30 Oct 1861
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1861
Page
1
Information has arrived that contraband routes into Juba New Branentel are active to supply the Southern cause. Reports mention Jason M Haig and a convoy bound for war efforts. prisoners of war depots and fortifications are discussed along with military movements, depots, and ships in the Atlantic theater.
An agent acted for the Government to seize the estate of John A. Waeblogion at Mount Vernon for the rebel army claim. John A. Washington resigned his position and the property fell to Turnor who fled to Devagaan Creek after contracting the Georgian fever. Gabriel Wo, loyal to the truant, kept the farm alive with help, paying costs as the Government claims Union ownership and slaves are to be included in the seizure while the rebel leader Colonel Parry’s house at Alexandria stands as it was two days’ march away.
A fragmentary note from a rebel correspondent of One Atlanta Intelligencer claims uncertainty over victory or defeat at Seats Rom Island. The text mentions performing a task, friendly fire risk, and dangerous conditions, with garbled names and unclear actions.
Telegraph updates describe forces withdrawing near Leesburg and Goose Creek with prisoners and improvised bridges under fire. Reports include a Union patrols push across rivers, a rare attack on a crossing, a note on Abolitionist sentiment in the South and a Pacific Telegraph completion celebrated before a Baker death shocks the region.
Reports from October 20 to 31 chronicle casualties, naval captures, and troop movements across Virginia Maryland and Tennessee. Major actions include Ball’s Bluff engagement results, Union reports on Dupont’s missing sealed orders, and troop reallocations in Kentucky and Tennessee as commanders defend positions and prepare attacks.
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