Senate actions and bills debated in May 16 session
The Senate discussed a Court of Claims regulation bill, census resolution, and a Davis Davis resolution on generals. Amendments re Whipple Berry Baker pensions passed. Navy efficiency act, consular printing, and ocean mail with Brazil considered. Pay amendments for soldiers, hospital rations, and hospital funds rules adopted. House welcomed Yelllow Stone River exploration report and electoral college considerations. Pacific Railroad and other appropriation bills advanced or postponed. Adjourned.
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Army dispatch chronicles Proctor's Creek and Bermuda engagements
May 14 to May 16 reports Gen Burnham's brigade breaking enemy lines at Proctor's Creek and the bombardment at Fort Darling. British and Confederate positions shelling and counterattacks noted, with 150 killed, minor prisoner gains, and Fort Darling magazine explosion. Monitors drive the Richmond ironclad off. News of Stuart's funeral, disrupted telegraph, and Butler's command.
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Meridian Report On Surrender At Camden And Newbern Expedition
The Richmond Examiner notes Meridian on May 9 reporting Steele's 9000 strong army surrender to Gen. Dick Taylor at Camden on the 28th of last month. It also mentions Gen Price demanding Alexandria's surrender and an expedition to Newbern returning with 63 captives and Libby Prison holding 29 Yankee prisoners as of May 11.
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Memphis Steamer Belle Reports Quiet River Trade
The Belle from Memphis to St Louis with 300 bales of cotton reports quiet river conditions. Memphis markets stay active at 72 to 78 cents middling while shipments await lines closure orders from Gen Ashburne.
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Navy reports capture of Opia by Fox at sea
The U S schooner Fox captured the sloop Opia on May 1 with 93 bales of cotton. Opia had no papers or flag, reportedly discarded by the captain. Opia sailed from St Marks to Havana when captured.
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