg reach 29 with 115 wounded and a total of 144 casualties in this report from the field.

Williamsburg Philadelphia Sth Michigan

Halleck's Army Progress Impeded by Rains

The War Department reports Gen Hallicks army dated May 10 moving toward Corinth but slowed by heavy rains and nearly impassable roads through dense woods. The force remains in good health and high spirits with officers confident of success.

Washington War Department

Engagement Between Generals Paine and Bragg Forces

Courier and City of Alton report no general engagement by Saturday noon. On Thursday Major Applington led a reconnaissance from Farmington toward Corinth and encountered ambushes. his battalion pressed through and carried off Major Paine’s body. Rebels reportedly suffered 49 killed or missing with a Lieut. Col. and Captain dead. Friday Bragg’s division attacked Paine two miles beyond Farmington. sharp fighting and bayonet charges ended with Allied withdrawal to Farmington after heavy rebel reinforcements. MorTeReEY, TENN. May 10 Deserters note 55 000 rebel force under Bragg Van Dorn Hardee and Price with 30 artillery pieces aiming to roll left wing into the Tennessee River. our losses about 30 killed and 70 wounded. weather fair. army advancing slowly.

Farmington Corinth Bragg Paine Mortereey Tenn

Fire Destroys Fifty Acres in Troy and District

A major blaze in Troy New York burned about fifty acres of land and damaged 1000 feet of the Hudson River bridge. Public and private buildings suffered substantial losses totaling near three million dollars with fourteen hundred thousand insured in several cities. Seven bodies were recovered and ten remain missing as relief efforts aid hundreds made homeless.

Troy N. Y Hudson London Liverpool New York Boston Springfield Hartford Renssalaer Saratoga Bridge Troy Union Depot Sixth Street Presbyterian Church Fifth Street Baptist Church Scotch Presbyterian Church Methodist Free Chapel Troy Orphan Asylum Children’s Asylum Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Academy

New York May 12 Headlines From Around The World

News items include steamship Hansa arriving at 2 am, Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral, rising distress in Blackburn, a Russian loan of fifteen million sterling well received in London, Erie and Illinois Railroads advancing, Confederate passengers on the Shannon, crop prospects, and Italian affairs with the king’s Naples arrival and a discovered Neapolitan army conspiracy.

San Francisco Sonora Panama New York England Hong Kong China Toping Sangtang Walker Holmes Thibet Tartar Topens Ningpo Chnusan Nanking Shanghai Hansa Southampton Niagara Queenstown Balmoral Blackburn London Exchange London Erie Illinois The Daily News Shannon West Indies Italy Naples Garibaldi Russia St. Petersburg Milan Monza

Organized bands threaten messengers near Newmarket

Reports from Newmarket Va describe bands of farmers acting by day and soldiers by night to intercept messengers. Three soldiers guarding horses stopped at a farmhouse for bread and milk. fifteen rebels emerged from a barn, killing one and mortally wounding another while the third fled. Women who directed the soldiers were arrested but released. Harrisonburg saw no enemy, locals regret withdrawal as Ashby’s scouts enforce conscription. Manasutter Mountain has burned for two days and nights.

Newmarket Harrisonburg Harris Guard Ashby Manasutter Mountain

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