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Newspaper
Fremont Journal
Location
Fremont, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1862
Page
10
The report sketches scattered Civil War era scenes from Kentucky to New Orleans. It notes a Provisional Government warrant hunt, raids on Manassas evacuations, Kingston and Columbus defenders, a large gun trial at Fortress Monroe, and various political and military rumors. It mentions Medford, Fort Orig in New Mexico, and debates over allegiance oaths for Missouri voters amid widespread treachery concerns.
Reports from March 18 detail Braggarts and Burnside forces defeating the enemy near New Bern. North Carolina troops captured three batteries, six heavy guns, 6 000 small arms, and 200 prisoners, with heavy losses on both sides. Descriptions note brave conduct, a burned town, and naval coordination under Commodore Rowan as gunboats supported the assault on forts along the Neuse and Trent rivers.
Washington dispatches reveal officials gathering testimonies on the evacuation of Bull Run trenches by Rebels and local residents including whites and blacks. Reports cite reduced troop strength around Manassas and Centerville, with rail movements slow and arms initially removed. The War Department paper notes rent costs for top officers, and a Dover Arkansas letter harshly condemns dissident behavior and urges harsh retribution.
Foreign writers including Prince Napoleon urge ending slavery in America. The Narbonne Banner notes Jed Bell, once considered for president, is in fine health as events unfold with federal forces advancing and rumors spreading of shifting alliances.
Victories and heavy losses mark the engagements. Union forces report many officers killed or wounded, including Brig. Gen. McCulloch and Major Gen. Sterling Price slightly wounded, with extensive artillery captures. Rebel forces retreat toward the east as Curtis notes 1400 killed or wounded on Pen Ridge, while Bobh desolate lines claim up to 8000 wounded for the Rebels.
Rota March 18 reports Col Wood with five companies of mounted light 6 pounders moved toward Texas county Missouri and then to Salem Fulton County Arkansas. After a sharp fight they rout a superior rebel force, killing about 100 and taking many prisoners including three Colonels. Our loss about fifty. Prisoners from Pea Ridge en route to St Louis. Curtis not in danger. forage scarce but troops cheered as Price and Van Dorn move south.
An official dispatch to the Secretary of War reports Gen Pope’s batteries at New Madrid driving the enemy from their fortifications. The rebels abandoned artillery, stores, and tents, with one million dollars in property captured. Reports note heavy storms, river crossings, and heavy fire. casualties include about fifty killed and wounded. Brig Gen Pope and fleet commanders are cited.
Reports describe mortar bombardments and gunboat actions near Island No. 10 and New Madrid. Union vessels engage Confederate batteries on the Tennessee shore, with heavy bombardment, fortifications, and transports in the area. Casualties include several wounded aboard gunboats. crews endure repeated shelling as fleets maneuver for advantageous positions along the Mississippi.
A dispatch from Port Royal reports four men changed clothes with prisoners and entered Savannah unobserved, enabling a rebel captain to be captured and later returned. Sherman concludes real danger lies in capable, adaptable men.
From Louisville to Nashville yesterday rebels intercepted a work train near Gallatin led by Captain Joe Morgan, capturing about 30 bridge builders en route to Nashville to rebuild the Cumberland bridge. The Memphis branch locomotive exploded at Hassellville, killing engineers Edward Porter and a brakeman, suspending branch operations. From Philadelphia March 17 a publisher offered $10,000 for a Dr Kane works copy.
A courier reports the enemy began evacuating Winchester and Manassas two weeks ago, removing heavy guns and testing infantry as panic spread. 40,000 rebels were said to be in town. roads to Manassas were littered with gear and exhausted troops. Fremont plans prompt division movement. Strasburg fell to Union forces as Jackson retreated, Ashby’s cavalry disrupting pursuit.
From Havana March 12, the steamer Roanoke reports Spanish troops returning from the interior and English forces to leave the country. French reinforcements have not arrived while movements toward Tehuacan and Veracruz continue. An American citizen with dispatches for Minister Corwin was murdered en route to Mexico City. Negotiations between Mexican authorities and allies to begin April 1 at Origalin are noted, with Medina named pro tem president. Various troop and blockade reports, including rebel schooners near Key West and Havana, are mixed with editorial remarks on slavery and a local Nashville incident.
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