New Orleans capture hailed as decisive Union victory
From Marshall Statesman May 7 1862 a vivid report extols Union triumphs from the fall of New Orleans to the advancing forces. It lauds Michigan troops and notes the city’s strategic value, population, and commerce while detailing fortifications and public buildings. The piece contrasts rebel setbacks with Federal gains and cites forthcoming campaigns and naval actions as turning points in the war. The report also includes brief dispatches on ongoing Washington debates and Fort Monroe movements.
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Republic
Ort Wwenry
Fort Donelson
Island
Beaufort
Llizabeth City
Newbern
Fort Julaski
New Orleans
Yorktown
Michigan Boys
Crescent City
Mississippi
New York
Washington
Plaquemine
Baton Rouge
U. S. Custom House
America
Capitol
Canal St
Custom House St
New Levee St
Old Levee St
Quincy
Massachusetts
U.S. Mintian
Municipal
Odd Fellows Hall
St. Charles
St. Louis
Verandah
Banka
New York City
Charity Hospital
United States Naval Hospital
Stone's Hospital
Franklin Infirmary
University
Tia
Veauregard, Davis & Co
Gen
Ourtenius
Michigan Gibbs
Bo 'Fe
Corioth
Garibaldi’s Purposes and Wopes in New York Letter
Gen Garibaldi writes to a warm personal friend in New York describing the enthusiasm with which Italians welcome him and expressing hope that Venice and Rome will soon be free from Austrian rule. He urges Americans to remain cheerful and join in liberty efforts, while noting the desire for the Civil War to end so Europeans in Northern armies may return home. Washington, May 2 reports discuss rebel desertions and a low morale, with references to Messie, Mason, and Slidell and their homes. The piece also notes a Senate bill to educate colored children in Columbia district, funded by taxes on local real estate, plus market reports on the York Work market and agricultural conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Eaga
War Department
Messia
Doolittle
Cowan
Wade
Havern
Goodwin
United States
Odell
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Garibaldi
New York City
Italy
Venice
Rome
Tie
America
The Surrender of Fort Macon and Battle Losses
A special report to the New York Tribune describes Fort Macon’s surrender after heavy bombardment by Union batteries. It notes 650 of 1,100 shots hit the works, a white flag, and a joint surrender with terms including parole for officers. It cites strategic gains for Burnside and lists Civil War casualty totals for multiple divisions, totaling 13,763 killed wounded or missing. About 2,500 to 3,000 rebels died on the field.
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New York
New York Tribune
Fort
Macon
Akill
Gesi
Parks
Burnside
General Parks
White
Fort Macon
General Burnside
Cingionatti Commercial
Pitsburg
McClernand
W. III
Wallace
Hurlbut
Batween
Washington
Richmond
Aero
Welles
Pittsburg Landing
Farmington
Headquartorn
Booneville
Prigonura
Kanana
Santa Fe
Canby
Mintains
Recovery of Gov Harvey's Body Below Pittsburg Landing
The governor's body was recovered about sixty miles below Pittsburg Landing. Lads found it, a negro woman retrieved it from the stream, and after rifling pockets of cash and valuables the body was buried. Mr Singleton of Brita Landing arranged exhumation and sent the remains and valuables to the Major of the 10th Wisconsin at Pittsburg aboard the Lady Pike. The body reached Cassy this afternoon aboard the La Rosea. Parry H. Smith and his brother Harvey received the remains, leaving this afternoon.
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Gov. Harvey
Pittsburg Landing
Pencil
Singleton
Brita Landing
Seyte
Evacuation and Battle Notes from Yorktown and Nearby
Telegraph reports describe Union forces under McClellan advancing on Yorktown with heavy artillery and gunboats, capturing Gloucester and pushing rebels toward Chickahominy. Deserters say Lee’s army evacuated under pressure. Magruder opposed retreat. authorities detail casualties, captured stores, and ongoing shelling by Union ships on the James and York rivers.
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Oor
Ileanatantens Army
Rotomat
Fs HL. Stanton
York
James Rivers
Johnston
Magruder
Virginia
Lee
Yorktown
McGtellan
French Commissioner Breaks With Mexican Government
New York on May 4 reports that the French Commissioner declared he would no longer treat with the present Mexican government. The note comes amid ongoing tensions and shifting diplomatic lines following Havana dispatches.
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New York
Steam & Réboke
Havana
Paiva Minonit
Train Schedule Change Noted by M C BR B
By reference to the timetable the M C BR B has altered the arrival and departure times of passenger trains.
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Marshall Statesman
Wedaceday
Qa Oicaire Dane
Abbaco
Iam
Lieut
Gibson
St. Ingo du Cuba
Nashville
Arma
Duron
Monroe
Norfolk
Parson Brownlow
Maynard
Tennessee
Kentucky
Norfolk Day Book
Richmond Dispatch
Lovell
Moore
Msissippi
Messié
Mason
Slidell
Magon
Winchester
Grimes
Senate
District of Columbia
Teixty
Wall
Chickalominy Crack
Williamsburg
Stoneman
Mica
Gloucester Point
Jett Davis
Fortress Monroe
Merrimac
Sewells Point
Tames River
Mullbury Island
Jamestown Yesternaty
Meredith
Yale-in-the- Wall
Bermuda
Philadelphia
Boston
Simmes
Bunter
Southampton
England
Gibraltar
Washinton
Unitock
Corinth
Fort Pillow
Ewa Bf Ales OU Ee
Alkine Watahea Ata
Abla Ent Sfeaaon
Ars
Bing
Laker
Benedict
Ingercoll
Spaulding
Johnson
Ald
Tillotson
Ingersoll
Jesse Dickey
Grand-st
Greenat
M. C. i BR
Tohnson
Thos. Fay
Green-st
Exchange St
Gordon-at
Ty Ald
Baker
Com
Ezra Lusk
al. Ingersol
Anid
Juhason
Ayes
Nays
J. Price and
Playa
Donivan
C Tasleman
FL Plynn
C- Shaken
J. Delany
Fletcher
Marshal
Wr. Johnston
Dul Venn
Wain
Vera H.turt
J. Martin
P. White
J. Otis
Roy
Bille
A. Tull
Win
BP. Sutton
Constable
Breil and Waldron
Tigersoll
Treadland
Connail
Yom
Segessia
Browntow
D. H
Ita
H. Homenany
Mexico
Theid
Marinw
Albion
Corgitherdink Coogas
MNS Beloor
Rolinlar
Matiin
Hersby
Alty
Barstow
A¢ Albion
John T. Versor
Statstroit
Apel
Diracion
Dremenry
Tonesville Independent
Gur Tomer
Howen
Escago
Businesr
Fort Warren
Marshall Price-Car
Elgar
Marshall Post
Gas AM
Coldwater
Bellevue
Tanvaville
Tucaar
Betielewis
Marsal
Marahul
Lloyd’s Maps
Lloyd's
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C. C. Peavey
Lota
Turter
Marebal
Wustieds
Ata
Bey
Uitable Fur & Market
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