05 Jun 1862
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Newspaper
New York Daily Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1862
Page
1
General Pope advances from Two Mile Creek across rugged timber to Corinth capturing 10 000 prisoners and 15 000 stands of arms as Beauregard orders retreat southward. The evacuation begins with rebels abandoning the defenses and railway assets while Pope’s corps enter the town and restore order amid a demoralized foe.
Special dispatch reports Jackson’s force and prisoners passing toward Newmarket as Smith and Longstreet move in the Valley with about 15 000 Confederate troops. Firing at Fisher’s Hill followed by a night retreat, with Jackson’s advance guard reaching Newmarket. Rebels captured 2 100 prisoners, 40 officers, 60 civilians. Martinsburg held. damage to the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad assessed, recovery expected by Saturday. Wounded aboard steamers from Chickahominy and transport to Boston noted. Reports on Mrs Greenhow’s levee seen as exaggerated. efforts to limit access at hotels and ports described.
Correspondent from Savaun's Station reports on the Seven Pines fight. The night storm hindered Union troops as Rebels struck Casey's Division, wounding and scattering pickets. General Peck and Heintzelman rallied the defense, with Kearney, Jamieson, Birney, and Berry arriving to bolster the line. Casualties mount, repairs attempted, and McClellan rapidly moves Sumner's corps toward the front amid heavy cannon fire and flames.
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